Two absolute essentials for this car: Bowers and Wilkins audio and air suspension. I previously had an X5M50 with standard suspension, but my new X5M60 came with air. The ride quality and comfort have improved dramatically. Regarding audio, the standard Harman is good, especially for electronic music with heavy bass, but the B&W takes the listening experience to a whole other level.
@HawkeyeRides11 күн бұрын
@@andreynelepov1575 thanks for sharing your owners insight
@jamesblond110011 күн бұрын
And Merino leather! With artificial leather it smells like plastic
@777triathlete10 күн бұрын
I got Adaptive M Suspension Professional on mine instead of air suspension. I LOVE it.
@andreynelepov157510 күн бұрын
@777triathlete I tried it on my friend's car... Too rigid for my back but maneuverability is better than on air suspension.
@twfinc68559 күн бұрын
I might be getting one.. my wife finally gave in lol....... Want dravit grey with something like cognac leather, air suspension and coming from the RX500h with the mark levinson system, I cannot stand the harmon kardon, I tried to tune it etc, but it sounds pretty crappy in comparison.. So adding the BW system, pricing it all out on Monday.. wish me luck !
@AGC8283 күн бұрын
You said there"dual climate control" logistically buttons I'm assuming.. With full control? Able to adjust fan speed cool offer heat??
@HawkeyeRides3 күн бұрын
yes
@harshasblr10 күн бұрын
How are the lights performance compared to the laser light technology offered before?
@HawkeyeRides10 күн бұрын
A lot brighter and wider
@harshasblr10 күн бұрын
@HawkeyeRides Good to hear. I was wondering about that. I couldn't find any info online regarding the lights performance. Getting my x5 delivered in 2 days. Excited 🤗 Thank you
@HawkeyeRides10 күн бұрын
@harshasblryou’re welcome and congratulations they are awesome
@njsification7 күн бұрын
Can't imagine getting a BMW with a V8. They make the best I6 ever, and will now mate that with a 200hp electric motor.
@HawkeyeRides7 күн бұрын
They are awesome vehicles
@twfinc685510 күн бұрын
I had no issues with he handling in the SQ7 i drove in dynamic mode, it was flat and felt great, its not as tall as a X5... it has 500hp.. and when you put it in comfort its quiet and very smooth and quiet.
@HawkeyeRides10 күн бұрын
The handling is fine in Audi but the Bimmer is a little tighter. The 40i will not be compatible to the sq7 as power is extremely different as well as the driving. Seating for the BMW I recommend the 20 power adjustment which is more than likely what you tested with Audi but most of the extra seat seating you have to do on the lower touchscreen. Drive the m60i so you can see what I am as all of the vehicle you tested will be more 50/50 weight distribution then Lexus. Meaning when you hit a corner at high speeds it will stay flat like you experienced in Audi. Good luck with your search and thanks for the info
@twfinc68559 күн бұрын
@@HawkeyeRides drove the X6 60i yesterday afternoon.. its lower than the X5, and I liked it a lot.. Im not buying the Audi, the 2 dealers I went to treated me poorly, so Monday the dealer GM will be back with the X5 60i on Monday, so going to check it out.. if I buy one I will post its specs.
@HawkeyeRides9 күн бұрын
@twfinc6855 thanks for sharing
@twfinc6855Күн бұрын
@@HawkeyeRides went for the SQ8..... like the looks of the X5 60i better, loved it actually.... but it came down to comfort for this 56 year old with back problems and I like how you fit into the seats more laid back with your legs more in front of you sort of half like a car half like a SUV... I guess thats why my insurance slip says "crossover"... The bmw you have your legs more vertical, and you sit up higher.. I didnt like this feel, also the steering has little feel in the bmw, it was so light I think I could drive it with my baby finger... my RX500h steering feel is better, and the audi was spot on in my opinion........ also the bmw wants to turn in, so you go around a bend and I find it wants to turn a bit more than you want it to, and for some people they might like this..... also I like how the audi in comfort is very quiet, it is quieter than the BMW, less road noise also, which is nice, but agreesive in dynamic when you want.. not all the time.... so that was my experience with the M60i... I would buy one but just found the Audi suited me better, and comfort for my body type at 6'5" tall was better. my opinion is subjective of course, we are all different shapes and sizes etc.. 😁
@jameswalsh613111 күн бұрын
Great review Anthony. I think I'm looking at your next SUV😁That exhaust note is truly intoxicating. I thought the color was solid black until you got to the rear shot and that really is gorgeous and so is the interior color as well. I know I'd be at the DMV and traffic court all the time if I had this one! It's crazy to me that it's November already. Time is just going by too quickly. It only got up to 85 here and I will take that any day. How are things on your side? I hope that your contractor showed up and is making some progress. I'm not big on mickey d's either. It's okay every once in a while. Hoping all is well and happy Friday Anthony
@HawkeyeRides11 күн бұрын
Thank you James. My brother bought one almost a year ago so o can’t buy it 🥹. It’s a brother thing I have to have something different lol. He had a Porsche I have a Maserati it’s a crazy brother against brother 😂. I agree though when he let me borrow it for a few days, I had to clean the engine out with performance. That’s great weather, we are about the same here and I know the year is almost over. A few more months and taxes. His team came today, one guy and his younger son. They are still working but looks like mid next week to finish the kitchen but we might not have a stove or oven for two weeks. The pro is it is almost over just like this election lol. Happy Friday James and hope to see you on the livestream tomorrow at 11am est and the next one we will change the time later with an update on the community tab.
