We know that VW marketing execs check out forums to help them figure out what's the next best thing for them to offer . . . .Let's help the guys at BMW out . . .
If you could suggest improvements, besides horsepower, etc., to the 550i, what would they be?
I'll start . .
1. I would have loved to have the matte wood option that is available in the 7 series. I love it because it looks and FEELS like real wood. I also would have liked the option to have aluminum trim.
2. A double-clutch SMG. The problem with SMG now is that it's too jerky. However, VW/Audi's DSG has a double clutch which allows it to work smoothly as a manual and an automatic.
3. LED tail lights.
4. Two-tone effect with the grey and beige interior like the way they do it with the auburn interior
5. Steering wheel paddles for the steptronic
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Agree with the Aluminum Trim and two-tone interior suggestions. Especially the two-tone suggestion ... would add a lot of richness to the beige & gray interiors.
Would add:
1) 550iT with a manual transmission (BMW NA request) 2) M5 with a manual transmission 3) M5 Touring with (you guessed it) a manual transmission
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More storage!!! The E60 is WORSE than the E39 for storage!!!
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Cupholders like in my old '01 330i
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(1) better brake modulation - the jerkey stops are driving me crazy
(2) more data displayed on the HUD - selected gear, etc.
(3) disable seatbelt chime for short and/or slow drives - makes my wife nuts.
These are minor but would make a GREAT car even better ! -steve-
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Agree on brake modulation, I thought it was just me with the jerky stops and I wasn't about to tell you guys but now that you started it....
1. A change holder and like above, better storage.
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The E60 is WORSE than the E39 for storage!!! 
even better 
! -steve-