[EWL5]

Originally Posted by Bimmerforlife

But I thought the next gen was being produced in June that’s why I asked.

Then decide accordingly. I think everyone is telling you not to wait!

[Bimmerforlife]

How important are options like drive recorder and remote start when placing an order? Are they must have and would they be used enough to warrant the cost? I’ve never had remote start but would be nice to remove heat in vehicle down here in Florida.

[EWL5]

Originally Posted by Bimmerforlife

How important are options like drive recorder and remote start when placing an order? Are they must have and would they be used enough to warrant the cost? I’ve never had remote start but would be nice to remove heat in vehicle down here in Florida.

I use remote start all the time but I get a true 4 seasons year round!

Drive Recorder is more dubious. You may be better off with a dashcam if so inclined!

[BMWbiker]

Originally Posted by Bimmerforlife

How important are options like drive recorder and remote start when placing an order? Are they must have and would they be used enough to warrant the cost? I’ve never had remote start but would be nice to remove heat in vehicle down here in Florida.

Mine came with Remote Start. I used it regularly this past winter. I anticipate that I’ll use it this summer. I don’t know if it can be retrofitted, or how much more it will cost.

Mine did not come with drive recorder, but it came equipped with the necessary hardware to use it. I downloaded the free one month trial subscription, then paid for it. It cost more than if the car had been ordered that way. Off the top of my head, maybe $150 instead $100.

[jsh139]

Originally Posted by Bimmerforlife

How important are options like drive recorder and remote start when placing an order? Are they must have and would they be used enough to warrant the cost? I’ve never had remote start but would be nice to remove heat in vehicle down here in Florida.

You can buy them anytime after the car is delivered. Cost may be more than if you did it at time of order, though.

[hyde]

Stupid question, why does the mpg drop so much but rpm does not increase when driving at high gear and hitting the gas? How is it possible for RPM not to go up when you are coasting at M8 gear and you give some gas so M4i starts roar.. No change to RPM, mpg is in floor!

I can understand if it was Power indicator but I am referring to RPM.

I was going to post a video but it's not allowed on app.

[lfdal54]

Here's one. Does the G01 X3 have any warning that the oil is overfilled? I mean short of the engine blowing up? I know the iDrive accuracy is questionable, and I've heard that the dealership tends to be "generous" when they fill.

The reason I'm asking is that after our drive home today, we took my wife's Q5 out to go to Home Depot and when she pulled back into the garage I asked her to run the oil level app on her MMI. It immediately came up and said something like "The morons at the Audi dealership overfilled me. Drain some out...." Okay, so I'm paraphrasing.

[lfdal54]

Originally Posted by hyde

Stupid question, why does the mpg drop so much but rpm does not increase when driving at high gear and hitting the gas? How is it possible for RPM not to go up when you are coasting at M8 gear and you give some gas so M4i starts roar.. No change to RPM, mpg is in floor!

I can understand if it was Power indicator but I am referring to RPM.

I was going to post a video but it's not allowed on app.

How hard were you hammering the pedal? I go from 55 to uh, a lot more than that, with just a few hundred rpm difference. We have a lot smarter people than me on this forum but I'd think it would depend where you are in the torque band of the engine.

[ContactPatch]

Originally Posted by lfdal54

Here's one. Does the G01 X3 have any warning that the oil is overfilled? I mean short of the engine blowing up? I know the iDrive accuracy is questionable, and I've heard that the dealership tends to be "generous" when they fill.

The reason I'm asking is that after our drive home today, we took my wife's Q5 out to go to Home Depot and when she pulled back into the garage I asked her to run the oil level app on her MMI. It immediately came up and said something like "The morons at the Audi dealership overfilled me. Drain some out...." Okay, so I'm paraphrasing.

As you know, on recent Audi's you suck the oil out with a Mity-Vac when doing an oil change, this allows you to use one of these handy devices called a f____g dipstick.

If only BMW had this feature it would be perfect. There's nothing like using a dipstick to check the oil level.

[lfdal54]

Originally Posted by ContactPatch

As you know, on recent Audi's you suck the oil out with a Mity-Vac when doing an oil change, this allows you to use one of these handy devices called a f____g dipstick.

If only BMW had this feature it would be perfect. There's nothing like using a dipstick to check the oil level.

