Happy Holidays, CL. Special Holiday Review: 2010 BMW 550i GT (Gran Tourismo)
12-05-09, 06:45 PM
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12-05-09, 07:02 PM
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mmarshall -- thank you very much for this detailed review! 
I will say the engine and torque are quite intriguing with this car. Although when its all said and done I think this is one of those cars that answers a question that no one asked. Now the question is since its here will it sell? I guess time will tell that one for us.
Based on your review I say this a perfect summation!! 
Would be a great ad for BMW if we just use the first sentence 
Thanks again for the holiday gift, and a very happy and healthy holiday to you!
Larry
I will say the engine and torque are quite intriguing with this car. Although when its all said and done I think this is one of those cars that answers a question that no one asked. Now the question is since its here will it sell? I guess time will tell that one for us.
Would be a great ad for BMW if we just use the first sentence Thanks again for the holiday gift, and a very happy and healthy holiday to you!
Larry
12-05-09, 07:49 PM
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Sure. Anytime ...though I'm going to take a little break in reviews for some weeks. I next plan to do the Suzuki Kizashi when it arrives in this area in January, though I might (?) have another surprise before that, later in December.
It's basically the 7-series' turbo 4.4L V8....but that 450 ft-lbs of torque is some grunt, even with the almost-5000-lb curb weight.
Thanks, but BMW already uses that ad....they don't need to borrow anything from me.
Same to you.
...though I'm going to take a little break in reviews for some weeks. I next plan to do the Suzuki Kizashi when it arrives in this area in January, though I might (?) have another surprise before that, later in December.
I will say the engine and torque are quite intriguing with this car.
Based on your review I say this a perfect summation!! Would be a great ad for BMW if we just use the first sentence
Would be a great ad for BMW if we just use the first sentence
Thanks again for the holiday gift, and a very happy and healthy holiday to you!
Larry
Larry
12-05-09, 08:30 PM
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That ad/brochure was a COMPLETE turn off.
12-05-09, 11:18 PM
#51
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"Okay" doesn't really describe this car.......it is a unique combination of good and bad. And it is definitely NOT an "Okay" price tag"
Love that quote, I hope BMW doesn't use it in their next ad, because it's not very convincing.
Love that quote, I hope BMW doesn't use it in their next ad, because it's not very convincing.
12-05-09, 11:55 PM
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But seriously, not very impressive ad unless they are trying to divert attention from the ugly vehicle.
12-06-09, 09:36 AM
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inside is typical bmw, nice, sporty, but not beautiful.
mike - you mean you're not a trendy wealthy pretentious urban guy who wants a powerful non-awd station wagon to drive at 20mph in traffic?
12-06-09, 10:51 AM
#54
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Nice review, mmarshall; thanks again for your efforts!
That being said, I hate this car.
Once again, BMW has answered a question that nobody is asking. When is the last time you saw an X6 on the road?
That being said, I hate this car.
Once again, BMW has answered a question that nobody is asking. When is the last time you saw an X6 on the road?
12-06-09, 01:29 PM
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Sure. Anytime.
Since I had requests for both the 550 and 750-series, I thought this would be an interesting car to do, since it combimed elements of both.
That being said, I hate this car.
Once again, BMW has answered a question that nobody is asking. When is the last time you saw an X6 on the road?
I also think it will outsell the X6, though perhaps not by much; so does IS=SV. Mike (1SICKLEX) doesn't.
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