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Eh, not sure about "far ahead", the ADAS in our '24 iX is pretty stellar, and I'm comparing that to my exposure to Rivian (though not an owner) and Telsa (no longer an owner), and my general understanding of the underlying tech (which is not trivial). And we haven't even had a deep dive inot...

Oh, yeah, important point, you're not going to be negiating much with a Rivian lease. However, you can still consider if it's decent. One good rule-of-thumb is ~1% of the MSRP as the monthly payment, as a minimum, then anything under that is better and better. Of course over that is...

It would be nice if they offered like a "deferred order", where your option to buy comes up, you can order options not immediately available, but you get into the queue (so an "allocated" build) with an LE model. Like even if that required a $1K non-refundable payment, I'm sure a lot of folks...

I think you already partially answered this: "for you", i.e., for many, range + charging speed is the desired peak spec in an EV. Also, the performance in this mid/mid-upper market isn't a big thing for many folks - especially when the iX3 x50 is already very quick (and as I suggested in...

Needs a full sized swing out spare :)

We are always so far under the allocated mileage, e’ve never even had to factor that in! We had 10,000 miles a year allocation for the BMW and at the current use rate will be somewhere between 7K and 8K miles under at 36 months. Oh that’s another FYI for @Wefty , even though they specify a...

Yeah, it's reasonable even in the context of aftermarket, something like a Modern Spare product in a full kit (wheel/tire, tools, jack, bag) generally runs over $500.

Leasing can be a great option there's sort of two requirements up front I ask people who are considering a lease: 1) Are your miles driven lower-ish, like in the 10-12K/year and preditcable? 2) Are your plans for short-er term ownership (like 24-36 months) You've already answered #2 :) If #1...

I appreciate doing something different, but this is a bit busy, a little "over designed". The glovebox thing isn't an issue with us, the iX has like 2 cards and a keycard sleeve, the Jeep glovebox is full of ducks :D

So … hungry …

These last few posts remind me of the old George Carlin bit :D

Yep, it goes back in a few months, it’ll stay here in St. Aug as the “beach vehicle” while we’re managing both houses in the short term. We’ll take the iX to the new digs in DTO. It was our second one, had a blast with both, top off, quiet operation, quick-for-a-brick, actually had zero...

Hahaha, due to the ads, I was like, "Holy shit, the seating area is massive AND 4 passengers side-by-side ...

This is so true. We've typically leased the "family car", because sometimes I get a little crazy with my cars, but with EVs (and no longer modding) it's made so much more sense to lease. The tech moves quick, the long term costs / OOW concerns, no problem. I might even start doing 24 months...

Yeah, I haven't really done a careful critical assessment of the iX3/current-iX/R2 physical vs. screen based controls. I know our iX is pretty good split: AC vents, all audio, drive control, drive modes, seats (except extended functions like heat/cool/massage), steering wheel (tilt/tele)...

Really? They're providing killer range and charge speeds because everthing else is lacking, only a Tesla owner would say ... oh, I see 🤣

Ha! I had a deposit on one too. Was thinking it would've made a good "secondary" vehicle with the X5 50e, saw it at the '24 Electrify Expo*, along with a 50e that was my perfect config and I was ready to pull that trigger, then saw the iX ... :D Anyway, yeah, it was cute, it's quick in dual...

I wouldn't sweat a few outlier videos. Many modern EVs work fantastic and many of those aren't a Telsa. Our BMX iX (and all the current and upcoming i-models ) is superb. Friends with Rivians, Hyundai/KIAs (including a buddy with an Ioniq 5 N who actually tracks his car), got a friend with a...

I'd like an 18" with something like a 275/65-18 tire, hahaha, nice ~n~ chonky :D I have zero idea about the fitment/spacing, but there's a huge assortment of tires in that size, and a 0.2% speedo variant so very close in terms of overall diameter (1mm shorter overall height)

Yep. Our iX has pretty stellar ADAS, but I never rely on it with complete hands off so it's not all that relaxing, but the slightly "less attention" mode, sure that's fine, it's a touch above speed control, with lane centering, I might let go here and there. It's just not a huge thing for us...