[ttimbo]

...and is safely tucked up aboard the good ship "Bess", due to unload in Australia on 11 March Hopefully, it will be delivered by the end of March

Here's the spec, for those interested:

Type code HT12
Type X1 XDRIVE25I (EUR)
Dev. series F48 ()
Line X
Body type GEFZG
Steering RL
Door count 5
Engine B48O
Cubical capacity 2.00
Power 170
Transmision ALLR
Gearbox AUT
Colour ALPINWEISS 3 (300)
Upholstery LED.DAKOTA M.PERFORIERUNG MOCCA (PDMZ)
Prod. date 2016-01-23


Order options
No. Description
1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES
2PA LOCKING WHEEL BOLTS
2TB SPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2VL VARIABLE SPORTS STEERING
223 DYNAMIC DAMPER CONTROL
230 EU SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
249 MULTI-FUNCTION FOR STEERING WHEEL
255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
258 RUNFLAT TYRES
28C 18"L.A WHEELS Y-SPOKE 566
3AG BACKUP CAMERA
3AT ROOF RAILS ALUMINIUM SATINATED
3L8 EXTERIOR PARTS IN ALUMINIUM SATINED
313 EXTERIOR MIRROR PACKAGE
316 AUTOMATIC TAILGATE OPERATION
322 COMFORT ACCESS SYSTEM
4FD SEAT ADJUSTMENT FOR REAR SEATS
4F7 FINE-WOOD TRIM OAK GRAIN W.H.T.F.P.
402 PANORAMA GLASS ROOF
413 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT NET
423 FLOOR MATS, VELOUR
428 WARNING TRIANGLE
430 INT/EXT RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-D
459 SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W. MEMORY
473 ARMREST, FRONT
481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
488 LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
493 STORAGE COMPARTMENT PACKAGE
494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
5AS DRIVING ASSISTANT
5A4 LED HEADLIGHTS W.EXTENDED FEATURES
5DP PARK ASSISTANT
508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
544 CRUISE CONTROL WITH BRAKING FUNCTION
548 SPEEDOMETER WITH KILOMETER READING
563 LIGHTS PACKAGE
6AC INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL
6AE TELESERVICES
6AK CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES
6AM REAL TIME TRAFFIC INFORMATION
6AP REMOTE SERVICES
6NS CONVENIENCE TELEPHONY WITH EXTENDED
6UP NAVIGATION PLUS
610 HEAD UP DISPLAY
650 CD PLAYER
7CG REPAIR INCLUSIVE 3/200
7HW XLINE
7LG GUIDANCE PACKAGE
7LH CONVENIENCE PACKAGE
700 AREA-CODE 4
8KA OELSERVICE INT. 30.000 KM/24 MONTHS
8SL PREPARATION FOR TRAILER TOW HITCH
8SM VIN, VISIBLE FROM OUTSIDE
8SX PROVIDER CONTROL, TELEMATICS 1
8S3 AUTOMATIC LOCK WHEN DRIVING AWAY
8TD DECODIERUNG SPEED LIMIT INFO
8TF ACTIVE PROTECTION FOR PEDESTRIANS
8TG ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
8TN DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS SELECTABLE B
810 AUSTRALIA VERSION
825 RADIO CONTROL OCEANIA
845 ACOUSTIC BELT WARNING
858 ENGINE SETTINGS FOR LOWER-QUALITY FUEL
880 ENGLISH / ON-BOARD DOCUMENTATION
925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE
962 NUMBER PLATE HOLDER FRONT, DELETION


Series options
No. Description
1AG LARGER-CAPACITY FUEL TANK
2VG PERFORMANCE CONTROL
853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH

I guess "8TD DECODIERUNG SPEED LIMIT INFO" means it reads the speed limit signs. I wonder if it will be faster than my wife?

"1AG LARGER-CAPACITY FUEL TANK" -- we get a 61 litre (13.42 G Imp; 16.2 G US) tank

We're looking forward to its arrival, and will post pics once it's here.

