325XI .... pics!

LEDZEP · 10-09-2005, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Agni

whats the button in between the heated seats button?

is that for PDC? or something to do with AWD?

Power rear shade maybe. The one thing I wish I had.

davinet78 · 10-11-2005, 06:47 AM

very nice pictures what is the handling difference between the 325i and the 325xi

scottz5 · 10-11-2005, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agni

whats the button in between the heated seats button?

is that for PDC? or something to do with AWD?

I bet hill desend!

StewtheBassman · 10-11-2005, 10:46 AM

Yup, that's hill descent control.

mds82 · 10-11-2005, 11:21 AM

yes, that button is the downhill decent control - or HDC as BMW likes to call it. i havent tired it yut maybe when it gets snowy outi will have to give it a shot -
You can control the donwhill speed of the car, as long as you are going under 20Mph, to speeds between 3 and 15. it works kinda like cruise control and that you see the same little bar move on the outside of the speedometer

afocoryw20 · 10-11-2005, 06:44 PM

It finally stopped raining and was able to take some more pics. I installed aluminum pedals; chrome kidney grills and chrome tail pipe tips(well...tomorrow for them). The car has comfort access, premium package, I-drive with Navi, Xenons, steptronic, logic 7, grey leather, bluetooth with moto 815, aluminum trim, headlamp washers(standard with the XI) and heated seats. Feel free to ask any questions.

ska///235i · 10-11-2005, 08:35 PM

oh...dont take two parking space next time..ahahhaha

StewtheBassman · 10-11-2005, 09:53 PM

Feel free to ask questions?
a) did you buy dinner for your salesman?
b) just how happy are you?????
c)the car looks great, I think the perception is that the XI is jacked up like a Hummer...was that a worry for you?
d) how long do you plan to keep the car
e) did you enjoy its handling through puddles, rain, on slippery curves? Does xDrive rock or what?

And a comment:

HDC is a blast. I goofed around with it on our X5 last winter on steep roads when it was slippery, and basically you push the button and take your feet off the pedals and the car works its way down the hill...way cool!

cosmoxi · 10-11-2005, 10:12 PM

congrats. looks very sharp!
do you have the Turanza runflats? do you know which type or model # they are?

afocoryw20 · 10-12-2005, 07:43 AM

[QUOTE=StewtheBassman]Feel free to ask questions?
a) did you buy dinner for your salesman?
b) just how happy are you?????
c)the car looks great, I think the perception is that the XI is jacked up like a Hummer...was that a worry for you?
d) how long do you plan to keep the car
e) did you enjoy its handling through puddles, rain, on slippery curves? Does xDrive rock or what?

A) no dinner but I tried to give him a $100 tip and he refused.
B) I'm still in shock evertime I see it....it's the nicest thing I've ever had
c) thanks and no I was not worried
d) x drive is amazing- full throtle anytime with no slip-even around turns(within reason)

D-Rock · 10-12-2005, 08:29 AM

What does XI do or mean?

scottz5 · 10-12-2005, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mds82

yes, that button is the downhill decent control - or HDC as BMW likes to call it. i havent tired it yut maybe when it gets snowy outi will have to give it a shot -
You can control the donwhill speed of the car, as long as you are going under 20Mph, to speeds between 3 and 15. it works kinda like cruise control and that you see the same little bar move on the outside of the speedometer

It is so cool! I had an xi when my car was in the shop last winter and it snowed.

afocoryw20 · 10-12-2005, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by paintball pete

What does XI do or mean?

All wheel drive with BMW's X-drive (dynamic stability control)

StewtheBassman · 10-12-2005, 10:39 AM

[QUOTE=afocoryw20]

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Originally Posted by StewtheBassman

A) no dinner but I tried to give him a $100 tip and he refused.
B) I'm still in shock evertime I see it....it's the nicest thing I've ever had
c) thanks and no I was not worried
d) x drive is amazing- full throtle anytime with no slip-even around turns(within reason)

A) Wow, that is a class act!
B) I drive through the parking lot at my dealership almost every morning to see the new arrivals...Have to agree with you!
C) Some people make it an issue and I thinks it's rubbish
D)How long do you plan to keep the car, did you buy it?
E)that is great news, especially from an X3 owner, you have tested it well.

afocoryw20 · 10-12-2005, 11:14 AM

[QUOTE=StewtheBassman]

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Originally Posted by afocoryw20

A) Wow, that is a class act!
B) I drive through the parking lot at my dealership almost every morning to see the new arrivals...Have to agree with you!
C) Some people make it an issue and I thinks it's rubbish
D)How long do you plan to keep the car, did you buy it?
E)that is great news, especially from an X3 owner, you have tested it well.

