What is your car budget?
25-35 thousand
How much money did you spend on it?
A total of 32.3 thousand
How long did you wait for your car?
“ Within a quarter “
Placed order at the end of July and picked up the car in early October, it took more than 60 days.
Is this your first car?
“ Yes “
Previously drove my dad’s third generation CRV.
Is this your first time purchasing a new energy vehicle?
“ Yes “
Being a developer, of course I trust it.
Do you have a home charging station?
“ Yes “
My parents’ home and my father-in-law’s home also have one.
Why did you want to change your car?
Honda was junk, BMW is amazing, and I couldn’t afford a 4 series or i4.
What other cars did you consider before buying it?
XPeng P7, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Tesla Model 3/Y, NIO ET5.
What score would you give its appearance? Share some pictures of your car!
“ Looks pretty cool driving around “
My white BMW, which has a resemblance to me with its big nostrils, is perfect.
Are you satisfied with its space?
“ It’s acceptable “A medium-sized sedan, the legroom in the back is spacious as long as the front row is not too reckless in their seating arrangements. However, it is best not to have a fifth person on board as the middle seat in the back is uncomfortable.
It can carry two suitcases in the trunk without any problem. If you are planning to bring back agricultural produce such as fruits and vegetables for the Chinese New Year, it is definitely possible.
How is the power performance?
“ Excellent power “
It is not a 4-second fast car, but the acceleration is very impressive. The Eco Pro mode provides a smooth acceleration, while the Sport mode provides a swift one. It offers everything you want.
How many points would you give for its driver assistance system?
“ Basic but usable “
The bare car only offers cruise control and lane departure warning. I could use cruise control when I want to save energy and lane departure warning when I am feeling tired during long drives. For someone like me who does not trust ADAS systems so much, it is enough.
How is the energy consumption and range performance?
“ Very energy efficient “
The car has driven 3,000 km to date. It can drive 380 km on slow speed roads and 430 km on medium to high speed roads. It is quite satisfying.
Are you satisfied with its infotainment system?
“ As expected “
The learning curve for iDrive8 is a bit steep and it took me two weeks to adapt. As for voice commands, most of the features can be controlled, and the performance is also satisfactory, with around one in ten commands unrecognized. The UI design for the instrument display has some great details, and the display effect is also good.
How frequently do you charge it in your daily life?
I drive around 250 km per week on average. So, when I go out during weekends, I would find a business district with a charging station and charge the car there. There are both expensive and cheap options available. Most of the time, I charge in Zhujiang New Town. For friends in Guangzhou, I recommend the City Invest charging station, which has low service fees, many charging posts, and free parking.### Share three areas where you would like improvements:
- Please make the floor flat during redesign. Provide maximum front storage space. Reduce the space obstructed by the A-pillar. Equip with a 90-degree battery.
Share three areas where you are most satisfied:
- Perfect driving control. Steering assistance feedback. Accelerator pedal feedback. Brake pedal feedback. The steering wheel just feels great.
Share your driving experience:
- Do not try to compete with a provoking Tesla racing car on public roads. Be responsible for yourself, your family, and society.
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