Yeah!! First M car!

[andrewx]

Hey guys! Thanks for all your help! I just picked up my 2016 X5M today!! Turns out it would take couple months for the 17s to be actually arrival on the dealership here in Canada but I needed a car rush. So oh well! I will post some pics later!
Just wanna ask what I get from the dealership was a handbook, keys and some key chains, I was surprised that the X5M didn't have the spare tire...
What do I need to check in terms of the new car? What's the newest idrive system, map, other data I can update for 2016?
Thanks a lot!

[andrewx]

And there was no safety triangle and first aid kit neither...

[Hammmerhead]

I thought any BMW without runflats came with a spare tire, no?

[gizmo958]

spare Tyre is an option at £150 (uk)

[AlexLou1222]

I got spare in my trunk, I think they made spare tire standard and spare delete as an option.

Anyway, congrats on the purchase and enjoy it in good health!

[trev230]

I have a spare, was standard

[PatrickC23]

Originally Posted by andrewx

And there was no safety triangle and first aid kit neither...

Don't think North America gets these. When I did Euro Delivery on my M5 they told me if I wanted them to remove them from the car. They take them out at the port for shipping for some reason. And maybe the spare is not standard in Canada?

[gan23]

Look here
http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ighlight=spare

USA gets a spare
Canada doesn't

Option 428 first aid kit and triangle is added only in countries where it's mandatory like Europe.


newest idrive: www.bmw.com/update
map: latest North America NEXT 2017-1
Gracenote: 03/2016
ilevel: F025-16-07-506

I've said a lot of things. You'll have to do some research

[ajob]

[Maybe you know all about what follows, so just in case]

Some further projects you may consider for your new X5 M, to make it even more extraordinary:

1. Learn about coding or find a reputable coder (it all looks far more difficult than it really is), for instance in order to:

- silence ASD (fake engine noise added through your sound system - you can also unplug its module in the trunk)

- view all kinds of USB stored videos in your display

- remember your last start/stop setting

- etc., there's a long list of possibilities!

2. Listen to your car music at max quality, as an X5 M (MB's still can't! ) plays lossless FLAC music files stored on an up to 128GB USB "thumbdrive" in the glovebox; it may require re-ripping (once & forever) your CDs, lots of good how-to info elsewhere in this forum

3. Consider attending a BMW advanced driving course; even a one-day one is an eye opener and great fun and it really will make you an even better driver (and you'll wear down their car, not yours, while learning & having fun).

All in all, the X5 M is by far the best car I've ever owned, but it revealed itself as such over quite a bit of time, litlle by little.

[andrewx]

Originally Posted by gan23

Look here
http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ighlight=spare

USA gets a spare
Canada doesn't

Option 428 first aid kit and triangle is added only in countries where it's mandatory like Europe.


newest idrive: www.bmw.com/update
map: latest North America NEXT 2017-1
Gracenote: 03/2016
ilevel: F025-16-07-506

I've said a lot of things. You'll have to do some research

Thanks man! I appreciated it ! Today I tried couple times of updating my idrive, overtime I plugged in the usb stick the display either showed " No software found via USB or Incompatible software on USB," I did formatted the USB as FAT, then I had no idea.

[andrewx]

Originally Posted by ajob

[Maybe you know all about what follows, so just in case]

Some further projects you may consider for your new X5 M, to make it even more extraordinary:

1. Learn about coding or find a reputable coder (it all looks far more difficult than it really is), for instance in order to:

- silence ASD (fake engine noise added through your sound system - you can also unplug its module in the trunk)

- view all kinds of USB stored videos in your display

- remember your last start/stop setting

- etc., there's a long list of possibilities!

2. Listen to your car music at max quality, as an X5 M (MB's still can't! ) plays lossless FLAC music files stored on an up to 128GB USB "thumbdrive" in the glovebox; it may require re-ripping (once & forever) your CDs, lots of good how-to info elsewhere in this forum

3. Consider attending a BMW advanced driving course; even a one-day one is an eye opener and great fun and it really will make you an even better driver (and you'll wear down their car, not yours, while learning & having fun).

All in all, the X5 M is by far the best car I've ever owned, but it revealed itself as such over quite a bit of time, litlle by little.

Haha Thank you! I just got and I liked it already. I wanted to get a X6M, but the dealership had a demo car I didn't like it, so I picked X5M I have to say its a great car!!
I am still having hard time of updating my idrive, tried everything but none worked.

[andrewx]

Originally Posted by PatrickC23

Don't think North America gets these. When I did Euro Delivery on my M5 they told me if I wanted them to remove them from the car. They take them out at the port for shipping for some reason. And maybe the spare is not standard in Canada?

I googled it and some said they got them in Canada some said not.
I am not sure I will have to check back with the dealership next week.

[dkhm3]

congrats!

[LBBX5M]

Congratulations I hope you enjoy it. Go easy on her and make sure your break-in properly. There are videos on how to adjust your seat properly by certified M drivers and search for how to break-in the car properly as its important to avoid any tranny issues.

Mine came with a spare tire, BUT i took it out since if i run into any issues with my tire I will flatbed my car to the dealership. I do not roam too far from my city. I average about 20-40 miles a day maximum.

[Slayerkillhate]

Congratulation!

I am also got mine from Canada and dont have spare tire, so I add it on my dealership, and you know, week ago it save me.

[WheelsBoutique]

Congrats Andrew! Any photos of the car that you can share with us?