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Last year I took possession of an M3 Competition replacing a base M3. I chipped it with a Dinan Stage one. That thing was a beast and by far and away the best car I ever had. It was a fully loaded model and I loved that car. This winter we bought a cottage up north of Montreal and I was sad because my car wouldn’t be able to get me here in the winter time.
So i put it on leasebusters and given the current pandemic I was thinking of waiting to get a new car. However, being a car freak I got an X5 M50i fully loaded instead. I’m surprised to admit that i do not miss my old car at all. This car is insane!!!! I cannot believe that an X5M would be better. So happy so far with it. I did have an issue with with the air conditioning once (which has been covered in multiple threads, but the issue has not shown its ugly head again). I didn’t have much choice as I contacted my dealer on a Wednesday and got this car on Friday 2 days later Last edited by 255zr; 08-27-2020 at 06:55 PM.. Reason: Spelling |
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Congrats! Great to hear you like the M50i that much!
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I am counting the days that my AC will fail on me. Which dealer did you take yours to? Are they aware of the AC compressor issue?
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08-26-2020, 09:30 PM | #6 |
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Congrats on the M50i. I was in a similar situation having a M4 but living in New England the M4 would sit in the garage all winter. I’m also getting a M50i and like you, I was totally blown away when I first drove one. Perfect compromise of power and luxury that you can drive in the snow! Enjoy it man
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I also made a similar switch, traded in my M4 and placed an order for a 2021 X5 M5.0 (Carbon Black with extended Black Merino leather). Should hopefully be here in a few weeks.
I loved the M4, but just looking for a little more comfort now while still being able to put my foot down if needed |
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You are right. The only thing i don’t like about the look of the car are the wheels. I like the standard 20”. Look sporty and classy. These look like crap aftermarket stuff designed by someone with no taste.
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Well, if you ever want to get rid of them let me know! I've got the standard 20s, which are really quite nice, but I just love those 22s. Don't know why. It's ridiculous to have 22" wheels on a SUV, and totally hobbles its ability to go offroad on anything rougher than grass or gravel, but they just look so good.
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Really? I think they are the best looking option for the X5, especially the M50i as they give a lot of presence.
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Very nice OP...I'm probably in the minority, but I prefer BSM much more than CBM, and my current M50i is CBM. Too bad you couldn't keep both the M4 and X5, makes for a great stable
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