I'm going to retrofit one for her car now. There's a "measurement device" the dealership is supposed to use that's basically an adjustable dipstick. Those are cheap and easy to find, I just need the right chart to tell me how to set it. I was planning on doing that once it's out of warranty, guess I'll do it sooner.

[Bimmerforlife]

Does anyone know the first month and year the X4 G02 was produced?

I was looking at a 2019 model used and I ran the VIN on mdecoder and it came back that it was built Jan 2018. Can that be right? I know it’s a 2019 because of the new design but how could it be built Jan 2018? Did they build the G02 that early for 2019 model year?

[BillsGirlGina]

Originally Posted by Bimmerforlife

How important are options like drive recorder and remote start when placing an order? Are they must have and would they be used enough to warrant the cost? I’ve never had remote start but would be nice to remove heat in vehicle down here in Florida.

I forgot to add remote start to my build. But was able to add mine through the my BMW app. It was $30 more than adding it in the original build. Just glad I was able add it through the app. I live in Southern California were it comes in handy especially in the summer.

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by Bimmerforlife

Does anyone know the first month and year the X4 G02 was produced?

I was looking at a 2019 model used and I ran the VIN on mdecoder and it came back that it was built Jan 2018. Can that be right? I know it’s a 2019 because of the new design but how could it be built Jan 2018? Did they build the G02 that early for 2019 model year?

I don’t know when was BMW’s model changeover timing. But, by NHTSA regulations, it is permissible to label a vehicle with the successive calendar year designation if shipped after January 1st of that prior year. I can recall when we built volume production in a December and held the units back from applying certification labels and shipping until January 2nd. This allowed a half-year model changeover to the following model year.

[Bimmerforlife]

Does anyone know what this is on the 2025 X4 M40i window sticker?

ZOC - Option Credit -$500

[Bimmerforlife]

Originally Posted by Sportstick

I don’t know when was BMW’s model changeover timing. But, by NHTSA regulations, it is permissible to label a vehicle with the successive calendar year designation if shipped after January 1st of that prior year. I can recall when we built volume production in a December and held the units back from applying certification labels and shipping until January 2nd. This allowed a half-year model changeover to the following model year.

From what I gathered online the first redesign G02 was available in April 2018 as a 2019 model. I’m thinking this one I saw that was built in Jan 2018 was an early production model. Possibly sent to online reviewers and later sent to a dealer, the carfax says it wasn’t titled till 2021 as the 1st Owner the dealer with 4000 miles. So they must have used it as a tester or early build. There’s no carfax history from 2018- 2020. It was later sold to a 2nd Owner as a lease. I’d never seen one built that early in 2018 as a 2019 model.

[FlyingAlpaca]

Stupid tire questions follow:

Thinking about the M-sport diff on the X4 M40i. This selection demands a "low profile" 20" tire. BMW warns that these tires could be much rougher and risks vehicle damage.

Is a non-run flat "low profile" significantly rougher than a run flat?

Can I put non-low profile tires on later?

Are the OEM 20" non-run flats (Pirellis I think?) OK in the wet?

What about winter?

Ultimately I'm trying to make a call before I order, so any input will be appreciated.

[X3rd Time Is a Charm]

Has anyone else noticed the forum site seems to be running really slow loading or is it me ??

[JimmyTheHand]

Originally Posted by X3rd Time Is a Charm

Has anyone else noticed the forum site seems to be running really slow loading or is it me ??

I'm seeing it sometimes taking time when I click on link, sometimes it will time out

[X3rd Time Is a Charm]

Originally Posted by JimmyTheHand

I'm seeing it sometimes taking time when I click on link, sometimes it will time out

Keeps timing out and have to reload it .

[ContactPatch]

Originally Posted by X3rd Time Is a Charm

Has anyone else noticed the forum site seems to be running really slow loading or is it me ??

It's not just you, the forum as been erratic most of the day.

[Scottatah]

Can you put the car in park at speed?

I always rest my hand on the shifter and sometimes get paranoid over the possibility. Once I did something n accidentally shifted into neutral while driving. Unfortunately there’s just no where else for the non steering hand to go (other than maybe the steering wheel).

[ContactPatch]

Originally Posted by Scottatah

Can you put the car in park at speed?

I always rest my hand on the shifter and sometimes get paranoid over the possibility. Once I did something n accidentally shifted into neutral while driving. Unfortunately there’s just no where else for the non steering hand to go (other than maybe the steering wheel).

I doubt it, but if you could it's gonna be ($$$$$$).