Used Car shopping....owner experiences sought
06-25-2015, 02:47 PM
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I mean...they didn't throw a beast of an engine in the S550 to leave it in comfort mode and cruise around like you're driving granny around.
I always say, if i'm paying for it..i'm going to use and abuse it.
06-25-2015, 03:33 PM
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I agree with you on the driving the car hard is unnecessary but the majority of these repairs were needed regardless of my driving habits....the only repairs I would say resulted in hard driving is the motor mount i recently changed and probably brakes and tires a little sooner than usual...and of course the tranny issue might be related
I mean...they didn't throw a beast of an engine in the S550 to leave it in comfort mode and cruise around like you're driving granny around.
I always say, if i'm paying for it..i'm going to use and abuse it.
I mean...they didn't throw a beast of an engine in the S550 to leave it in comfort mode and cruise around like you're driving granny around.
I always say, if i'm paying for it..i'm going to use and abuse it.
The S550 has a "beast of an engine?" Compared to a Prius, I'd absolutely agree with you. Compared to anything else in its class, I'd say it's just average.
06-25-2015, 03:43 PM
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The 2008 750i had almost identical performance compared to the 2008 S550. 0-60 times around 5.3 seconds and ET in the upper 13's.
06-25-2015, 03:45 PM
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06-25-2015, 04:07 PM
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Love the NA engines though
06-25-2015, 04:16 PM
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left the stock 19's on there...i was going to upgrade to a S63 or pickup the Alpina B7 and hand the S550 over to momma, but got my money tied up in other stuff right now...stuck to the stock s550 for now...
06-25-2015, 04:40 PM
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That V10 is an animal at 8k RPM!...unfortunately someone decided to t-bone me at a intersection about 4 months after I bought it
I wouldn't mind a v12 bi-turbo
06-25-2015, 05:30 PM
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Man, I had a clean e60 M5 after I sold my 750Li...WOW. One of the funnest cars I've owned...and possibly driven.
That V10 is an animal at 8k RPM!...unfortunately someone decided to t-bone me at a intersection about 4 months after I bought it
I wouldn't mind a v12 bi-turbo
That V10 is an animal at 8k RPM!...unfortunately someone decided to t-bone me at a intersection about 4 months after I bought it
I wouldn't mind a v12 bi-turbo
Yes, animal is a good word to describe it. Raw would be another. That car was absolutely built for the track with that SMG tranny and high strung motor. That sweet spot from 6k to 8300 rpms was addictive. Unfortunately that car sucked to drive in heavy traffic or around town. Clutches and rod bearings seem to be the Achilles heals of those cars. I just sold my 2006 with 46k miles in November and miss it on really nice days. But the rush of the V12 TT aint so bad though.
06-25-2015, 05:47 PM
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I feel you just moved and renovated my house, so Im rolling stock right now too!!!!
06-25-2015, 08:08 PM
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Its not the engine that keeps me from "spirited" driving in my NA 550, it's the Airmatic. Great for a comfortable ride and more responsive than passive struts on a car that size ( I'm talking to you, LS460) but she pitches and rolls too much when pushed. 20's and spacers help. An ABC car would better suit.
Now can we PLEASE get back to discussing chicks and sex and stuff?
Now can we PLEASE get back to discussing chicks and sex and stuff?
06-28-2015, 09:50 PM
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Its not the engine that keeps me from "spirited" driving in my NA 550, it's the Airmatic. Great for a comfortable ride and more responsive than passive struts on a car that size ( I'm talking to you, LS460) but she pitches and rolls too much when pushed. 20's and spacers help. An ABC car would better suit.
Now can we PLEASE get back to discussing chicks and sex and stuff?
Now can we PLEASE get back to discussing chicks and sex and stuff?
