This guy pulling in those subtle size jokes.. it’s fantastic. Don’t change, Raiti! Remember, do your own thing - it’s what keeps you different from the others!
Hey Joe! I wanted to let you know, I purchased my dream car. I told you before that I was leaning towards the 540i, but I went with my heart. I was wanting this car to be my retirement car...so I went for it...'21 M550i! I LOVE IT!!!!! Keep up the great reviews, and as always...ON THROTTLE!!!!!
@@MitchM240 If you buy one you lose a lot of money in the value of the car in a few years. Better to lease. I found out the hard way and will never buy a luxury car again. Will only lease one...
The harman/kardon sound system is standard on the M550i and is optional on the lower 5 series trims. The M550i has the option for a Bowers and Wilkins Diamond Surround system.
First person in youtube to review the faclifted 5 series. And u did the review in the scorching sun. Deserve a thumbs up. I love the m5 for its subtleness and its crazyyyyy power and u can change the the all wheel drive to rear wheel drive for burnouts and slaying tires.
This car is definitely worth the money if you’re looking for an good midside luxury sedan and the e class is too expensive I saw these in real life at bmw dealer and it’s ofcourse something I would consider so yes my money is on a 5 series
My dad has the 2020 M550i and it’s an insane drive. Such a lowkey car but has so much unexpected power. Feels like a 7 series in comfort and a super car in sport plus
Great video Joe! M550I is a bargain compared to the M5. Curious I wonder why Mercedes doesn't make an E580 sedan with the V8 to compete directly with the M550I?🤔 The E53 doesn't cut it against the M550I.
Bro you make me laugh just from your little jokes and like stutters sometimes lmao I love it don’t change. Even when you made the mistake you wanted to flip down the back seat cup holders but you brought the seat down instead and you went along with it 😂 best reviewer. Others are so boring .
@@Iang343 Fair Question, "No". However, I have several friends in the car business, and along with myself have driven many of their model line up, and the common issues are under the hood.
Usually most people who say this have never owned one. If I am correct BMW is still the top selling German Auto manufacturer.... I am actually in the market for this car it surprises me so many people talk ish and can't afford one
Why? New M3 looks great. If it’s the same old design all you trolls will call it boring. End of the day all of the people who complained on social media has never bought a single cars from bmw.
It looks soo good! I love the new lighting assemblies and the overall desigh and proportions. I don´t love BMW in general, but this 5series refresh does satisfy me!
I don't know if you'll see this Joe...you might remember that I now own one of these cars, in part thanks to your review, but I wanted to mention something about the seats. You mention that they're comfy (they are) but you say that they're kind of flat (the back). A while after I bought the car I realized there's a button to electronically tighten up the side bolstering. They hold you nice and snug, and it feels great! Maybe the next time you're at a BMW dealer you can sit in one and see what I mean. On throttle!
The reason why the headlights are redesigned is because of the new LASER lights , not legal in the USA . So they blacked out where the LASER would be .
I believe the HK sound system is standard. The B&W system is an expensive option. Those seats do have power adjustable side bolsters that give you more lateral support. Not as much as a full /M but sufficient for twisty roads. Note most BMW model top seat options do have the adjustable bolsters, even the X models. PS: I have the 2018 M550i
I am a 2017 BMW 540 xi lesser, and i can assure you what Raiti says about this M550i in the test drive is, the car drives like 3 series. The lightness if feels, the agility it brings. This car is absolutely amazing regardless of this 2021 M550i and, there was one time when a police officer asked me to make a 90 degree turn in a traffic jam condition streets at NYC. The (Agility) 540xi just simply did it for me by making the steering easier to predict, determine and thus you feel interacting with the driver yourself (hopfully XP). After all, this generation G is a whole different level already! , comparing to my experience of 2014 BMW 535XI, and one of my favorite 2008 infiniti G37 coupe. Enjoy the ride of your way!
This car has what’s called shadow line package that’s why it has the blacked out headlights and the blacked out grill. I like the M550 without the shadow line package.
