i5 PICTURES THREAD -- post yours!!

Krash7172 · 05-08-2024, 12:34 AM

Spring weather here in midwest and had an opportunity to take a fun pic before it got dirty. Yes, oxide grey and real deer. I really can't comment on differences between 2024 and 2025. I had a 2021 530e. I can say that the 2025 msport package has a black trunk lip spoiler that I was not expecting. The dealer didn't either. It's the first they have seen. I've already pulled all badges except i5 and plan to replace the front reflectors. I'll post a few more pics tomorrow. I plan to start a thread too.

Icarus1_1 · 05-08-2024, 04:20 AM

Deer on the background and a John Deere ? next to the beemer ! Nice

Hankcain · 05-08-2024, 02:57 PM

Just picked my new edrive40 on Monday at the Performance Center (very cool experience)! I was nervous about the lightning wood and bronze trim, but I absolutely love it with the white leather! Added 35% tint also. I have a really cool video of it backing itself into my garage, but I’m not sure how to upload it.

SkykingUSA · 05-08-2024, 05:30 PM

Gorgeous looking car! So shiny, so black. Thanks for all the pics!

Krash7172 · 05-08-2024, 05:55 PM

Few more (not so shiny) 2025 xDrive40 pics

Mikey64647 · 05-08-2024, 08:29 PM

Loving my new i5 M60

SkykingUSA · 05-09-2024, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikey64647

Loving my new i5 M60

Congratulations! The car looks sweet!

SkykingUSA · 05-09-2024, 12:43 AM

Drove to tennis today and turned to look back at the car and just had to take this picture after seeing how shiny and clean the car looks. I had it ceramic coated a couple of weeks ago and it is as smooth as a baby's butt and so shiny. Really glad I had it done. Hopefully it will last a long time with good washing and some minor care.

I also wish I lived in a state where the front plate wasn't needed, but I guess you can't win them all. I suppose I could have waited for a "fix-it" ticket and just put in one of those plate brackets where the tow hook goes, then removed it again, but too late now. Oh well, once the personalized plates arrive they won't stand out so much anyway (they are black background). By the way, any other Californians know how long it takes to get the plates? They were ordered about 4 weeks ago and the fees were taken off the credit card about a week after ordering. Figured they'd be here by now like the HOV tags were.

OHV_44 · 05-09-2024, 02:23 AM

Looks great. Nice color.

For us, the front license plate is also mandatory. Doesn't matter. The main thing is that the car fits.

Kief · 05-09-2024, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Hankcain

Just picked my new edrive40 on Monday at the Performance Center (very cool experience)! I was nervous about the lightning wood and bronze trim, but I absolutely love it with the white leather! Added 35% tint also. I have a really cool video of it backing itself into my garage, but I’m not sure how to upload it.

Looks great! Is that BSM or CBM? 21” are a must for me too, but I just haven’t investigated whether the stock sizes are limited like most 21” tires…love this shot. And just when I was convinced my next car would be a Tesla. IDK what to get next

How did you get all white leather interior, special option? As I’m only seeing merino white white grey

Hankcain · 05-09-2024, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kief

Looks great! Is that BSM or CBM? 21” are a must for me too, but I just haven’t investigated whether the stock sizes are limited like most 21” tires…love this shot. And just when I was convinced my next car would be a Tesla. IDK what to get next

How did you get all white leather interior, special option? As I’m only seeing merino white white grey

Black sapphire! It’s the smoke white veganza, not the actual leather.

I was also tempted to buy a Tesla because of the FSD, but the Tesla’s are so plain otherwise. Definitely happy with my decision.

Kief · 05-09-2024, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Hankcain

Black sapphire! It’s the smoke white veganza, not the actual leather.

I was also tempted to buy a Tesla because of the FSD, but the Tesla’s are so plain otherwise. Definitely happy with my decision.

Gotcha…you mentioned white leather before which was why I was confused.
Enjoy it!

Scrapula · 05-09-2024, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hankcain

Black sapphire! It’s the smoke white veganza, not the actual leather.

I was also tempted to buy a Tesla because of the FSD, but the Tesla’s are so plain otherwise. Definitely happy with my decision.

Too be honest, you will enjoy driving this car so much, you won’t want it to drive for you. Very nice car, congrats!

Kief · 05-09-2024, 04:03 PM

Just checked out TR for replacements on those 21”, and as suspected, there’s one option listed…guess the 20” (940M) would have to suffice

drexplode · 05-10-2024, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kief

Just checked out TR for replacements on those 21”, and as suspected, there’s one option listed…guess the 20” (940M) would have to suffice

Do it!! i5 M60 all day! See you at PCD ;-)

Kief · 05-11-2024, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by drexplode

Do it!! i5 M60 all day! See you at PCD ;-)

You didn’t hear the news, European Delivery is back baby!!

j/k

Kief · Yesterday, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Krash7172

Few more (not so shiny) 2025 xDrive40 pics

Apologies if this has already been discussed somewhere, but I thought I read SOP for MY2025 isn’t until 07/24, but clearly this is not the case with you taking delivery. Did I miss the 2025 order guides somewhere?

wagonallterrain · Yesterday, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kief

Apologies if this has already been discussed somewhere, but I thought I read SOP for MY2025 isn’t until 07/24, but clearly this is not the case with you taking delivery. Did I miss the 2025 order guides somewhere?

