M550i

[Boosted_8]

Arrived this week. Seems rare in the UK, not spotted another yet.

[RonnieHotdogs]

I'm sure you'll hear another before you see it!

Lovely car, I would've loved one but ended up ordering an m340i instead.

[Vroomer]

Boosted_8 said:

Arrived this week. Seems rare in the UK, not spotted another yet.

Nice!!

[Mezzanine]

Nice choice.

I’d go for one of these above an M5 any day.

[Tea Pot One]

This car really appeals to me as a replacement for my X3 M40i ... but I want a nearly new one to save ££ as it won't be on a PCP. I guess I need to wait a bit.

[toasty]

Looks great, I don't get how BMW have got this so right when the other models look so bad.

[JNW1]

Lots to like about the M550i, just a shame we don't get a Touring version....

[rassi]

Mezzanine said:

Nice choice.

I’d go for one of these above an M5 any day.

Why?

[Tea Pot One]

rassi said:

Why?

Easier as an everyday car ?

[bolidemichael]

Tea Pot One said:

rassi said:

Why?

Easier as an everyday car ?

Lack of funds?

[Mezzanine]

rassi said:

Mezzanine said:

Nice choice.

I’d go for one of these above an M5 any day.

Why?

Far more under the radar, like a proper M-car of old.

And rarer!

[anonymous-user]

Beautiful. Love to hear your impressions of this as you put miles on it - particularly comfort and pace as opposed to m-lite. It's not an M5, and that should be celebrated.

Seriously tempted by one in an individual colour like pyrite or bordeaux.

[outnumbered]

Lovely car, but I think your new drive belongs in the "pictures that make my teeth itch" thread

[bolidemichael]

Perhaps it's the 'sharp' sand

What's the engine set up on these OP? A straight six twin turbo?

[nordboy]

JNW1 said:

Lots to like about the M550i, just a shame we don't get a Touring version....

Same, it’s the only reason i’ll be sticking with my 540 touring.

[LeroyLooser]

They are nice, grats op, id like to see one with a light interior..

Touring available via alpina isnt it?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102169...

[RonnieHotdogs]

bolidemichael said:

Perhaps it's the 'sharp' sand

What's the engine set up on these OP? A straight six twin turbo?

4.4 V8 Twin Turbo. They sound incredible.

[nordboy]

LeroyLooser said:

They are nice, grats op, id like to see one with a light interior..

Touring available via alpina isnt it?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102169...

Lovely, but that stretches the (admittedly non existent budget) much too far!

OP, lovely car btw

[bolidemichael]

RonnieHotdogs said:

bolidemichael said:

Perhaps it's the 'sharp' sand

What's the engine set up on these OP? A straight six twin turbo?

4.4 V8 Twin Turbo. They sound incredible.

Really? A V8 in today's climate? Praise be to the propeller roundel.

Out of interest, what is in the 540i?

[Krikkit]

bolidemichael said:

Out of interest, what is in the 540i?

Turbo six pot.

Lovely car OP, congrats! As has been said I think that's the pick of the range really, the M5 being a bit too brash and over the top.