[RichardInCA]

Originally Posted by Mac545

You’ll be glad for the rear steer too. I thought it was a gimmick, but it works!
You can see it too in side mirrors when manoeuvring….i don’t know the actual full degrees the rears turn, but looks a lot….makes a big difference parking and negotiating small spaces.

I never thought of checking in my mirrors until you mentioned it and just tried that out. Honestly, it’s seriously one of the most amazing things to me about this car. I first took delivery and thought to myself “wow, that IS a big car”. The maneuverability is just ridiculous though - I swear it has a tighter turning circle than my old 3 series wagon. Just fantastic tech.

[SkykingUSA]

Originally Posted by Mac545

You’ll be glad for the rear steer too. I thought it was a gimmick, but it works!
You can see it too in side mirrors when manoeuvring….i don’t know the actual full degrees the rears turn, but looks a lot….makes a big difference parking and negotiating small spaces.

I believe the rear wheels turn up to 2.5 degrees.

[Scrapula]

Originally Posted by Mac545

You’ll be glad for the rear steer too. I thought it was a gimmick, but it works!
You can see it too in side mirrors when manoeuvring….i don’t know the actual full degrees the rears turn, but looks a lot….makes a big difference parking and negotiating small spaces.

And zipping through roundabouts as well.

[[/:\] GP9000]

Originally Posted by OHV_44

Today we drove a little overland to visit our son. The sun was shining there too.





The consumption was quite OK. 5.8 l/100 km means 40.55 mpg.

MASSIVE congrats on your delivery. Keep it in good shape!

The Red looks spectacular and am looking 4wd to more pictures, impressions, experience.

What engine did you get again? 5.8l seems super economical considering size and weight. I only manage ~9l on my 330i (B48, sport mode).

[pfannenstiel]

[QUOTE=OHV_44;30988314]Voilá.




OHV, Did your car come with the front license plate holder?

I'm in CA and have already received two tickets in the past month on one of our cars for no front license plate after it was stolen. For fellow rule followers does anyone have advice for a front license plate holder?

I found this one online: https://stonsho.com/products/front-l...-i5-m60-sns378

[OHV_44]

Originally Posted by pfannenstiel

Did your car come with the front license plate holder?

Yes.
The car arrived at my dealer from Dingolfing with the holders.

[OHV_44]

There should also be an OEM for the US version?

[Scrapula]

[QUOTE=pfannenstiel;31004458]

Originally Posted by OHV_44

Voilá.




OHV, Did your car come with the front license plate holder?

I'm in CA and have already received two tickets in the past month on one of our cars for no front license plate after it was stolen. For fellow rule followers does anyone have advice for a front license plate holder?

I found this one online: https://stonsho.com/products/front-l...-i5-m60-sns378

That one looks better than the side mount. Luckily in Washington, our cops don’t bother people who don’t mount front plates, as long as it is visible on the dash for toll cameras.

[OHV_44]

We in Germany have known the same thing with license plates at the front and back for 128 years.

[SkykingUSA]

Finally took delivery today. Even after reading and watching videos for the past 3 months, sitting in the car still feels a little intimidating. Considering this is my first new vehicle since a 2003 Toyota Tundra, I've got a lot to get used to. Despite the initial intimidation, I am definitely looking forward to learning about all the features and getting used to it. Here is the first photo while charging at the dealer. More to come later after I have more time to play.

[RichardInCA]

Originally Posted by SkykingUSA

Finally took delivery today. Even after reading and watching videos for the past 3 months, sitting in the car still feels a little intimidating. Considering this is my first new vehicle since a 2003 Toyota Tundra, I've got a lot to get used to. Despite the initial intimidation, I am definitely looking forward to learning about all the features and getting used to it. Here is the first photo while charging at the dealer. More to come later after I have more time to play.

Congrats - great to see you finally pick up the car - looks fantastic! It’s taken me some time to really get to grips with how to personalize the car, I’ve got 3,500miles on mine now in 4 months and I’m still trying new things out.

