[Rbrown]

For those that may be interested, just back from a family holiday to the Lake District in the M40i. Overall covered 400 miles and overall mileage at 1,100 miles. So nearly at the magic 1,200!!!!

Overall, I am delighted with the car. It’s the first time my wife drove it, and she thought it was a huge step up from her X3 20d. The smile on her face when in sport said it all!

In terms of practicality - the car was great. Carried 4 passengers, bags and all the kids technology easily. There is a lot more space in the cabin than my 330d had.

The car just ate up the miles - seats comfortable and supportive (with lumbar support) and the adaptive suspension gives a very pleasant ride. I have back problems from an old injury and it was the first time for a while I got out of the car pain free! It is a great motorway cruiser.

Some people complain about the road noise, but its not an issue for me - think the acoustic glass really helps and at only £150 is a no brainer option!

The engine never missed a beat. Still breaking the car in - so never over 3.5k revs. Was in eco pro (not much), comfort (mostly) and the odd bit of sport (purely to get up to the speed limit!!!). The car cruised on the motorway easily and there was always loads of power to keep up with the traffic.

The odd stretch in sport was fantastic - the thing becomes a weapon and you really have to watch the speed! Joining the motorway in sport was a pleasure!!!!!

Passing slow moving cars on the roads round the Lake District were a breeze. As my car is debadged, you could see people surprised where the turn of speed (along with the noise!) came from!

Overall got about 33mpg on the whole - which I don't think is at all bad for a car like this.

I will leave the final word to my 4 year old daughter. When leaving at 0600 to head down she said..."Daddy sssshhhhh, you have to be quiet as people are still sleeping...your car is very noisy and very fast......"

Let me know if anybody wants to know anything else. Thanks for reading.

[dopper99]

Looks like these come with run flats, is that correct?

Thought it would be like the M140i that doesn't have them, given the M Lite badging.

[strike4A]

Standard 20s come with RFTs. Cost option for “High Performance Tyres” - i.e. non run flats. £720 I think which is counter intuitive given the RFTs probably cost more.

[Rbrown]

Originally Posted by dopper99

Looks like these come with run flats, is that correct?

Thought it would be like the M140i that doesn't have them, given the M Lite badging.

Sadly, RFTs!

I got the space saver spare wheel with my car. Run flats will be going soon!

[teaston]

Originally Posted by strike4A

Standard 20s come with RFTs. Cost option for “High Performance Tyres” - i.e. non run flats. £720 I think which is counter intuitive given the RFTs probably cost more.

I’ve thought this when looking at the configurator, bit of a piss take effectively charging that much for the tyre sealant and compressor!

[225]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

For those that may be interested, just back from a family holiday to the Lake District in the M40i. Overall covered 400 miles and overall mileage at 1,100 miles. So nearly at the magic 1,200!!!!

Overall, I am delighted with the car. It's the first time my wife drove it, and she thought it was a huge step up from her X3 20d. The smile on her face when in sport said it all!

In terms of practicality - the car was great. Carried 4 passengers, bags and all the kids technology easily. There is a lot more space in the cabin than my 330d had.

The car just ate up the miles - seats comfortable and supportive (with lumbar support) and the adaptive suspension gives a very pleasant ride. I have back problems from an old injury and it was the first time for a while I got out of the car pain free! It is a great motorway cruiser.

Some people complain about the road noise, but its not an issue for me - think the acoustic glass really helps and at only £150 is a no brainer option!

The engine never missed a beat. Still breaking the car in - so never over 3.5k revs. Was in eco pro (not much), comfort (mostly) and the odd bit of sport (purely to get up to the speed limit!!!). The car cruised on the motorway easily and there was always loads of power to keep up with the traffic.

The odd stretch in sport was fantastic - the thing becomes a weapon and you really have to watch the speed! Joining the motorway in sport was a pleasure!!!!!

Passing slow moving cars on the roads round the Lake District were a breeze. As my car is debadged, you could see people surprised where the turn of speed (along with the noise!) came from!

Overall got about 33mpg on the whole - which I don't think is at all bad for a car like this.

I will leave the final word to my 4 year old daughter. When leaving at 0600 to head down she said..."Daddy sssshhhhh, you have to be quiet as people are still sleeping...your car is very noisy and very fast......"

Let me know if anybody wants to know anything else. Thanks for reading.

Great write up thanks.
Are you really hanging on another 100 miles to give it some stick?!?

The only thing is like to know is when you are going to swap it for a lovely 340 touring currently available.

