09-19-2016, 07:24 PM | #1 |
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Ordered an X5 xDrive40e
Hey guys, new to this section of the site but wanted to say hello.
Just ordered my wife an X5 xDrive40e. Was debating between this and the X5 50i but decided to give hybrids a shot. Any words of wisdom? She will be coming from an X3 and we have no hybrid or plugin experience. Build: X5 xDrive40e Mineral White Metallic Ivory White and Black Nappa Leather + Design package Brushed Aluminum Trim Cold Weather Package Driver Assistance Package/Plus/ACC Stop & Go + Active driving assistant Lighting Package Luxury seating package 20" double spoke black wheels Premium package Ceramic controls Parking assistant Rear manual side window shades (for the newborn ) Apple CarPlay HK sound system M Sport last update was it might be ready for delivery this weekend! Fingers crossed, we're excited. Spent a lot of time deciding between X5/X6/Levante but in the end the X5 is the most practical and safest choice.
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09-19-2016, 07:40 PM | #2 |
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on the purchase. Very nice build. I know you're going to enjoy it. First thing I got was the paint protection film. I got the full front and hood wrapped. It was a great investment. If you are considering this, tell your dealer not to prep the car for delivery. Take it directly to the film installer and let them take care of the exterior. You might want consider tinting the front driver/passenger side windows too. The windshield is notoriously thin. So try not to tail gate or get behind a gravel truck .... Better yet, any truck. There is also coding and modding .... No, that's for next week! Lol. Enjoy your truck!
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09-20-2016, 02:47 PM | #4 |
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Thanks guys, yeah we're really looking forward to it. (Me more than my wife, she just wanted a bigger SUV)
I've never done the PPF before, didn't get it on the M3. I'll do some research on local places here that can do it. Did you invest in getting a 220v charger installed in your garage/home or stuck with the simple plugin 110v?
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09-20-2016, 02:50 PM | #5 |
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Certainly nicely optioned. The LED headlighs are probably my second favorite item.
My father just took delivery of his 40e and he loves it so far. |
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09-22-2016, 01:59 PM | #6 |
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One more day! Pick up tomorrow afternoon.
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Looks great and congrats! I really like the black wheels!
We love our 40e. My wife drives it a lot and for mostly short trips, so we get great MPG. |
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Congrats on the new car. Good call on installing the electric charger. One of my neighbors got a 40e for a few months ago, but since replaced it with a 35i as of this month. He never charged the car so it made no sense to get a plug-in hybrid.
Personally, my problem would be that I live 20 miles from where I need to go, so the lack of range on electric only would be a major issue for me. |
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That's my hope. My wife works from home most days so most of her driving is running errands around town. I think she'll see a good boost in her fuel economy and be able to take full advantage of the 'full electric' mode most days.
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I drive an M3 too and think the acceleration of the 40e is great for an SUV! |
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