I'm keen to get a space saver tyre, and some mud flaps, so will check with my dealer to see if any accessories are available in Australia yet.

[PF1]

Hey ttimbo that's great you've got an update on your car. I've been chasing the VIN for my order but still nothing yet (they reckon it's an admin issue for the lack of info), hopefully it's still on track for March delivery but I'm a bit sceptical. It's becoming a test of patience

[ttimbo]

Hmm...if it's due for March delivery then I think it would have been build, and onboard a ship. I'm not sure what the "admin issue" might be, but I'd suggest persisting.

[washy]

Congrats I know you will love it.

[KPD]

Congrats. So jealous that we don't have 25i here. I had to settle for 20i.

Please give us some feedback on the variable steering when you get a chance. I love love love the standard steering on F48. Feels like an old sporty hydraulic. Tried variable on a 3 Series before and didn't really like it. Felt disconnected from the road and just weird to operate. But I hear you will get used to the feel pretty quickly. Would love to hear how it feels in a taller heavier car.

[ttimbo]

Thanks. I have it on my F20 M135i, so I don't think I'll notice much difference, but will confirm when I receive.

[Vogit]

Congrats on the birth!

I see you've got "858 ENGINE SETTINGS FOR LOWER-QUALITY FUEL".

Is that a problem in Oz?

[ttimbo]

I've never had a problem, but I normally always use 98RON. But you can run into problems sourcing that outside the major cities, and 95RON may, or may not be what it says on the can.

[LSU Tiger Wes]

Great color combo! I got the same.

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by ttimbo

I guess "8TD DECODIERUNG SPEED LIMIT INFO" means it reads the speed limit signs. I wonder if it will be faster than my wife?

No chance, no technology is ever going to beat the eagle eye

[eml]

ttimbo and mynewx1,

when did you place your orders with the dealer? am wondering when i could expect mine to be built and delivered.

thanks.

[PF1]

Hey I placed my order early Nov but I asked for Jan build so they would have ordered the car later. I still have no VIN though whereas ttimbo does. I'll have to chase my dealer up to make sure the car is on track.

[ttimbo]

My order was placed at the end of October, and I also specified a 2016 build. I made a slight change to my spec in early Dec, but that would not have effected my build date. I read elsewhere that there are delays for petrol engine X1s at the moment, with Europeans now getting June+ delivery dates.

[eml]

Originally Posted by mynewx1

Hey I placed my order early Nov but I asked for Jan build so they would have ordered the car later. I still have no VIN though whereas ttimbo does. I'll have to chase my dealer up to make sure the car is on track.

Originally Posted by ttimbo

My order was placed at the end of October, and I also specified a 2016 build. I made a slight change to my spec in early Dec, but that would not have effected my build date. I read elsewhere that there are delays for petrol engine X1s at the moment, with Europeans now getting June+ delivery dates.

Thanks both!

That means I may have to wait yet a bit more. Signed end December

[hart4bmw]

Almost the same ordered car
Next week built and delivered in 2 weeks (Netherlands / Europe)

[ttimbo]

So, picked up our car today, and in the brief time since, am very impressed. Nice power from the 25i, smooth transmission, and the sports seats, mocha interior, fine wood oak and sunroof make the interior a really nice place to be.

I'm also so glad we downsized to the 18" wheels. The ride, in Comfort, is much better than the cars with 19" wheels we test drove. Plus the DDC sharpens things up nicely when you need it, although there's a bit more suspension noise than I expected when you hit bigger bumps.

Pirelli RFTs are quieter than I expected, but overall I need more time in the car before reaching a firm conclusion.

Pics to follow.

[The Beast]

Congrats

[washy]

Congrats!

[KPD]

Awesome. Congrats.

[Vogit]

Glad your wait is over!

[PF1]

That's awesome ttimbo! Worth the wait it seems! Keep us posted with pics and review after more time with the car

[Bill_P]

Congrats ttimbo.

Isn't it great that everyone is really pleased when someone takes delivery and they just want to share in the joy of a wonderful new car - even those of us with a long wait