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Here’s my updated list
PLUS: 1) Low road noise 2) Great color 3) More head turner than I imagined. Folks want to know what brand it is since there no logo at the back easily seen (beside those on the back window). Minus: 1) Gotta input bmw id to activate some functions like (auto roll up windows, remembering some settings). —FIXED: you have to bite the bullet with a BMW id. 2) Always trying to shut down the gasoline motor. I wish there was a gasoline only option setting. —FIXED: Use M buttons 3) Doesn’t remember last driving setting on startup (hybrid, electric or econtrol). —FIXED: Option to choose electric. 4) How to shut up the f**** voice assistant. —Kinda fixe: the options allow to partly disable it so it doesn’t answer any command. 5) Low battery capacity in North America vs rest of the world. —NOT fixed. Same shenanigans with the 50e it seems (20 kWh net vs 25 published in the specs on the 29.5 kWh capacity) 6) NO HITCH at the moment. —-Not fixed. Even stealth hitch doesn’t seem too prompt to develop something 7) No air suspension. —Unfixable 8) Idrive 8 is totally less functional to me atm. Everything is more geared toward a touch input instead of the idrive controller. —Unfixable 9) Motorway assistant not available vs Label Red. Not fixed. Will iDrive 8.5 fix it? I don’t think so. 10) No comfort access on the rear passenger doors? Come on. Same shenanigans with the 50e it seems 11) Lack of rear hiding space because of the battery 12) WTF why do I have to unlock the fuel door with a button to put gas? OK I understand the concept to preserve gaz in PHEV. 13) The price is way off vs an X5m or even x5 50e 14) Iconic sounds are missing vs IX (very low output). But they are there in electric mode 15) Keep the artificial motor sound out from the speakers 16) Only 1 key (there’s a card also and yes the phone is possible but I miss my keys…) 17) Lack of buttons. (Fan, temperature setting, presets, etc). I want my buttons back 18) Wish I could charge my battery while running even if it kills the fuel economy. Some regen do happen. I did 85 km with an empty battery and it managed 15 km electric. Also, I can see the instant fuel consumption fluctuating. 19) Sirius xm interface lacks functionality like older models. For example, time shifting with the idrive controller is not possible anymore 20) Slow response sometimes by Idrive 8. Feels like the computer is trying to connect online but it brings the screen to a halt. Since I input my BMW id, I did not see any lag. The new things GOOD A) I love the driving assistant plus more than I thought I would. On the highway, it pretty nice to have that hence my sadness of not having motorway assist B) I love the charger. I have not installed my charging station but I’m able to manage with my 50 amp plug on my garage’s side door for now with 220V and I can switch to 120V with the other adapter. BAD C) Transmission is skipping some times while starting from a light while it switches from electric to gasoline when the battery is empty. I’ll try to make a video in the next few days but it’s downright scary and might be dangerous as it loses most of the power for like 1 or 2 seconds while RPM is around 4k and tries to search for the correct gear D) I’ve lost the option to configure the locking of the door while moving. I cannot disable the automatic locking since the moment I input my bmw ID. E) F*CK the voice assistant. I want to input a destination address while driving with the iDrive controller. I don’t want to have to trick the system by putting weight on the passenger’s seat so that I can use the controller to select the letters. I could do that in my 2018 X5M why is it blocked now? F) The image in iDrive is not correct. It doesn’t show the black trim, shows the gold one Some more food for thought. Running 03/2023.30 at the moment. Last edited by gan23; 05-08-2023 at 10:35 PM.. |
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Hi gan23, thanks for the updated thoughts, super helpful as I wait for mine to arrive.
