Soldato
- Joined
- 17 Sep 2006
- Posts
- 4,273
- Location
- Gloucestershire
Virtual pint to you sir!
Many thanks. Didn't know that was an option, just assumed it was reset via some OBD method or similar.
BMW and M Power Owners
- Thread starter panthro
- Start date
Virtual pint to you sir!
Many thanks. Didn't know that was an option, just assumed it was reset via some OBD method or similar.
You're welcome to mine for £40k if that's the going price?!
First time posting in the BMW thread! Been looking at these also. On one of the NHS schemes the saloon i5 M60 was on special offer (white only) for £483 nett (yes, i understand there's other deductions going on) or £530 (now £598 since this morning!) if you wanted to pick a specific colour from the 9 no cost standard options. Been waiting for the touring to appear which it did today, they are £608 nett which still seems an ok price for the level of car. They do the Ultimate pack for £684, but not sure what that actually gives above standard and if the £80 is worth it. Think i'll wait a week or two to see if they offer the touring on a special offer also.
Ultimate pack gives you pretty much everything.. just go on the BMW configurator and take a look.. the options packs are mind boggling, but £11.8k for the ultimate seems to give it everything I'd want.
The NHS prices are insane, I'm jealous, but that aside, for £684 for an i5 M60 touring with ultimate pack, I'd bite! On our SS Scheme, it's £861/mo for the saloon M60 with Ultimate Pack with 12k Miles over 36 months, fully managed (insured/maintained/tyres etc)
Last edited:
The notification on the dash is just too annoy the driver. The important part of the service is it's logged in the idrive and on the key fob
Wouldn't go as far as missing a tape deck, but my dad has over 1000 CDs and wanted to spec a changer in his G20 but they stopped offering it at the factory after covid, even the pre-wiring so the dealer could fit the accessory..
I also have many, many CDs from my youth but Spotify and DAB Radio are good enough for me
Last edited:
What’s the spec?
Soldato
- Joined
- 14 Apr 2014
- Posts
- 7,402
- Location
- Hampshire
Last edited:
Packs it's got are tech, comfort and visibility (I think?)What’s the spec?
Dravit grey touring, 2020 with ~21k miles.
Thought you were extinct?
I spent forever ripping my CDs to MP3/Flac files, no need to be messing around scratching CDs and putting pencils in cassettes...... 
Last edited:
Soldato
- Joined
- 14 Apr 2014
- Posts
- 7,402
- Location
- Hampshire
Should be able to tell with the DRLs.
Last picture/post on page 1: https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1665753
The top has adaptive, bottom doesnt
Last edited:
Oh I know it has those 3 packs, just couldn’t remember if it has anything else.
Adaptive laser lights are fab.
So, what’s a good colour combination for interior/exterior. I like the Brooklyn Grey and Phytonic blue, but not sure what vegan leather (also not sure how they get away with killing and skinning vegans, but it must be legal….? ) colour would match, maybe brown? I’m uselsss with all that as pretty much every car I’ve had was grey cloth upholstery.
) colour would match, maybe brown? I’m uselsss with all that as pretty much every car I’ve had was grey cloth upholstery.The sensatec in the G20 is actually not too bad. It's clearly not leather, but it's very hard wearing and easy to clean.So, what’s a good colour combination for interior/exterior. I like the Brooklyn Grey and Phytonic blue, but not sure what vegan leather (also not sure how they get away with killing and skinning vegans, but it must be legal….?
As for colours, you need red interior
Last edited:
For 'free' colour options, very very subjective.. but Brooklyn grey with either Smoke White or Bergundy interior.. Smoke White will make the cabin feel more airy/open but it's got upkeep issues.. bergundy is one that looks different without being obnooxious.. I think brown doesn't have enough contrast.So, what’s a good colour combination for interior/exterior. I like the Brooklyn Grey and Phytonic blue, but not sure what vegan leather (also not sure how they get away with killing and skinning vegans, but it must be legal….?
Go to your local dealer and have a look around, you will know instantly if you prefer lighter/more contrasty interiors.. ultimately its you that matters, don't worry about what others think, it's a leased car so it can't affect residuals etc..
I used a dye blocker on our light coloured X3 interior, that was easy to clean and maintain, but I do tend to wash/clean the car more often than most!
Last edited:
Thanks folks. I'll go take a look at the weekend. I fancied a red interior, however it's not even a paid for option on the i5, it's either white/brown/black verganza, black verganza with alcantara as a std option, or black/white/brown merino leather as a paid option.
I'm also out at least monthly with the washing mit and hoover!
I'm also out at least monthly with the washing mit and hoover!
If it were me, I'd go with the brown to be a bit different. If I wanted to keep costs down, stick with Verganza, otherwise pay for Merino.Thanks folks. I'll go take a look at the weekend. I fancied a red interior, however it's not even a paid for option on the i5, it's either white/brown/black verganza, black verganza with alcantara as a std option, or black/white/brown merino leather as a paid option.
I'm also out at least monthly with the washing mit and hoover!
It'll be a lease from work, so any option (apart from the ultimate package mentioned above which is factored into the cost already at an extra £75 a month over the std car) is split over 36 payments which is why i'd prefer to stay standard for most things. I do like the brown but think the black would go well with the Phytonic Blue exterior. Will nip down to the local BMW garages over the weekend at Leeds/Harrogate.
Hi all, after some advise.
Car is an E89. Was away for almost 2 months, when I came back home I tried to unlock the car but the keyfob wouldn't do anything. Tried the second keyfob, nothing. Apparently my keyfob battery cannot be replaced, so can't be sure it's not both keyfobs.
I managed to unlock the car using the physical key, and inserting the keyfob into the slot does nothing, no lights come on when opening the doors, nothing on the dash either.
I left the car hooked onto a trickle charger for a full day, and this morning still nothing.
The trickle charger recognised the 12V battery and its type (leading me to believe the battery may be ok), and it's been charging all night, although it's still below 75%.
Any advise on what to do?
Car is an E89. Was away for almost 2 months, when I came back home I tried to unlock the car but the keyfob wouldn't do anything. Tried the second keyfob, nothing. Apparently my keyfob battery cannot be replaced, so can't be sure it's not both keyfobs.
I managed to unlock the car using the physical key, and inserting the keyfob into the slot does nothing, no lights come on when opening the doors, nothing on the dash either.
I left the car hooked onto a trickle charger for a full day, and this morning still nothing.
The trickle charger recognised the 12V battery and its type (leading me to believe the battery may be ok), and it's been charging all night, although it's still below 75%.
Any advise on what to do?
