E61 V8 Bearding

[Jobbo]

hornetrider said:

Looks well for an SE. Comfort seats. Uber low miles.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

Love that. Shame it has the standard dakota leather and no heating for the seats, otherwise it's a reasonable spec. Lack of panoramic roof probably means it's not leaked into the electronics. Wonder what suspension option it's on?

[dom9]

hornetrider said:

Looks well for an SE. Comfort seats. Uber low miles.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

Lovely!

[philmots]

Jobbo said:

hornetrider said:

Looks well for an SE. Comfort seats. Uber low miles.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

Love that. Shame it has the standard dakota leather and no heating for the seats, otherwise it's a reasonable spec. Lack of panoramic roof probably means it's not leaked into the electronics. Wonder what suspension option it's on?

It looks nice but I don't think they're the comfort seats, they normally come with the extra buttons, and you'd definitely spec heated!

Very reasonable price though imo.

[JulianHJ]

That looks lovely.

[ATM]

philmots said:

Jobbo said:

hornetrider said:

Looks well for an SE. Comfort seats. Uber low miles.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

Love that. Shame it has the standard dakota leather and no heating for the seats, otherwise it's a reasonable spec. Lack of panoramic roof probably means it's not leaked into the electronics. Wonder what suspension option it's on?

It looks nice but I don't think they're the comfort seats, they normally come with the extra buttons, and you'd definitely spec heated!

Very reasonable price though imo.

Description says lci headlights. Can these be fitted to an early career?

[Jobbo]

They're definitely comfort seats - the front extending squab shape gives it away despite the limited photos.

As for LCI headlights, they just like the normal adaptive xenons; I think he's suggesting that the LCI got similar looking lights rather than them being retro-fitted. Look identical to my old 2004 lights.

[hornetrider]

Jobbo said:

They're definitely comfort seats - the front extending squab shape gives it away despite the limited photos.

As for LCI headlights, they just like the normal adaptive xenons; I think he's suggesting that the LCI got similar looking lights rather than them being retro-fitted. Look identical to my old 2004 lights.

Agree. The thigh support bit isn't a sport seat as it's angled. Therefore it's comfort.

And I also agree about the lights. Think he is saying they are xenons 'like lci'.

Those are also my favourite E60 18" wheels. Was never a fan of the sport wheels.

[Naldrett]

Jobbo said:

It's already £1000 less on the dealer's own website than it is on Auto Trader

ETA: and with the registration being revealed on the dealer's site I've been able to check the spec; it's not actually low at all:

Panoramic sunroof
Comfort seats with cooling and heating (Nasca leather - not as nice as Exclusive Nappa, but nicer than Dakota - shame it's beige though)
Soft close doors
Lane departure warning
Hifi speaker upgrade (not Logic7 sadly)
Adaptive lights
Pro Media with BMW Online
Automatic boot
Sport auto gearbox (i.e. steering wheel paddles)


Full spec list:

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Vehicle information

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VIN: WBAPW52060CZ16071
Type code: PW52
Model: 550I (EUR)
E-F-R series: E61 LCI (LifeCycleImpulse)
Series: 5
Type: TOUR
Steering: RL
Doors: 5
Engine: N62/TU
Displacement: 4.80
Power: 270 (367 hp)
Drive: HECK
Transmission: AUT
Paint code: 416 - CARBONSCHWARZ METALLIC
Upholstery code: U6BA - LEDER NASCA BEIG
Prod.date: 2008-01-25
S1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES
S1CB ACEA / CO2 scope
S2NP BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 135
S2PA Lockable wheel bolt
S2TB Sport automatic gearbox
S5AD Lane departure warning
S6FL USB/audio interface
S8S2 Coding, alarm signal
S8S8 Country-specific navigation control
S8SA Navigation access request,country-spec.
S8SM Car ident. number visible from outside
S8SP Control unit COP
S261 Side airbags for rear passengers
S302 Alarm system
S316 automatic trunk lid mechanism
S319 Integrated universal remote control
S320 Deleted, model lettering
S323 Soft-Close-Automatic doors
P337 M Sports package
S354 Green windscreen, green shade band
S386 Roof railing
S402 Panorama glass roof
S423 Floor mats, velours
S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430 Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431 Interior rear-view mirror with auto dip
S438 Fine wood trim
S441 Smoker package
S442 Drink holder
S453 Climatised front seats
S456 Comfort seat with memory
S470 Isofix-System
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
S502 Headlight cleaning system
S508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
S522 Xenon Light
S524 Adaptive Headlights
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S544 Cruise control with brake function
S563 Light package
S609 Navigation system, Professional
S612 BMW Assist
S616 BMW Online
S633 Preparation, mobile phone, Business
S672 CD changer for 6 CDs
S676 HiFi speaker system
S698 Area-Code 2 for DVD
S704 M Sports suspension
S710 M leather steering wheel
S715 M Aerodynamics package
S760 High gloss shadow line
S775 Headlining anthracite
L812 National version England / Ireland
S850 Additional Export tank filling
S853 Language version, English
S863 Dealer List Europe
S877 Omission of non-combined operation
S880 Operating instructions, English