One question: you mentioned that iconic sounds are missing vs I3 (low output) but updated with “in electric mode, they are there” What do you mean exactly? Are the actual iconic sound modes present but just lowers output I.e sport, expressive, relaxed etc or is it just a basic electric acceleration sound that is muted? When I test drove one many weeks ago, I asked the voice assistant to activate iconic sounds and the car responded by saying it was not available |
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Odd, I’ll check with the dealer for a second set of keys. My backseat was missing the 2 cushions also. Dealer had to order them. I’m not sure about the engine performance reduction. I’m at 2000 km and I have to go for maintenance. The engine break in was around 500 km in combustion mode. Strangely, I’m still waiting after my dealer visit for more spirited driving. Last edited by gan23; 05-09-2023 at 10:34 AM.. |
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I picked up my XM on Mon 5/8. Absolutely love the way it looks, like the way it drives, though this is my first SUV so I'm still getting used to a larger vehicle. Here are my thoughts:
Good: - iDrive 8. Not sure why there is so much hate. It's 1M times better than whatever previous versions I have in my prior cars, the screens are great, etc. - Driving dynamics, electric mode, all great. Love the way it feels. I have an M4 and the XM, while obviously not as quick, still feels quick and dynamic. - Interior. The Blue/Coffee is extraordinary. Back seat room for my daughter is fabulous. Interior lighting great. - B+W sound is great. Need to really tweak EQ it to get it there, but when you do you are rewarded. - The driving assistant is cool, but see below. Bad: - Lack of key luxury features: No kick to open rear door, no garage door opener built int (is that still a thing?), no comfort access rear door. My impression is that BMW doesn't quite know who will buy these things. Anyone that's a driving purist is looking not at a 6k lb SUV. My suspicion is that most of these cars will be bought by 53y old aging dudes like me that most of the time want super comfort luxury. - The climate control is just weird. Maybe still figuring it out. - Generally surprised about the lack of some of the highest-end tech vs stuff like the iX or even the 2024 model X5. For example, no parking path recorder (only backup assistant and parking assistant "plus" not "pro" I guess). Also no AR in the instrument cluster. I'm betting the 2024's are going to get all of this, which will stink. - Driving assistant is kinda jerky. It oscillates between the lane from one side to the next, is a little uncomfortable around turns due to this, and at least once it just failed to track the lane and then jerked itself back really hard into the lane. Def don't trust it yet. If a friend asked whether or not to buy this car right now, I'd still be a yes. But I'm uncomfortably close to "just wait a year or two" for them to work out some of this stuff. I'm happy to have it and will keep it for a long time probably, but if you'r thinking about it pay very close attention to ensure it has all the features and behaviors that are important to you. |
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On mine I have the garage door opener in the rear view mirror like in other BMW models.
Lol as far as who this car targets… I have no clue. I’m 34 and upgraded from the X6 M50. It did take some getting used to but I’m growing to really like it. I take chances and live technology so I see a promising future with this powerhouse combo.
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Correction: I found the garage door opener thanks to the other poster. Was confused, looking in the wrong place, dumb, etc. The XM has a built-in garage opener.
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Just took delivery of my XM last Sunday. I'm very happy with the car. Traded in my '22 X6M competition. This car is exactly what the X6M is not and I love that. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and that's fine... So to each his own!!!
ID8 it's fine and feels quite a neat upgrade. Just got the windows tinted, PPF'd and ceramic coats the wheels. Wish everyone enjoy their cars in good health!!! Ps: sorry for the iPhone pics!!! |
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Congrats, it looks great!
Where did you buy those carbon mirror caps? |
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Thanks.
Got the CF mirror caps from IND. |
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Well, it seems 1 key got lost, I should have gotten 2. The dealer is ordering it. Did my 2000 km breaking maintenance, took some time because of the oil change. There’s a plastic cap that needs to be changed each time, dealer didn’t have it and the system showed it was backordered. They found one at another dealer. So take note of that for your future oil changes. The car had a recall for a module consisting a new version of software, ilevel 03/2023.53 with ista 4.41.2x (target was above .45). I haven’t noticed anything working differently. Quote:
H) The attention camera sometimes throws a warning because it cannot see my eyes because of the position of the steering wheel or with my hands and coat. I) Why is it complicated to always show the odometer. Instead of showing the clock twice (dash and idrive screen), always show the odometer in the lower left side of the dash. |
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I’m happy with this result. And a new one today J) I don’t understand why the exhaust is set to loud while in hybrid mode. If I let the car choose between electric and ICE, it means I don’t want to have a loud exhaust. I have to push the exhaust button to quiet it a bit. |
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The only point is sometimes, while starting from a red light, I feel the car struggling to find the correct gear between the switch from electric to ICE when the gage show 0% capacity. It happened 8-9 times up to now (4000 km). |
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In what setting you experience that? Had the same experience when in Hybrid ->Comfort but if you bump up to sport and highest transmission speed, I think you will experience different.
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Yes, I was in hybrid because you need to be in electric mode all the way and then change to ICE. In sports, the ICE always run. For example, your battery is at 0% and you wait at the red light. The electric buffer between 0-1% is depleted but you still start from the light in electric but within a fraction of second, the car wants to switch to ICE and is confused about the gear to use while the rpm revs up.
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