Hey Joe! I wanted to let you know, I purchased my dream car. I told you before that I was leaning towards the 540i, but I went with my heart. I was wanting this car to be my retirement car...so I went for it...'21 M550i! I LOVE IT!!!!! Keep up the great reviews, and as always...ON THROTTLE!!!!!
This guy pulling in those subtle size jokes.. it’s fantastic. Don’t change, Raiti! Remember, do your own thing - it’s what keeps you different from the others!
My dad has the 2020 M550i and it’s an insane drive. Such a lowkey car but has so much unexpected power. Feels like a 7 series in comfort and a super car in sport plus
@@Iang343 Fair Question, "No". However, I have several friends in the car business, and along with myself have driven many of their model line up, and the common issues are under the hood.
Usually most people who say this have never owned one. If I am correct BMW is still the top selling German Auto manufacturer.... I am actually in the market for this car it surprises me so many people talk ish and can't afford one
I don't know if you'll see this Joe...you might remember that I now own one of these cars, in part thanks to your review, but I wanted to mention something about the seats. You mention that they're comfy (they are) but you say that they're kind of flat (the back). A while after I bought the car I realized there's a button to electronically tighten up the side bolstering. They hold you nice and snug, and it feels great! Maybe the next time you're at a BMW dealer you can sit in one and see what I mean. On throttle!
I have driven M550, it drives pretty good, smooth riding overall, great puckup and handling, but i have problem with outdated interior. It looks so so old compare to Audi, Porsche, and Mercedes. I own 2019 A6, which outclass BMW easily inside/out, trunk space is also much smaller than Audi. I wish they improve the interior, so i can try a BMW in future.
Agreed, I too test drive the M550i with a serious intent to buy it. I was blown away by how smooth it rides and thr overall comfort. However, the tech and buttons just didn't seem all that "2020" to me. Also, have been reading about the 4.0 V8 twin turbos not being the most reliable of engine choices long haul. BMW did a great job with this, but I could not bring myself to commit to buying it.
For enthusiastic a BMW M5 is a must but this M550i is more suitable for everyday driving. Matching with the Type R, GTI, etc. you won't lose, it is just enough fun to drive and enjoy.
Great review as always Joe! I love the Cerium Grey badging and how it ties in with the wheels, and sometimes the cerium mirror caps and front grille. It’s a pretty cool color!
I am loving the new facelift on the 5-series. The only thing that bugs me is that ac vent and controls area...it just looks a little dated if you compare it to newer BMWs and other car manufacturers.
Loved the video. Man, this heat us not doing you justice hahaha. Always wanted a M550 but all I can do is dream because it's out of my league. Maybe when I win the lottery hahahahha. Now get a water ice and cool down from the hot Florida sun.
Those valves will go bad in 6-8 years... they still have not fixed those got damn V8’s and I would know I had an 01 540i years ago. Great car, crap on gas, and I spent more on that car then I did myself lol
What's the difference between this M550i and just the normal 5 series with the M Sport package? I always get kind of confused with BMW's naming nomenclature :D
Thanks Joe for the great information! Unfortunately I’m gonna have to pass on this car, only 4 Twinkies in the center armrest? Not gonna happen as I always have to transport a minimum of 6 at a time. Damn BMW and their lack of engineering.
I really like this car just looks a little to plain for me. The interior looks nice but just like any other bmw . This coming from a bmw owner 3 times. Looking for a new car now hmmm M3, Rs5 or cls53amg. Decisions
@@MitchM240 If you buy one you lose a lot of money in the value of the car in a few years. Better to lease. I found out the hard way and will never buy a luxury car again. Will only lease one...
This car is definitely worth the money if you’re looking for an good midside luxury sedan and the e class is too expensive I saw these in real life at bmw dealer and it’s ofcourse something I would consider so yes my money is on a 5 series
Great video Joe! M550I is a bargain compared to the M5. Curious I wonder why Mercedes doesn't make an E580 sedan with the V8 to compete directly with the M550I?🤔 The E53 doesn't cut it against the M550I.
Why? New M3 looks great. If it’s the same old design all you trolls will call it boring. End of the day all of the people who complained on social media has never bought a single cars from bmw.
The harman/kardon sound system is standard on the M550i and is optional on the lower 5 series trims. The M550i has the option for a Bowers and Wilkins Diamond Surround system.
The reason why the headlights are redesigned is because of the new LASER lights , not legal in the USA . So they blacked out where the LASER would be .
Black glass just on the back windows unbalances the lines from the sides so my (U.K. spec) 2020 M340i doesn’t have sun protection glass for this reason. Anything other than slight tinting of the glass is not permitted on the front side windows and windscreen in the U.K.
