[FSociety]

Originally Posted by Info@EnzoPerformance

First member to get their hands on one will qualify for a %50 off Enzo Tune

Originally Posted by ZGirl07

I just checked out the national inventory. There are dealers marking them down from sticker. Hmmm...

Anyone else think there are too many letters on the back? Couldn't they have called it an M40iX?

Yea the name is a little long I agree, dealers are marking them down how much ?

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

I drove a lower powered X4 and i was pleasantly surprised. Since then, I am a believer so this top dog would be a blast to drive, i can only imagine.

For more practicality, i think a X3 M40i would be a better choice personally.

The X4 is still very nice. I am well over its look now.

Exactly, as a current X3 28i owner drove it stock and then tuned. Driving the X3 35i that Crashnbrn5 had leased was def a sleeper stock and tuned would had been a monster. Drove an X4 35i M-Sport w/ 20's at the BMW Drive Event and boy that car can handle .

Originally Posted by Crashnbrn5

Remember folks of hatred. This is only a stepping stone to the real M. And to please the demands and desires that customers have, BMW had no choice but to put this out to the public.

This will be a great SAV and it will fill in the hole; for now.

And tuners will find a safe and reliable way to get 440hp out of this engine.

It's funny, remember when the 1st 4.8is X5 came out. People were drooling for that NA inspired 355 hp V8. It was an amazing engine, developed by the M division. For its time, even that X5 was very capable.

Now this new technology, and light weight materials, the x4 with 355hp will be the real deal, at least until then X3M/X4M come out in 2 years.

Exactly!



For those also talking about SQ5 , these are the words from a current SQ5 owner " I really like the SQ5, but in general, I've always been an Audi guy. We didn't really consider the X3, because I didn't like the engine options. We did consider the X5, but it was a bit too expensive, and we didn't need such a big car (and I couldn't justify getting the M version which is what I would have wanted haha). Nice choice with the X4 M40. We really need the full SUV trunk space though, so that and the X6 weren't really options either.

The only thing I don't like about the SQ5 is the stock suspension, because the ride height is the standard Q5 height so that Audi can qualify it as a light truck. I took care of that with some suspension upgrades, but it will never have the road feel of a BMW. "

[YUN]

Originally Posted by X3paul

Or get a macan (like I did) that runs rings around both

I'll run circles around all three of you in my Golf R

[F87LUV]

Originally Posted by ROBNYC

Yea the name is a little long I agree, dealers are marking them down how much ?

Exactly, as a current X3 28i owner drove it stock and then tuned. Driving the X3 35i that Crashnbrn5 had leased was def a sleeper stock and tuned would had been a monster. Drove an X4 35i M-Sport w/ 20's at the BMW Drive Event and boy that car can handle .

Exactly!



For those also talking about SQ5 , these are the words from a current SQ5 owner " I really like the SQ5, but in general, I've always been an Audi guy. We didn't really consider the X3, because I didn't like the engine options. We did consider the X5, but it was a bit too expensive, and we didn't need such a big car (and I couldn't justify getting the M version which is what I would have wanted haha). Nice choice with the X4 M40. We really need the full SUV trunk space though, so that and the X6 weren't really options either.

The only thing I don't like about the SQ5 is the stock suspension, because the ride height is the standard Q5 height so that Audi can qualify it as a light truck. I took care of that with some suspension upgrades, but it will never have the road feel of a BMW. "

Saw 3-4K off on cars.com

x4 35i M sport drove surprisingly well! I just can't commit to an SUV but if I did, it would be a Macan turbo.

[Roundown]

Originally Posted by YUN

Audi's quatro is superior to BMW X. I'd keep SQ5.

Challenge.

[shivaswrath]

Originally Posted by ROBNYC

Tell me you're getting one :-D
Need a M40i buddy in NYC

BMW Genius called me and informed there was a hold at port due to EPA testing.

Your delivery is soon right?

[FSociety]

Originally Posted by shivaswrath

Your delivery is soon right?

