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BMW recommends a 1200 mile break in period. No full throttle, launch control, over 4500 rpm during this time. That’s what I followed.
04-04-2026
rmorin1249 wroteThat’s the thing with the M50. Plus, it delivers great mileage when you’re just daily driving it. I think BMW knocked it outta the park with this engine. Congrats on your beautiful new X3!SKT_33 wroteTook our first real drive today. Lots of twisties in northern Baltimore County. This thing drives like a sports sedan, reminds me of my M340. The power is incredible as I never used more than half throttle. Can't wait to break 100 miles so I can really open up the throttle. No regrets moving from an X5!congrats it looks great! enjoy driving!
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rmorin1249 wroteRavenous666 wroteYou'd better do a 1000 miles prior using the full potentialCorrec
docmaf23 wroteI stand corrected and will follow this guidance to the letter.BMW recommends a 1200 mile break in period. No full throttle, launch control, over 4500 rpm during this time. That’s what I followed.
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I got tints done yesterday and we really benefited from it on a drive around SoCal today. I’m so glad I got the sunroof done too. Really helps keep the heat out.
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Ravenous666 wroteMelbourne Red looks great, but let's not go overboard saying Vegas Red is boring.Great color for the M50. I don’t get it why they offer the boring Vegas Red.
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Those 21" 5 spoke black wheels are my favorite but I really don't want the 21s. Would rather have 19s !
04-06-2026
RussB wroteThat's not boring at all. I have Brooklyn Gray, which is almost the king of boring (Alpine White is the one true king of boring), but also the champ at keeping clean-looking with minimal washing effort. It's a low-maintenance dream for that. For looks, it's just ok.Ravenous666 wroteMelbourne Red looks great, but let's not go overboard saying Vegas Red is boring.Great color for the M50. I don’t get it why they offer the boring Vegas Red.
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Adding to this current trend. Hers and his. Oh and excuse the garage clutter. 
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minus.spire wroteYup. I got Alpine White primarily because of the super low maintenance! Our Porsche is almost black; I think it's called Ruby or Cherry metallic. It's beautiful, but a whole lot of work to keep that car looking pristine!Alpine White is the one true king of boring, but also the champ at keeping clean-looking with minimal washing effort. It's a low-maintenance dream for that. For looks, it's just ok.
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100 mile highway trip. Not bad for a 400hp inline 6 💪🏼 wonder if the RaceChip is contributing to such good mileage.
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docmaf23 wroteWow, that's impressive. I get like 23mpg. 27mpg on the highway maybe. What is the driving style?100 mile highway trip. Not bad for a 400hp inline 6 💪🏼 wonder if the RaceChip is contributing to such good mileage.
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I go the speed limit 60-65 mph. Mostly use cruise control. Keep the RaceChip at level 3. They note it as “eco” on the app. Maybe it actually does help.
04-10-2026
docmaf23 wroteI posted this last year.100 mile highway trip. Not bad for a 400hp inline 6 💪🏼 wonder if the RaceChip is contributing to such good mileage.
04-11-2026
Here’s our tanzanite blue in the sun. I had to “train my eye to see it” in the shade because it looks black from a distance.
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