[andrewX3M40d]

I know you all like a new car order on here, so thought I would share mine. Gone for a X5 30d M Sport. Wanted a touch of luxury and comfort. Not a company car so couldn't justify the 45e and the type of miles we do suit a big old diesel better.

Added the following
M sport plus pack
Technology plus pack

Also treated myself to the Sky lounge panoramic sun roof.

Got a cracking deal from my local dealers which I still can't believe plus I had 6K equity in my X3 M40D.

Originally had a Q7 ordered but wobbled a bit and then wife and daughter piled in and said they didn't like it. So after looking at an XC90 it was back to BMW. Extra bonus was the wife felt guilty about the Q7 so encouraged me to add the extras I wanted.

Delivery sometime in July.

[KCH1984]

Welcome to the club - few of us on here still with G05 X5s. I moved from the previous gen last summer and it really is a cracking machine, sky lounge does add a touch of specialness with the roof lighting.

How long are you having to wait just out of interest?

[MashinBenzin]

Very nice indeed, congratulations!

[cfm56d7b]

Very sharp car. Will be undoubtedly the reason for smiling while on a long drive. Congratulations!

[andrewX3M40d]

Originally Posted by KCH1984

Welcome to the club - few of us on here still with G05 X5s. I moved from the previous gen last summer and it really is a cracking machine, sky lounge does add a touch of specialness with the roof lighting.

How long are you having to wait just out of interest?

That was my thought as well, just an extra touch, expensive but worth it hopefully.

They are estimating around five months but it does mean that things like the HK sound system will be available.

[KRS_SN]

Congratulations you won't be disappointed. Its a fabulous machine.

[sahajesh]

Agree, you won't be disappointed.

Did you go for 22" wheels or 21"?

I find the 21s too bumpy even with air suspension. I hear 22s are OK as they are non-runflat.

[KCH1984]

Originally Posted by andrewX3M40d

That was my thought as well, just an extra touch, expensive but worth it hopefully.

They are estimating around five months but it does mean that things like the HK sound system will be available.

Will the HK be added to your build as a no cost option if it becomes available again given you've got the tech plus pack? I ended up going for B&W in the end, it's very good but I don't feel it's really worth the £3k extra.

[Tengocity]

I have an X5 45e on order, but will cancel next week, as have just bought a X3 M40i instead. Decided I wasn't quite ready for a full size SUV yet!
I think they're a really cracking car though, and I'm sure you'll enjoy.

Looks like Arctic grey?

I changed a colours and spec quite a bit, started with Arctic grey, went to blue but eventually settled on Dravit.

[andrewX3M40d]

Originally Posted by KCH1984

Will the HK be added to your build as a no cost option if it becomes available again given you've got the tech plus pack? I ended up going for B&W in the end, it's very good but I don't feel it's really worth the £3k extra.

They have confirmed HK will be available by the time mine is built. I am guessing the chip shortage pressure is easing slightly.

[andrewX3M40d]

Originally Posted by sahajesh

Agree, you won't be disappointed.

Did you go for 22" wheels or 21"?

I find the 21s too bumpy even with air suspension. I hear 22s are OK as they are non-runflat.

I went for the 21" and found them just right for us. One of the main things that went against the Q7 for my wife and daughter was the floaty nature of the ride, they preferred the firmer ride in the X5.

[Rbrown]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

I have an X5 45e on order, but will cancel next week, as have just bought a X3 M40i instead. Decided I wasn't quite ready for a full size SUV yet!
I think they're a really cracking car though, and I'm sure you'll enjoy.

Looks like Arctic grey?

I changed a colours and spec quite a bit, started with Arctic grey, went to blue but eventually settled on Dravit.

Welcome to the club!

New or used? What is the spec.

Can't believe that's 4 years I have had mine - and no sign of changing…..

[KCH1984]

Originally Posted by andrewX3M40d

They have confirmed HK will be available by the time mine is built. I am guessing the chip shortage pressure is easing slightly.

That's a good result. My mate has HK in his M50d and it's probably the sweet spot. The B&W is a clear improvement, but it's not a £3k improvement. The standard "hi-fi" system is pretty disappointing though unless you solely listen to talk radio or podcasts.

[KRS_SN]

Originally Posted by sahajesh

Agree, you won't be disappointed.

Did you go for 22" wheels or 21"?

I find the 21s too bumpy even with air suspension. I hear 22s are OK as they are non-runflat.

Go flats sure do have advantages but I have to have runflats given my work and life situation.
The 21 star Marked oems are either pirellis or hankooks AFAIK. I had pirellis and once I hit 20k miles on those tyres went with the hankook ventus s1 evo3 k127. Ride is so much more comfortable over broken roads its sublime and wet n dry grip etc is comparable.Steering feel is reduced compared to pirellis. Hankooks aren't perhaps considered a premium brand but I can see why bmw star marked this particular one.

[SteveChester]

Anybody on here got a 45e model? I'm just about to be offered a role with X5e (checking to see if I have any choice over this - 7% BIK I think ) but keen to see if anyone had one - electric range not great etc

[JD6]

Originally Posted by SteveChester

Anybody on here got a 45e model? I'm just about to be offered a role with X5e (checking to see if I have any choice over this - 7% BIK I think ) but keen to see if anyone had one - electric range not great etc

I think the range sounds pretty good for a PHEV. Well worth watching this review if you haven't already

The 745e is one model that interests me as a potential replacement for the 8GC. It can do all of the day to day stuff for me on battery, but unlike any of the EVs, can also do 300+ miles at 90mph.

[JD6]

Originally Posted by andrewX3M40d

Got a cracking deal from my local dealers which I still can't believe

Care to share the approx percentage below list?

[andrewX3M40d]

Originally Posted by JD6

Care to share the approx percentage below list?

It was about 8%

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

Welcome to the club!

New or used? What is the spec.

Can't believe that's 4 years I have had mine - and no sign of changing…..

Used. A 2019 M40i with only 4K miles on the clock. It's fairly well kitted out with all the main packs plus sunroof, towbar, acoustic glass. Only thing it's missing that I'd have liked is adaptive cruise and surround view, but that's the downside of buying used, it's hard to get the exact spec you want. It's Sophisto grey with ivory white interior. Again, not my first choice, but not offensive. The wood trim will need sorted though!

[Rbrown]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Used. A 2019 M40i with only 4K miles on the clock. It's fairly well kitted out with all the main packs plus sunroof, towbar, acoustic glass. Only thing it's missing that I'd have liked is adaptive cruise and surround view, but that's the downside of buying used, it's hard to get the exact spec you want. It's Sophisto grey with ivory white interior. Again, not my first choice, but not offensive. The wood trim will need sorted though!

Sounds great…and just broken in!

I like the all round practicality! With winter wheels on on, it's the workhouse in the snow and then goes to the other extreme as can blow away the cob webs when you want to exercise your right foot!!!

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

Sounds great…and just broken in!

I like the all round practicality! With winter wheels on on, it's the workhouse in the snow and then goes to the other extreme as can blow away the cob webs when you want to exercise your right foot!!!

Yes indeed, and managed to pick up a set of winter wheels that seem barely used for cheap too. Winter has way to run still up here!

[gr4z]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Used. A 2019 M40i with only 4K miles on the clock. It's fairly well kitted out with all the main packs plus sunroof, towbar, acoustic glass. Only thing it's missing that I'd have liked is adaptive cruise and surround view, but that's the downside of buying used, it's hard to get the exact spec you want. It's Sophisto grey with ivory white interior. Again, not my first choice, but not offensive. The wood trim will need sorted though!

Tempted with the 40i X3 myself. Let us know what you think!