blind spot issues

buckeyegirl · 11-21-2017, 09:18 PM

I'm wondering if anyone has been annoyed with the rear blind spot in this car or is it a non issue?

Duke I · 11-22-2017, 07:11 AM

You mean back window or side blind spots?

If the former, it has taken a bit to get used to the small window but I've gotten comfortable that I know where the cars are behind and to the side.

If the latter, no problems at all.

bimmerdiesel · 11-22-2017, 03:17 PM

Agree with Duke. I was comfortable with small rear window within a week.

I was more worried about blind spots when driving at high speeds. Never had issues with that as well.. Side mirrors are big enough for X4. Also have blind spot monitoring that I don't use. I feel there is more value in it at slow speeds and functionality is disabled for speeds under 30mph

Bimar · 11-23-2017, 08:47 PM

Gotten used to it, have also surround cameras for parking. For me the Alcantara rooof lining makes it worse for the car now feels like a cave..3 years later no issues

buckeyegirl · 11-24-2017, 08:05 PM

Thanks for the input here! It feels like a cave? There is a lot on the line because if I trade something it would be the 1M coupe for the x4M40i because I just can't drive it in the winter and it's become a garage queen. I know I should probably have my head examined for even thinking about it.

Bimar · 11-26-2017, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by buckeyegirl

Thanks for the input here! It feels like a cave? There is a lot on the line because if I trade something it would be the 1M coupe for the x4M40i because I just can't drive it in the winter and it's become a garage queen. I know I should probably have my head examined for even thinking about it.

Only in black Alcantara headliners, I opted for beige in xline form no such issues

DBU · 11-27-2017, 01:20 PM

No issues whatsoever with blind spots. One of the fringe benefits of moving to an "X-model" is that BMW finally put decent sized mirrors on the car. I have driven two 5-series and the X4 has far less blind spots to worry about.

As other have said, it took me a week or so to get used to the smaller rear window - no issue. Except if you want to look at the mountains you just descended from or the dark clouds behind you...

11-21-2017, 09:18 PM	#1
buckeyegirl Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 235 Posts Drives: BSM 1M Coupe:) Jeep for Winter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	blind spot issues I'm wondering if anyone has been annoyed with the rear blind spot in this car or is it a non issue?
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11-22-2017, 07:11 AM	#2
Duke I Second Lieutenant 107 Rep 272 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Rockies iTrader: (0)	You mean back window or side blind spots? If the former, it has taken a bit to get used to the small window but I've gotten comfortable that I know where the cars are behind and to the side. If the latter, no problems at all. __________________ Duke 2018 X5 50i 2015 911 C2S 2017 X4 M40i (gone); 2010 X5 (last of the NAs); 2007 550i (still missed, except in the snow); 1991 525i manual (great 17-year run)
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bimmerdiesel First Lieutenant 130 Rep 391 Posts Drives: E90 335d, G07 M50i, F26 X4 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 bmw X7 M50i [0.00] 2016 BMW X4 [0.00] 2009 BMW 335D [0.00]	Agree with Duke. I was comfortable with small rear window within a week. I was more worried about blind spots when driving at high speeds. Never had issues with that as well.. Side mirrors are big enough for X4. Also have blind spot monitoring that I don't use. I feel there is more value in it at slow speeds and functionality is disabled for speeds under 30mph
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11-23-2017, 08:47 PM	#4
Bimar Colonel 798 Rep 2,599 Posts Drives: Bmw X Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Www iTrader: (0)	Gotten used to it, have also surround cameras for parking. For me the Alcantara rooof lining makes it worse for the car now feels like a cave..3 years later no issues
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11-24-2017, 08:05 PM	#5
buckeyegirl Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 235 Posts Drives: BSM 1M Coupe:) Jeep for Winter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input here! It feels like a cave? There is a lot on the line because if I trade something it would be the 1M coupe for the x4M40i because I just can't drive it in the winter and it's become a garage queen. I know I should probably have my head examined for even thinking about it.
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DBU Captain 233 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2022 X4MC - Marina Bay Blue Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	No issues whatsoever with blind spots. One of the fringe benefits of moving to an "X-model" is that BMW finally put decent sized mirrors on the car. I have driven two 5-series and the X4 has far less blind spots to worry about. As other have said, it took me a week or so to get used to the smaller rear window - no issue. Except if you want to look at the mountains you just descended from or the dark clouds behind you... __________________ '22 ///X4M Competition - fully loaded Marina Bay Blue. Lowered on MSS springs. 20" x 10 ET20 Vertini RFS1.2 wheels wrapped in Firestone Indy 500 Firehawk 275/40 tires (square setup). Hers: '15 X4 2.8i - Glacier Silver - loaded M-Sport
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