M5 is an excellent daily driver. I drive mine roughly 70 miles a day, mostly highway. It’s a fantastic daily. You’ll love it! What is the difference between a BMW M5 and M5 Competition? Looking first at pricing, the M5 Competition has an MSRP that’s $7,600 higher than the standard M5. Other differences include a […]

Unfortunately, the lease payments you’ve made on the car don’t go toward buying it, so you’ll have to either come up with the cash on your own, or secure financing that covers the vehicle’s buyout price. Is leasing a BMW worth it? They are depreciating assets: Since you’re paying off the depreciation when you lease […]

BMW Live Cockpit (as well as BMW Live Cockpit Plus and BMW Live Cockpit Professional) refers to the three levels of hardware and basic functionality, such as the installed display cluster, navigation and entertainment system, available interfaces and technical requirements for operating options, like voice and gesture … Does BMW have virtual cockpit? Automakers are […]

Some leases allow 15,000 miles, but more manufacturers are trimming the allowance to only 10,000 or 12,000 miles per year. If you think you’re likely to exceed the allowance, then negotiate for additional miles up front. This can save you a few cents per mile over the end-of-lease mileage charge. How much do extra miles […]

The 2023 Cadillac XT5 is unchanged for its final year in current form. The luxury crossover received its last major update in 2020. An all-new XT5 is reportedly in the works for the 2024 model year. Is the 2019 Cadillac XT5 a reliable car? The 2019 Cadillac XT5 has a good predicted reliability rating of […]

7 liters 0W-20 BMW X5 engine oil, oil filter, and hardware for 2019-21 3.0L B58 gasoline engine. Highly advanced RAVENOL USVO fully synthetic oil technology carries OEM Approved BMW Longlife-17FE+ oil specification. How much oil does a 2019 BMW X5 take? Engine Oil Capacity: 6.9 quarts (with filter). After refill check oil level. Can you […]

With the Harman Kardon system sometimes mistaken to be the pinnacle of the BMW sound system options — perhaps because of its broader availability in a wide range of models — audiophiles will do well to remember that there’s still another level above it with the Bowers & Wilkins sound system. Are Bower and Wilkins […]

BMW Assist also includes stolen vehicle recovery services, which could reduce your comprehensive insurance premium while increasing your peace of mind. And if you ever get locked out, door unlock service can be requested with just a toll-free call. Does BMW have anti-theft system? The anti-theft alarm system protects the vehicle against unauthorised access by […]

The Alpina models also receive powertrain upgrades that add 33 horsepower and 22 pound-feet of torque. The ’23 B3 sedan and wagon aren’t available in the U.S., but if they were, they might start at about $98,000. How much is a 2019 BMW ALPINA? 2019 BMW ALPINA B7 appraisal values can range from $72,618 – […]

Castrol EDGE Engine Oil Full Synthetic 0W-20 5 Quart Notes: OE Recommendation, Full Synthetic. 0W-20. What brand of oil filter does BMW use? Mann is an OE supplier to BMW for this and other filters found in your BMW. As an original supplier, Mann’s filter products meet or exceed the requirements from BMW. What kind […]

Power comes in at 230hp and 200 lb-ft of torque from the factory. A similar version of the N52 making 252hp is in the 330i (an intake manifold and tune can bring the output close to that of the 330i). Add in a few extra bolt-ons and the N52 328i can make about 270-290 horsepower. […]

Go to Settings > Focus, then tap Driving. Under Allowed Notifications, tap People. Tap Allow Notifications From or Silence Notifications From. Tap Add People, then select the contacts that you want to allow or silence notifications from. How do I get text messages on my BMW? You will need to navigate to the Bluetooth menu […]

Does 2019 BMW X5 have digital key? Does 2019 BMW X5 have lane assist? As part of BMW’s continued commitment to safety, an available Driving Assistant Professional package includes such active driving aids as Lane-Keep Assist with Side-Collision Protection and Automatic Lane-Change. Does 2019 BMW X5 have massage seats? Massaging Seats When the multifunction seats […]

The Driving Assistance package added adaptive cruise control. Driving Assistance Plus includes all those features as well as lane centering and front cross-traffic alert, pushing it further along the continuum of automated driving into what is known as Level 2 automation. What are the different BMW X5 packages? The 2022 BMW X5 comes in four […]

10/10 1 Series (F40) 9/10 3 Series Sedan (G20) 8/10 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 7/10 M4 Coupe (G82) 6/10 8 Series Coupe. 5/10 7 Series Sedan. 4/10 X7 M60i. 3/10 iX M60. Is a BMW 3 328i reliable? Are BMW 328i Cars Reliable? The BMW 328i has average reliability ratings. While it is considered […]

4-Series Convertible (G23) Changing from soft-top to hard-top just a few years ago seemed to be a good idea, but in 2020 BMW did the exact opposite by switching from hard-top to soft-top for the 4-Series convertible. BMW had a long history with open-top vehicles, even before WWII. What models of BMW are convertible? The […]

Should show up on the instrument cluster every time you start/stop the car, but you can use the BC (top) button on the end of the turn stalk to cycle through the display on the right side of the instrument cluster until you see one that reports mileage. How do I check my BMW gas […]

Although a dealer can sell a car below invoice, it’s unlikely. If you’re buying a car from a dealer, you’ll probably pay over the invoice price. Dealers try to sell under invoice only as a matter of last resort, such as at the end of a model year or if a launch for a brand-new […]

For vehicles equipped with Internet Hotspot, the vehicle mobile number can be found on the main status page of the My BMW ConnectedDrive Portal www.bmwusa.com/MyBMWConnectedDrive. Is BMW lottery department real? Email Fraud Warning If you receive an email from someone purporting to be BMW, or a division of BMW, i.e. the Security Department or Lottery […]

The standard car has 313 HP and 630 Nm of torque and will hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds. However, the guys from Profi Tuning strapped on their Stage 3 power-kit, which is good for 440 HP and 800 Nm of torque and basically turned this car into what could very well be […]

Matte car paint is enjoying a bit of an upsurge. You’ve probably noticed matte paint finishes on an occasional BMW or Mercedes-Benz in a popular restaurant’s valet lot or outside ritzy boutiques. What we might also refer to as “flat,” matte finishes don’t shine like traditional car finishes. What Colours do BMW 3 Series come […]

set “Brightness” in the iDrive settings to maximum; turn the thumbwheel next to the steering wheel to maximum lighting; remove your sun glasses. How do I turn down the brightness on my dashboard? Find the light control dial. This is usually on the lower left side of the dashboard. Turn the dial upwards to increase […]

With its willing 255-hp 2.0-liter turbo-4, the GLE 350 has enough power in reserve to pass easily when it must, and to keep up with traffic. Mercedes says it can reach 60 mph in 7.0 seconds with rear-wheel drive, or in 7.1 seconds with all-wheel drive. Four-cylinders have come a long way. Is Mercedes GLE […]

Some higher-end luxury vehicles, including many BMWs, use metallized windshields. Why does my windshield have little specks? Windshield pitting is caused by small particles flying through the air at high speed and colliding with your windshield glass. What are the dots on BMW windshield? They use those black enamel outside the windshield to block the […]

If you wonder how to know which cars have Active Sound Design, it’s best to look at the BMW model type. Fake engine noise can be found most commonly on M performance models – like the BMW M240i or BMW M235i. Nowadays, almost all newer performance focused BMWs come with car sounds simulators. Does BMW […]