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Originally Posted by 330indy
Just built an M550ix on the site
About the same price
If I'm out of luck for a G80 MT, and have to cave on a ZF—-
This is a monster of a car
Roomy
Cushy
Lots of performance add-ons
$85k as built
523 hp
0-60 3.6 sec
Flame suit on 😆
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On paper, the M550 is a bruiser. Thunderous V8. Lots of luxury and performance features. Screaming acceleration figures and very respectable grip and braking numbers.
But compared to the M3, it's definitely heavier, softer, and more tuned for luxury. It also has a rear wheel steering system that results in some weird handling at the limits. As C/D puts it:
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If you're thinking sports sedan, the M550i's handling might be a turn-off, but if you want to relax in leather-lined comfort while occasionally dusting off a Porsche driver at a stoplight drag race, you'll find the M550i pretty tasty.
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