F15 xDrive 50 delivered ...

[numerobis]

and it's amazing!!!

Got the M Sport with 20" Wheels. Carbon black with Terra dakota. No pictures yet cause I got it late evening and iphone camera can't do it justice (professional cameras couldn't neither).

My impressions so far:

Exterior: the car looks much better than in pictures, it is much bigger than I thought and the proportions are very harmonious. The front is extremely imposing, and the back very aggressive, at least with the M and the 20". The exhausts are huuuge, I could fit both my hands!

Interior: this thing is packed with all sort of standard gadgets. The ambience lighting is standard and offers many combinations between bleu white and orange. The 1-8 radio buttons can also be used as speed dials, just pass your finger in front of them and the name is displayed. There are distinct settings for 4 different user, where you can have the seats, radio channels, speed dials, lights, etc. all configured individually for each user. The big display is nice, and you can even see the deployed power and torque. Wow!! The pano roof is quite large and opens generously. The list is long...

Engine: simply amazing, got to 120 km/h in no time and in absolute comfort. I traded in a 911 997S and I think the beemer is quicker, or at least I was bluffed by its raw power. There is a small turbo lag in Eco and Comfort, but is substantially reduced in Sport and Sport+ modes. No complaints on the steering neither.

I am sure many more things will come up as I drive it, and will share with you.

In conclusion, the car deserves absolute respect, despite what might be said here and there. Another big hit for BMW.

[///SAL]

Lol congrats

[ckortane]

Congrats. Hoping BMW releases the 50i soon so I can pick it up in spartansburg. Still no confirmed date for pcd or release from bmwna

But congrats - I ordered carbon back m sport with. 20s as well. Can't wait to see your pics!

[RickP]

Pics? c'mon now.

[Bug Rx]

Ill take the pics from your phone! Lol

[gorun]

We want them pictures!!!

[chrisny]

iPhone pics are as good as anything unless you're a skilled photographer that adjusts all the settings and lighting etc. if you're just using the auto settings, like most of us, they're good enough for the internet! Post 'em lol.

[Deda]

C'mon...i have ordered same color,M package and rims for my father..i would like to see the pics.

[MonacoJoe]

not even an iphone pic? cmon!

[numerobis]

All you care for are the pics ?

will post shortly

[ckortane]

Originally Posted by numerobis

All you care for are the pics ?

will post shortly

Thanks. Most of us are patiently waiting for the release of the x5 50i in the US so we are a little ansty

[numerobis]

The back is very aggressive with the M and the 20", I don't regret 1 sec my choice there


Also as you can see there is the M badge on the side but I don't think it is on the US version

[numerobis]

The interior is stunning, the color combination looks perfect for those considering it.

Also the sport steering wheel is a must and enhances greatly the interior. I think it is an option you can order for non-M sport.

Last picture is the torque and power display gauges, which you can display on the central console. First time i see this in a car

[marsblackmon]

Originally Posted by numerobis

The back is very aggressive with the M and the 20", I don't regret 1 sec my choice there


Also as you can see there is the M badge on the side but I don't think it is on the US version

Numerobis, Really nice w/ the 20's...

I think you're right... I test drove two last weekend, haven't seen the //M here yet...

[marsblackmon]

Originally Posted by numerobis

The interior is stunning, the color combination looks perfect for those considering it.

Also the sport steering wheel is a must and enhances greatly the interior. I think it is an option you can order for non-M sport.

Last picture is the torque and power display gauges, which you can display on the central console. First time i see this in a car

This is the color combo I have for my 550i sport... C-Black & Tan, sooo clean together...

M

[mattbar1]

Originally Posted by numerobis

The back is very aggressive with the M and the 20", I don't regret 1 sec my choice there


Also as you can see there is the M badge on the side but I don't think it is on the US version

Did you specifically request for the window trim to be aluminum?

[numerobis]

Originally Posted by mattbar1

Did you specifically request for the window trim to be aluminum?

Yes I did, it comes by default in black with the M sport, but i wanted more contrast with the C-black so opted for aluminium

[mattbar1]

I just ordered mine. I noticed the aluminum roof rails (which I ordered already) too.

I'm going to do same window trim.

Thanks for post and photos.

[chrisny]

Originally Posted by mattbar1

I just ordered mine. I noticed the aluminum roof rails (which I ordered already) too.

I'm going to do same window trim.

Thanks for post and photos.

You had to specifically ask for the aluminum roof rails over black on the m sport, correct? We're getting a mineral white m sport, so I actually prefer the black on that color car, nice contrast.

[Bug Rx]

Very sharp! Congrats!

[Genechen22]

Can you get a few more pics of the Tera leather? Thinking about that as to black.

[chrisny]

Originally Posted by Genechen22

Can you get a few more pics of the Tera leather? Thinking about that as to black.

Here's one from a car I test drove. We're getting that color interior as well, looks great. We were originally getting a black car, so I wanted the terra to break up the black. Since decided on Mineral White (I think..), but I think the terra will look great with any paint color.