Love BMW and BMW grills may not be attractive but Im glad they are trying something new and I love how BMW don't care what people say about their grills because every new (some new BMW's) is going to get the corporate giant kidney grill. Great job once again.👍
Great review as always Joe! I love the Cerium Grey badging and how it ties in with the wheels, and sometimes the cerium mirror caps and front grille. It’s a pretty cool color!
For enthusiastic a BMW M5 is a must but this M550i is more suitable for everyday driving. Matching with the Type R, GTI, etc. you won't lose, it is just enough fun to drive and enjoy.
I have driven M550, it drives pretty good, smooth riding overall, great puckup and handling, but i have problem with outdated interior. It looks so so old compare to Audi, Porsche, and Mercedes. I own 2019 A6, which outclass BMW easily inside/out, trunk space is also much smaller than Audi. I wish they improve the interior, so i can try a BMW in future.
Agreed, I too test drive the M550i with a serious intent to buy it. I was blown away by how smooth it rides and thr overall comfort. However, the tech and buttons just didn't seem all that "2020" to me. Also, have been reading about the 4.0 V8 twin turbos not being the most reliable of engine choices long haul. BMW did a great job with this, but I could not bring myself to commit to buying it.
Mine was delivered last Friday. No complaints, yet. Can't wait until its broken in so I can beat on it a little. A note though, mine has 4 settings for the ride control, not 3. I have the same Sport, Comfort and EcoPro as yours did, plus Adaptive. Could be because mine has Dynamic Handling with the Adaptive M Pro suspension and 4 wheel steering? The seat curve is adjustable too. They don't have to be flat. The wings can be pumped up with the buttons on the side. I saw no real reason to get an M5. Power is a non-issue. Steve Dinans new company has a tune to make 698hp for $1250, or $2500 with a matching warranty. Makes way more sense than $25-30k more for the M5 (and mine is loaded up to $94k+). Only thing missing is the rear drive mode and the cachet, which, at least to me, isn't worth that much.
You have such a good routine and flow to these videos. I do wish we could get a glance of the window stickers. Always interesting to me to see how the one featured is spec’d.
It's time to get the new BMW 5 series. The 550i seems to be the way to go. Crazy performance, drop-dead good looks, and great quality. There's almost no need for the M5, this thing is plenty quick.
Great informative video as usual. I love everything about this car, the design, size, the twin-turbo V8, 4WD, the power. This is the car that made BMW make a proper M5 because a M5 was only RWD before the last generation, but the M550xi would outperform it in every way, especially if would did a flash. Essentially, this car is a detuned M5 and will achieve its level of power and transmission sportiness just by uploading the M5 software. My only question is, how will it be to live with out of warranty or lease? Are they still as notoriously unreliable? I hope the collaboration with Toyota in building the Supra and the level or QC that Toyota maintained in that parts had to be remanufactured several times to meet the standard, has an influence on BMW quality reliability from then on.
This is the perfect balance between the standard 5 series and the full blown M car. This is the 5 series to buy. Also, if I owned it, no food allowed in the car.
Great video! I was so excited to see that you had access to this car already. I haven’t seen any of the 2021 5 series in TN yet. I have the 2018 M550i and wanted to see if the updates were worth buying the new year. Thanks for the very informative video!
@@xjasx06 sorry, I don’t have the M550 any more. I traded in 2021 for an X5M. I didn’t have any issues with the car while owning it though. It should be a good buy as long as it was taken care of.
This guy pulling in those subtle size jokes.. it’s fantastic. Don’t change, Raiti! Remember, do your own thing - it’s what keeps you different from the others!
Best
Couldn't agree more!
12 Inches
Hey Joe! I wanted to let you know, I purchased my dream car. I told you before that I was leaning towards the 540i, but I went with my heart. I was wanting this car to be my retirement car...so I went for it...'21 M550i! I LOVE IT!!!!! Keep up the great reviews, and as always...ON THROTTLE!!!!!
