BMW 550I High-class Touring | Spots

For us who were too long for the car makers, it was a disappointing time. It looks like most cars have fewer variations than ever before. There is a limited color palette, and an array of confusing options, unless you want to pay through the nose. Most of that is not necessary at all. That’s why I received the new colour BMW news from the Manual Z4 warmly last week. More money, some extra choices, a little extra desirability for a likable sports car.

But it is worth noting that Hands Skullter is not exactly on all street corners afterwards. The model’s products are streamlined to reflect what people actually buy. This is the logic that it is quite difficult to fight. Currently, if you are reduced as in industry priority 1, culling slow sellers should be an easy way to save money.

The five series have come from an era without such concerns (the difficult days of 2014), and customers have always been right in taste issues. There is no way this will happen in the new 5 Series. In some cases, it has high-end specs with chrome and clear glass, and only Sport or M Sport or M are available. Partly because this is a flat red real estate and could not have happened much in any era of the 5 Series. (If anyone can help with something that colors are called, that would be appreciated!)

Oh yeah, there’s a small problem with the V8 under the hood. This is a luxurious tour of the BMW 550i. This is a spec I wasn’t entirely sure it existed until I saw this. HowmanyLeft believes there was only a maximum of nine in the UK across both body styles. This is another reason why this kind of thing doesn’t happen anymore, but if you enjoy the unusual and strange BMW specs from the new (hello from the owner of the 325ti), it’s heavenly mana.

Showing 100,000 miles over 10 years of use, the 449hp 5 Series is very well done. The red is bright, the chrome is shiny, and the obvious intact wheels are invisible. Someone would have paid at least £60,000 for this once (now over £80,000) so hopefully they are being taken care of. The interior holds up well. Anyone who likes the buttons on a BMW cabin will be delighted to see this.

Of course, there’s a catch, and that’s the engine. The BMW N63 was not known as a reliable paragon for gentle placement. This 550i uses the later 4.4 liter variant. This is generally considered to be more durable and troublesome than the original 4.0 liters, but still doesn’t have the best reputation. The problem can come from turbos, direct injection systems, high-pressure fuels, and water pumps. So don’t say you’re not being warned. This is said to be maintained by the main dealer and hopefully it is a good sign that it has been accomplished so far.

Because an interesting bit of BMW history is when a massive engine could actually enter without hints of sporty pretense. And with the recent 5 Series touring, it’s spacious enough, refined and luxurious for everyone. Until 2026 there will be an advisory-free MOT, and given the esoteric appeal of the specs, there is certainly room for operation at 12,990 pounds. What a cool family bus it would be – and easily found among all the grey 520Ds…

Engine: 4,395cc, twin turbo V8
Transmission: 8-speed auto, rear-wheel drive
Power (HP): 449@5,500-6,000rpm
Torque (lb ft): 479@2,000-4,500rpm
MPG: 31-32.1
CO2: 206-213g/km
Registration year: 2014
Recorded mileage: 98,803
New Price: £60,070 (before options)
Yours: £12,990