Great informative video as usual. I love everything about this car, the design, size, the twin-turbo V8, 4WD, the power. This is the car that made BMW make a proper M5 because a M5 was only RWD before the last generation, but the M550xi would outperform it in every way, especially if would did a flash. Essentially, this car is a detuned M5 and will achieve its level of power and transmission sportiness just by uploading the M5 software. My only question is, how will it be to live with out of warranty or lease? Are they still as notoriously unreliable? I hope the collaboration with Toyota in building the Supra and the level or QC that Toyota maintained in that parts had to be remanufactured several times to meet the standard, has an influence on BMW quality reliability from then on.
First person in youtube to review the faclifted 5 series. And u did the review in the scorching sun. Deserve a thumbs up. I love the m5 for its subtleness and its crazyyyyy power and u can change the the all wheel drive to rear wheel drive for burnouts and slaying tires.
To me the interior is all sport and not luxury. The interior is old school. Same thing over and over again. Seats and steering wheel are the same and nothing special. I like the Mercedes interior for it looks more luxurious...
Is there market research saying that people prefer the iPad style on top of the vents rather than the infotainment system being in the center?! I get that 12 inches is hard to put in the middle but damn... I dont understand who came up with that trend (my biggest pet peeve)
It looks soo good! I love the new lighting assemblies and the overall desigh and proportions. I don´t love BMW in general, but this 5series refresh does satisfy me!
Love BMW and BMW grills may not be attractive but Im glad they are trying something new and I love how BMW don't care what people say about their grills because every new (some new BMW's) is going to get the corporate giant kidney grill. Great job once again.👍
Calling it a BMW logo doesn't do it justice. Its the BMW Spindle. Some things you call them respectfully by their name. BMW is a respected automotive company. The logo likewise. That said it's the BMW Spindle. Joe every time you said BMW logo. I just cringed 😬.
exactly, i love the restyling 7er. This 5er is decent on the front, but so ugly on the rear. and people say 7er are ugly...really folks have bad taste these days
Hey Joe! I wanted to let you know, I purchased my dream car. I told you before that I was leaning towards the 540i, but I went with my heart. I was wanting this car to be my retirement car...so I went for it...'21 M550i! I LOVE IT!!!!! Keep up the great reviews, and as always...ON THROTTLE!!!!!
This guy pulling in those subtle size jokes.. it’s fantastic. Don’t change, Raiti! Remember, do your own thing - it’s what keeps you different from the others!
Best
Couldn't agree more!
12 Inches
Thank god the grill in this is still normal...
I know right!
My dad has the 2020 M550i and it’s an insane drive. Such a lowkey car but has so much unexpected power. Feels like a 7 series in comfort and a super car in sport plus
You are so right about that! Your dad is cool!
no mames
He was struggling to get that arm rest 😭😭 had me crying 😭. Made my day 😂.
OK, I'll give them credit for the updated styling, and impressive power under the hood.
Sadly, their reliability still is a concern of mine.🏁🏁
Why do people believe this? If you treat them like trash ofcourse they will break down + they aren’t that unreliable
Have you ever owned a bmw?
@@Iang343 Fair Question, "No".
However, I have several friends in the car business, and along with myself have driven many of their model line up, and the common issues are under the hood.
Usually most people who say this have never owned one. If I am correct BMW is still the top selling German Auto manufacturer.... I am actually in the market for this car it surprises me so many people talk ish and can't afford one
@@Iang343 I can afford one, however I prefer a M-B product, and my every day retirement daily driver, is a Honda! 🤫😉😊
I don't know if you'll see this Joe...you might remember that I now own one of these cars, in part thanks to your review, but I wanted to mention something about the seats. You mention that they're comfy (they are) but you say that they're kind of flat (the back). A while after I bought the car I realized there's a button to electronically tighten up the side bolstering. They hold you nice and snug, and it feels great! Maybe the next time you're at a BMW dealer you can sit in one and see what I mean. On throttle!
Thank you for that awesome info! I really appreciate it!
That exhaust note is something hella Sexy.
Sounds fantastic!
I have driven M550, it drives pretty good, smooth riding overall, great puckup and handling, but i have problem with outdated interior. It looks so so old compare to Audi, Porsche, and Mercedes. I own 2019 A6, which outclass BMW easily inside/out, trunk space is also much smaller than Audi. I wish they improve the interior, so i can try a BMW in future.
Agreed, I too test drive the M550i with a serious intent to buy it. I was blown away by how smooth it rides and thr overall comfort. However, the tech and buttons just didn't seem all that "2020" to me.
