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The video features the owner's 4-year journey with a BMW 550i sedan, highlighting the initial attraction to its powerful V8 engine, reliability, and a good deal on the purchase. The discussion focuses on the owner's positive experience with the car, including maintenance, driving experience, cosmetic modifications, and the decision to add CarPlay. The owner ultimately decides to sell the car due to lack of use and plans to explore other vehicle options like the BMW i3 or a winter-ready vehicle. The video concludes with the creator seeking advice on potential future car purchases, expressing enthusiasm for more fast cars ahead.
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In this segment of the video, the owner discusses his 4-year ownership journey with a BMW 550i sedan. He initially considered a 435i M-Sport but was impressed by the 550i’s 475hp N63 V8 engine during a test drive. Despite concerns about the V8’s reliability, the car proved to be very reliable, and the owner ultimately bought it for $5000 less than the asking price. The car had 34000 miles and all desired options, making it a comfortable and powerful choice for the owner.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their experience with maintaining and driving their BMW N63 engine car. They highlight that despite common issues with older models, their car has been reliable due to good maintenance. They express satisfaction with the car’s power, smooth delivery, stability at high speeds, and practicality. The owner appreciates the car’s understated appearance and added some cosmetic modifications to give it a unique touch. The modifications included replacing chrome parts with grey ones, blacking out certain elements, adding a spoiler, and tinting the windows. The speaker did not make performance modifications to maintain reliability.
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In this segment of the video, the content creator discusses adding CarPlay functionality to modernize their car. They reflect on potentially upgrading the wheels and exhaust but decide against it to preserve the car’s understated feel. The decision to sell the car was primarily due to lack of use during the pandemic and having multiple other vehicles. The content creator mentions considering future vehicle options like the BMW i3 for its uniqueness but acknowledges the need for a winter-ready vehicle. They ask viewers for recommendations on whether to go for a BMW M550i, 6 series, or a Porsche next. The segment concludes with the creator expressing excitement for more fast cars in the future and thanking viewers for watching.