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2011 BMW 550 consumer reviews

$60,200 starting MSRP
side view of 2011 550 BMW
(53 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.2
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Luxury sleek and smooth ride

Drives like a dream. With a 8 cylinder engine, the pickup is amazing. It's super comfortable to ride long trips.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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BMW 550

THE VEHICLE IS VERY NICE FOR RACE AND DRIVE EVERYTHING IS GOOD RUNNING GOOD ON HIGHWAY AND LOCAL!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice mix of performance and luxury

I purchased as CPO with extended factory coverage. Great car for BMW enthusiasts who like to drive manual transmissions (6-speed).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome Car

My first BMW, how will I ever drive anything else. Twin turbo V8, 400 hp, manual transmission, what more could anyone want?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable

Go see Preston at Germain Lexus of Easton. He was wonderful to buy a car from. Very happy with our purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Have 94,000 miles

Bought car with 81,000 miles and have had no issues except Eng light which comes on if I don't use 93 octane. Then I add bottle of Lucas octane boost within half of tank of driving on highway Eng light clears. Hope this helps

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fees killing us

I went to the dealer to check out this BMW 550i/ beast or the machine that's the name I give to BMW. When I reach I saw two and there are just the type I'm looking for one catch eyes but the other one capture me heart. I love that car so much I don't even remember the dealer name who help me. But he was so helpful but they got there good and there bad the bad is the $2000 fee they put on there internet price when you walk in that just turn me off from doing business. The good they don't have you walking around on the lot without offer some help and like must of the dealers I went to they sit in the show room while you out there in the lot. My point is I would recommend this dealer to anyone. If the fee is ok with you.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Almost M5 for 30K less

I've traded my A6 S-Line for BMW 550 M sport package. Nobody paid attention to my A6. Now all of my customers can not stop talking about my new ride. I looks like M5; has far more power I can utilize on New Hampshire roads yet it rides smoother than my Audi. It's the best car I have ever owed. Only one problem with this car is what kind of car I am going to trade it for in few years. I guess I will keep it forever. .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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550i

This car has exceptional power. I have a 6-speed stick and I have never seen a car take off in first gear that quick and it absolutely explodes in third gear! Driving is truly an experience without doubt. Of course you pay the prize for it in poor gas consumption, which gives you on an average 15 mpg. Just two complaints with the 2011 model that I own; first I'm not too fond of run flat tires and second not sure why a company who can produce the finest engines can miserably fail to come up with a cup-holder design. They have somewhat refined the design that comes with auto-shift, but not so lucky with the stick shift. All in all a great machine!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Elegant Beast

I recently purchased my 2011 BMW 550i. Couldn't be more pleased. The car is equipped with the 8-speed automatic trans & paddle shifters. Other options include the fabulous head-up display and Premium Sound System. The car is quiet and well-behaved around town. The 550 is built on the 7 series short frame, and exudes authority and luxury ride when you want it. For performance driving, push the Sport Mode button on the console and you've got a manual /paddle shifting race car. The twin turbo motor puts out 400HP at 4,500 RPM and it pulls magnificently with some great exhaust notes. On the highway, whether in Comfort Mode or Sport Mode, this 550 delivers to what I call the Left Lane Auto Bahn Road Rocket. I love those BMW Munich designers! I'm a business owner and I tell friends and colleagues that this car is my Corporate Jet LOL. This is my seventh BMW in my career, but it won't be my last. Keep up the good work BMW!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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