Only the xDrive 40i 2025 model was available. I think production started in March. Actually you could build one on bmwusa.com until a couple of days ago - not sure why they pulled it now.

gar · Yesterday, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Krash7172

Few more (not so shiny) 2025 xDrive40 pics

How did you get rid of the i on the front grille?

aherman18 · Yesterday, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kief

You didn’t hear the news, European Delivery is back baby!!

j/k

Euro delivery back? Is this serious?

Sisyrx · Yesterday, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by aherman18

Euro delivery back? Is this serious?

There’s a “j/k” at the end of their post…they got you!

aherman18 · Yesterday, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sisyrx

There’s a “j/k” at the end of their post…they got you!

Oh well. One can hope. Now if they would just open the 550e orders.

05-08-2024, 12:34 AM	#353
Krash7172 Second Lieutenant 114 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2025 i5 xDrive40 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Spring weather here in midwest and had an opportunity to take a fun pic before it got dirty. Yes, oxide grey and real deer. I really can't comment on differences between 2024 and 2025. I had a 2021 530e. I can say that the 2025 msport package has a black trunk lip spoiler that I was not expecting. The dealer didn't either. It's the first they have seen. I've already pulled all badges except i5 and plan to replace the front reflectors. I'll post a few more pics tomorrow. I plan to start a thread too.
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05-08-2024, 04:20 AM	#354
Icarus1_1 New Member 24 Rep 7 Posts Drives: I5 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Deer on the background and a John Deere ? next to the beemer ! Nice
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05-08-2024, 02:57 PM	#355
Hankcain New Member 33 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 330e Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Just picked my new edrive40 on Monday at the Performance Center (very cool experience)! I was nervous about the lightning wood and bronze trim, but I absolutely love it with the white leather! Added 35% tint also. I have a really cool video of it backing itself into my garage, but I’m not sure how to upload it. Attached Images
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05-08-2024, 05:30 PM	#356
SkykingUSA Lieutenant 1426 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2024 i5 eDrive40 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Santa Clarita, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 [7.37] 2013 Mazda CX-9 [10.00]	Gorgeous looking car! So shiny, so black. Thanks for all the pics! __________________ 2024 i5 eDrive40 / Vegas Red / Black Veganza / Dark Oak Gloss Trim with Dark Silv Acc / Premium Package / M Sport Package / M Sport Pro Package / Driving Assistance Pro Package / Luxury Seating Package / 19" 936 M Aero Wheels NonRFT
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05-08-2024, 05:55 PM	#357
Krash7172 Second Lieutenant 114 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2025 i5 xDrive40 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Few more (not so shiny) 2025 xDrive40 pics Attached Images
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05-08-2024, 08:29 PM	#358
Mikey64647 New Member 83 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 Competition Xdrive Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 [0.00]	Took delivery yesterday and loving it! Loving my new i5 M60 Attached Images
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05-09-2024, 12:43 AM	#360
SkykingUSA Lieutenant 1426 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2024 i5 eDrive40 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Santa Clarita, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 [7.37] 2013 Mazda CX-9 [10.00]	Drove to tennis today and turned to look back at the car and just had to take this picture after seeing how shiny and clean the car looks. I had it ceramic coated a couple of weeks ago and it is as smooth as a baby's butt and so shiny. Really glad I had it done. Hopefully it will last a long time with good washing and some minor care. I also wish I lived in a state where the front plate wasn't needed, but I guess you can't win them all. I suppose I could have waited for a "fix-it" ticket and just put in one of those plate brackets where the tow hook goes, then removed it again, but too late now. Oh well, once the personalized plates arrive they won't stand out so much anyway (they are black background). By the way, any other Californians know how long it takes to get the plates? They were ordered about 4 weeks ago and the fees were taken off the credit card about a week after ordering. Figured they'd be here by now like the HOV tags were. Attached Images __________________ 2024 i5 eDrive40 / Vegas Red / Black Veganza / Dark Oak Gloss Trim with Dark Silv Acc / Premium Package / M Sport Package / M Sport Pro Package / Driving Assistance Pro Package / Luxury Seating Package / 19" 936 M Aero Wheels NonRFT
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05-09-2024, 02:23 AM	#361
OHV_44 Captain 1879 Rep 665 Posts Drives: 2024 G60 520i Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Near Berlin (GER) iTrader: (0)	Looks great. Nice color. For us, the front license plate is also mandatory. Doesn't matter. The main thing is that the car fits. __________________ BMW since 1990: 3-3-3-5-3-3-5-3-7-5-3-5-x3-5
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05-09-2024, 04:03 PM	#366
Kief Major General 4465 Rep 5,742 Posts Drives: '24 iX50; '23 i4 M50 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika iTrader: (26)	Just checked out TR for replacements on those 21”, and as suspected, there’s one option listed…guess the 20” (940M) would have to suffice __________________ __________________ '24-I20 iX 50; '23-G26 i4 M50; '22-G82 M4Cx;20-G05 M50i; '20-F82 M4CS; '18-F80 M3CS; '18-F80 M3CS; '18-F85 X5M; '18-G01 X3M40i; '18-F80 M3ZCP; '17-F80 M3ZCP; '15-F15 X5; '15-F82 M4; '12-E92 335is; '11-E70 X5d; '11-E89 Z435is;'09-E89 Z435i; '08-E92 335i; '06-E90 330i; '05-E83 X3; '04-E83 X3; '03-E46 325Ci* *retired
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