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      10-29-2018, 02:16 PM   #45
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What you buy ? Another M50d or 40i ?
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      10-29-2018, 03:55 PM   #46
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What you buy ? Another M50d or 40i ?
M50d again
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      10-29-2018, 03:59 PM   #47
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why no 40i ? a bit slower but it sounds better
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      10-29-2018, 04:31 PM   #48
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So after test driving an Xline 40i this weekend, I was surprised by how well the G05 handled compared to my F30 328i with M-Sport. With all the debate raging about DHP and Air Suspension, I was expecting it to feel like a boat, but it handled really well for the type of driving I normally do. I’m honestly now thinking about not ordering the Comfort Handling Package, especially since others have said that the Air Suspension feels looser and not quite as firm.
Thanks for your input on this. Do you have any ride reports of a G05 with Air Suspension? I like the ride of my current F15 but it is a little top heavy feeling in the turns... chose this option because I thought it would help, but wouldn't want the loose feeling suspension. We regularly switch to "Sport Chassis" for the m adaptive suspension to tighten up -- that feels more comfortable to us, for some reason.
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      10-29-2018, 04:40 PM   #49
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why no 40i ? a bit slower but it sounds better
I just love the engine. It so effortlessly pushes the car forward. Also do a few miles so I'm appreciating the longer range. What I miss the most is the sound of my previous amg. But the X5 is not a sports car,whether it's called M or M50d :-)
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      10-30-2018, 12:54 AM   #50
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If equipped with two Axel Air suspension can the cars suspension be lowered with after market suspension
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      10-30-2018, 06:38 AM   #51
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Thanks for your input on this. Do you have any ride reports of a G05 with Air Suspension? I like the ride of my current F15 but it is a little top heavy feeling in the turns... chose this option because I thought it would help, but wouldn't want the loose feeling suspension. We regularly switch to "Sport Chassis" for the m adaptive suspension to tighten up -- that feels more comfortable to us, for some reason.
I drove a air suspension equipped G05 - 40i XLine w/ 20" wheels - on the weekend. In Normal the car did feel quite soft, perhaps a little too soft for me. In Sport the change was significant - suspension firmed up, though remained comfortable, and the lower ride height was noticeable from the driver's seat. Changed the personality and feeling of the car completely.
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Changed in a good or bad way? Would you order the air suspension?
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      10-30-2018, 07:22 AM   #53
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Changed in a good or bad way? Would you order the air suspension?
Good way. I will absolutely order the air suspension, I think it's much more useful for an SUV than the traditional suspension. Sport mode felt really good - lower, tighter, more precise, but still not jarring.
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      10-30-2018, 08:40 AM   #54
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I thought I saw a picture of the console with the single switch (air suspension only, not off-road package) but I can’t seem to find it again. Can someone post pictures of the single switch console? Thanks in advance!
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      10-30-2018, 11:13 AM   #55
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I ordered my G05 with air suspension and the factory-installed trailer hitch. The ability to self-level after added trailer tongue weight was a positive (on top of the other benefits stated in this thread).

I tow (twice a year) a 4900 lb power boat about 25 miles and every weekend, a 2000 lb sailboat - sometimes long distance. Air suspension will be a great addition.

I ordered no Off-Road package. If you read about air suspension in the user's manual, BMW actually outlines the air suspension's setting for each off-road condition and on-road driving setting (eco pro, comfort, sport, etc). My "air suspension only" G05 will self adjust the height to the on-road driving settings - I can manually adjust the height to "off-road" situations. Yeah, there is no diff lock without the Off-Road package, but I rarely see the conditions listed in the pre-determined off-road settings (gravel, snow, sand, etc) - with snow being the most frequent here in New England. My E70 does just fine in the snow with xDrive - I'm assuming the G05 wont be any worse in the snow.

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      10-31-2018, 06:49 PM   #56
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I found the photos with the one switch in the console. In case anyone else is looking for them, here they are:

(Not my photos, from another thread on this site)
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