@brianbarbe964611 күн бұрын
Memo to BMW: Please, please offer this engine in the 5 series sedan. I have given up on whining any more about the proliferation of gimmicks (gesture, the goofy screens, back up assist, etc.) but could you please add back a decent shifter and the engine stop/start override button? Thanks for providing spare tires again, but let's not get too carried away with the super big wheels that will never survive in the typical pothole and road hazard urban environment.
@HawkeyeRides11 күн бұрын
Great points
@vette4life51811 күн бұрын
I got the air ride ordered. Can’t wait.
@HawkeyeRides11 күн бұрын
That’s awesome congratulations
@PeterPapayaBanana2 күн бұрын
Right choice! You’ll LOVE that car. It’s on my radar too for a year now. Next year i’ll buy one of these with air suspension and B&W sound system and highway assistant. Highway assistant steers and accelerates the car automatically.
@vette4life5182 күн бұрын
@@PeterPapayaBanana 🥰
@DreaminRides10 күн бұрын
would you choose this m60i or the GLE580? Both are super comparable, but I am curious about your opinion in terms of quality (creaks/rattles, etc.) and reliability. Also, do you think the air suspension is worth the extra cost? Great review!!
@HawkeyeRides10 күн бұрын
I would go m60i. The aging for bmw holds together better inside and reliable on the Bimmer is great. Zf auto-transmission is bullet proof but just like the Benz you will have some problems. All of the auto companies go cheap on water pumps, radiators and false codes. Either of the two as you go past the warranty make sure you keep up with service but the fans are now mix with plastic so they go out around 70ish k and if a sensor goes out wait and recheck it so you don’t replace something that is not needed. The Benz is an awesome vehicle but the transmission isn’t as strong, ac fan motors go out, creaks and rattles are more because of extra aesthetics added to cover plastic. Oh and the air suspension is good it’s not lake a Range Rover that can go around 40-50k.
@DreaminRides9 күн бұрын
@@HawkeyeRides Thanks alot!!
@HawkeyeRides9 күн бұрын
@@DreaminRides you’re welcome
@DreaminRides9 күн бұрын
@@HawkeyeRides Wait, the last part about the air suspension confused me... is the BMW more or less reliable than the Merc or Range?
@HawkeyeRides9 күн бұрын
@ it’s the better of the three then Benz and Range Rover
@shabangu28811 күн бұрын
I would have it with the Bowers & Wilkins sound system
@HawkeyeRides11 күн бұрын
@@shabangu288 thanks for sharing
@Fling8511 күн бұрын
My X5 60i is coming next week. I have 21 inch wheels, bowers and Wilkins, adaptive suspension professional. Hope this setup is ok.
@HawkeyeRides11 күн бұрын
@@Fling85 sounds awesome congratulations Frank
@larrydolph172810 күн бұрын
You mentioned this has a staggered setup for wheels. Is the spare just a donut?
@HawkeyeRides10 күн бұрын
yep
@jeffreyerickson676611 күн бұрын
Thank you Anthony.
@HawkeyeRides11 күн бұрын
@@jeffreyerickson6766 you’re welcome Jeffrey
@bryandsouza990511 күн бұрын
What is the fuel tank capacity at ?
@HawkeyeRides11 күн бұрын
@@bryandsouza9905 don’t you have this vehicle Bryan
@bryandsouza990511 күн бұрын
@ I have the 40i , looking at getting the 4.4 , so do tell if there is a difference in fuel tank capacities ?
