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      08-06-2022, 04:22 PM   #1
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Drives: 2024 BMW X5 M60i
Join Date: Nov 2018
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Picked up my iX M60 - Observations

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It is a great car! My build is fully loaded as all M60's are with all options and 22" tires with the bronze inserts.

Initial Observations, may be long for some people.

Range - So far the range is much better than expected. In mixed driving I am getting about 320 miles on a full charge. 22" summer tires.

Driving - Very plush in normal mode and can be driven as mild as you like. Soaks up the bumps and feels just like the 50 and similar to my x5. When you turn on sport mode, the seats hug you a bit, ambient lighting turns red and iconic sounds change. It was a big hit with the family. It has some great power, enough to put smiles on everyone face and with the sounds people were commenting that it was like an amusement ride. Of course, you can turn that off if you want a more serious ride. I have to say I am very impressed and love the iconic sounds in the 60.

One item I found different than in ICE cars is when you want to do fine movements like come to a complete stop then move small distances like in a tight garage. For example, in ICE you just use the brake while in drive to stop the forward movement. In the 60 once you stop it doesn't move again so moving 6 inches can be challenging as damage awaits a lead foot. I found myself backing out and using momentum to get to the spot I wanted. You can feather foot it as well with just the lightest touch moving you forward.

Cabin - I love the cabin, the front 2 seats are great, and the space is open. I thought the open space in the front would bother me, but I like it. I can plug my radar detector in using the 12-volt adapter. People sitting in the front and back have commented on how comfortable the seats are compared to my x5. People in the back thought it had so much room.

The Bowers is incredible and like the 4d effect. It has been very hot, and the roof dimming has blocked the sun with no issues for me. Back storage is good and fits about the same as my x5 when hauling stuff.


Tech - All the tech works very good but need to get used to the ID8 vs 7. I am sure it's a learning curve but switching from CarPlay to non CarPlay and back again is not as easy as it used to be.

The HUD is much larger than the x5 and looks / works great. Taking calls in the car is clear and no drops so far on CarPlay or Microsoft Teams.

Home Charging - I have a ChargePoint charger at home and the car accepts 48 amps and charges at home with no issues so far. I like how it alerts me through the BMW app when charging is done, and I can check charging history to get additional details. Overall, very happy with the ChargePoint and the ease of charging at home.

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