2024 X5M LCI first drive by Joe Achilles

G30M · 01-20-2024, 05:26 AM

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I want! Lol it looks good

Bimmerfun82 · 01-23-2024, 05:27 PM

X5M has always been boss. Is it less aggressive looking than in the past, or is it the color?

Montaver · 01-23-2024, 05:53 PM

Such a boss vehicle, shame the only choice in the US is with a moonroof.

Ibiza · 01-23-2024, 06:06 PM

Half a*s review driving on snow tires in winter conditions. Need to push the beast. Joe was incorrect as the engine is a S68 for the LCI, not S63. The XM bashing continues.

NickyC · 01-23-2024, 06:13 PM

X5M is one of the few remaining nice-looking BMWs.

However, pre-lci version looks better in my opinion.

cfm56d7b · 01-23-2024, 06:26 PM

As EVs are trying to put ICE vehicles on ice, X5M is a “must get” vehicle before regulatory changes remove 600HP+ V8s from the market.

spuntyb · 01-23-2024, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82

X5M has always been boss. Is it less aggressive looking than in the past, or is it the color?

it def looks less aggressive

Tallest · 01-24-2024, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Montaver

Such a boss vehicle, shame the only choice in the US is with a moonroof.

why is it a shame? who wants an suv without moonroof or panoramic glass?

trife. · 01-24-2024, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tallest

why is it a shame? who wants an suv without moonroof or panoramic glass?

Yeah I’ve never understood this line of thinking. You don’t want the weight up high for driving purposes, but you bought a SUV. Make it make sense.

Gfit · 01-24-2024, 06:07 AM

Currently have a 23 X3M and 24 X5M. Previously a 22 M3. I enjoy the X5M the most which makes sense as it’s $40k more than the others. Wish I was getting any where near 21mpg though. Ride is so much more sorted than the X3M.

Montaver · 01-24-2024, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Tallest

why is it a shame? who wants an suv without moonroof or panoramic glass?

Plenty of people. Because they rattle, rubber seals degrade etc.

Gfit · 01-24-2024, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Montaver

Plenty of people. Because they rattle, rubber seals degrade etc.

Not a deal breaker for me but I don’t care for them. Don’t like the noise and sun on my head. I just keep the shade closed.

unfoundnemo · 01-24-2024, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Gfit

Not a deal breaker for me but I don’t care for them. Don’t like the noise and sun on my head. I just keep the shade closed.

Same here... I occasionally open the shade in my current X7 to see the fancy pants light/etching they put in there... but 99% of the time it remains closed. I could count the times I opened the glass on one hand (across 2 X7s, an X5, and an X6).

Evinrude1975 · 01-24-2024, 08:25 AM

Joe is a real car enthusiast. I’d love to see him more rewarded as youtuber.

Dgjo2022X5MC · 01-24-2024, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Gfit

Currently have a 23 X3M and 24 X5M. Previously a 22 M3. I enjoy the X5M the most which makes sense as it’s $40k more than the others. Wish I was getting any where near 21mpg though. Ride is so much more sorted than the X3M.

Regarding MPG, here is my annualized result on my ‘22 X5MC via the myBMW app.

Looks like that lands me in a 14% group. I presume on the bad side of the median? Maybe not.

JokerElite · 01-24-2024, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82

X5M has always been boss. Is it less aggressive looking than in the past, or is it the color?

It’s because they filled in the sides of the bumper. A lot more subtle than the pre-LCI.

Tallest · 01-24-2024, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Montaver

Plenty of people. Because they rattle, rubber seals degrade etc.

On a brand new car? I have a 13 year old 911, the roof seals a little shrunk over time and rattle a bit, but I mean my car is tracing its roots to like the 90s. These modern cars are a little better engineered. You are a bit exaggerating the problem based on reasons listed. I may be wrong, but 96% of people buying their 7er here wont keep the car for more than few years.

Ibiza · 01-24-2024, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dgjo2022X5MC

Regarding MPG, here is my annualized result on my ‘22 X5MC via the myBMW app.

Looks like that lands me in a 14% group. I presume on the bad side of the median? Maybe not.

That’s the way a X5M should be driven👍. The LCI with the S68 mild hybrid 48 volt should have some improvement on the MPG.

Dgjo2022X5MC · 01-24-2024, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ibiza

That’s the way a X5M should be driven👍. The LCI with the S68 mild hybrid 48 volt should have some improvement on the MPG.

I agree 100% drive it like it’s meant to be driven!. I would submit if you are concerned with mpg, grab a diesel or the 40i.

GOLFFRR · 01-24-2024, 10:58 AM

x5M is such an amazing ride, one of my favorite models.

just dont buy one for MPG lol. I was getting like 10 mpg when I had one for a few weeks. I was smashing on it everywhere

Dgjo2022X5MC · 01-24-2024, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

x5M is such an amazing ride, one of my favorite models.

just dont buy one for MPG lol. I was getting like 10 mpg when I had one for a few weeks. I was smashing on it everywhere

The only reason I hang onto our diesel RR sport. 33 mpg!!! Road trip ride.

And TBH, the seats in the F95/6 are very firm. My wife hates them. I actually have a pillow for her in the spare tire cubby for long rider. Swear to God! Lol. She has a G05 with the individual leather and multicontour seats and it is DAMN comfy.

G30M · 01-24-2024, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

x5M is such an amazing ride, one of my favorite models.

just dont buy one for MPG lol. I was getting like 10 mpg when I had one for a few weeks. I was smashing on it everywhere

i drove 3 hrs last night in the M340i on sport plus, half the time like a maniac, was shocked when it said 26mpg at arrival lol.

not my favourite ride though ... need a V8

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