Extra Like for Joe who's filming in the hot Florida summer, you can see the sweat in his face, great job Joe!
Thanks Eduardo! Crazy to think that fall just started and it's still hot.
Raiti's Rides all worth it. Great review as usual.
@@RaitisRides Hey there Raiti I would like to know are Nissan car brands are reliable If yes which model? PLZ be BRUTUALLY honest with me here
@@RaitisRides we'll send you sunscreen. :o) Great video!
@@RaitisRides i live in Tampa and just went up to New York for visit and god its so cold!
Thank god the grill in this is still normal...
I know right!
16:17 for the ON THROTTLE
Heck yeah!
These refreshed 5 series look so good! Hard to even justify an M5 with this. Great review as always!
I totally agree with you! I appreciate your support!
No one buys there 90+% are leased.
Agree the LCI refresh on the 5 series is excellent!
@@MitchM240 If you buy one you lose a lot of money in the value of the car in a few years. Better to lease. I found out the hard way and will never buy a luxury car again. Will only lease one...
@@softroseforyou7457 or just buy Certified Pre-Owned for 20-25k less than MSRP with 20k miles and perfect maintenance records
I still have my 2018 M550i, love it just as much today as I did when I drove it off the lot
That is so very awesome!
based and redpilled
do you have the bower wilkins audio system? how does it sound
@@denalisiomontpellier4064 I do, it sounds really good!
I love my 2018 as well... the B&W is SO worth it. But you have to spend the extra $2500 to get it Dinan tuned... makes it a monster.
The harman/kardon sound system is standard on the M550i and is optional on the lower 5 series trims. The M550i has the option for a Bowers and Wilkins Diamond Surround system.
Bruh I'll pay ANYTHING for a bmw with a normal grill now days. This one is just gorgeouuuuus🤤
I totally agree with you!
First person in youtube to review the faclifted 5 series. And u did the review in the scorching sun. Deserve a thumbs up. I love the m5 for its subtleness and its crazyyyyy power and u can change the the all wheel drive to rear wheel drive for burnouts and slaying tires.
This car is definitely worth the money if you’re looking for an good midside luxury sedan and the e class is too expensive I saw these in real life at bmw dealer and it’s ofcourse something I would consider so yes my money is on a 5 series
Thanks for sharing that great input George! I can't wait to get the M5 Competition!
Kia becoming a strong competitor. I mean Genesis
@ that why you lease them, you don't buy those car to own
Digging the wheels and the blacked out trim.
Love how you played off the backseat section Joe! LOL, too funny man, love it!
My dad has the 2020 M550i and it’s an insane drive. Such a lowkey car but has so much unexpected power. Feels like a 7 series in comfort and a super car in sport plus
You are so right about that! Your dad is cool!
no mames
He was struggling to get that arm rest 😭😭 had me crying 😭. Made my day 😂.
I had to come here and say that this is one of the most beautiful cars that BMW has ever made.
4REAL
God this car is bad ass and it's not even an M5.
I take my drivers test on Monday, wish me luck! 🙏
Good luck bro❤️
Good luck!
Good luck. I just passed mine last thursday.
It’s easy I passed mine the first try
Good luck man
WOW!!!!! I Definitely In Love With This Updated BMW M550I & This Car Is A Beast!!!!!
Great video Joe! M550I is a bargain compared to the M5. Curious I wonder why Mercedes doesn't make an E580 sedan with the V8 to compete directly with the M550I?🤔 The E53 doesn't cut it against the M550I.
He reminds me of a 7th grader history teacher who is also the schools baseball coach 😭😭😭
Thanks!
Ordered mine yesterday. Shadowline, Bernina Grey and 846M wheels (+ some extras like Executive Package). Can't wait - thanks for the review!
Congrats Rob! You are going to love it!
12:21 Close your eyes and listen here 😂
24" is literally almost a third of my height.
I love the headlight design ❤️
But the interior is nothing special.
Joe, man you truly value your customers aka us. Very thorough!