@HawkeyeRides11 күн бұрын
@ same 21 gallon, congrats when you get it
@kevinjones27987 күн бұрын
No one talks about the “ High Cost “ of Staggered tires on the high end SUV’s. I wish the reviews would mention that.
@HawkeyeRides7 күн бұрын
@@kevinjones2798 I don’t see someone buying a 100k vehicle worrying about service but next time around I will drop some info
@alengreen58910 күн бұрын
it looks good 👍
@HawkeyeRides10 күн бұрын
@@alengreen589 I agree Alen
@drstevej25279 күн бұрын
Opt for the 2023 over the new giant screen that makes adjusting anything at 70mph or 25mph in the city needlessly difficult. If you buy a 523 hp SUV you need to focus on the road not on an iPad.
@HawkeyeRides9 күн бұрын
The tech isn’t something to play with a s68 engine with 500hp
@jrbtolentino11 күн бұрын
Good review🤙
@HawkeyeRides11 күн бұрын
Thank you
@jiwanli8 күн бұрын
I have a X7 M60i. The biggest problem of these cars is that you have to constantly pull the lever switching from comfort to sport mode in city drivings. The sport mode is way too aggressive and the comfort mode will shut the engine 100s times in stop-and-go traffic. Quite annoying that you can't turn the auto-shut off. Other than that, it is a fantastic engine to shame those EV rats on the road.
@HawkeyeRides8 күн бұрын
Thanks for your owners insight
@twfinc685510 күн бұрын
im looking now... I havent driven the M60i, but i did drive the X5 40i... I did NOT like it. You sit up on the seat, versus my Lexus rx500h is more layed back into the seat, the steering is so light on the X5 it was hard to find the centre of the steering.. it annoyed me.. It was not quieter than my RX, it had similar power I would say... I dont know if the M60 steering is better but this super light feeling did not impress me at all and how you sit up with your knees almost at 90 degree angle instead of sitting back into the seat with your legs out straighter annoyed me, and I could not get past these things on the BMW. Also it feels more top heavy, my lexus is lower, and more coupe like, I did not like how the steering wheel covers part of the screen when you are driving.. I could not get the adjustments right on this either, the screen is just square, its not shaped to fit withing your viewing space under the rim of the steering wheel when you are driving.. Things I dont like about my Lexus, you cannot adjust the bolsters on the seat sides, or the butt width area either, and its a bit tight for me. I dont like you cannot get real leather, no massaging seats available etc... but its cheaper also... the steering feel on the lexus is far superior, its weighted, and just feels nice, no centering issues......... Compared to a Q7 which is what I am looking at now, the Q7 sits more back into the seat with your legs more out front, the Q7 is lower, the steering feel is perfect, the space in the back is bigger, its quieter, more refined, and a overall better experience than the Lexus or the X5... The harmon kardon in the bmw is not very good, the bang and O in the Audi is ok, but not great..... you would have to get the upgraded systems for both IMO.. Overall the Q7 is nicer.. the bmw is nicer looking, and I like the interior a bit better.. I like the M60i look and power, Im sure its fast, you can get so many more options in these than a Lexus Rx or Tx.. I think im done with Lexus to be honest.. I think the Q7 is the car for me. SQ7 is very nice also... just dont need the V8.
@HawkeyeRides10 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@Niles-Guy11 күн бұрын
The massive brake recall might change your mind when you can’t stop your X5
@HawkeyeRides11 күн бұрын
It just makes it more fun 😂
@andreynelepov157511 күн бұрын
I have 2024 X5M60. Visited the dealer a week ago. They was no recalls
@HawkeyeRides11 күн бұрын
@ I was there yesterday and Wednesday nothing either 🤷♂️
@drewyager402011 күн бұрын
What is this brake recall you speak about??
@harshasblr10 күн бұрын
It was for older manufactured cars.
@B.B.M.R14 сағат бұрын
Great car, too bad x5 has same room like in 5 series for back passengers... big car with no space. Merc and Audi has way way more space for back passengers!
@HawkeyeRides14 сағат бұрын
They are awesome vehicles and I find the back seat to have a good amount of room but it's not everyones cup of tea 😃
@davidbaca78536 күн бұрын
BMW lost me with the lap top look dash.
@HawkeyeRides6 күн бұрын
It’s coming on all new vehicles, I have become used to it now
@davidbaca78536 күн бұрын
I won’t buy one with it so there’s no getting use to it for me.
@HawkeyeRides6 күн бұрын
@davidbaca7853 nothing wrong with that
@edoliver425511 күн бұрын
100k?, not for me under any circumstance and I've owned BMWs