[G30Nashville]

Originally Posted by Antec800

Quick question do you have the felt/fabric in your wheels wheels on the front?

I'll check. Is this a thing?

[Antec800]

Yes the rear wheel wells have the felt lining,

[SteveinArizona]

Originally Posted by DealBMW

Yeah, used to have 600 watt, now only 464. The alpine system in my wife's new Grand Cherokee L sounds way better..

They added a booster to make up for the lesser wattage but the solution has attracted a lot of complaints.

[Antec800]

Originally Posted by DealBMW

Yeah, used to have 600 watt, now only 464. The alpine system in my wife's new Grand Cherokee L sounds way better..

That’s simply not true, I have a 2020 limited x with the upgraded sound system and it’s at best a little better then the base bmw sound, not close to the Harmon

[DealBMW]

Originally Posted by Antec800

That’s simply not true, I have a 2020 limited x with the upgraded sound system and it’s at best a little better then the base bmw sound, not close to the Harmon

It's my first Jeep, so never had previous models and can't say about their sound system. But I can assure you that the Alpine (mid grade system) in my 2021 GCL is way superior to my HK in the 540i.

[2022M550i]

The funny thing is that HK's website still lists the 5 series system at 600 watts, but it states 464 watts on BMW's website. When building one online, B&W isn't available anymore as an option.

[DealBMW]

Originally Posted by SteveinArizona

They added a booster to make up for the lesser wattage but the solution has attracted a lot of complaints.

There is no actual amplifier anymore, just the booster itself. Honestly, it feels like it doesn't even output 464 Watts

[admranger]

Congrats on the new 540i. As someone that has a M550i and an X3M40i, you definitely made the right choice. I can't get my wife out of her X3, though I'd love to. I bought the M550i for long distance cruising in retirement as the X3 is punishing in comparison, though I have the adaptive suspension so not a fair comparison. Much quieter cabin in the M550i as well. You did well and your car looks to be spec'd very nicely. The B58 has an awesome cold start sound on the X3 (though I wouldn't want it if I lived in an apartment complex!). Good power and mileage. Great car.

[Cortexiphan]

Originally Posted by G30Nashville

Long story short, my build got pushed back 5 weeks and I can't afford to wait much longer. Dealer has a loaded 540i with sticker of $74,500, so not much this car doesn't have.

The M40i engine certainly has more character, but the 540i is much more luxurious.

Thoughts?

I had 540i before, and drove X3 M40i for a few times.

I'd take 540i any day. Even though the performance difference is noticeable, it's completely negated by the fact that X3 is an SUV: 540i feels more planted, more fun to drive, more sophisticated, smoother, more comfortable.

[G30Nashville]

Originally Posted by Cortexiphan

I had 540i before, and drove X3 M40i for a few times.

I'd take 540i any day. Even though the performance difference is noticeable, it's completely negated by the fact that X3 is an SUV: 540i feels more planted, more fun to drive, more sophisticated, smoother, more comfortable.

You hit the nail on the head. I feel the exact same after taking it home and driving it the last few days.

[charlessimms82]

Originally Posted by G30Nashville

Long story short, my build got pushed back 5 weeks and I can't afford to wait much longer. Dealer has a loaded 540i with sticker of $74,500, so not much this car doesn't have.

The M40i engine certainly has more character, but the 540i is much more luxurious.

Thoughts?

Id go for it. Looks similar to mine. The M sport package sets it off .

[Antec800]

Originally Posted by G30Nashville

I'll check. Is this a thing?

Any update on this?