Thanks for the 5 series lci review! Reaally wanted to see a legit review on this and you did it!
Thank you so much!
Yes it's luxuriousness is more than enough and also so amazing . Wish I had a BMW M 550i!!
Bro you make me laugh just from your little jokes and like stutters sometimes lmao I love it don’t change. Even when you made the mistake you wanted to flip down the back seat cup holders but you brought the seat down instead and you went along with it 😂 best reviewer. Others are so boring .
Thanks Tony! That really means a lot! I appreciate your support!
Raiti's Rides No problem buddy, crazy I subscribed to you when you were at 15-17k sheeshhh
That is a beast...I can’t imagine what the M5 Competition is like. Great review!
OK, I'll give them credit for the updated styling, and impressive power under the hood.
Sadly, their reliability still is a concern of mine.🏁🏁
Why do people believe this? If you treat them like trash ofcourse they will break down + they aren’t that unreliable
Have you ever owned a bmw?
@@Iang343 Fair Question, "No".
However, I have several friends in the car business, and along with myself have driven many of their model line up, and the common issues are under the hood.
Usually most people who say this have never owned one. If I am correct BMW is still the top selling German Auto manufacturer.... I am actually in the market for this car it surprises me so many people talk ish and can't afford one
@@Iang343 I can afford one, however I prefer a M-B product, and my every day retirement daily driver, is a Honda! 🤫😉😊
I have the 2019 M550 and love it....this one has a new upgraded engine and is even better. some options have a massaging seat too....
This car is nice! Solid review as always Joe.
Thanks man!
This guy amd his videos are amazing keep up the great work!
That really means a lot Michael!
Glad it doesn’t have the beaver tooth grille like the new ones coming out lol
Agree. Idk what bmw was thinking when they made the grills of the m3/m4. I hope enough complaints can make them change the grill.
This is a 2021 durr durr
Why? New M3 looks great. If it’s the same old design all you trolls will call it boring. End of the day all of the people who complained on social media has never bought a single cars from bmw.
@@henryjiang5969 Wishful thinking. Knowing how these things usually go they will double down on the idea and in a few years all Bmws will have it lol
Seth Before Dishonor why is it necessary for bmw to make a huge grill for the m3/m4? It makes the x7 grill look small
It looks soo good! I love the new lighting assemblies and the overall desigh and proportions. I don´t love BMW in general, but this 5series refresh does satisfy me!
I am so glad that I can bring it to you!
love this car what’s really crazy is 3 mods on this engine makes 640whp a giant jump from 400 something
I laugh out loud every time he mentions twinkies😂
lmao same . what’s kinda funny is i’ve watched multiple car reviewers and they mention twinkies when describing how much room is available
I'm not satisfied with the review unless he does lol
El submarino
Wheels look good. The spokes look like tuning forks.
I totally see it now!
“On throttle” is the best part of the vid😎
I can't stop looking at the taillights. The tube style looks cooler than the generic dot LEDs
I bought my first BMW from Reeves over 10 years ago. Looking forward to test driving the M 550i when I return.
Awesome review as always Joe! Keep it up!
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Love this guys reviews
Shoutout to Crown Vic rockin the straw hat
Thanks man!
I don't know if you'll see this Joe...you might remember that I now own one of these cars, in part thanks to your review, but I wanted to mention something about the seats. You mention that they're comfy (they are) but you say that they're kind of flat (the back). A while after I bought the car I realized there's a button to electronically tighten up the side bolstering. They hold you nice and snug, and it feels great! Maybe the next time you're at a BMW dealer you can sit in one and see what I mean. On throttle!
Thank you for that awesome info! I really appreciate it!
Haha, I love that you put a sticker up to cover your speed. 😂😂
This review is going to my all times favorites .. Great review man from a big BMWer...
I couldn’t wait for you to review this car 👌🏾💯🙏🏾
The reason why the headlights are redesigned is because of the new LASER lights , not legal in the USA . So they blacked out where the LASER would be .
