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CPO sDrive18d - advice and thoughts
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Back at the start of December I was in an accident and managed to write off my beloved Mazda 2014 CX-5, largely due to cost of respraying (gold base and multiple layers of red tinted lacquer). I like the raised driving position of an SUV and due to budget constraints CPO was the only way forward, and knowing the reputation of used BMWs from my fathers experiences with them. I had tried the original X1 but found it quite small on the inside, but from my desperate quick reading to try and get sorted with a vehicle, understand the F48 is quite a bit more comfy inside. Any hints and tips from you guys? Spec wise one thing I had to have from my Mazda was the reversing camera, which is quite rare in my price banding on any car other than a RAV4 (did look at a whole range of alternatives), and front parking sensors. Ended up plumping for a sDrive18d in sunset orange with the parking assist and reversing camera, and the 8 speed automatic. Any hints and tips for adjusting as for the last nearly 25 years I've only driven manual cars? Any must have accessories? (Coming with mats I've been told - as official CPO from BMW hoping it's official mats). Many thanks for any advice or pointers, Alex |
01-17-2021, 01:21 AM | #3 |
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Once your left foot searches for a pedal and it finds one, it will press it to the full extend which is not optimal in an automatic. Hence take of your left shoe while driving until you get used to automatic.
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All previous advice is good - got to keep that left foot away from the pedals or you will be eating the steering wheel. There is a nice footrest there for a reason. The 8 speed Aisin gearbox is really good so you are being spoilt if this is your first automatic - enjoy. Bill Last edited by Bill_P; 01-17-2021 at 04:43 AM.. |
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I agree and next recommended purchase are the genuine rubber (all weather) floor mats. The genuine items have a rim around the edge so they do not just stop mud getting into the carpet but also stop the dust/sand creeping over the edge. The genuine rubber mats can be easily removed and jet washed or scrubbed clean. My carpets looked like new after 3 years despite country walks most days.
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Good stuff! I would say as MJE60 mentioned, if you're in the countryside and/or exposed to a lot of rain or mud, to get the interior all weather floor matts too. That said, it's not so bad since you should have matts already inside the cabin.
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Those in my X1 do have the advantage of the raised edges, but the downside I find is that small bits of grit etc find their way over the edge and gather around the base of the accelerator pedal. The upshot is that I regularly have to take them out and vacuum behind the pedal and also at the base of the foot rest by the front centre console. The mats are of a fairly stiff compound and from just having a look at the reverse of one of mine, it says they are manufactured from <TPE>. Wikipedia tells me that is a physical mix of polymers (usually a plastic and a rubber). Still better though than wearing out the factory fitted carpet mats! Last edited by oakey46; 01-20-2021 at 12:51 PM.. |
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But the problem with them is that they are very slippery. I tried with a lot of shoes, but everyone of them slipped over the carpets face. |
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Ah. Did you take out the original carpet mats before fitting the new ‘rubber’ ones. The originals, in the front only, are attached by two circular velcro pads on the base floor and the new mats also have Velcro circles to affix them, which should remove the tendency for them to move under your feet. The Velcro fastenings are quite secure and need a firm, but steady pull to remove the mats.
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And, of course, I taken out the original carpets before fitting the TPE ones. 🤣 Moreover, the right foot heel didn't have any stable fixing point when driving and that was the second big issue that lead me to return the TPE mats. Finally I found a non-OEM pair of mats, that check all the poins for me: made for X1 F48, raised edges, no smell, no slippery, easy clean. The price for all four mats was around 30 €. After two years they are still in very good condition. |
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Having said that, I am surprised your feet would slip around on the surface of the rubber mat because that’s never occurred to me with any footwear over almost three years. Good though that you’ve found some that are ok for you. |
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01-22-2021, 12:38 PM | #18 |
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Thanks for all the comments guys,
Quick query - car is listed with this as standard: Active Guard incl speed limiting and lane departure functions with auto steering, and front collision warning with brake intervention Googling to try and identify how the lane departure and auto steering works? Keep reading as waiting for mine to be transported down from Scotland, no news yet. As doing so much reading on the F48 and think only have the standard speakers also looking at options for upgrading the speakers, considering coaxial initially for fronts (move to rear doors eventually) as a first step, can always look at the tweeter housing and components at a later date, having said that haven't heard the sound yet - curse of buying remotely. Many thanks Alex |
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Well had a call earlier today to arrange collection of my new to me F48 - 15:00 hours tomorrow.
Able to get a lift to collection site rather than the train but will have couple hours to kill before my click and collect slot. Will try and post some pictures here if get the chance, Alex |
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01-27-2021, 01:33 PM | #20 |
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Well went and collected my X1 - certainly odd to buy a car online without even sitting in the current version of it.
Really pleased - drove back 50 miles and once seats set up was nice and comfortable - ate the miles up (including M25), still figuring out all the toys. Really pleased it scans the road and then displays speed limit from signs including the overhead ones. Sadly a dark and wet day, although must say having read reviews about how the X1 can be noisy on the motorway at 70 - I have to say didn't find the noise bad at all, and although only a quick go with DAB radio the standard sound didn't seem bad at all even with just the 4 basic speakers. Anyhow - some photos from collection: |
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