BMW 555i spotted in Cali

5 Rakete May 28th, 2008 Link

Pretty sure this car/badge combo has been seen before. Believe I saw a picture of this badge redo a few months ago on Bimmerfest. The decklid on this car indicates it’s not even an LCI car, it’s a pre-2008.

Barry May 28th, 2008 Link

I dont think its anything to worry about. I had a 1.8t badge on my old Jetta. Ebay is your friend.

Pat H. May 28th, 2008 Link

Were there any more pictures of the car? Isn’t it safe to assume that if this car was in fact a 555i it would likely have the updated idrive system and possibly some other changes?

I can’t imagine BMW would have a test mule running around with the 555i badge on it. If it was the real thing it would either be in full production trim, or just simply be badged a 550i.

Brett May 28th, 2008 Link

My take… some guy who knows the 555i is coming put the badge on there. Not a difficult task. I agree with all other posts. But it truly doesnt matter because the car is coming anyways.

5 Rakete May 28th, 2008 Link

Yep, the 555i is coming, the question is only when: in the last run of the current E60 or in the new F10?

Brett May 29th, 2008 Link

Good question, 5 Rakete. Given BMW’s history, though, the 555i wont appear until the new F10. BMW has never introduced three engine changes in the top-of-the-line model of a series vehicle. Plus, the new 4.4L Twin-turbo V8 is so fresh. Since, the new F01 7 coming, which will be sure to carry it, the F10 5 series is only a year away from that debut. I bet we’ll be seeing this installment in late 09 to early 2010. Perhaps by then it will have been pumped up in power and efficiency.

illegalprelude May 29th, 2008 Link

Its like all the 3 series who slap an M badge on them…bangs head against the wall

eager2own May 29th, 2008 Link

^ It’s even worse when non-M-available cars slap it on (ex. on an X5 . . . or on a MINI).

Barry May 29th, 2008 Link

The person that did this has issues. So much for being content with what you bought.

illegalprelude May 30th, 2008 Link

eager2own May 29th, 2008 Link

^ It’s even worse when non-M-available cars slap it on (ex. on an X5 . . . or on a MINI).

YES! Around the Encio/Sherman Oaks area, I always see this X5 M…..Right off the Havenhurst exist of the 101N. I swear ive seen it there like 5 times. wtf.