Differences bewtween S50 & S54

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steve'z3'ski
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Differences bewtween S50 & S54

Post by steve'z3'ski »

This has probably been discussed before but I can't find the thread on search?!

Could somebody either tell me the differences or point me in the right direction??

Many Thanks

Steve
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Post by Giles »

Search on 'S54'. You're right it's been discussed to death Steve.
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Cheers Giles...
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Post by 321bhp »

we could always talk some more :D :D
side byside the s50 would thrash the s54 :shock: :shock:
im saying no more ,issue closed :D :D :D
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Parables.

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Here's a few pointers.
(Nothing deep and meaningful, and ALL strictly in the aid of a laff :D )

S50 - Older, no Traction control.
S54 - Newer, with Traction control.

S50 - Football
S54 - Rugby

S50 - Black dials
S54 - Grey dials

S50 - Isle of Dogs
S54 - Henley on Thames.

S50 - 321 bhp
S54 - 325 bhp

S50 - Lemmy
S54 - Jon Bon Jovi

S50 - Flat ///M badge on boot
S54 - Curved ///M badge on boot

S50 - Xenia Onatopp
S54 - Lara Croft

S50 - Good suspension
S54 - Better suspension

S50 - Rotweiller
S54 - Dobermann

S50 - Nearly 1000 (RHD) made
S54 - Only 79 (RHD) made

S50 - Bart Simpson
S54 - Sean Connery

S50 - Eastenders
S54 - Fooballers' Wives

Get the idea?
You take yer choice!

I await the howls of abuse.....!

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Re: Parables.

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Alfie wrote: I await the howls of abuse.....!
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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s50 poors mans m
s54 rich mans m
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Post by Alfie »

321bhp wrote:s50 poors mans m
s54 rich mans m
:idea: That's the one I deliberately left out....

But not necessarily true.

There are many who would choose S50 irrelevant of price, eh 321?

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hi

Post by 321bhp »

yep i was only joking :D :D
i decided on the s50 because ,i really cant see the use of traction control,as im such a good driver :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by Boysie »

Traction Is what a farmers drive
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Re: hi

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321bhp wrote:yep i was only joking :D :D
i decided on the s50 because ,i really cant see the use of traction control,as im such a good driver :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by M Blur »

[stop it]

Saying nowt except I'm enjoying the adjustability of the RL system.

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martlet wrote:
321bhp wrote:yep i was only joking :D :D
i decided on the s50 because ,i really cant see the use of traction control,as im such a good driver :D :D :D :D :D
Comment from M_Blur? :lol:
Yeh traction control is only for mamby pamby limp wristed shaven chested pretty boys isn't it :?: :wink: :wink: :wink:
[321 bhp. Das ist gut ja?
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Post by kelart »

S50 - Eastenders
S54 - Fooballers' Wives
:D
i think i'll stick to my 1.9 - Fawlty Towers :mrgreen:
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kelart wrote:
S50 - Eastenders
S54 - Fooballers' Wives
:D
i think i'll stick to my 1.9 - Fawlty Towers :mrgreen:
:roflmao:
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M Blur wrote:....adjustability......
:lol:

Must've taken you AGES to decide on that word!

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Post by Phil »

For all serious info use ---------
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=16

That'll tell you all you want to know.
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