[Nighthawks]

Originally Posted by SkykingUSA

Finally took delivery today. Even after reading and watching videos for the past 3 months, sitting in the car still feels a little intimidating. Considering this is my first new vehicle since a 2003 Toyota Tundra, I've got a lot to get used to. Despite the initial intimidation, I am definitely looking forward to learning about all the features and getting used to it. Here is the first photo while charging at the dealer. More to come later after I have more time to play.

Wow Skyking! I’m sure that was worth the wait. It’s beautiful

Learning about it has been fun. I know what you’re doing this weekend.

It’s so shiny!

[paprmkr]

Originally Posted by SkykingUSA

I noticed that the Vegas Red Metallic color is available for the i5 eDrive40 now in the builder on BMWUSA.com. There are no red ones on any lots in my area so I was wondering if anyone has received theirs and can post some pics.

I'm really thinking of getting that color, but I'd like to see it in person first, or at least some photos from folks who have that color.

Thanks in advance!

I also wanted to get that color. But red is tricky. Many shades but was willing to risk it. But, wasn’t available when I build up my car on the preorders.

[OHV_44]

SkykingUSA
Great.
Have fun with the great car and always have a safe journey!
If you have any questions when setting up the features, we will be happy to help.

[PsychDoc]

Great looking car, Sky. So much to learn, but so much fun.

Loved my G30, but frankly, this is in a whole different league. Yeah, the G30 was a prettier car but everything else about this car is just beyond impressive. Currently getting 29.6 mpg between city and highway driving. That's the kind of number I'd expect from a 4 cylinder. It's astonishing to get this from a 6 cylinder conservatively rated at 375hp. I have no idea how BMW puts up numbers like this.

[OHV_44]

Still rainy at 54°F, but at least with welcome lights.

[RichardInCA]

Originally Posted by PsychDoc

Great looking car, Sky. So much to learn, but so much fun.

Loved my G30, but frankly, this is in a whole different league. Yeah, the G30 was a prettier car but everything else about this car is just beyond impressive. Currently getting 29.6 mpg between city and highway driving. That's the kind of number I'd expect from a 4 cylinder. It's astonishing to get this from a 6 cylinder conservatively rated at 375hp. I have no idea how BMW puts up numbers like this.

More of this please! It’s great to hear more ownership experience as we all get wrapped around the axle of specs and pictures. Gotta admit, I’d be interested to drive a 540 sometime to compare/contrast.

[Mac545]

Originally Posted by SkykingUSA

Finally took delivery today. Even after reading and watching videos for the past 3 months, sitting in the car still feels a little intimidating. Considering this is my first new vehicle since a 2003 Toyota Tundra, I've got a lot to get used to. Despite the initial intimidation, I am definitely looking forward to learning about all the features and getting used to it. Here is the first photo while charging at the dealer. More to come later after I have more time to play.

Congrats! And they are some nice looking alloys….sets it off perfectly…👍🏼

[attack7777]

Originally Posted by SkykingUSA

Finally took delivery today. Even after reading and watching videos for the past 3 months, sitting in the car still feels a little intimidating. Considering this is my first new vehicle since a 2003 Toyota Tundra, I've got a lot to get used to. Despite the initial intimidation, I am definitely looking forward to learning about all the features and getting used to it. Here is the first photo while charging at the dealer. More to come later after I have more time to play.

Hooray! Welcome to the club!

[pfannenstiel]

Originally Posted by SkykingUSA

Finally took delivery today. Even after reading and watching videos for the past 3 months, sitting in the car still feels a little intimidating. Considering this is my first new vehicle since a 2003 Toyota Tundra, I've got a lot to get used to. Despite the initial intimidation, I am definitely looking forward to learning about all the features and getting used to it. Here is the first photo while charging at the dealer. More to come later after I have more time to play.

Congrats! I bet there's a steep learning curve but you'll get there and never look back.

[leasehackr]

Originally Posted by SkykingUSA

Finally took delivery today. Even after reading and watching videos for the past 3 months, sitting in the car still feels a little intimidating. Considering this is my first new vehicle since a 2003 Toyota Tundra, I've got a lot to get used to. Despite the initial intimidation, I am definitely looking forward to learning about all the features and getting used to it. Here is the first photo while charging at the dealer. More to come later after I have more time to play.

looks awesome!

[OHV_44]

Ordered today for the cold days! 942m