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      01-26-2010, 10:34 AM   #1
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Automobile magazine spends some time with the 550iGT

Not the most flattering review, but probably worth the read for those interested in purchasing the car: http://www.automobilemag.com:80/revi...smo/index.html
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BMW is losing touch with the prices. I priced out an X5 the other day... 70K! The base price seems sort of OK but then you are adding 20K in "options" for things that should be included in a luxury vehicle.

Drove a VW Touareg V6 TDI last week. Really awesome drive, gorgeous interior, 25mpg.... 42K out the door. I liked it better than the X5 and it is 25 THOUSAND dollars cheaper.
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Not the most flattering review, but probably worth the read for those interested in purchasing the car: http://www.automobilemag.com:80/revi...smo/index.html
Didn't stop me ordering one.Never take too much notice of professional reviewers,they are usually very subjective.A good long test drive was enough for me.Just love it!
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Didn't stop me ordering one.Never take too much notice of professional reviewers,they are usually very subjective.A good long test drive was enough for me.Just love it!
I'm with you - it seems opinions are all over the place for this car. First off its not an SUV. I never remotely considered it as such. If anything its a 7 Series at a discount. If I were to option a "7" the way my car is equipped it would be over 100K. Second if you are looking for a large BMW - with the exception of a 7 Series with flexible cargo options there isn't one. 5 series sedan/wagon - nope, X5 and X6 dont have the rear leg room - plus the technology and fit finish fall behind.

If you have a need for a large, luxurious, comfortable, fast "Car" the GT doesnt have any peers. I have owned many many BMW's over the years (3-e36's, 1-e39, 1-e46, 1-e53, 1-r53(mini) and this is my favorite so far. I don't expect it to be as agile as an M3, or as light as a 1 series. The 550 GT holds its own for what it is.
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