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03-07-2026LAST POST
02-27-2026
beammeupscottie wrote
Thanks. It’s a great ride. Getting front windows tinted today and windshield UV film. I?m also getting the front Clear PPF on lower rockers, mirror caps, wheel arches and rear bumper.
I dropped mine off yesterday for tint and ppf too. Had to take out of town as I dont trust anyone local.

I decided it do front windows and windshield tint and full front ppf. Probably should have done rockers too but seeing the check book drained already haha had to cut out somewhere 🤣

Do you feel like the steering wheel is off centered? I know the curved display prob has something to do with it?.but I dont seem to notice it in the M4 like X5
02-27-2026
Still no new roundel design? I guess those articles from January were off. No one seems to know.
02-27-2026
Ezra168 wrote
Congrats bro! Enjoy!!

Honestly, the customer experience was trash but I stuck it out. Had to get their general manager involved. BMW should seriously consider the direct sales model hybrid. For those who’d like to avoid sales center employees altogether then use them for service only. For those who need all the sales pitch and hand holding then they can still go get massaged in the unprofessional sales spaces with unqualified client advisors.
02-27-2026
For anyone wondering about dravit Gray Mettalic; looks amazing in the sun!
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02-27-2026
Mine just hit the dealer and my CA sent me these pics after it was unloaded off the truck. I can’t wait to pick her up next week!
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02-28-2026
Picked mine up today
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02-28-2026
Sterling13 wrote
Picked mine up today
Congrats! They finally sold it to you?!?
02-28-2026
Yep, but sales associate not happy with one payment plan and no extras from the finance department. General manager treated me much better, to bad I could not just deal with him throughout the process.
02-28-2026
Sterling13 wrote
Yep, but sales associate not happy with one payment plan and no extras from the finance department. General manager treated me much better, to bad I could not just deal with him throughout the process.
Well either way she’s home with you now!
02-28-2026
Got mine back from tint and ppf yesterday
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02-28-2026
Very nice. Too bad day one is probably the best they will ever look, all down hill from here. Just enjoy the ride down the hill.
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02-28-2026
Sterling13 wrote
Yep, but sales associate not happy with one payment plan and no extras from the finance department. General manager treated me much better, to bad I could not just deal with him throughout the process.
Same customer experience here. Should’ve just went through the general manager
02-28-2026
beammeupscottie wrote
Same customer experience here. Should’ve just went through the general manager
The very reason I deal only with the Sales Manager. I have zero patience with the CA having to ask the SM for permission to take a leak.
02-28-2026
LDT wrote
The very reason I deal only with the Sales Manager. I have zero patience with the CA having to ask the SM for permission to take a leak.
So true 😂😩
02-28-2026
Do any of you feel like the steering wheel seems just a little off center? I cant tell if Im just neurotic or if it really is. I know the curved display probably plays trick on eye?but with my M4 I don?t notice it seeming off center?
02-28-2026
Ezra168 wrote
Do any of you feel like the steering wheel seems just a little off center? I cant tell if Im just neurotic or if it really is. I know the curved display probably plays trick on eye?but with my M4 I don?t notice it seeming off center?
On occasion I’ve thought ever so slightly but I concluded that it’s a optical illusion.
02-28-2026
Ezra168 wrote
Do any of you feel like the steering wheel seems just a little off center? I cant tell if Im just neurotic or if it really is. I know the curved display probably plays trick on eye?but with my M4 I don?t notice it seeming off center?
I always thought that in the my X5M comp I just traded for the X6M comp. I thought they have it that way to compensate for the curvature of the road…
03-01-2026
The display looks to be a little off. If they would have continued it to the drivers door and curved it a little it may have fixed the effect?
03-07-2026
Finally picked her up!! Highly recommend BMW of Santa Barbara if you?re in California. Exceptional concierge service, really competent sales staff, absolutely zero pressure, and just all-around helpful and efficient in every way. I could not be happier with this vehicle so far! Now to get her tint and ppf done :)
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03-07-2026
bimmerJAG wrote
Finally picked her up!! Highly recommend BMW of Santa Barbara if you’re in California. Exceptional concierge service, really competent sales staff, absolutely zero pressure, and just all-around helpful and efficient in every way. I could not be happier with this vehicle so far! Now to get her tint and ppf done :)
Congrats bro! 🍻
03-07-2026
Ezra168 wrote
Congrats bro! 🍻
Thanks man! Cheers