Sometime in march, production is starting later this week, (week 9)

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by X3paul

Or get a macan (like I did) that runs rings around both

IMO X4 M40i is not quite at the level of a Macan S, but there is definitely some pricing overlap.

My M40i build is $68k. While you can build a pretty damn nice Macan S for that money; my Macan S would build out to a solid $78k. That $78k Macan is on a significantly different level though.

[X3paul]

Originally Posted by glennQNYC

IMO X4 M40i is not quite at the level of a Macan S, but there is definitely some pricing overlap.

My M40i build is $68k. While you can build a pretty damn nice Macan S for that money; my Macan S would build out to a solid $78k. That $78k Macan is on a significantly different level though.

Yeah but standart macan S (at least uk) comes pretty well spec. Standart hifi better than premium I had on my x3 for instance. I really really dont get how could someone sit inside the macan, then the x4 drive both and then choose the bimmer! But then again look at the us elections ! World gonne mad!

[vladberca]

Originally Posted by X3paul

Or get a macan (like I did) that runs rings around both

M40i is on par with Macan GTS in terms of performance..
There will be a new Q5, but also X3 and X4 will be replaced soon so the "best in class" position is continuously changing..

[FSociety]

Originally Posted by vladberca

M40i is on par with Macan GTS in terms of performance..
There will be a new Q5, but also X3 and X4 will be replaced soon so the "best in class" position is continuously changing..

The funny part is, the X4 35i beats the Macan S in 1/4 mile and 0-60
The M40i will have no prob destroying the GTS =D

[YUN]

Originally Posted by Roundown

Challenge.

Something aint right here

[Tjalle]

YUN, this is not the way to do it - unless you want to prove that BMW is better! An inexperienced driver might do this - his/her loss.
Very probably she would have gone up also with the Q5, if just more throttle.

[FSociety]

Originally Posted by Info@EnzoPerformance

First member to get their hands on one will qualify for a %50 off Enzo Tune

[raysspl]

I'm slowly getting convinced...

[PrematureApex]

Originally Posted by Killramos

Its still an N55, the same one that has been in an X3 for years. They haven't really changed anything else about the car but boost the factory HP ( which for some reason people don't get that more horsepower from factory means less incremental HP with tunes and boltons).

Umm...no, no it's not.

Different closed-deck block, pistons, etc. Nothing like a stand N55...only in name. Right out of the M2.

[ItsAllFairGame]

We got a Long Beach Blue one in today! Wheels look killer.

[Black Flagged]

Love that launch control

[ggalanis]

My LBB X4 m40i finally made it to the dealer today.
Going to swing by after dinner and take a look... maybe go for a short drive (summer tires in the current conditions is suicidal)

Taking delivery Monday.

GG

[FSociety]

Originally Posted by PrematureApex

Umm...no, no it's not.

Different closed-deck block, pistons, etc. Nothing like a stand N55...only in name. Right out of the M2.

Yep exactly!

[Roundown]

Originally Posted by YUN

Something aint right here

Audi spent a lot of money marketing AWD and while Torsen is great, transverse mounted, front biased Haldex-based systems are sub-optimal in most use cases.

[Tjalle]

Roundown, I seem to recollect that Q5 has North-South installation and Torsen - not Haldex.
As I pointed out to YUN, if she just had put on more throttle - very likely the Q5 would have climbed. This was a rigged show done by BMW.

The good news is that the Swedish Auto Motor och Sport, made an extensive winter-AWD test a couple of years ago - BMW come out as best and with most joy of driving.

[Crashnbrn5]

Originally Posted by Tjalle

Roundown, I seem to recollect that Q5 has North-South installation and Torsen - not Haldex.
As I pointed out to YUN, if she just had put on more throttle - very likely the Q5 would have climbed. This was a rigged show done by BMW.

The good news is that the Swedish Auto Motor och Sport, made an extensive winter-AWD test a couple of years ago - BMW come out as best and with most joy of driving.

Link to the test the Swedish company did? Thanks