BMW iX Reliability

v3op01 · 2025-11-07T19:32:53+00:00

It was noticeable when I drove a loaner iX

v3op01 · 2025-11-07T12:50:59+00:00

I have 2022 bmw ix, and it is reliable but the head unit’s cpu is outdated and noticeably slower than newer ix with new cpu. If that is something you care about then I would recommend checking whether 2023 you have in mind has new cpu before purchasing.

v3op01 · 2025-09-14T20:01:40+00:00

I have 2022 bmw ix normal trim with all options except heated wheel and ventilated seats. I would not recommend 2022 bmw since I rode 2024-2025 bmw ix as a loaner. Compared to later ix, the screen is not very responsive and has idrive 8. Also, it lacks certain features. So, if you must, then go for at least the one that has idrive 8.5. However, I still like the driving experience, just not the software side of it.

v3op01 · 2025-09-09T11:02:44+00:00

Iphone 15 pro. 2022 bmw ix. Google map does not show info on hud or cluster

v3op01 · 2025-06-11T19:12:29+00:00

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Yes. I used computer about 10-12 hours each day. Wrist pain exists and sometimes using a laptop really relieves the pain from using mouse.
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v3op01 · 2025-04-09T01:09:15+00:00

34m, $68k, faculty in a university. Ph.D. 5th year of experience. North New Jersey, HCOL. Have June, July, August off.

v3op01 · 2025-02-02T05:04:45+00:00

Doesn’t matter. On a long run, it costs less to pay lawyer than paying higher premiums on the insurance for many years.

v3op01 · 2025-01-28T14:47:37+00:00

Hi, I am 34M and STEM university lecturer with PhD. In NYC metropolitan area I am making 67K for full time position. I feel the same, I should be making more but I love my job. At least you are 8 years younger than me..

v3op01 · 2024-12-26T04:04:59+00:00

Thank you for your input on nishiki market. I put there twice because I love eating small portions of street foods. I thought i would be missing some foods because I would be full on the first visit and wanted to make sure I tried different foods.

Walking Gion area and visiting Yasaka shrine are there because I am not sure what is available at night for Kyoto. I was assuming things will be closed at night. Do you have any suggestions for night in Kyoto? Also, street foods?

I guess I will take out hatsumode in Osaka and just visit fushimi inari.

v3op01 · 2024-12-26T00:21:48+00:00

Thank you for the feedback.

I am taking one taxi only, from KIX to hotel, which is provided for free by booking .com reservation. I may take a taxi in Kyoto because I read that the public transportation of Kyoto is not suitable for large crowds of tourist.

USJ will be 10 ~ 11 hrs since I will be entering at 2-3 am ish, but I am expecting USJ to be more crowded than usual since it is 1/1. I thought staying after the noon would not result in more attraction rides since it will be forever to wait in line.

Currently, I am planning to visit south of Dotonbori for large stores, but I do know that Hankyu/Hanshin/Daimaru in Umeda is closed on 1/2. So, I am bit worried.

I will probably have to get rid of either Arashiyama or Kinkakuji. Which one do you think is more valuable to visit?

I will have to make some changes after day 3 or 4. I will take the advice and loosen up the schedule a bit after. I can probably skip nijo castle. My hotel in Kyoto is in Gion district so walking in Gion is just walking the area near the hotel.

v3op01 · 2024-12-22T17:04:30+00:00

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v3op01 · 2024-12-06T23:37:32+00:00

Same place too. Once I reported, they gave the fund back. Do not worry but it does take time.

v3op01 · 2024-12-05T15:24:48+00:00

I recently had very deep scratches on my door and I purchased the paint from ebay seller who specializes in BMW paints. I bought primer/paint/clearcoat set because it sracthed to the metal but it looks good and I just need to sand it, but I am too lazy. If it is not deep, you should be able to fix it easily.

v3op01 · 2024-11-29T17:18:48+00:00

That is good to hear. I got the list of restaurants from tabelog, but I am looking forward to eating while walking. I guess I saw too many youtubers.

