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Supreme Wraps is in the neighboorhood. I think he was working for BC Signature or it was an affiliate of BC Signature but now he's working on his own as Supreme Wraps. |
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11-26-2019, 03:55 PM | #114 | |
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However, I can give 5 miles worth of opinion. Bear in mind that I have been driving an i3 and i3S for 4 years and the family car was an Audi RS6, so I can't really give any comparison to those who have older models of X5, or any other SAV/SUV. - The drive is exceptionally smooth. You have to really strain to hear or feel the transition between ICE and Electric, unless you push on - Right hand side of the dash, where the revs/power/charging section is, is pretty confusing to start with. Depending on the mode you are in it shows different information (duh!) but there are so many arrows, pointers, markers and numbers it is going to take a bit of time to figure it out - The car comes with a type2-type2 cable and a domestic-type2 cable which pretty much occupy the small boot lift area. This means that unless you are unlikely to be able to fit in the boot load cover if you take it off. v minor, but a bit annoying - In order for the car to make best of the anticipation features for optimal battery use, you have to use the built in nav, not CarPlay nav. Also, with CarPlay, things like "hey BMW" and I guess some of the learning features of the voice recognition, are all disabled. - Charging the battery takes ages. I didn't realise at the point of ordering, but it will only charge from AC at 3KW. The Mercedes will take DC at 50KW and has a bigger battery; it's only saving grace. I can't help but feel BMW has missed a bit of a trick there, but it will all depend on your usage. Some non-45e related comments perhaps - Acoustic glazing seems brilliant - Display Key is not a huge as I expected, but it is a bit of a waste. You can do the same and more with the phone app (like getting a really cool, live 3D picture of what is around the car when parked) and the key does not have a loop on it to hang anything else with it - I love the fineline black wood with aluminium inserts! I wasn't too sure at ordering, but my eyes couldn't get used to the hexagon aluminium I had in the demo car, I've had piano 'scratchy' black before and didn't like the other wood. Happy with the look so far as it is a matt charcoal sort of look. Anyway, more impressions later, if anyone is interested. |
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11-27-2019, 11:21 PM | #115 | |
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BMW figures that this model will mostly be used by persons who will charge the car at night and thus the battery and charging rate are accordingly. I do agree that it would be nicer and better if it could charge faster so we could drive around even more pure electric. I did about 50% electric driving of 2700 km or something that I have now. |
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11-28-2019, 12:06 AM | #116 | |
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The ship itself will take 2-3 weeks depending on the route. When my X5 got delivered back in 2014 it took 2 months because the car took 3 weeks to get from final assembly line to the boat. Had to wait for the next available slot on a RoRo... So I would rather expect yours to be here by mid December...Happy Christmas ! |
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11-28-2019, 06:18 AM | #117 | |
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12-03-2019, 12:24 PM | #118 |
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On the Belgian BMW website I see the the M multifunctional front seats are available now. I have ordered the multifunctional comfort seats but I still can change. The M seats are only available in black and I have chosen Merino Coffee comfort seats.
Are the M seats better than Comfort seats? |
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12-03-2019, 02:41 PM | #119 | |
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12-03-2019, 04:52 PM | #120 |
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I have to wait to trade my 2018 until next year when they get here... ARGH!
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I was just testing the new M Seats in a X5M the other day. Surely things are up to everyone‘s opinion but I have to say the M Seats were for my taste much better. Firmer yes, slightly tighter in the shoulder area but definitely better than standard comfort seat - again in my opinion. One thing that has caused confusion was the head rest which as in the M5 CAN be adjusted. Just ordered my 45e with the M Seats on Monday.
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12-04-2019, 02:27 AM | #122 |
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Took delivery of my e45 12 days ago - Bit disappointed
I have driven about 300 miles since taking delivery on Saturday 23rd. The car is absolutely fantastic. Extremely comfortable, ride is superb and so much tech that i am still trying to get to grips with it all. However, the pure electric range is a bit disappointing. At full charge it indicates just 36 miles. By the time i arrive at work, having driven very carefully for just 20 - 22 miles (depending on route), it indicates only 7 or 8 miles remaining. This is with taking it really easy on the right foot, very little traffic or congestion as i leave home at 6am. so i am not seeing anything like the 50 mile range..... the car doesn't even indicate this at full charge.
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12-24-2019, 09:02 AM | #123 | |
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Comfort seats are better imho. |
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12-24-2019, 12:30 PM | #124 | |
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But you're right, the range is disappointing. I've never seen it higher than 40 miles after a full charge. The other thing that is irritating is the maximum electric cruise speed. I'm sure I read that it's supposed to able to cruise at 80mph, but it tops out at 69mph then switches to the ICE. It's then difficult to persuade it to go back onto the electric. Mind you that's in the default hybrid mode, not electric. I haven't gotten around to trying that yet! |
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12-24-2019, 02:13 PM | #125 | |
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