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Originally Posted by Jedi Greg
Greetings Everyone! I am new to the forum though I have spent the last 5 months lurking as I debated what vehicle I am going to purchase next. Much respect to everyone for their contributions on the forum. The information provided by the members is invaluable especially with all the supply chain issues. I am a previous Lexus GS, Audi A7 and Mercedes GLE 43 Coupe owner and this will be my first BMW.
Here is my build on order:
2022 X6 M50i Shadowline
Mineral White Metallic
22" M Double-spoke bi-color wheels, style 742M
Black Vernasca Leather
Carbon Fiber trim
Dynamic Handling Package
Driving Assistance Professional Package
Executive Package
Climate Comfort Package
Parking Assistance Package
Front massaging seats
Very excited for the DHP! I spent a lot of time researching this and after reading what so many of you said about how it adds to the handling dynamics I felt it was mandatory for me to put it into this build.
I was actually considering going with an X6 40i until the part shortages started to remove options from the build I wanted. Then I started to look at the M50i. I was only able to test drive an X5 40i and base X5 M50i (no DHP) because of the car shortages in my area of the northeast. I drove the 40i first and then after driving the M50i my decision was made right then and there. No offense to anyone with a 40i, but my goodness it was like going from black and white to color. Ok, perhaps that is a little much, but this M50i is really incredible. After driving that I just could not go back to the 40i because I now knew what I was missing. Don’t get me wrong it’s not like I am going to be pushing this all the time, but when I do open it up it’s going to be worth it!
I didn’t get a build date yet because allocation will happen early next week, but anticipating getting it sometime before the end of the year or right after the new year.
One question I have is around the tires. I live in the northeast and will need to get all season or winter tires. They are available in 22” and I made sure of this prior to ordering the car, but the car comes equipped with performance run flat tires. Having a duplicate set of wheels like may others have suggested on other forum posts starts to put me in an uncomfortable spot from a budget perspective. I love the wheels and really don’t want to change them at all so will deal with having to change tires and then store another set of tires if I must, but that is not ideal. My question is this: Do you think the dealer can equip the vehicle with all seasons from the factory without any additional costs? If not, any suggestions on how I approach solving this small inconvenience without just simply ordering another set of all season or winter tires from the dealer or local tire shop? It’s about $2K for a separate set of all seasons or winter tires.
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Welcome to the X6M50i club! As stated above, definitely get the best tires for the best car!