Totaled my 550i, upgraded to an E93!

pikindaguy · 07-23-2014, 12:05 AM

Got an '06 550i just 11 months ago that ended up totaling in a minor parking lot accident.

I'd had small cars all my life so it took a while to get used to, but it never really felt like "the one". Even when it was getting serviced at BMW and I got a 328i as a loaner it felt so much more lively and fit my style more.

When it was time to decide on a new car then I knew I had to go back to the 3 and ended up with the '07 335i convertible--which after test driving left me happier than I'd ever been after any driving experience which I'd never had with the 5.

Have had it for just a few days and I treasure it more than my very first car when I was 17 which I never thought was possible, and am definitely looking forward to putting some miles on it.

Pics of the old and new ride attached!

pikindaguy · 07-23-2014, 12:06 AM

One more attachment.

bimmette · 07-23-2014, 01:22 AM

Congrats! Welcome to the E93 club!!!

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-23-2014, 04:45 AM

That definitely doesn't look like a minor accident to me!

Enjoy the E93- at least if you wreck it, you'll have about 450 extra pounds of safety reinforcement

Hope you got some kind of warranty with it- those early N54s can give some serious headaches.

Good luck!

Bdifferent · 07-23-2014, 05:46 AM

Glad you are ok. I've always wanted and 08 550i. Congrats on your purchase. She looks good.

NormE91 · 07-23-2014, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

That definitely doesn't look like a minor accident to me!

Enjoy the E93- at least if you wreck it, you'll have about 450 extra pounds of safety reinforcement

Hope you got some kind of warranty with it- those early N54s can give some serious headaches.

Good luck!

Those darn runaway shopping carts are really a hazard...

Eat.Sleep.Race · 07-23-2014, 07:47 AM

nice! congrats one the new ride

BMRSEB · 07-23-2014, 08:28 AM

How is the power delivery between both? The ~360(?) of the 550i vs the 300 of the E93?

WRichieX · 07-23-2014, 08:35 AM

Sorry about the accident but WELCOME TO THE E93 CLUB!!

Johnny Boost · 07-23-2014, 09:18 AM

Clean. Time for some mods!

ahmza15 · 07-23-2014, 10:31 AM

Nice whip!

mike@x-ph.com · 07-23-2014, 10:40 AM

Sorry about the old car and congrats for your new ride

Nebraska330xi · 07-23-2014, 11:01 AM

Smart move. The 550 makes zero sense to me anyway. Its a gas guzzler, it's probably a bigger pain in ass to fix, and with a tune on a 535 you already have more power for dayzzz. Enjoy that vert, get some sunscreen for your head and enjoy

evoix · 07-23-2014, 11:13 AM

nice car. Hope you got warranty bc the 07 335s are nothing but problems

pikindaguy · 07-23-2014, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BMRSEB

How is the power delivery between both? The ~360(?) of the 550i vs the 300 of the E93?

They're surprisingly identical really.

The e93 is heavier and has 60 less hp, power, but the max torque comes at a lower RPM so they're actually very similar.

Going from 0 to freeway speeds are really close but the 550i does feel "smoother", but 60-80 they're both so effortless and you know there's plenty of power to spare.

The exhaust is way better on the 3's end. From start-up to hearing the blow-off valves on my parking garage there's no contest between the 3 and the Camry exhaust of the 550i, which surprised me given the v8 under the hood.

GoRomeo · 07-23-2014, 11:35 AM

Hey neighbor..nice ride!!

BMRSEB · 07-23-2014, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by evoix

nice car. Hope you got warranty bc the 07 335s are nothing but problems

^^^ This is getting old.. Lots of folks w/‘07‘s and are just fine... Although, hope I haven't just jinxed myself..

1chanc3 · 07-23-2014, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pikindaguy

Got an '06 550i just 11 months ago that ended up totaling in a minor parking lot accident.

Contradictory words....

bloppitybloop · 07-23-2014, 03:31 PM

Congrats on the new car. It looks nice.

What happened in the parking lot?

roadkillrob · 07-23-2014, 05:56 PM

Very nice, but seriously how do you total your car in a parking lot - need to know!

evoix · 07-23-2014, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BMRSEB

^^^ This is getting old.. Lots of folks w/‘07‘s and are just fine... Although, hope I haven't just jinxed myself..

lol It starts like that, then one day the bmw fairy comes to your house. First the injectors, then wastegate rattle, then water pump, then your brake module. Couple thousand dollars and you pull your hair out lol

and it all hits at one time

Miller335 · 07-23-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by evoix

lol It starts like that, then one day the bmw fairy comes to your house. First the injectors, then wastegate rattle, then water pump, then your brake module. Couple thousand dollars and you pull your hair out lol

and it all hits at one time

That's what I've gather being on this site for a bit now.
But in all fairness, none of those issues are 07 exclusive.

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pikindaguy New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: E92 2007 335i Convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Totaled my 550i, upgraded to an E93! Got an '06 550i just 11 months ago that ended up totaling in a minor parking lot accident. I'd had small cars all my life so it took a while to get used to, but it never really felt like "the one". Even when it was getting serviced at BMW and I got a 328i as a loaner it felt so much more lively and fit my style more. When it was time to decide on a new car then I knew I had to go back to the 3 and ended up with the '07 335i convertible--which after test driving left me happier than I'd ever been after any driving experience which I'd never had with the 5. Have had it for just a few days and I treasure it more than my very first car when I was 17 which I never thought was possible, and am definitely looking forward to putting some miles on it. Pics of the old and new ride attached! Attached Images
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Bdifferent Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Georgia iTrader: (1)	Glad you are ok. I've always wanted and 08 550i. Congrats on your purchase. She looks good.
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BMRSEB Lieutenant 90 Rep 463 Posts Drives: M3 SR+ Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Here! iTrader: (0)	How is the power delivery between both? The ~360(?) of the 550i vs the 300 of the E93?
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Nebraska330xi Lieutenant 42 Rep 551 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Sonora Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nebraska iTrader: (1)	Smart move. The 550 makes zero sense to me anyway. Its a gas guzzler, it's probably a bigger pain in ass to fix, and with a tune on a 535 you already have more power for dayzzz. Enjoy that vert, get some sunscreen for your head and enjoy __________________ 2006 Sonora Metallic 330xi. DIY: Charcoal Delete, K
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