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I enjoy conditioning my leather, by the way. I like the lines that show it is well loved. I don’t do well with chemical smells. My throat closes up when I go down the cleaning aisle at the grocery store. I did like the Veganza, which was soft and had zero odor. If I was ever going for vegan products, I would have no issue with it. |
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Sensatec also takes leather conditioner very well and is a breeze to clean. My only complaint about the Sensatec in my 230i is that it is not perforated and does not breathe as well as leather which is annoying in the Southern California heat.
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Either way, not arguing, you're right that some people will be more sensitive to smells.
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11-25-2023, 03:19 PM | #49 | |
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In fact, I see no point in specifying a higher grade of leather if you use your car as a daily. The previous 540 offered Alcantara as the base material, which was much nicer, IMO. |
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12-01-2023, 01:54 PM | #50 |
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Here’s an update …
Total miles: 162 Charges: 3 |
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12-03-2023, 01:46 AM | #51 |
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Congratulations on the car, I think it looks awesome!
Does the eDrive40 model have the boost paddle like the M60? Also, does the eDrive40 have launch control? Thanks. |
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12-03-2023, 06:19 AM | #52 | |
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I added the M Sport Package to my build so it does have the boost paddle and function. But I did not add the M Sport Professional Package which would have added launch control. |
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12-06-2023, 01:22 AM | #53 | |
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Slow day in the city, so I did a drive to work day instead of public transit. On my way in I noticed there were 2/6 open spots at the nearby EA. I did a charge, went to work, car wash on the way home and then took some evening iPhone pics …
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12-15-2023, 06:37 PM | #55 |
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Great looking i5! Congrats.
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The ambient lighting is phenomenal in this car. Just the right balance of bling and refinement. That's where MB went wrong with the new E-Class. Way too much bling. Looks like Tokyo at night.
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Very nice configuration ! Can you post more pictures of the seats ? I am making a similar config, probably ordering this week. Having hesitation between full Venganza seats and the ones with Alcantara as you have. Any feedback to give on those ? Many thanks |
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12-19-2023, 06:03 PM | #58 |
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The M Sport seats are better looking and have better lumbar bolstering. The reason they cost the same as the veganza multi contor seats is because they do not have the adjustable side bolstering or the electric adjustable head rest. Always go to the dealer and plop you self down on each option before purchasing. I went with the M Sport seats after sitting in both.
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Big road trip day. Every year I travel from Chicago to Kansas City to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas at grandmas.
For Thanksgiving, I didn’t have the confidence to drive the i5 so I took a M3. I said its got dedicated winter wheels and tires, all wheel drive, I’m in a rush and don’t want to plan and stop for electric car charging. But this time I decided to take the i5. The long road home is about 550 miles each way. I started with 95% and found two really solid EA stops with no waiting. In fact one stop all the fuel pumps were full and all the EV spots were empty. I charged both of these times to 80% rather quickly. Just enough time to go to the bathroom, snacks, caffeine and let the dog smell Iowa. Then I was on a work call and I wouldn’t say I was distracted but I missed a good charging spot and ended up with the next best ChargePoint stop with a split 200kW and two 6kW. When I arrived I had 8% left. I charged up for a few minutes on the 6kW and then a car left and I was able to get on the 200kW. Made it back home. I’d add I used the PlugShare App. And most importantly happy holidays bimmerpost friends! |
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Thanks for the road trip pictures and happy holidays to you too!
Although your described your charging experience well, you didn't say much about how you liked the road trip overall and whether you would take the i5 on a road trip again. Was the seat comfortable for the long drive? Was it a pleasant drive overall? Was the car smooth and responsive, etc.? |
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