Also, have been reading about the 4.0 V8 twin turbos not being the most reliable of engine choices long haul.
BMW did a great job with this, but I could not bring myself to commit to buying it.
Wheels look good. The spokes look like tuning forks.
I totally see it now!
For enthusiastic a BMW M5 is a must but this M550i is more suitable for everyday driving.
Matching with the Type R, GTI, etc. you won't lose, it is just enough fun to drive and enjoy.
Why do you need a screen that big? Navigation? Get rid of it or take it down a couple notches.
Best looking luxury mid size performance sedan
Naw Cadillac CT5 is the best looking.
Great review as always Joe! I love the Cerium Grey badging and how it ties in with the wheels, and sometimes the cerium mirror caps and front grille. It’s a pretty cool color!
Love this guys reviews
BMW....Victor must be in heaven 😇
Nice review as always. I recommend you make a video/try out the BMW I3S, Its an underrated car. Keep up the great content.
Thanks for that suggestion! I will try to track one down.
So much nicer then that garbage new 4 series with those horrible new grill. I’m so happy the grill on the 5 series wasn’t ruined
Really like the new front end on the 2021 550 & M5's. It's a nice improvement.
Nice looking outside, cool wheels. Hate that wood veneer inside, though. Too old school...
Great review…liked subscribed👍
I am loving the new facelift on the 5-series. The only thing that bugs me is that ac vent and controls area...it just looks a little dated if you compare it to newer BMWs and other car manufacturers.
I’m so glad BMW kept the five series looking handsome and not changing it and making it look like a pig like the seven series
Loved the video. Man, this heat us not doing you justice hahaha. Always wanted a M550 but all I can do is dream because it's out of my league. Maybe when I win the lottery hahahahha. Now get a water ice and cool down from the hot Florida sun.
Those valves will go bad in 6-8 years... they still have not fixed those got damn V8’s and I would know I had an 01 540i years ago. Great car, crap on gas, and I spent more on that car then I did myself lol
Vanos hust kicked in yo!
Nice. I like this one. Enjoyed the video.
Yo raiti can u review a ford King ranch lifted looking into buying one
I need to track one down.
I wish Lada Niva
nice! looking your great review in bmw-bavaria
Yes sir! Thanks Martin for letting me share it with you!
This is it!!!
Man you have me in stitches over here😂😂😂
Looks great, but why is it 45kg (100lbs) heavier than the non LCI? No reviewer is talking about it.
That is a great question!
8:50 damnit I knew that was coming
What's the difference between this M550i and just the normal 5 series with the M Sport package? I always get kind of confused with BMW's naming nomenclature :D
Hahahaha...
You've always wanted 12 inches? Now you got 24, now you don't know what to do with it! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤗😂🤣😂🤗😂🤗
Open the Bombay doors lol
2021 4 series review anytime soon?
I am working on it! Stay tuned!
These are the best looking luxury and performance cars to RENT . After a few years your new home address will be At the dealer.
Thanks Joe for the great information! Unfortunately I’m gonna have to pass on this car, only 4 Twinkies in the center armrest? Not gonna happen as I always have to transport a minimum of 6 at a time. Damn BMW and their lack of engineering.
I really like this car just looks a little to plain for me. The interior looks nice but just like any other bmw . This coming from a bmw owner 3 times. Looking for a new car now hmmm M3, Rs5 or cls53amg. Decisions
My dream car, I’m coming for you!!!!
What color is this ?
Love the color even more than black
No heated seats for passengers for $86 grand?
It's painful!
Heated seats in Florida?🤔 you better visit your doctor
There is heated and ventilated seats, heated steering wheel
Edward Valivonis man i am from canada we need those seats 😃
Edward Valivonis i was talking about for the rear seats
This Bimmer screams lease and nothing else.
nice wheels
I am so glad that you like it!
Is it just me or does the hood look open ?
BMW Besieged Midgets Whistling
Extra Like for Joe who's filming in the hot Florida summer, you can see the sweat in his face, great job Joe!
Thanks Eduardo! Crazy to think that fall just started and it's still hot.
Raiti's Rides all worth it. Great review as usual.
@@RaitisRides Hey there Raiti I would like to know are Nissan car brands are reliable If yes which model? PLZ be BRUTUALLY honest with me here
@@RaitisRides we'll send you sunscreen. :o) Great video!
@@RaitisRides i live in Tampa and just went up to New York for visit and god its so cold!
These refreshed 5 series look so good! Hard to even justify an M5 with this. Great review as always!
I totally agree with you! I appreciate your support!
No one buys there 90+% are leased.