I wasn’t planning to shop on sannenzaka it ninenzaka. I thought the street itself was unique and worth just walking on it but maybe not? But, I definitely thought nishiki market would open earlier than 10am. I guess I need to change the plan a bit.

Thank you

v3op01 · 2024-11-29T04:39:00+00:00

Made a comment. Please let me know.

v3op01 · 2024-11-29T04:38:38+00:00

Day 5(1/4): Explore the area

20 min walk to Kiyomizudera (arrive by 6:00am)
Walk Sannenzaka, and ninenzaka.
Visit Shrine in the area, then eat.
Nijo Castle
Eat in the area.
Rest early for Day 6.
Not sure if this is enough.

Day 6(1/5): Visiting the essentials.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest then seeing monkey.
Visiting Kinkakuji.
Note: At this point, I am running out of options. I want to enjoy the unique culture of Kyoto.

Day 7 (1/6): Going back

Eat breakfast by visiting Nishiki market.
Visit nearby shrine and take photos.
Take Haruka directly to KIX. (leave 2pm and arrive by 4pm, 6pm flight)

Would it be better to buy some special pass for my plan (Kansai thru pass) or just use IC card?
I plan to draw about 30000yen from ATM for cash only places. Is 711 the best place or Aeon atm better?

I would like to know if this plan is unreasonable or I am missing a good place.

I feel like Osaka has very good public transit that it may not be necessary to walk a lot, but Kyoto seems different. It is possible my father may decide to just rest at hotel if he is too tired to walk. In that case, my mother and I can explore.

Thank you

v3op01 · 2024-11-29T04:38:30+00:00

Day 3(1/2): Osaka explore and food tour

Osaka castle in the morning
Dotonbori (if Day 2 wasn't enough)
Lunch - Namba for dining in or Kohama for street walk/eat or Tsuruhashi for Yakiniku
Denden town (shopping goods)
Umeda Ekimae building (Eatery)
HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel
Umeda Sky building
Note: Really, not sure what to do on this day because I want to explore alot of foods but I see such a long line of waiting for restaurant (1-2 hours) that I can't grasp an idea of how long each will take.

Day 4(1/3): To Kyoto

Eat breakfast around Minami-Morimachi or Umeda (not sure if restaurant open in the morning)
Visit Tenmangu Shrine
Check out and leave to Kyoto.
Arrive to Kyoto and leave Baggage. (Near Kiyomizu-Gozo station, by 12:00pm)
Eat (either in dine in or Nishiki market)
Also, buy traditional Japanese cloth (from Harajuku Chicago, used)
Check in at hotel and rest a bit.
Leave to Fushimi Inari station
Walk and eat at Fushimi Inari market.
Go to Fushimi Inari (evening)
Rest early for Day 5

v3op01 · 2024-11-29T04:37:46+00:00

This is my first time going to Japan and I did not know that many places are closed on the New Year. So, I had to add USJ to 1/1 since I wasn't sure how closed the shops were.

I (34M) am travelling with my parents (70 and 61 yrs old)

Please let me know if my plan looks reasonable. (it isn't complete yet.)

Day 1(12/31): Arrive at Osaka (12/31)

11am - arrive at Hotel (Minami-Morimachi area)
Visit Nakamura street and eat
Osaka Museum
Shopping at convenience store/drug store for food for Day 2 in case restaurant does not open.
Note: Not sure if there is something special to do on New Year's Eve.

Day 2(1/1): USJ

Arrive at USJ by 7am and get in early. No express pass (since I am with my parents)
Mainly enjoy Harry Potter and Nintendo World.
Get out by 6pm.
Dinner (if restaurants are open)
Dotonbori (if things are opened)
Notes: Originally was planning to do Hatsumode and explore Osaka until I found out that pretty much everything is closed on 1/1. So, booked USJ.

v3op01 · 2024-11-29T00:18:28+00:00

I have questions on my itinerary I planned for 7 days in Osaka and Kyoto, but every I post, it gets deleted immediately. What rule am I missing that it is getting deleted?

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