12-02-2019, 05:31 PM | #1 |
New Member
14
Rep 25
Posts
Drives: BMW X5
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: USA
|
2019 40i 6 Month Review
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
The B58 engine paired with the ZF transmission is remarkable. Fast, smooth, efficient and quiet. Coming from an E70 4.8 liter V8, the straight six/8-speed transmission combo is worlds more responsive, faster, less strained and drinks less. Coming from a V8, I was concerned the exhaust note might be thin, but it sounds great. By far the best engine/drivetrain I've experienced. SUSPENSION Standard suspension is surprisingly good. Like the engine/tranny, it's a well balanced combination of comfort and sport. It has all of the performance of my E70 but soaks up bumps much better. I wouldn't mind if it were a little stiffer in Sport mode, but it's still remarkably tight for a base suspension and should be reliable for many years. INTERIOR Quiet, sporty and luxurious. I highly recommend comfort seats, quiet glass and HK Audio. Spend time dialing in the EQ and it will reward you with amazingly clear vocals, 3-dimensional soundstage and dynamic sound. OVERALL The G05 X5 is the perfect balance of comfort and sport. It's composed in the city, feeling like a much smaller vehicle, and effortless on the highway. You get a feeling it was developed for the Autobahn because it is so natural at speed - stable, quiet, controlled and comfortable. Last edited by Pablo; 12-02-2019 at 05:37 PM.. |
12-02-2019, 08:16 PM | #2 | |
Colonel
1698
Rep 2,609
Posts |
Quote:
Unstated are all the tech/software bugs and downright stupid design, part unavailability, and general BMW behaviour towards actual customers (vs potential customers).
__________________
G05 X5 x40i (04/2019 mfg, Canada) on S18A-19-11-540
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-02-2019, 08:25 PM | #3 | ||
Lieutenant
207
Rep 497
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2020 G05 40i | ZMP | Carbon Black | Ivory
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
12-02-2019, 08:28 PM | #4 | ||
Colonel
1698
Rep 2,609
Posts |
Quote:
Well, my "favourite" is camera view selection handing.
__________________
G05 X5 x40i (04/2019 mfg, Canada) on S18A-19-11-540
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
12-02-2019, 08:55 PM | #5 | |||
Lieutenant
207
Rep 497
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2020 G05 40i | ZMP | Carbon Black | Ivory
|
|||
Appreciate
0
|
12-03-2019, 12:29 AM | #6 | |
Brigadier General
11091
Rep 3,404
Posts |
Quote:
The OP is sharing how much he loves his G05. My experience like his. My wife and I both love the G05. Our back camera went out and we had it fixed under warranty. That's it. Sorry you are having more serious issues. Hopefully you get them sorted out. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-03-2019, 12:34 AM | #7 | ||
Colonel
1698
Rep 2,609
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
G05 X5 x40i (04/2019 mfg, Canada) on S18A-19-11-540
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
12-03-2019, 06:25 AM | #8 |
Lieutenant
86
Rep 459
Posts |
100%. I just hit my first 1000 miles and it's been a really good car. I'm coming from a F10 550i and the G05 seems very responsive and perky that I don't miss driving the F10. There might be less of that push back to the seat feel on the highway going 70-80. Overall, great summary.
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-03-2019, 06:50 AM | #9 | ||
First Lieutenant
132
Rep 326
Posts |
Quote:
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
12-03-2019, 07:09 AM | #10 |
Rick James
305
Rep 784
Posts |
homerrr I agree with your both stated points...my complaints with them are the randomness to which the "level change not available" message comes up, but turning on the car and back off fixes it. No idea why and cannot get a straight after from the dealership as to why. The F/R would be awesome! Hell, my ford did it. It's weird, since you can go into reverse and have the same screen come up. But, if you hit the parking button on the center console area, and get the (A) option on the front of the car on the top down view...it works. It makes no sense! The capability is there, but yeahhhhhh....
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|