[Mr Burt]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

For those that may be interested, just back from a family holiday to the Lake District in the M40i. Overall covered 400 miles and overall mileage at 1,100 miles. So nearly at the magic 1,200!!!!

Overall, I am delighted with the car. It’s the first time my wife drove it, and she thought it was a huge step up from her X3 20d. The smile on her face when in sport said it all!

In terms of practicality - the car was great. Carried 4 passengers, bags and all the kids technology easily. There is a lot more space in the cabin than my 330d had.

The car just ate up the miles - seats comfortable and supportive (with lumbar support) and the adaptive suspension gives a very pleasant ride. I have back problems from an old injury and it was the first time for a while I got out of the car pain free! It is a great motorway cruiser.

Some people complain about the road noise, but its not an issue for me - think the acoustic glass really helps and at only £150 is a no brainer option!

The engine never missed a beat. Still breaking the car in - so never over 3.5k revs. Was in eco pro (not much), comfort (mostly) and the odd bit of sport (purely to get up to the speed limit!!!). The car cruised on the motorway easily and there was always loads of power to keep up with the traffic.

The odd stretch in sport was fantastic - the thing becomes a weapon and you really have to watch the speed! Joining the motorway in sport was a pleasure!!!!!

Passing slow moving cars on the roads round the Lake District were a breeze. As my car is debadged, you could see people surprised where the turn of speed (along with the noise!) came from!

Overall got about 33mpg on the whole - which I don't think is at all bad for a car like this.

I will leave the final word to my 4 year old daughter. When leaving at 0600 to head down she said..."Daddy sssshhhhh, you have to be quiet as people are still sleeping...your car is very noisy and very fast......"

Let me know if anybody wants to know anything else. Thanks for reading.

Nice write up mate thanks for taking the time. The MPG looks good and the idea of better refinement over a F31 appeals.
Still on my radar come change time, but currently leaning towards buying my car outright and it becoming a keeper.
Lots of time of course for several changes of mind before then.

[Rbrown]

Originally Posted by 225

Great write up thanks.
Are you really hanging on another 100 miles to give it some stick?!?

The only thing is like to know is when you are going to swap it for a lovely 340 touring currently available.

Got to admit to giving it a couple of pushes in sport on the way home!

Will be trying it out more when wife and kids not in the car!

[335dMSport+]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

Got to admit to giving it a couple of pushes in sport on the way home!

Will be trying it out more when wife and kids not in the car!

I got to 1,100 miles last week having travelled to Newcastle and back.

Sport mode is seriously fun!

Achieved 39mpg in eco poo and cruise control on the way there and 32.6mpg on the way back, mainly in comfort and a fair amount of sport with the odd blast to the redline but I did notice that the gear change would happen about 1k before the redline. Maybe that's just the engine protecting itself or an automatic change?

I'm sure I'll get the chance to use the paddles at some stage this week.

Glad to hear that you're loving the new motor mate, I know how worried you were having not test driven one but clearly all the journo reviews weren't wrong!

[chris-c]

I'm sure in sport the change up is 1k before redline but if you're in manual (to the left) it'll change up at the redline.

[MashinBenzin]

Great write up, thanks for taking the time. Sounds like the B58 is the star of the show and makes the car special. Certainly how I find it in the F36.

[Rbrown]

Originally Posted by 335dMSport+

I got to 1,100 miles last week having travelled to Newcastle and back.

Sport mode is seriously fun!

Achieved 39mpg in eco poo and cruise control on the way there and 32.6mpg on the way back, mainly in comfort and a fair amount of sport with the odd blast to the redline but I did notice that the gear change would happen about 1k before the redline. Maybe that's just the engine protecting itself or an automatic change?

I'm sure I'll get the chance to use the paddles at some stage this week.

Glad to hear that you're loving the new motor mate, I know how worried you were having not test driven one but clearly all the journo reviews weren't wrong!

How are you liking the X5?

It was a gamble ordering the car without driving it- but every review continues to be positive...so worry over now! Still not seen any others on the road yet!

[335dMSport+]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

How are you liking the X5?

It was a gamble ordering the car without driving it- but every review continues to be positive...so worry over now! Still not seen any others on the road yet!

You made a great choice Ranald, I haven't seen a single X3 on the road down here, yet alone your model.

Loving mine, going from 44mpg to 27mpg is a bit of a shock to the wallet but that's to be expected on my commute - on the trip to Newcastle it excelled. Comfort compared to the F30 is night and day.

Now I just can't decide on which alloys to buy