Voice, like gesture control, is for who I don’t know. Pilots with mobility concerns perhaps?
Either feature adds a time consuming complexity that literally takes more effort and energy than simply pushing a button.
These aren’t driver aids. They’re gimmicky distractions. It’s too bad some have adopted then adapted to the extra effort well into the point of not realizing they’re working harder while behind the wheel.
Come in at the 5 series or you’re still looking at living in peasantry due, as high as the 4 series, fancy BMW shows up with poverty buttons.
Renting is a solid idea. Might get spendy though sorting between models though. Test drives are free. Bonus, they give you fresh baked cookies!
The engine and chassis are every bit as reliable as the factory limiter that happens way before the vehicle is pushed to failure. These machines are engineered to level up their composer at speed. Break the threshold and things are so buttoned down you enter a state of consciousness that’s removes shit you don’t need messing with with your head space.
The level of performance I’m able to extract with assured confidence, mostly, blows my mind.
We have them picked up to be fueled. It’s the reality of not wanting to mingle with the common element out there.
There’s thousands of these vehicles available at any given time.
The owner’s motivation to acquire then the prevailing circumstance that leads to separation is no reflection on the vehicle.
So long as there’s a clean service history and title…it’s a low mile CPO with a crap-ton of factory warranty on a car a couple of other pilots already paid the depreciation on.
You like the car? Pull the trigger.
Have you attempted a reboot?
If that doesn’t work, have you tried accepting being better off without CarPlay?
Never mind it continues to show as problematic, the CarPlay experience is so…dated. It feels like something AAA hired Garmin to do. In the 90s.
It’s a track specific option. Spec’d for street use is a pilot under the influence of BMW’s understanding of consumer psychology and how it can lead to increased profits when a person who doesn’t know any better isn’t about to explain to their ego why the sport seat is the preferred option.
Hooked me the moment I approached. Hadn’t even begun the walk around.
And yes. That front intake is desperate for something between the radiator and the open road
5 doors is the answer.
Also, consider the 430i. Stacked it with performance and tech options, and it’s quite a bit less than the 440i.
The X5 is made in South Carolina. Over 1500 made each day. Those production deliveries happen quick.
Coming from Germany, it’s going to be a much longer wait.
What maintenance costs?
BMW covers that. You’d be years down the road before you’d repair or replace something out of pocket.
Get the car.
Paddle shifts are a blast.
Then when I’m done with that, I hand shifting back over to the ZF transmission.
The XM is dumb. It just is.
But for road trips, you’re not finding many other vehicles with that level of luxury, comfort, and space between you and the other body in the vehicle.