Edited by Jobbo on Wednesday 1st March 10:29

So I went to see this vehicle. Apart from wheels being refurbed, it had not been prepped - would need a thorough detailing and some internal and external trim replacing to get it up to a nice standard.

Having said that, it seemed a very well-maintained car mechanically, with nearly new tyres and discs and a glovebox that revealed a bunch of receipts from main dealers and specialists for servicing & repairs (including wiring loom for the boot). It was my first time driving a 550i and thought it drove very nicely, I was impressed by the speed and smoothness of the gearbox in particular, and it certainly felt very quick. Steering was lighter than I expected and didn't seem the quickest rack in the world, but steered true and straight. And those comfort seats are amazing! Not experienced them before but I loved the combination of comfort and support and the ventilation was quite effective. The Nasca leather is not the most supple or soft to the touch but gave the impression of being very durable.

So all in all, pretty good. Only issue is that it seems that £13,950 is the correct price (listed as £12,950 on the dealer site originally) and in fact it is only available with a 3 month warranty (not 2 years as originally stated on the Autotrader ad). Which seems a bit rich to me, even for a rare car with a nice spec.

[Jobbo]

Naldrett said:

The Nasca leather is not the most supple or soft to the touch but gave the impression of being very durable.

I'd agree - had it in my first 545i and while the cooling was effective on a warm day, I'd rather have the nicer exclusive nappa leather (with the mock-croc grain on the upper backrest and thigh squab) and sacrifice the ventilation.

[hashtag]

Finally got rid of run flats today and now have normal tyres

What a transformation.

Found a broken front spring. Bugger

[mondeoman]

hashtag said:

Finally got rid of run flats today and now have normal tyres

What a transformation.

Found a broken front spring. Bugger

What changed?

[ATM]

mondeoman said:

hashtag said:

Finally got rid of run flats today and now have normal tyres

What a transformation.

Found a broken front spring. Bugger

What changed?

If you're thinking of doing this - do it.

I had an F30 with passive dampers and 19 inch run flats. I then switched to 17 inch Winter Go Flats and the difference in ride, noise and every other measurement was unbelievable. See here - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[hashtag]

ATM said:

mondeoman said:

hashtag said:

Finally got rid of run flats today and now have normal tyres

What a transformation.

Found a broken front spring. Bugger

What changed?

If you're thinking of doing this - do it.

I had an F30 with passive dampers and 19 inch run flats. I then switched to 17 inch Winter Go Flats and the difference in ride, noise and every other measurement was unbelievable. See here - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

this

[dom9]

ATM - Just how many wheels do you have???

I'm still on my winters... Don't think I'll be swapping as I can't see the car staying with us more than another year (he says now).

[ATM]

dom9 said:

ATM - Just how many wheels do you have???

I dont have the ones above any more. I do have several others.

[Spanglepants]

When i bought my E61 it had 17" wheels and drove really nice and smooth. I fitted some 18" MV2s with 40 profile tyres and lost all of that, even on SE suspension.
Have had 2 of them crack even though i don't have runflats fitted.

[ATM]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302268212103

[hornetrider]

Threads dead baby, threads dead.... let's liven it up!

550i Touring - FBMWSH - 130k - £5400!!



http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Cheap as chips!

[leefee]

less than a mile from me, if anyone wants it looking at.

[dom9]

Great price if the car is a goodun!

Have we seen a softening in prices of late? Feel like they were a lot more last year?

Mine is still going strong(ish) - Just nothing much to report at the moment!