10-27-2023, 01:48 PM | #1 |
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Carbon Black i5 eDrive40 delivered
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Here are my selected dates, spec. and some early pics: Preorder: May 24 Allocation: July 19 Production begins: July 26 Final assembly: September 6 Dispatched from factory: September 6 At the port: September 11 In transit: September 25 At the port: October 4 In transit: October 21 At the dealership: October 23 Delivered: October 27 Spec.: Model: i5 eDr40 Paint: Carbon Black Interior: M Veganza Trim: Grey blue wood Packages: Conv. & M Sport Wheels: 20” 939 with all seasons Option: B&W |
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10-27-2023, 03:31 PM | #3 |
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Congrats, very classy
The grey blue wood trim looks nice, makes me regret a little for not optioning it |
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10-27-2023, 04:43 PM | #4 |
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It’s my first 5 series and I’d say the sport seats are a bit wider than a 3 series.
The M Sport makes the headrest and upper section sort of interesting because there’s some Alcantara. The Vengaza feels very soft. Close to higher grade leather. For reference, I drove my ‘22 M3 with Merino leather right before and after for reference. Vengaza is in my opinion 10x better than Dakota Leather/Vernasca Leather. And 100x better than Sensatec. It doesn’t have a leather scent though but on the plus side, I don’t think it has any scent. |
10-27-2023, 05:33 PM | #5 |
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The scent is what I was afraid of, so I went with leather. The Sensatec has a chemical smell of some kind. I can’t even walk down the grocery store aisles with cleaning products, without my throat closing up. I will definitely give the Veganza a smell test.
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Does anyone know what material the upper dash and upper door panel in the i5 is made of? Is it veganza wrapped too? |
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10-28-2023, 09:48 AM | #7 |
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I cleaned it up today, ready for winter …
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10-28-2023, 04:53 PM | #8 |
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From the pictures I have seen so far of the G60, the upper door panels & upper dash appear to be soft touch plastic. No wrapping of any sort that I have seen (no visible stitching).
It is baffling as the G30 had these sections wrapped, at least on the M sport versions. If any owner could please confirm. |
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10-31-2023, 12:48 PM | #11 |
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Looks great!
I will get the same color, seats and trim, but additionally the M Sport Pro. I am looking forward to it. |
11-01-2023, 10:49 AM | #14 |
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classy OP, congrats
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11-01-2023, 11:49 AM | #15 |
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Looks a hell of a lot better than a Tesla!
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11-01-2023, 11:55 AM | #16 |
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I really didn't like the plastic on the doors. It looks and feel so cheap.
For the first time in the 5 Series history, the door bins are bare plastic. No cloth covering. It feels like the 3 Series and even cheaper, despite the fact that car price is getting way higher than the old 5 Series. The rear cup holder are now like in a Corolla. No rear seats airplane pockets. Light color leather is limited to the seats and small portions on the doors only. All other areas like the dashboard, glove box, pillars, and ceiling are still in black. Sadly, the car doesn't feel luxurious and expensive like before. |
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11-01-2023, 02:02 PM | #17 |
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I always wondered who ordered CB from the get go.
It's a nice color when it's new and clean. Absolutely dreadful color to maintain. Can't imagine paying for it new haha. Congrats, and have that thing ceramic coated!
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Carbon Black Metallica is such a fantastic color. I had it on my M550. Congrats!
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Depends on how close and available public charging is; I did depend on public charging for a year with my i3 but we had four level 2 chargers in a public parking just next to our apartment. Only headache was to move the car when it was full, so not too bad.
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11-01-2023, 04:16 PM | #22 |
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Now thats a good looking 5 series!
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