Agree the LCI refresh on the 5 series is excellent!
@@MitchM240 If you buy one you lose a lot of money in the value of the car in a few years. Better to lease. I found out the hard way and will never buy a luxury car again. Will only lease one...
@@softroseforyou7457 or just buy Certified Pre-Owned for 20-25k less than MSRP with 20k miles and perfect maintenance records
Bruh I'll pay ANYTHING for a bmw with a normal grill now days. This one is just gorgeouuuuus🤤
I totally agree with you!
This car is definitely worth the money if you’re looking for an good midside luxury sedan and the e class is too expensive I saw these in real life at bmw dealer and it’s ofcourse something I would consider so yes my money is on a 5 series
Thanks for sharing that great input George! I can't wait to get the M5 Competition!
Kia becoming a strong competitor. I mean Genesis
@ that why you lease them, you don't buy those car to own
I take my drivers test on Monday, wish me luck! 🙏
Good luck bro❤️
Good luck!
Good luck. I just passed mine last thursday.
It’s easy I passed mine the first try
Good luck man
God this car is bad ass and it's not even an M5.
Great video Joe! M550I is a bargain compared to the M5. Curious I wonder why Mercedes doesn't make an E580 sedan with the V8 to compete directly with the M550I?🤔 The E53 doesn't cut it against the M550I.
Glad it doesn’t have the beaver tooth grille like the new ones coming out lol
Agree. Idk what bmw was thinking when they made the grills of the m3/m4. I hope enough complaints can make them change the grill.
This is a 2021 durr durr
Why? New M3 looks great. If it’s the same old design all you trolls will call it boring. End of the day all of the people who complained on social media has never bought a single cars from bmw.
@@henryjiang5969 Wishful thinking. Knowing how these things usually go they will double down on the idea and in a few years all Bmws will have it lol
Seth Before Dishonor why is it necessary for bmw to make a huge grill for the m3/m4? It makes the x7 grill look small
I still have my 2018 M550i, love it just as much today as I did when I drove it off the lot
That is so very awesome!
based and redpilled
do you have the bower wilkins audio system? how does it sound
@@denalisiomontpellier4064 I do, it sounds really good!
I love my 2018 as well... the B&W is SO worth it. But you have to spend the extra $2500 to get it Dinan tuned... makes it a monster.
He reminds me of a 7th grader history teacher who is also the schools baseball coach 😭😭😭
Thanks!
The harman/kardon sound system is standard on the M550i and is optional on the lower 5 series trims. The M550i has the option for a Bowers and Wilkins Diamond Surround system.
16:17 for the ON THROTTLE
Heck yeah!
I’m soooo glad that they did a refreshing because the previous one was bland and not interesting. Great job BMW!
I totally agree with you Chase!
Chase Visions it looked good, but not as good as this
Agreed.
In 5 years, one of these (the normal 5 series) with 50,000 miles will only be worth $25,000 to $40,000
aayan goverski yes. It’s junk
Tim G That’s depreciation. Unless you’re buying a Toyota, it’s going to hit hard for German cars. Does not mean the car is “junk” in anyway.
You can get a 2 year old M550 with 57k miles on it for $45k.
Once the warranty expires they are garbage.
@@JAM_2024 you should drive a camry then, just saying
BMW is making Lexus look outdated ...
Exactly
AGREED!
@@yes8032 Thell me about it!
Raiti's Rides it’s about their lineup looking exciting except for the big grills
Lexus is overpriced and rebadged Toyota with no history and no future. Here in Europe they are fading
Digging the wheels and the blacked out trim.
12:21 Close your eyes and listen here 😂
24" is literally almost a third of my height.
I laugh out loud every time he mentions twinkies😂
lmao same . what’s kinda funny is i’ve watched multiple car reviewers and they mention twinkies when describing how much room is available
I'm not satisfied with the review unless he does lol
El submarino
Wish you'd drop this style of titles by now... anyway, an M550i is not about luxury, but M5 entry level PERFORMANCE aka "M-Lite"
The reason why the headlights are redesigned is because of the new LASER lights , not legal in the USA . So they blacked out where the LASER would be .
This need tint windows front and back, in a hurry!!
So very true!
Black glass just on the back windows unbalances the lines from the sides so my (U.K. spec) 2020 M340i doesn’t have sun protection glass for this reason. Anything other than slight tinting of the glass is not permitted on the front side windows and windscreen in the U.K.
"Zonk"! The steering wheel is not flat bottomed.
I think I would expect that in a full M car.
Not only that, that steering wheel is bended to the right for 2 inches
BMW Never had flat steering wheels
Somebody tell this guy that the side bolsters are fully adjustable to hold you in during hard turns. How does he not know this?
