UK market: M550i or M550d or nothing?

SDRX · 06-20-2017, 01:52 PM

Hi folks,

Congratulations to all taking delivery of the G30!!

Does anyone have any solid info on which M performance model the U.K. is getting?

BMW clearly is making a strategic move to introduce such models because of the appeal they have to customer not wanting/can't afford a full M model.....

Any help appreciated ..... I'm waiting for the range of models before a decision :-)

AP · 06-20-2017, 03:18 PM

suggest speaking to a dealer but I have not seen anything to suggest either are coming to the UK.
so it is either a 540i / 530d now or wait for the M5

other option ring up bmw uk or perhaps bmw uk at park lane might k ow for sure?

SDRX · 06-20-2017, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AP

suggest speaking to a dealer but I have not seen anything to suggest either are coming to the UK.
so it is either a 540i / 530d now or wait for the M5

other option ring up bmw uk or perhaps bmw uk at park lane might k ow for sure?

Dealer replies vary massively
Some is pure speculation
Some is intelligent guesswork
The rest is B.S.
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nsa100 · 06-21-2017, 11:15 AM

I have also asked my dealer numerous times before ordering a 540i instead of a 540d or 500d.

He tells me each time that neither is coming to the UK in the 'foreseeable future'.....

It will be interesting to see what happens in July......as the German configurator is still not showing the 540d or 550d yet

SDRX · 06-21-2017, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by nsa100

I have also asked my dealer numerous times before ordering a 540i instead of a 540d or 500d.

He tells me each time that neither is coming to the UK in the 'foreseeable future'.....

It will be interesting to see what happens in July......as the German configurator is still not showing the 540d or 550d yet

Yes I would be very surprised if the 540d doesn't make it here

But equally BMW seem committed to introducing M performance models too. I think by early 2018 we will have a much clearer idea of the lineup.

It's still very early days given the launch was in just Feb

Thanks for your reply mate

Roger_M · 06-22-2017, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nsa100

I have also asked my dealer numerous times before ordering a 540i instead of a 540d or 500d.

He tells me each time that neither is coming to the UK in the 'foreseeable future'.....

It will be interesting to see what happens in July......as the German configurator is still not showing the 540d or 550d yet

The German (and other European) configurator is showing the 540d and M550d xDrive for quite a while now. Did you try bmw.de or bmw.lu...?

UltimateManga · 06-22-2017, 07:15 AM

I've been told by BMW GB that the M550d & M550i will not be coming to the UK for 'commercial reasons' whatever that means! Shame really as we are missing out on some high power fun cars.

nsa100 · 06-22-2017, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Roger_M

The German (and other European) configurator is showing the 540d and M550d xDrive for quite a while now. Did you try bmw.de or bmw.lu...?

Your right I have just seen.

ZigmundUK · 06-27-2017, 04:08 PM

Having had the 530d for a while now I can't see why anyone would need anything faster. It's arguably faster than it needs to be already. Do we really need such speed and power on public roads? I'm not convinced.

Sheharyar_rr · 06-27-2017, 08:46 PM

I think it had something to do with them not wanting to produce right hand drive versions

SDRX · 06-28-2017, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ZigmundUK

Having had the 530d for a while now I can't see why anyone would need anything faster. It's arguably faster than it needs to be already. Do we really need such speed and power on public roads? I'm not convinced.

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Originally Posted by ZigmundUK

Having had the 530d for a while now I can't see why anyone would need anything faster. It's arguably faster than it needs to be already. Do we really need such speed and power on public roads? I'm not convinced.

Oh come on lol

Since when did many members here and further afield purchase cars based on "need"? People buy cars like M models because they admire and appreciate them. Or they've worked very hard and those cars are one "fun" way of enjoying the success they've worked for.

I think if you reduce the argument to just "need" then you may as well just buy something very basic and perhaps not even a BMW at all ?

Why drink juice when you can just have water ? In a nutshell

Your point about public roads is a valid one. However, speed isn't the only menace, bad driving skills at lower speeds is a major problem.

ZigmundUK · 06-29-2017, 04:41 PM

I see how you've misinterpreted what I've said. I simply mean that even for fun one doesn't need anything faster on public roads. It's stupidly fast already - what more fun do you have getting to higher speeds quicker or going around blind turns faster?

To each his own I guess. Was just my tuppence.

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nsa100 Lieutenant 185 Rep 402 Posts Drives: G31 540i & G30 540i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Yorks, UK iTrader: (0)	I have also asked my dealer numerous times before ordering a 540i instead of a 540d or 500d. He tells me each time that neither is coming to the UK in the 'foreseeable future'..... It will be interesting to see what happens in July......as the German configurator is still not showing the 540d or 550d yet
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ZigmundUK Lieutenant Colonel 445 Rep 1,963 Posts Drives: I20 IX M60 Oxide Grey Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NCL - UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E61 520d SE [0.00] 2017 G30 530d M-Spo ... [0.00]	I see how you've misinterpreted what I've said. I simply mean that even for fun one doesn't need anything faster on public roads. It's stupidly fast already - what more fun do you have getting to higher speeds quicker or going around blind turns faster? To each his own I guess. Was just my tuppence.
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