I just bought a 2005 545i I love it great power and quiet good for commuting, I had a e46 330i 6psd manual I loved that car but someone ran a stop sign and totaled it
Excellent review I'm sold I love the BMW and infinity and was gonna decide between this and m45 infinity and I think I'll upgrade from my BMW 325ci with this 5 series thanks a lot !
Hey man! Very nice review of the 550i. Very helpful! Oh and btw I was wondering if you could give me your advice on my video of the 5 series. Mine is a 2006 with the M5 look. Thanks in advance man and great continuation.
Hey, I've been thinking of buying this car used. I've heard many horror stories concerning maintenance of old BMW's, so I wanted to know your input. Have you had any major problems with this BMW (like transmission failure, CC went out, etc.)? What should I look out for when buying this used?
What you driving these days? Im sure the Bravada is LONG gone.. lol like my Trailblazer... got rid of that at the beginning of 08 and slowly drifted into the sports sedan segment... fitted my driving and lifestyle better although I do miss the old TB from time to time... :(
don't know why e60 had such bad reviews in the looks department. I love the look especially with the sports package. I have an 07 550 I and I love it I have also owned and E39 both great cars.
@Drew f I bought a 2008 bmw 550 msport in 12/2020 and so far it needed alternator bracket seal gasket, upper timing chain cover gaskets, valve cover gaskets, various other power steering seals, new drive belts due to the oil leaks from failing gaskets, and the coolant transfer pipe repair. The car has 110k miles and was in overall very good shape minus these neglected items which are basically maintenance items on this car. That being said I got it cheap with new tires and brakes installed and all in after these rather pricey repairs, this will be a fantastic old beast of a car for under $10k. If you are a DIY guy these repairs would cost much less because the parts are cheap but the labor is extensive!!! I bought this old beast to finally experience a V8 and it is a blast to drive! Fast, comfortable, great handling, amazing stereo, etc. etc. I am giving it to my son when he starts driving in a year.
I got rid of that junk heap, but now I just have a 04 GTO. A lot has changed over the years, and now I'm trying to find a decent cheap little run around car.
The "small screen" idrive is idrive without navigation option, the "big/wide screen" is idrive with the navigation option (in the US) Some people didn't want to pay for navigation so they had the basic "small screen" I'd pay for navi gation just to have the larger screen as its a luxury car it looks better with the big screen (I know this because I have a 2005 5 series)
Bryan you should find me on facebook. Would like to keep in touch with ya! GTO sounds fun! My dad had an 09 Corvette for a little while and added headers, full exhaust, and a tune... amazing what kinda power those LS motors can make with simple bolt ons lol. What you all got done to the goat??
That's incorrect. 2004-2005 was the 545i model with a 325hp engine. In 2006, BMW introduced the 550i with a 360hp engine which replaced the 545i. The 550i carried over into the lci until the end of the e60 era in 2010. The special gear shift in the lci is just a change in appearance of the gear selector; same transmission and engine as the pre-lci 550i.
I hope thats covered under warranty lol. I like the BMWs, but the STUPIDEST crap can go out on the ones with all the tech features. Like, that should not be going out lol. Then its a billion dollars to fix...
Be careful not to buy these cars with high mileage EVERY N62 bmw will need Valve Stem Seals and it's a huge job so just beware but they are amazing cars other than that
+Jeremiah Anthony that's for coolant pipes, if your gonna go through all the trouble of removing all 8 seals in order to apply it you might as well change the seals which cost about 8 bucks each. The problem is getting there and then getting the heads back on
My neighbour got one of those.... I prefer this one over the M5 its a real wolf in sheep clothes , love it
I'm a Benz lover and a Bimmer hater but I have to give credit where it's due and I can't deny this is an excellent automotive machine!
right.....
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I just bought a 2005 545i I love it great power and quiet good for commuting, I had a e46 330i 6psd manual I loved that car but someone ran a stop sign and totaled it
Once you ditch the RFTs these cars ride amazing. Handling is excellent for such a big heavy car.
Excellent review I'm sold I love the BMW and infinity and was gonna decide between this and m45 infinity and I think I'll upgrade from my BMW 325ci with this 5 series thanks a lot !
you have to see in person pal
Lol i like Mercedes too for their luxury and style but just for pure driving dynamics and characteristics, these BMWs just can't be beat.
Hey man! Very nice review of the 550i. Very helpful! Oh and btw I was wondering if you could give me your advice on my video of the 5 series. Mine is a 2006 with the M5 look. Thanks in advance man and great continuation.
Does it have rear view cameras
Had occasional no start no crank issue on this car all I did to fix was disconnect ibs would say increased battery discharge And steering wheel lock😊
congrats! BMW is one of my favourite manufacturers and the 5-Series is one of my favourite BMWs!
I am looking at buying this, would you recommend it today in 2016 with 90K miles for $9,000?
Have you bought it? I'm interested in purchasing the same car
Garry Camden that's an awesome deal dude
Hey, I've been thinking of buying this car used. I've heard many horror stories concerning maintenance of old BMW's, so I wanted to know your input.
