Random X5 shot of the day... Add yours - let's make this an ongoing thread!

[fathia32]

[P1]

The new X5 came in and I took it upon myself to take her back to where I last took some nice photos of the F15.

The F15 was Black Sapphire Metallic and the G05 is Carbon Black.

[lht5059]

Originally Posted by P1

The new X5 came in and I took it upon myself to take her back to where I last took some nice photos of the F15.

The F15 was Black Sapphire Metallic and the G05 is Carbon Black.

Looks great! The G05 is already lowered right?

[P1]

Originally Posted by lht5059

Looks great! The G05 is already lowered right?

The G05 has stock air suspension, yes!

[lht5059]

Originally Posted by P1

The G05 has stock air suspension, yes!

Oh man, I miss being able to lower cars with just links... So simple! She looks so good in black too!

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by SPSE93

Just finished installing those M 50th center wheel caps!

Wheels look beautiful. How do they ride? Happy with them I assume? They really upgrade the look of the car. Def my fav of the G05 generation.

[SPSE93]

Originally Posted by jmack123

Wheels look beautiful. How do they ride? Happy with them I assume? They really upgrade the look of the car. Def my fav of the G05 generation.

They ride great..

I went with size 275/35/22 front and 315/30/22 rear, even though the car is lowered I was afraid It would rub but everything is good!

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by SPSE93

They ride great..

I went with size 275/35/22 front and 315/30/22 rear, even though the car is lowered I was afraid It would rub but everything is good!

Awesome. Look great!

[BlackBeans]

Originally Posted by P1

The new X5 came in and I took it upon myself to take her back to where I last took some nice photos of the F15.

The F15 was Black Sapphire Metallic and the G05 is Carbon Black.

OOoowee she pretty. Congrats on the new car!

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by P1

The new X5 came in and I took it upon myself to take her back to where I last took some nice photos of the F15.

The F15 was Black Sapphire Metallic and the G05 is Carbon Black.

How does she drive relative to the F15? Much more refined? I know this one is a hybrid so not apples to apples, but nonetheless.

[P1]

Originally Posted by jmack123

How does she drive relative to the F15? Much more refined? I know this one is a hybrid so not apples to apples, but nonetheless.

At least for me, it's quite a difference. Very quiet (you don't hear a thing inside of the cabin), wonderfully smooth, the HK is much improved and coming from a no-suspension F15 to an air suspension is noticeable also. It goes without saying the difference between the standard F15 brakes and the Brembos on the G05 can be felt also.

Just very comfortable all around.

[tokyodrift]

Originally Posted by SPSE93

Random picture of the day

What front splitter is that?

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by tokyodrift

What front splitter is that?

Looks like M Performance

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by SPSE93

Random picture of the day

What tires are you running out of curiosity?

[SPSE93]

Originally Posted by jmack123

What tires are you running out of curiosity?

275/35/22 front and 315/30/22 rear

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by SPSE93

275/35/22 front and 315/30/22 rear

I was asking which brand.

[lht5059]

Originally Posted by jmack123

I was asking which brand.

Looks like they are called "accelera" from the previous post (#13294).

[FCX5]

Originally Posted by P1

At least for me, it's quite a difference. Very quiet (you don't hear a thing inside of the cabin), wonderfully smooth, the HK is much improved and coming from a no-suspension F15 to an air suspension is noticeable also. It goes without saying the difference between the standard F15 brakes and the Brembos on the G05 can be felt also.

Just very comfortable all around.

Congrats on your new 45e. I have to admit, the 45e is probably the best choice. I have driven many miles on a 2018 X5 50i (my DD mostly) and a 2019 GO5 X5 50i (friends). He actually got his X5 before me and it's mostly kept at my place since he is overseas. My impressions are based on like for like:

1. Objectively the G05 is better than the F15 in every way - quieter, faster, better build quality (at least interior) and better tech. There is no doubt, BMW did a great job with upgrading the X5.

2. Subjectively, the F15 has a more rugged look inside and a simpler outside design that appeals to me. The interior reminds me more a typical BMW with the dashboard that wraps around the driver a bit more.

3. I have had G05 40i loaners (so base level) at least 3 times (last was this week when I took it in for oil change and maintenance). I prefer my 50i in every way. Although the G05 is much quieter. My 2018 with DHP is definitely better than the stock the loaners have.

I was lobbying my wife hard to get a 45e, but she went with an iX. She loves the iX and having driven it a few times, it's beat every expectation I had. It's like having a private jet for every trip

Your photos are A+!!!!!

[jiggz]

Originally Posted by FCX5

Congrats on your new 45e. I have to admit, the 45e is probably the best choice. I have driven many miles on a 2018 X5 50i (my DD mostly) and a 2019 GO5 X5 50i (friends). He actually got his X5 before me and it's mostly kept at my place since he is overseas. My impressions are based on like for like:

1. Objectively the G05 is better than the F15 in every way - quieter, faster, better build quality (at least interior) and better tech. There is no doubt, BMW did a great job with upgrading the X5.

