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Originally Posted by snowbimmer
I was resisting but can resist no more, why the m850 over the m550 LCI? What makes the 8er better?
Hah.........how much time ya got?
Kidding......I see you have a 2018 M550. Which means you know what a great car it is. My M550 was a 2018 also. I had it for 2 years and we went 34,000 miles in it. I was only able to take it on 2 long trips, however: 2,500 miles out to Yellowstone and 2,300 miles down to Yosemite by way of the Pacific Coast Highway.
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I'll try to be as objective as possible. I personally think the M550 was the best value in the BMW line-up: Great styling (that hadn't been effed up yet), great power, great handling and at a not break the bank price. Too bad they discontinued it.
Sorry for the long winded answer, but, you asked  |
Fantastic answer, and thank you for the write-up! I don't fully agree on some points that I'd chalk up as personal preference, styling and interior ambience especially, though I have not driven an M850i, only sat in one at the showroom, so my opinions are underinformed and biased.
One other point that might be playing against your friend's M550 in terms of driving dynamics is that the M850i has DHP standard. But it wouldn't surprise me if the 8er is superior even apples to apples. This segment is where BMW really hits its stride and always has historically, sport luxury sedans on long-haul drives. Many great options across the 5, 8, B58, M, M-lite.