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Originally Posted by JGoodell
Hello everyone,
I'm a newbie to the X5 world and I'm looking for some help. We've had Jeep Grand Cherokees for the last 10 years, but I think we've finally outgrown them. We looked long and hard at the RR Sport, but everywhere I turned I kept hearing that they are a reliability nightmare. With 2 young kids I can't be going back and forth to the shop on a regular basis. The Q7 doesn't do it for me and I am not old enough to drive a Mercedes so we're onto the X5.
I know all the in's and out's with JGC's, but diving into the X5 world feels like going on vacation to a new place for the first time; you can do all the research in the world, but you know you're still going to miss out on something. With that said I have a few questions I'm hoping some of you could answer for me regarding the 2019 X5.
1. What are the major differences b/w the 40i and the 50i besides the V-8 engine? What exactly am I paying $15k for and is it worth it?
2. What accessories/options are must haves?
3. Can I live with DHP? Seems like I'll have to if I choose the 40i
4. I'm a big (loud) music person. The BW upgrade seems amazing, but at $3500-$4200 it also seems absurd...will I be happy the standard sound system?
5. We are dog people and they're often in the car...does BMW off a dog grate that keeps the dogs in the back and if so is it solid without any rattling?
6. What exactly does the 'leather credit' I've read about cover? Can I pretty much upgrade to the 'extended leather package' for no additional charge on either the 40i or 50i?
7. Seems like I can expect about $3k off msrp...sound right?
8. Does anyone have a solid guess at the cost of the M40i when it gets released?
That should be all for now. Hope you can help, and thanks in advance,
Jason
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There will be no m40i. The 50i will be replaced by M50i in about a year with a much more powerful engine so if you are considering 50i consider waiting. If you do decide go get 50i it seems to be the only way to get the best suspension system (DHP With m adaptive pro and integral steering). The 40i cannot get it but since the 40i is a lot lighter maybe it's still good enough since it's more powerful than the old 35i. People here are lamenting the lack of this suspension on 40i but truth is no one has any idea what the 40i with air suspension and active steering will be like to drive and maybe it will be better than the old f15 35i with DHP. We won't know until the demo cars are at dealerships since no one has driven these cars.
Extended Merino leather is not a cheap upgrade. You can use the online configurator to see prices but I think it's cheaper on the 50i than on 40i.
My personal take is either get a loaded 40i or wait for M50i.
Regarding RR sport the interior is nice but dated. I recently rented a velar for 3 day weekend and drove the English countryside and I wish I had my F15 instead. X5 is just a sportier car and the interior with merino extended dash leather is just as nicer of a place to be and the tech with live cockpit is about equivalent I think.
If u want better tech and better drive and cans spend a. It more get a cayenne. It's no looker outside but the interior is way better and the suv is more sportier with the expensive suspension upgrades.
I have a very expensive 20k plus stereo at home and HK is fine at medium volumes. At high volumes it's not great. Base stereo is total shit unless you don't listen to music and only listen to talk shows. BW is worth it if you get custom stereo upgrades with JL audio subwoofers. Else hk is probably fine.