Yes I do but they are not enough on the bottom part of the seat!
Great informative video as usual. I love everything about this car, the design, size, the twin-turbo V8, 4WD, the power. This is the car that made BMW make a proper M5 because a M5 was only RWD before the last generation, but the M550xi would outperform it in every way, especially if would did a flash. Essentially, this car is a detuned M5 and will achieve its level of power and transmission sportiness just by uploading the M5 software. My only question is, how will it be to live with out of warranty or lease? Are they still as notoriously unreliable? I hope the collaboration with Toyota in building the Supra and the level or QC that Toyota maintained in that parts had to be remanufactured several times to meet the standard, has an influence on BMW quality reliability from then on.
First person in youtube to review the faclifted 5 series. And u did the review in the scorching sun. Deserve a thumbs up. I love the m5 for its subtleness and its crazyyyyy power and u can change the the all wheel drive to rear wheel drive for burnouts and slaying tires.
To me the interior is all sport and not luxury. The interior is old school. Same thing over and over again. Seats and steering wheel are the same and nothing special. I like the Mercedes interior for it looks more luxurious...
Thanks for sharing that input and perspective!
I love it but in the long run it’s going to cost a lot more lol get that extended warranty
Very true!
I have 70k miles on a 2018 m550 and no issues ... just tires so far....fingers crossed
J S how do you have 70k on a 2018?!
@ still way too much
@@Jtscan1 lol your car is 2 years old yet worried? should last for several more years without problem
Is there market research saying that people prefer the iPad style on top of the vents rather than the infotainment system being in the center?!
I get that 12 inches is hard to put in the middle but damn...
I dont understand who came up with that trend (my biggest pet peeve)
Very good question. I would think that they would do their homework.
10:55 what I do to my girlfriend Every night 😂
Love how you played off the backseat section Joe! LOL, too funny man, love it!
It looks soo good! I love the new lighting assemblies and the overall desigh and proportions. I don´t love BMW in general, but this 5series refresh does satisfy me!
I am so glad that I can bring it to you!
Love BMW and BMW grills may not be attractive but Im glad they are trying something new and I love how BMW don't care what people say about their grills because every new (some new BMW's) is going to get the corporate giant kidney grill. Great job once again.👍
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
The M isn’t as cool and rare as it was in the 90s and early 2000s. Now they have too many M stuff and isn’t as special as it was. Good video Joe!
That is so very true! Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Ordered mine yesterday. Shadowline, Bernina Grey and 846M wheels (+ some extras like Executive Package). Can't wait - thanks for the review!
Congrats Rob! You are going to love it!
WOW!!!!! I Definitely In Love With This Updated BMW M550I & This Car Is A Beast!!!!!
It's a crime to put run flats on such a high performance vehicle
AGREED!
BMW Bad Mechanics Whining
Doesn’t look so good in that color, but still nice.
What color would you choose?
Calling it a BMW logo doesn't do it justice. Its the BMW Spindle. Some things you call them respectfully by their name. BMW is a respected automotive company. The logo likewise. That said it's the BMW Spindle. Joe every time you said BMW logo. I just cringed 😬.
What was that about the center cap on the wheels? You lost me Joseph (-;
It self centers.
i like the 750i xdrive swb that for some stupid reason is not on sale in north america.
exactly, i love the restyling 7er. This 5er is decent on the front, but so ugly on the rear. and people say 7er are ugly...really folks have bad taste these days
@@mortensenvick5711 i lived in canada for a while and i was surprised how better they look.
Not a full size sedan, which I know it’s not suppose to be. Not a M car. And they WANT 86K? Hell no. STARTING MSRP of 50 -55k does this better
The rims are so sexy
You are so very right about that!
Hate how BMW literally took headlights off Jaguar cars. They should have stuck with the iconic halo lights.
Total pieces of shit. My 2011 328xi died at 100k miles for a vanos system collapse. Buy American or Japanese if you want to save money.
The infotainment screen/tech is way behind Tesla. Surprising to see. Not worth $86 grand in any ballpark, but cool car
I love the headlight design ❤️
But the interior is nothing special.
I’m soo glad bmw has not messed with the grill at all with that oversized crap they’ve been doing lately
you keep on saying the seats are flat! its because you don't know the car comes with inflating side bolstering feature which you aren't educated about
The seats are adjustable, they'll hug you rib cage like u would not believe
I had to come here and say that this is one of the most beautiful cars that BMW has ever made.
4REAL
For 86k I can get a fully loaded challenger 392 and a nicely used jeep.