BMW M550i G30 pre-LCI vs M550i G30 post-LCI

Too close to call on the Guide Score: 3 points apart, and the places each could hold overlap. Read the parts and the cost to own.

First car Second car

BMW M550i G30 pre-LCI

62Guide Score for 2018Goodabout $2,733 a year to own

About 46th of 69, likely 28th to 57th

BMW M550i G30 post-LCI

65Guide Score for 2023Goodabout $2,667 a year to own

About 33rd of 69, likely 24th to 51st

The seven parts and acclaim, side by side, each with its share of that car’s score
Part	M550i G30 pre-LCI	M550i G30 post-LCI
Heritage	3 counts 15 of 100	3 counts 15 of 100
Engine	42 counts 15 of 100	46 counts 15 of 100
Drive feel	66 counts 20 of 100	66 counts 20 of 100
Analog connection	64 counts 10 of 100	64 counts 10 of 100
Weight	53 counts 10 of 100	58 counts 10 of 100
Long-term value	not measured	not measured
Ownership	64 counts 17 of 100	69 counts 17 of 100
Acclaim	40 counts 15 of 100	40 counts 15 of 100
Chance of a bill over $10,000 in five years	under 0.1%	under 0.1%
Cost to own a year	$2,733 ($1,844 to $4,077)	$2,667 ($1,789 to $4,001)
The bills that decide it	Oil and coolant leaks (hot vee); Valve stem seals (older or tracked); Passenger seat occupancy mat (2018 cars)	Oil and coolant leaks (hot vee); Valve stem seals (older or tracked)

Guide Score method v5-final.14; each score is shown with its cost to own (about $2,733 a year to own and about $2,667 a year to own at each best year). How it works.