2. Subjectively, the F15 has a more rugged look inside and a simpler outside design that appeals to me. The interior reminds me more a typical BMW with the dashboard that wraps around the driver a bit more.

3. I have had G05 40i loaners (so base level) at least 3 times (last was this week when I took it in for oil change and maintenance). I prefer my 50i in every way. Although the G05 is much quieter. My 2018 with DHP is definitely better than the stock the loaners have.

I was lobbying my wife hard to get a 45e, but she went with an iX. She loves the iX and having driven it a few times, it's beat every expectation I had. It's like having a private jet for every trip

Your photos are A+!!!!!

Good little write-up here.

In regards to #1 and #2 above, this is right inline with each new generation of BMW. I had an E70 X5 for many years and going to the F15 was the same thing - faster (both were 50i's), quieter, more refined, less rugged looking, etc. In many ways those are good things, and while I much prefer the F15, I still miss the sounds and driving dynamics of the older BMWs. The E70 50i sounded way better than the F15 50i, felt like a heavy battle tank going down the road, and the steering was way better.

So how would you describe the differences in sound between your F15 50i and the G05 50i that you store for your friend? IMO if you're buying a V8 it should not be quiet

[P1]

Originally Posted by FCX5

Congrats on your new 45e. I have to admit, the 45e is probably the best choice. I have driven many miles on a 2018 X5 50i (my DD mostly) and a 2019 GO5 X5 50i (friends). He actually got his X5 before me and it's mostly kept at my place since he is overseas. My impressions are based on like for like:

1. Objectively the G05 is better than the F15 in every way - quieter, faster, better build quality (at least interior) and better tech. There is no doubt, BMW did a great job with upgrading the X5.

2. Subjectively, the F15 has a more rugged look inside and a simpler outside design that appeals to me. The interior reminds me more a typical BMW with the dashboard that wraps around the driver a bit more.

3. I have had G05 40i loaners (so base level) at least 3 times (last was this week when I took it in for oil change and maintenance). I prefer my 50i in every way. Although the G05 is much quieter. My 2018 with DHP is definitely better than the stock the loaners have.

I was lobbying my wife hard to get a 45e, but she went with an iX. She loves the iX and having driven it a few times, it's beat every expectation I had. It's like having a private jet for every trip

Your photos are A+!!!!!

Originally Posted by jiggz

Good little write-up here.

In regards to #1 and #2 above, this is right inline with each new generation of BMW. I had an E70 X5 for many years and going to the F15 was the same thing - faster (both were 50i's), quieter, more refined, less rugged looking, etc. In many ways those are good things, and while I much prefer the F15, I still miss the sounds and driving dynamics of the older BMWs. The E70 50i sounded way better than the F15 50i, felt like a heavy battle tank going down the road, and the steering was way better.

So how would you describe the differences in sound between your F15 50i and the G05 50i that you store for your friend? IMO if you're buying a V8 it should not be quiet

You both are absolutely spot on.

I started with an E70, then the F15, now the G05. They get a little bit less aggressive each generation. The E70 was indeed like a tank. Heavy steering, solid DHP suspension and drove like a locomotive. Incredibly solid. Really had to get used to the F15 steering, but even with no-suspion is was a little less rugged but much more comfortable. I couldn't pay my wife to take a second look at the E70 once the F15 came in. It looked OK on 20" wheels but really needed the 21" wheels to bring it up to acceptable levels.

The G05 is by far the least aggressive. Although she is technically the widest of all, she just doesn't have the rear hips "look".

Still, I'd have to pry it out of my wife's hands at this point even after just a few hundred miles!

[SPSE93]

Originally Posted by jmack123

I was asking which brand.

Tire brand is Accelera, Indonesian.

[FCX5]

Originally Posted by jiggz

Good little write-up here.

In regards to #1 and #2 above, this is right inline with each new generation of BMW. I had an E70 X5 for many years and going to the F15 was the same thing - faster (both were 50i's), quieter, more refined, less rugged looking, etc. In many ways those are good things, and while I much prefer the F15, I still miss the sounds and driving dynamics of the older BMWs. The E70 50i sounded way better than the F15 50i, felt like a heavy battle tank going down the road, and the steering was way better.

So how would you describe the differences in sound between your F15 50i and the G05 50i that you store for your friend? IMO if you're buying a V8 it should not be quiet

The 2019 50i has similar power to the 2018 50i. The 2018 had a little deeper sound but also consumes a little more gas. The 2018 when I step on it takes a fraction of a second and then takes off. The G05 is totally smooth but much more quiet. My friends has the acoustic glass so that might be a reason.

I might have mentioned it before the F15 has more creaks and the G05 has more rattles in trunk (the auto luggage cover is the culprit here) but it might be related to first year of a new model thing.