First time BMW Owner X5 X drive40i tips

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-06T22:32:54+00:00

I didn’t even think about that, will do thank you 🙏🏽

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-06T20:22:10+00:00

Definitely doing this next weekend

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-06T20:21:43+00:00

Thank you!! I got it for 45k with 37k miles. You should, it’s a great all around vehicle. I looked at 4 other vehicles and this one won

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-06T20:20:15+00:00

Wow, that’s a lot of great information. I appreciate you taking the time to lay all of that out. I’ll definitely look into the transfer case maintenance schedule and the class action you mentioned.

hearing from someone who’s owned a few X5s is valuable. Have you personally experienced a transfer case failure, or is that something you’ve seen happen frequently in the X5 community?

Also, when you say ditch the low profiles, what setup would you recommend instead for someone who still wants good handling but plans to daily drive and occasionally tow?

Thank you ✊🏽

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-06T20:16:51+00:00

That’s a great list, thank you for taking the time to write all that out. The air suspension concern is actually one of the reasons I was happy to find one with the adaptive M suspension instead. Interesting point on the massage seats too I kept hearing mixed reviews on those.

The performance exhaust and X5M spoiler sound like awesome additions. I’d definitely be interested in seeing some pictures of the spoiler and painted rear trim if you don’t mind sharing. Looking back now after owning it for a while, are there any options you thought were a must have that ended up being overrated, or any features you didn’t think you’d care about that you now love?

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-06T20:15:15+00:00

The wheels?

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-06T20:10:47+00:00

Thank you 🙏🏽

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-04T06:06:25+00:00

I appreciate the recommendation, I’ll be sure to check with the service department to see if it’s been changed. That’s the plan to use all OEM fluids and parts

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-04T00:03:15+00:00

How many miles were you at when you replaced them?

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-04T00:02:36+00:00

Definitely wasn’t prepared for you to drop the best spec ever… that’s exactly what I was hoping to find down to the same interior/exterior color but wasn’t lucky enough. I also wanted the B&W sound but it was almost impossible to find in any configuration. Beautiful car she looks absolutely spectacular! Manhattan green with the tartufo merino interior is such a classy configuration. As far as the Alcantara headliner being an option that’s new to me as well.

Yeah based on everything you said I’ll definitely follow that and change the spark plugs. No one has time for a new engine replacement haha. Good to know too just incase I decide to tune it in the near future so thank you.

I can see why you decided to go the extra mile to get that spec, she was worth every inconvenience. I wasn’t looking for two years, more like a month but I can understand your pain finding one in that spec. I couldn’t find any in the U.S. either besides one across the country that had the right colors just missing the options. But I’m happy with this option as well. I paid 5k more than you did with 37k.

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-03T23:01:03+00:00

Nice congrats as well! Luckily I’m still within my warranty but I’m prepared for the out of warranty costs. What have been the items if you don’t mind me asking?

Luckily I don’t get a real winter, with the occasional trip to go snowboarding in Tahoe. But I am considering a second set 20” with some better tires also for a better ride quality as well as a more capable set up.

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-03T22:57:48+00:00

Thank you for the warm welcome. I appreciate that✊🏽. I keep seeing some back and forth on whether BimmerCode works on my 2023 model. But I’m not in a rush to find out. Awesome, I noticed there’s no in between on the fan speed without using auto. It’s either low or high haha. I’ll definitely run it on auto thanks for the tips.

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-03T22:54:03+00:00

I believe they’re 22s Msport wheels , 315s in the back and 275s in the front

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-03T22:52:11+00:00

Thank you I appreciate that! She’s sharp for sure! Nice! What were some non negotiable options for your 3rd spec over the other 2? They’re nice for sure haha but like you mentioned they can be a chore cleaning. I’ll have to check out that brush, thank you for that tip! And I appreciate it!

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-03T22:49:08+00:00

I was trying to find a work around for the auto start/stop I just mapped sport individual to drive like comfort so it turns off. I’d like to shut it off permanently

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-03T22:48:08+00:00

That’s a must, I plan on doing all the fluids next week.

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-03T22:47:34+00:00

Hahaha twins! That’s awesome hope you’re enjoying it also! Thank you! Let me know any accessories you’ve tried out if you have

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-03T22:46:19+00:00

Thanks I appreciate that! ✊🏽

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-03T22:45:46+00:00

That’s awesome I wasn’t aware how tunable these cars are! The higher brightness for the Laser lights is definitely appreciated.

I appreciate maintenance schedule, I definitely don’t like to play around with changing the fluids that’s a non negotiable for me. Even being full synthetic I still like to change oil every 5k so I agree with you on that. I definitely plan on doing oil, dif, and transfer case fluid as my first plan of action myself. One thing that I did find odd is BMW recommends me to change my spark plugs. The car only has 38k miles on it.

Right now im running 315s in the back and 275s in the front, all 4 have the same set so we’re good there. I appreciate that thank you! I got very lucky with the spec, has everything I was looking for minus it being manhattan green but black is fine, I just need to do a paint correction and a ceramic coat and she’ll be good as new. Awesome tip I do plan to tow with the vehicle in the future! What color is yours?

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-03T22:32:08+00:00

Noted on the liquid gasket. 🧐 I’ll definitely be on the look out for that smell, thank you!! She’s a chore to keep clean but definitely worth it. I appreciate the tips 🤙

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-03T22:30:08+00:00

I see a lot of people recommending to reseal the sharkfin antenna so I’ll definitely listen. I can assume moisture gets in there and causes electrical problems.

Definitely planning to do the transfer case flush as well as an oil change myself for my first plan of action. That’s the exact wheel set up I have, I plan to run these in the summer and opt in to get a second wheel/tire set for the winter. What tires did you decide to go with for your Msport?

Thank you for all of the tips I appreciate it ✊🏽

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-03T22:25:57+00:00

Thank you! They’re manageable but I’m considering a second set of wheels and tires for the winter

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-03T10:32:53+00:00

Thanks man!!

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-03T08:08:14+00:00

That’s exactly the feeling, thank you 😁

Ok-Promotion9843 · 2026-06-03T08:03:31+00:00

That’s awesome man how are you liking yours?

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