[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by Pond

TBF you seem to do alright by just 'counting beans'.

And I'm happy for others to have the freedom of choice - and I'm far from a millionaire, need to stop buying cars and giving money to my kids for that to happen!

[Wills2]

Originally Posted by KRS_SN

True..fake abs... fake lips..there's a market for ungainly things...the price tag is a deterrent or there would be many more xm on the streets

Well that's certainly an interesting take on the matter.

[TodmordenLad]

Originally Posted by KRS_SN

True..fake abs... fake lips..there's a market for ungainly things...the price tag is a deterrent or there would be many more xm on the streets

You're not wrong there. The XM is the car equivalent of this look, adopted by receptionists in 'premium' car dealerships nationwide 😱😂

[NickP X7]

I'm looking into this offer...

[NickP X7]

And now ordered .... I get itchy feet

XM 50e
Mineral White
Black Interior
Extended Shadowline
Red Calipers
22" Alloys

[Danj94]

Originally Posted by NickP X7

And now ordered .... I get itchy feet

XM 50e
Mineral White
Black Interior
Extended Shadowline
Red Calipers
22" Alloys

Fair play, hope you enjoy it.

[Blacktemplar]

Originally Posted by NickP X7

And now ordered .... I get itchy feet

XM 50e
Mineral White
Black Interior
Extended Shadowline
Red Calipers
22" Alloys

ETTO but not my cuppa... could be worse I suppose

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[KCH1984]

This presumably shares the same drivetrain as the X5 50e, yet the BMW website shows the XM version as having less power (350kw vs 360kw for the X5). I wonder if there's any real difference in reality, but you'd think the 'M' car would be the one with more power?

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by NickP X7

And now ordered .... I get itchy feet

XM 50e
Mineral White
Black Interior
Extended Shadowline
Red Calipers
22" Alloys

Definitely less common than the X5, and probably a bit more sporty than an X7. I'm sure the looks will grow on us all... enjoy the new motor, when is it due?

[NickP X7]

Thanks gents, It's certainly an acquired taste... but I like that it's different although I wasn't brave enough to make it stand out even more in some of the M colour options. The interior colour choices are a little disappointing in that it's either Black or Sakhir Orange (and it's a lot of orange especially in the back)

Strange that the engine outputs are slightly different as I did think that the drivetrain with the X5 was the same. We did look at an X5 as there's some good offers on those too, but the interior space of the XM is ridiculous, there's more room in the back than my X7 plus if you spec them to the same level the XM is so much cheaper. The XM has literally everything on it apart from Driving assistant professional, but strange no sunroof you get an atmospheric light display instead

For the type of driving I do the hybrid will be be much better for us too, I mainly commute with the odd long road trip.

Delivery is anticipated as September hopefully.

[KRS_SN]

Originally Posted by Blacktemplar

ETTO but not my cuppa... could be worse I suppose

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I've booked a test drive

[M80]

Originally Posted by Blacktemplar

ETTO but not my cuppa... could be worse I suppose

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Positively gorgeous compared to this

[Blacktemplar]

That looks like the bastard child of a Bentayga and a London taxi

[M80]

Originally Posted by Blacktemplar

That looks like the bastard child of a Bentayga and a London taxi

Luverly, ain't it?

[JustChris]

Congrats Nick, the countdown begins!

[speedski]

Theres only 86 licensed in the UK according to howmanyleft and some of those will be press /BMW UK cars.

I am surprised there is such a wait unless they are truly built to order.

Quite telling, in the US, where large SUV's and general boxes are a thing I saw one XM in 5 weeks in many different cities.

[NickP X7]

Thanks Chris.

Doesn't seem to be much stock around, the only one I was offered was Black with gold wheels... not my cup of tea! Think there's a wait as the next quarters build allocations haven't been made yet so got to wait for these to come through before I get a confirmed build date.

Currently have an Exterior colour conundrum, I like the mineral white as the blacked out/white contrast is really nice. But then I wonder if I'll regret not getting an M Colour like Marina Bay Blue or the Isle of Man Green

[davyk31]

The green looks good, or as good as can be possible 🤪

[NotGotABimmer23]

There is too much gloss black on the car imo, the blue above looks good, but I think that's because of the angle the black blends in. Think I'd get black for a bit more uniformity. Personally I think it looks alright from the front, but the back end is a monstrosity.

[Blacktemplar]

Originally Posted by NotGotABimmer23

There is too much gloss black on the car imo, the blue above looks good, but I think that's because of the angle the black blends in. Think I'd get black for a bit more uniformity. Personally I think it looks alright from the front, but the whole thing is a monstrosity.

FTFY

[Pond]

These huge, expensive electric SUV things all look like they have been 3D printed and designed by AI.

No wonder the classic car scene is getting more popular with the younger generations TBH.

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by Pond

These huge, expensive electric SUV things all look like they have been 3D printed and designed by AI.

No wonder the classic car scene is getting more popular with the younger generations TBH.

I like the green with the black..

Pond its got a 3litre straight six... as well as a battery and electric motor...

Maybe they look the same because its the latest fashion and they are all chasing the same customers...