Well, I leased the X3 for 40 months and I currently have a 1990 mercedes 300e(my everyday car for high miles) I paid cash for the e90. I am 31 and my daughter is 10 so in 7 years I'm going to give it to her. I plan on keeping it in the garage and out of the elements(at least until the novelty wears off) we know how that goes...e.g. I'm not smoking or eating in my car.....3 months later........puff puff/chomp chomp....BTW thanks for the kind words

StewtheBassman · 10-12-2005, 11:22 AM

Ha ha, yeah, promises, promises! And I'll wash it every other day or until whatever! I'm already resigned to McDonald's breakfast almost everyday in the poor car and I haven't even got it yet!

afocoryw20 · 10-12-2005, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by StewtheBassman

Ha ha, yeah, promises, promises! And I'll wash it every other day or until whatever! I'm already resigned to McDonald's breakfast almost everyday in the poor car and I haven't even got it yet!

Lol....I ordered mine on july 7th and got it oct 8th...so I know what the wait is like(also long wait for the X3)....Trust me...When you get it.....it will be worth feeling like xmas morning and your parents say you can't open your presents until next week.

StewtheBassman · 10-12-2005, 11:39 AM

Ordered mine July 28th and they say it'll be ready the 31st of Ocotber.... I know it's off the boat now..

I'm busting my butt for a year-end miracle, also October 31st, so this will be my reward.

Now it's time to get back to work!

afocoryw20 · 10-12-2005, 11:43 AM

Good luck to you and please post some pics so I can be amazed

Tierfreund · 10-13-2005, 09:18 AM

You have an IX and are scared of the rain? What did you get 4wd for then ?

afocoryw20 · 10-13-2005, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Tierfreund

You have an IX and are scared of the rain? What did you get 4wd for then ?

First of all I have an "XI" and second I never knew that 4 wheel drive (really it's all wheel drive)was meant for the rain

Tierfreund · 10-13-2005, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by afocoryw20

First of all I have an "XI" and second I never knew that 4 wheel drive (really it's all wheel drive)was meant for the rain

When your vehicle has 4 wheels:

4wd=awd

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StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	Feel free to ask questions? a) did you buy dinner for your salesman? b) just how happy are you????? c)the car looks great, I think the perception is that the XI is jacked up like a Hummer...was that a worry for you? d) how long do you plan to keep the car e) did you enjoy its handling through puddles, rain, on slippery curves? Does xDrive rock or what? And a comment: HDC is a blast. I goofed around with it on our X5 last winter on steep roads when it was slippery, and basically you push the button and take your feet off the pedals and the car works its way down the hill...way cool! __________________
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cosmoxi Private First Class 19 Rep 105 Posts Drives: '21 M550 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	congrats. looks very sharp! do you have the Turanza runflats? do you know which type or model # they are?
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afocoryw20 Lieutenant 12 Rep 456 Posts Drives: X3 + 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Jerz iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325XI [0.00] 2005 X3 [0.00] 1990 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00]	[QUOTE=StewtheBassman]Feel free to ask questions? a) did you buy dinner for your salesman? b) just how happy are you????? c)the car looks great, I think the perception is that the XI is jacked up like a Hummer...was that a worry for you? d) how long do you plan to keep the car e) did you enjoy its handling through puddles, rain, on slippery curves? Does xDrive rock or what? A) no dinner but I tried to give him a $100 tip and he refused. B) I'm still in shock evertime I see it....it's the nicest thing I've ever had c) thanks and no I was not worried d) x drive is amazing- full throtle anytime with no slip-even around turns(within reason)
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StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	Ha ha, yeah, promises, promises! And I'll wash it every other day or until whatever! I'm already resigned to McDonald's breakfast almost everyday in the poor car and I haven't even got it yet! __________________
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StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	Ordered mine July 28th and they say it'll be ready the 31st of Ocotber.... I know it's off the boat now.. I'm busting my butt for a year-end miracle, also October 31st, so this will be my reward. Now it's time to get back to work! __________________
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Tierfreund Major 21 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	You have an IX and are scared of the rain? What did you get 4wd for then ? __________________ No, not THAT kind of tierfreund!
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