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I have a 2022 x5 m50i with a few options-
Exec pkg- love the glass controls, hud, and such. Cold weather pkg- I live in Wisconsin. Enough said. Extended shadowline trim Dynamic handling- test drive one without it and ordered mine with it. Makes a huge difference in cornering. My car just digs in and begs to get throttle though the corner. Does not handle like an suv at all. 22" black wheels- the 742's just look great on the alpine white. They are "stiff" riding but I love it. Carbon trim- looks sweet Alcantara headliner- sweetness. Hitch- I'll never tow anything, but hey I could. Lol I don't think you can get HK sound in a non M50i now. Same with the exhaust, the seats are better, and the car handles incredibly well. If you can swing it, you wont regret going up to the m50. You wont regret the 40i either, it's just you wont know what you're missing out on. |
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11-25-2021, 03:46 AM | #26 | |
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I'm only pointing this out for anyone used to sport suspensions (at least BMW) - for y'all I guaranfuckingtee you the X5M will feel smooth as silk - but I get that we're all different. So, yeah, for anyone looking for the rolling couch feel of, say, a Telluride, but you want a BMW, definitely get air suspension ... or if you want German sport, then get a Porsche as they're the best at suspension sport but comfy ... but then I think the X5M great soooo ... |
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11-25-2021, 09:21 AM | #27 | |
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11-25-2021, 02:54 PM | #28 | |
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I wrote a post on the technical differences between the M50i & the X5M because at first the X5M didn't make sense to me, but then I drove it and was sold. Anyone used to a F8x or E9x won't have any problem with a X5M, and if they're like me, won't be able to deal with the M50i once you know how the X5M feels. The X5M is like a way smoother version of the F8x on comfort: it provides roadfeel but with great damping. For example if you run over a crack in the road you feel the texture, but if you run over a pothole you feel it just slightly more - it's nothing that bumps you up out of your seat. I was driving a toyota highlander before the X5M, and the X5M is way smoother, but also lets you feel the road texture ... and then there's just the stupid handling at the limit; you will get way more unsettled before the X5M does |
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I’m too big a dude to take a long trip in the X5M seats anyways, I guess I man spread too much. If I had money to blow, I would get an X5M, it just couldn’t be my primary/daily car. But that’s just me! Hopefully in less than 2 weeks I’ll have my M50i. |
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11-26-2021, 04:25 AM | #30 | |
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I'm 6'2, but the way I have the seats set it's hard not to roll over that bolster coming out of the car ... I put on Colourlock's Leather Shield right away |
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BLUF: If you liked the performance of your X3MC ( the way it cornered, acceleration, etc.) and can swing it or want to swing it, get the X5M/C. When you drive the X5MC you'll just smile and say; this is the way. And the ride, directly compared to the X3MC is way better. Hope you can find something to test drive! Good luck in your decision. |
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Seats, of course, are fully adjustable - side bolsters and lower seat extension. If you didn't already, you should try the seats out again and play around with seat adjustments. On our 19' 40i with lux seating I initially struggled finding a comfortable position but after a few trips it was perfect. Same for the M: initially didn't find the seats comfortable but by the end of the first highway trip I dialed it in to fit my body. A note, I think the fact the M seats are not as plush as lux seating in non-M models exaggerates discomfort until you find the right position. At least that was my experience. |
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I went from a 2018 X4M40i (OG M2 engine) to a 2022 X6 40i.
The ride is much more plush but it is a significantly bigger vehicle. I went w/the B58 b/c I didn't want a BMW V8, BTDT and I have an M2C for summer. |
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I'm going to revisit the possibility of an X5 or X6 "M". Our roads here are almost as smooth as glass so the suspension difference is not really a fator. A friend of mine recently moved from an X6 M50i to an X6M(non-comp) and is thrilled. The seat bolster adjustment that I was unaware of could be a deal maker. Thanks again for the info. Love this forum! |
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Oh sorry, I wasn't clear. The bolster adjustment I was referring to is for the seat back (what the manual calls "seat back width"). But still give it another try. If you can find a comfortable position you'll love the X5M.
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The $20,000 price delta is the issue and not any known problems with this engine in its current, updated form. |
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You spent $20,000 less than we did and you got a better vehicle. Good for you! |
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11-26-2021, 06:21 PM | #42 | |
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I can say overall the best V8 I've had period (BMW or otherwise) was the E9x's S65 ... that whole car, probably due to being derivative of Albert Biermann's Porsche killer track car, was/is an inspiration with a real soul; it's not a cliche in the case of the e9x - even my wife said the car felt like it was alive and it hated going <50mph ... only vehicle I regret selling ... ANYway, I can't speak with full knowledge on the X5 M's S63 (S63B44T4) as I'm not past my 1200 miles break-in service yet, so I'll withhold judgement until then ... probably the biggest disappointment is the lack of a M-DCT in exchange for the ZF eight-speed. It's ok, but not ever close to M-DCT's heyday which was 2014/15; the tuning on the M-DCT's was just fucking BRUtal, as in full throttle upshifts at 80mph felt like getting donkey kicked in the ass and torque dump was intoxicating ... then they completely wussified the tuning in the 2016/17 timeframe For those reasons I probably would've leaned towards a Cayenne GTS (suspension tuning and PDK) this time had it not been for the supply chain problems, but I'm still very happy with the X5 M ... so far. I'll need to light it up post 1200 mile service in the mountains to decide how well the drivetrain works for me. BMW seems to be really falling behind when it comes to suspensions & transmissions ... |
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I think it's 8.7" vs 8.3" between the 2? |
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