I believe the HK sound system is standard. The B&W system is an expensive option. Those seats do have power adjustable side bolsters that give you more lateral support. Not as much as a full /M but sufficient for twisty roads. Note most BMW model top seat options do have the adjustable bolsters, even the X models. PS: I have the 2018 M550i
For this car, the hk is the only choice from what it appears.
That exhaust note is something hella Sexy.
Sounds fantastic!
I am a 2017 BMW 540 xi lesser, and i can assure you what Raiti says about this M550i in the test drive is, the car drives like 3 series. The lightness if feels, the agility it brings. This car is absolutely amazing regardless of this 2021 M550i and, there was one time when a police officer asked me to make a 90 degree turn in a traffic jam condition streets at NYC. The (Agility) 540xi just simply did it for me by making the steering easier to predict, determine and thus you feel interacting with the driver yourself (hopfully XP). After all, this generation G is a whole different level already! , comparing to my experience of 2014 BMW 535XI, and one of my favorite 2008 infiniti G37 coupe. Enjoy the ride of your way!
That's a crazy 0-60 time!
"You know how you always wished to have 12 inches"!!! Hahahahahahahahaha!! You had me laughing big time on that one Joe!!
This car has what’s called shadow line package that’s why it has the blacked out headlights and the blacked out grill. I like the M550 without the shadow line package.
Beautiful color!! 🔥🔥
I am so glad that you are liking this one Drew!
@@RaitisRides what color is this specifically
Best looking luxury mid size performance sedan
Naw Cadillac CT5 is the best looking.
@7:55 I didn't know, Florida is that warm
I’m soo glad bmw has not messed with the grill at all with that oversized crap they’ve been doing lately
Love BMW and BMW grills may not be attractive but Im glad they are trying something new and I love how BMW don't care what people say about their grills because every new (some new BMW's) is going to get the corporate giant kidney grill. Great job once again.👍
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
In 5 years, one of these (the normal 5 series) with 50,000 miles will only be worth $25,000 to $40,000
aayan goverski yes. It’s junk
Tim G That’s depreciation. Unless you’re buying a Toyota, it’s going to hit hard for German cars. Does not mean the car is “junk” in anyway.
You can get a 2 year old M550 with 57k miles on it for $45k.
Once the warranty expires they are garbage.
@@JAM_2024 you should drive a camry then, just saying
I booked the 2021 m550i. Fully loaded. Excited to get it
The M isn’t as cool and rare as it was in the 90s and early 2000s. Now they have too many M stuff and isn’t as special as it was. Good video Joe!
That is so very true! Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Great review as always Joe! I love the Cerium Grey badging and how it ties in with the wheels, and sometimes the cerium mirror caps and front grille. It’s a pretty cool color!
When it comes to BMW, it's the "Lease" you can do.
For enthusiastic a BMW M5 is a must but this M550i is more suitable for everyday driving.
Matching with the Type R, GTI, etc. you won't lose, it is just enough fun to drive and enjoy.
I have driven M550, it drives pretty good, smooth riding overall, great puckup and handling, but i have problem with outdated interior. It looks so so old compare to Audi, Porsche, and Mercedes. I own 2019 A6, which outclass BMW easily inside/out, trunk space is also much smaller than Audi. I wish they improve the interior, so i can try a BMW in future.
Agreed, I too test drive the M550i with a serious intent to buy it. I was blown away by how smooth it rides and thr overall comfort. However, the tech and buttons just didn't seem all that "2020" to me.
Also, have been reading about the 4.0 V8 twin turbos not being the most reliable of engine choices long haul.
BMW did a great job with this, but I could not bring myself to commit to buying it.
Great review! Thanks Raiti
You forgot about the massage seat I see this one has it. One of my favorite feature use it all the time
Mine was delivered last Friday. No complaints, yet. Can't wait until its broken in so I can beat on it a little. A note though, mine has 4 settings for the ride control, not 3. I have the same Sport, Comfort and EcoPro as yours did, plus Adaptive. Could be because mine has Dynamic Handling with the Adaptive M Pro suspension and 4 wheel steering? The seat curve is adjustable too. They don't have to be flat. The wings can be pumped up with the buttons on the side.