Have you had any major problems with this BMW (like transmission failure, CC went out, etc.)? What should I look out for when buying this used?
What you driving these days? Im sure the Bravada is LONG gone.. lol like my Trailblazer... got rid of that at the beginning of 08 and slowly drifted into the sports sedan segment... fitted my driving and lifestyle better although I do miss the old TB from time to time... :(
Let's goo
Brilliant review, mate. Thx.
Picking up one next week
What a beast of a car!
great review..thanks for sharing..
don't know why e60 had such bad reviews in the looks department. I love the look especially with the sports package. I have an 07 550 I and I love it I have also owned and E39 both great cars.
do you know what the little whole/slide in the center console is on the bottom?
I have the 2008 year model and it's the best car I've ever owned or driven.
@Drew f I bought a 2008 bmw 550 msport in 12/2020 and so far it needed alternator bracket seal gasket, upper timing chain cover gaskets, valve cover gaskets, various other power steering seals, new drive belts due to the oil leaks from failing gaskets, and the coolant transfer pipe repair. The car has 110k miles and was in overall very good shape minus these neglected items which are basically maintenance items on this car. That being said I got it cheap with new tires and brakes installed and all in after these rather pricey repairs, this will be a fantastic old beast of a car for under $10k. If you are a DIY guy these repairs would cost much less because the parts are cheap but the labor is extensive!!! I bought this old beast to finally experience a V8 and it is a blast to drive! Fast, comfortable, great handling, amazing stereo, etc. etc. I am giving it to my son when he starts driving in a year.
I got rid of that junk heap, but now I just have a 04 GTO. A lot has changed over the years, and now I'm trying to find a decent cheap little run around car.
I like Infinitis, but I will drive and enjoy damn near anything and everything.
Hanging in there. You? I like the G35!
What made you choose a 550i over a 335i?
and how is the reliability?
Look who it is! How ya been??
Beautiful car!
Nice Janik! Didnt the old 545i have a 4.4L V8 tho? Also, that cck part of your plate looks kinda dirty to me ;) lol
Yep, still do!
Do you have the car still?
Thats because they need one LOL how much warranty do you have left?
you should have spent a little extra and bought the M-sport package its night & day difference , they handle like they are are rails and look beefy.
Got a good deal on this car. 335s are expensive and the turbo engines are finnicky. Reliability has been solid.
Still ?
Lmk might copp one
@@arko2094do you cop one yet?
@@denkii yes project beamer 1500)
You call that a single exhaust?
2006 550i 121k miles what y’all think? help me out
How did it go? Looking at a 180k
@@SmileyPerez0213how did it go?
@@michaelduncan6743 ended in getting an Infiniti 09 m35 wit 149xx
Why does this 2007 550 have the small idrive? But the 2007 530 has the wide idrive?
The "small screen" idrive is idrive without navigation option, the "big/wide screen" is idrive with the navigation option (in the US) Some people didn't want to pay for navigation so they had the basic "small screen" I'd pay for navi gation just to have the larger screen as its a luxury car it looks better with the big screen (I know this because I have a 2005 5 series)
Whats wrong with it??
I need this
Bryan you should find me on facebook. Would like to keep in touch with ya! GTO sounds fun! My dad had an 09 Corvette for a little while and added headers, full exhaust, and a tune... amazing what kinda power those LS motors can make with simple bolt ons lol. What you all got done to the goat??
Im confused, I thought you were an infiniti fan? btw.. I would not like those cup holders lol.
Family vehicle.
Long drives... try the touring 530
Its too bad the new ones not as good as this one
you said 4.5L, maybe you were thinking of an M45 ;)
360 HP 360 ft-lb
wait, is that your car or a family members car?
This couldn't be a 550i, because it's a pre facelift model. 550i came only facelift (LCI), with another gearshift design.
That's incorrect. 2004-2005 was the 545i model with a 325hp engine. In 2006, BMW introduced the 550i with a 360hp engine which replaced the 545i. The 550i carried over into the lci until the end of the e60 era in 2010. The special gear shift in the lci is just a change in appearance of the gear selector; same transmission and engine as the pre-lci 550i.
+chris g You're right, my fault!
Probably blew it out with all your bass tests hahaha
Time to sell it haha
I hope thats covered under warranty lol. I like the BMWs, but the STUPIDEST crap can go out on the ones with all the tech features. Like, that should not be going out lol. Then its a billion dollars to fix...
Yea 4.4L V8. What the hell did I say? hahaha and get your mind out of the gutter Sofyan!
Be careful not to buy these cars with high mileage EVERY N62 bmw will need Valve Stem Seals and it's a huge job so just beware but they are amazing cars other than that
There's bimmer fix .
+Jeremiah Anthony that's for coolant pipes, if your gonna go through all the trouble of removing all 8 seals in order to apply it you might as well change the seals which cost about 8 bucks each. The problem is getting there and then getting the heads back on
Omg . 😱
Nice car, but my 2007 mercedes e550 will eat it for breakfast lunch and dinner on the highway
IMO, the E60 5 Series has a dreadful interior. Get out of an E39 and straight into one of these and it feels like getting into a Daewoo.
man it's ugly