[Dan UK]

Thanks for the info, I wonder if something has changed with the factorys? I am looking forward to getting an IX my other alternatives were a new E-tron, Model Y but I'm not a fan of Tesla or an EQA/EQC. None of them really have the same appeal as the IX. I'm hoping that I'll hear something a bit earlier than a month so will update when I hear more

Talk to another dealer? There are a lot of second hand ones available too?

 

[Dan UK]

I might do that. I had a look at some of the second hand ones as an option but decided just to order one that I could spec myself. I've also asked if any of my spec are the cause for delays although I don't think they should be but if they are I'd rethink taking a second hand one that's close to what I want

there aren’t really that many spec permutations. The spec does severely impact second hand price though from what I’ve seen. Quite a lot available now so maybe some negotiating space. BMWs own fleet up for sale as hitting a year or so for them.

 

[Dan UK]

I just placed an order for an M60 and it filled a Feb 23 build slot with delivery expected March/April.
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surely you want to get MY24 with new idrive etc? You are literally getting the last of the old.

 

[Dan UK]

Regarding the move to new Android I-drive v8.5/9, information is sparse at best.
I’ve searched and there’s no mention of any I-drive update on IX MY24 - not even 8.5 which may have the correct hardware which is still?????
The roll out across the BMW model range is very slow but functionality at first will be no more than that of v8 but will diversify as time goes on as the Android version will have the new updates whereas as v8 will be put into “maintenance” mode.

Haven’t got time to dig it up right now but there is some post citing a parts guide which has the current head unit not being a part after March 23 and the newer version being fitted. This won’t be android auto but 8.5 so new climate control screen and apparently better nav display. Tbh it’s all speculation and your good price is probably reflective of the MY transition. I’m planning to pick mine up tomorrow of test drive is ok and it’s one of the earliest cars off the line!

 

[Dan UK]

Lucky you!
Hope your buy-off goes well and you can start to enjoy the thrill of EV torque heading into Spring.

I’d be interested to know the “BMW Charge”p/kWh at the 250kW IONITY charge points and how easy it was to register?

I keep reading that it’s 29p/kWh at best and it’s discounted for 1 year unlike in the US where they have unlimited Charges for 2 years FOC and in Australia they get 5 years of 30m charge sessions FOC.
Yet another area we get ripped off on!

Even the IX price here seems mega steep here although i don’t think some countries have big sales tax on cars? E.g. our spec’d up IXs are costing 150k usd and people earn less here!

realised my insurer can’t do online for value of car so might not be picking it up tomorrow now!

 

[Dan UK]

@Croddlebopper It's 26 p per kwh with the BMW discount. Setting up is very easy using this link

Ripped off in the UK? I have a different perspective. I worked out that the savings (various tax breaks, almost 90% discount on parking in parts of London, no tolls, fuel savings, maintenance etc) mean that I'm saving more each month running the iX vs driving a petrol/diesel SUV, than the cost of the lease, so effectively, the net cost is zero for me.

My friends in other countries including the USA don't have the same level of EV savings that I'm getting here in the UK.

For some reason almost all U.K. subsidy is through BIK which I honestly don’t understand. Taxpayers are propping up taycan, EQS and Ix sales!