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Originally Posted by 89911
I've owned my 2008 550 for over two years and am getting ready for a 2013 3 series. I'll give a summation:
Pros:
Endless torque and power band. Quicker to 60 then my 911. Really a highway cruiser.
Solid handling. Feels like its made out of one solid piece of steel.
Looks. Ive said before, I like the e 60's if you get the sport package on the later 550's, you get many of the same body trim as the m5 including 19" wheels.
Seats. Hands down the best I have ever sat in. Easy to look over until you feel how other makes lack in support.
Cons:
A summer only car even with snow tires. Not a big deal unless you live in the snow belt and it's your daily driver.
If its out of warranty, repairs get expensive. Reason I'm selling my 550 although I have had no issues at all.
Wheel issues. These low profile tires beat up the rims in areas of poor roads.
I've got more but wanted to be brief. I really like my car and am having a hard time thinking of selling it. You can jump in this car, drive 4 hours, and feel completely relaxed. Notice I didn't mention I drive? Really a non issue.
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This sums up how I feel about 5 series Bimmers.
However, I strongly disagree with the "summer car only" comment. I just can't imagine the extra power of the V8 making the car undriveable. My 530i on all seaons (and the 525i before that) gets me through the Chicago and southeast WI winters just fine. Heck, the first winter I had the car, it still had on summer tires but I didn't feel like spending the money to change the tires so I just stuck it out. A light right foot should get you through the snow just fine.