I saw no real reason to get an M5. Power is a non-issue. Steve Dinans new company has a tune to make 698hp for $1250, or $2500 with a matching warranty. Makes way more sense than $25-30k more for the M5 (and mine is loaded up to $94k+). Only thing missing is the rear drive mode and the cachet, which, at least to me, isn't worth that much.
This guy loves everything about this car
Not true.
You have such a good routine and flow to these videos. I do wish we could get a glance of the window stickers. Always interesting to me to see how the one featured is spec’d.
This car looks so much better than the facelift E Class
Wish you'd drop this style of titles by now... anyway, an M550i is not about luxury, but M5 entry level PERFORMANCE aka "M-Lite"
It's time to get the new BMW 5 series. The 550i seems to be the way to go. Crazy performance, drop-dead good looks, and great quality. There's almost no need for the M5, this thing is plenty quick.
Why do you need a screen that big? Navigation? Get rid of it or take it down a couple notches.
Absolute beast of a car. You can spec these by the way with a version of the M5 seats (ie more bolster) at least in the U.K.
I love BMW just as much as Victor!
Brother I love your videos
Thanks for being so supportive!
I wanted you to review this car and you delivered! You are the MAN!
I’m soooo glad that they did a refreshing because the previous one was bland and not interesting. Great job BMW!
I totally agree with you Chase!
Chase Visions it looked good, but not as good as this
Agreed.
Great car, I really like the rims!
I am so glad that you like them!
BMW....Victor must be in heaven 😇
Loving the cameraman's hat!
10:55 what I do to my girlfriend Every night 😂
Dude is very informative. I enjoy his enthusiasm. What's the fixation with Twinkies and Taco Bell? Lol
Great informative video as usual. I love everything about this car, the design, size, the twin-turbo V8, 4WD, the power. This is the car that made BMW make a proper M5 because a M5 was only RWD before the last generation, but the M550xi would outperform it in every way, especially if would did a flash. Essentially, this car is a detuned M5 and will achieve its level of power and transmission sportiness just by uploading the M5 software. My only question is, how will it be to live with out of warranty or lease? Are they still as notoriously unreliable? I hope the collaboration with Toyota in building the Supra and the level or QC that Toyota maintained in that parts had to be remanufactured several times to meet the standard, has an influence on BMW quality reliability from then on.
BMW always design the mags aesthetically awesome!
I love the new 5 series it drives like a dream, great job summarizing Joe!
Great review…liked subscribed👍
Self-center wheel cap is a no no no... because then it will always be unaligned with the M mark and the tire pressure valve :)
tnx, for all the info. we appreciate all your hard work. even in this pandemic you give us something to watch and informed. again tnx!!!
hahaha the 12’ comment had me rolling at 2 am . got my sub man nice review
Good car for the money. Great review Joe
Thank you Tony H twin, I've been waiting for you to review my dream/future vehicle.
This is the perfect balance between the standard 5 series and the full blown M car. This is the 5 series to buy. Also, if I owned it, no food allowed in the car.
just picked one up last month! great review Raiti ! shouldve tried out the transmission in sport, you really can tell the difference!
Great video! I was so excited to see that you had access to this car already. I haven’t seen any of the 2021 5 series in TN yet. I have the 2018 M550i and wanted to see if the updates were worth buying the new year. Thanks for the very informative video!
You are so very welcome Michael! I am so glad that I could share it with you.
Hey, I just want to know how its going with the 2018 M550i? I am deciding to get a used one with 40k kilometers.
@@xjasx06 sorry, I don’t have the M550 any more. I traded in 2021 for an X5M. I didn’t have any issues with the car while owning it though. It should be a good buy as long as it was taken care of.
Color great! What is color??
Really like the new front end on the 2021 550 & M5's. It's a nice improvement.