The Future of SUV's is here!

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

Update: Got more pictures! Will be uploading them tonight!

[kip1]

Originally Posted by X5plug-in

Shaw - the charger is mainly for the i3 and i8. For the X5 it only cuts charge time from 4 hours to 3 hours, so if you recharge overnight it is pointless - just use mains power. On the other hand if you need that extra hour, spend the money.

Its the same for the i8. BMW can only handle 16A 1-phase charging vs Tesla 3-phase 32A. Not worth it.

[kip1]

Please 40e owners , comment on TRUE mileage for the gas engine and the size of the boot vs standard one!

[cdninnyc]

Originally Posted by Turbodog72

I took delivery of the 40e on Friday. Finished the paperwork and took off to go pick-up dinner. Car gives me a Recharging Malfunction after picking up Chili's to go. Tells me to pull over and bring it to a service center.

Turbodog72 - did you get your 40e fixed and all back to normal? Any details on what went wrong? If all ok, have you enjoyed the first few weeks with it?

[Turbodog72]

My new car arrives any day now. I hate the wait!
Not sure what was wrong with the other car.

[x4guyNY]

Originally Posted by Turbodog72

My new car arrives any day now. I hate the wait!
Not sure what was wrong with the other car.

Just wondering how your dealer took care of you for this long - did they let you drive the 35d the entire time?

[Shaw]

Originally Posted by Mo@BMW

If the i8 is the future for sports sedans and sports cars, this has to be the future of SUV's.

So is it true that you can't order 3rd row seating on a 40e?

[Shaw]

Originally Posted by kip1

Its the same for the i8. BMW can only handle 16A 1-phase charging vs Tesla 3-phase 32A. Not worth it.

We've got level 1 and level 2 chargers...level 1's are the slow charging plug ins .
Then you have the level 2 residential wall mount and normal stand alone parking lot chargers which takes 4to6 hrs.
Lastly you have the level 3 also called super charging station or chargers which takes 30min to 1 hr.
The battery on vehicles that accept level 3 are different than ones that accept level 1 or 2.

[patrobX5]

Originally Posted by Shaw

So is it true that you can't order 3rd row seating on a 40e?

That's correct. If you really need the 3rd row and want plug in hybrid, take a look at the new XC90 T8!

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

Originally Posted by Shaw

So is it true that you can't order 3rd row seating on a 40e?

Yes.

[Turbodog72]

Originally Posted by x4guyNY

Just wondering how your dealer took care of you for this long - did they let you drive the 35d the entire time?

Guess what, the second car had to be rejected by the dealer. BMW NA ordered the second car, but they forgot to add Night Vision and they picked the wrong wood trim. So that car is priced less than my first car and they can't do they buy back because of this.

So the dealer is ordering my 3rd car and it will be here Nov 8.

With the new screw-up they are giving me about $5,000 back (their cost on warranty). $2,500 cash, Tire and Wheel Warranty Free, and Lighting Option for free.

I can wait another couple of weeks and I am happy with the money back.

[Turbodog72]

Originally Posted by Shaw

So is it true that you can't order 3rd row seating on a 40e?

You can't get a 3rd Row (I don't need this), and you can't get Dynamic Handling package as well ( I did want this badly - but battery takes the spot for the suspension.

[Line Drive]

Originally Posted by Turbodog72

I can wait another couple of weeks and I am happy with the money back.

That stinks for the wait, but it seems like they're trying to make it right and ultimately you're saving some serious cash.