Ordering My Car Saturday- Thoughts and feedback

benz715 · 11-10-2010, 06:41 PM

Ok so I am still not decided on the 3.5 or 5.0 but have decided on almost everything else, if i missed anything or you have any suggestions please let me know. Thanks in advance for all the help

Convenience Package
Premium Audio
Technology Package
M package with Upgraded M package 20 inch rims
Cold weather Package
Rear Climate Package
3rd Row Seating
Side View Cameras
Active Steering
Running Boards
Comfort seats
Color combination is going to be Alpine White with cinnamon interior
Still not decided on the trim- any pics of cinnamon with a nice trim would be VERYYY appreciated- i was thinking bamboo maybe- dont know

Please let me know any other options you would recommend or think i missed-

Thanks again
Yusuf

richard in NC · 11-10-2010, 08:41 PM

I would consider HUD. Its surprisingly useful, especially for nav instructions.
The multi-contour seats can't be beat, unless you want even more aggressive bolsters with the sport seats. But the multi-contour can really squeeze in as well.
Also, I don't think running boards can be gotten with M Sport, only the Sport Activity.

X5Beemaah · 11-10-2010, 08:44 PM

I took delivery on my 50i a couple months ago, Alpine white over black interior. Unless you are really worried about fuel economy go with the 50i for the joy of driving. I test drove the 35 before the 50i and it was a completely different ride performance wise. Have you test driven both? You are buying "the ultimate driving machine". Also, have you seen or sat in the 3rd row seats? They are a joke(unless you really need them), a small child can't sit in the seats comfortably nevermind an adult. I was also pondering the active steering but opt'd out of it because after test driving one it didn't seem to make that much of a difference and I used the extra cash on something else......Keep us informed of your decisions. Best of luck!!

pmeloche · 11-10-2010, 09:20 PM

As I have mentioned a few times before, the 50i fuel consumption is noticeably higher

than the 35i especially in the city. So if you want more power and do not mind paying for more gasoline then go for the 50i otherwise the 35i (or 35d for that matter) will do the job for you very ably.

benz715 · 11-10-2010, 10:17 PM

I forgot to put comfort seats- ordering those also
The 3rd row seats is for my child so it can be small no problem
I have not test driven the 5.0 but I did test drive the 3.5.
It really just comes down to price and how it plays out
Anything else???
The active steering is for the stifness I was feeling and how hard it was to make a U-turn in the X5 compared to my current 535

Thanks for all the feedback- any suggestions on trim with the cinammon interior????

Thanks
Yusuf
Thanks

Relapse · 11-10-2010, 10:46 PM

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

i believe thats cinnamon leather. cant tell what colour wood it is see for yourself!

benz715 · 11-11-2010, 08:51 AM

I have auburn in my 5 series, looks very similar- does it look like that in real life- similar to auburn??

THanks

Gamoto · 11-11-2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benz715

I forgot to put comfort seats- ordering those also
The 3rd row seats is for my child so it can be small no problem
I have not test driven the 5.0 but I did test drive the 3.5.
It really just comes down to price and how it plays out
Anything else???
The active steering is for the stifness I was feeling and how hard it was to make a U-turn in the X5 compared to my current 535

Thanks for all the feedback- any suggestions on trim with the cinammon interior????

Thanks
Yusuf
Thanks

I have a 2008 X5 4.8 and I will tell you this if you haven't driven the 5.0 and you like the 3.5 then don't even test drive the 5.0. If you do you and you still go with the 3.5 because of cost you will always remember how powerfull the 5.0 is compared to your 3.5.

I'm sure the 3.5 is a big upgrade from the 3.0 they had in the 08's it was a dog compared to the 4.8 which is very fast. I believe the 3.5 is a straight 6 turbo, similar to the twin turbo introduced in the 08 335's. We had an 08 335xi and it is fast 4.9 to 5.0 Zero to 60. So I'm sure that the 3.5 performs a lot better than the old 3.0.

335Xray · 11-11-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by richard in NC

I would consider HUD. Its surprisingly useful, especially for nav instructions.
The multi-contour seats can't be beat, unless you want even more aggressive bolsters with the sport seats. But the multi-contour can really squeeze in as well.
Also, I don't think running boards can be gotten with M Sport, only the Sport Activity.

Nope, you can't get them with M Sport and roof rails come standard.

I have a 50i white/cinnamon/bamboo on order. My friend has a Vermillion red with cinnamon and it looks great.

I second the HUD comments, but if you are trying to keep the price with in reason, definitely one thing to drop.

Multi-contour seats are A+. Only get third row if you are really going to use it. Its expensive and the seats are tiny. Bring the kids to the dealer and make them get in and out and see how it works. I was going to get it for my now 7 month old son for the future, but after seeing it, it makes our Acura MDX 3rd row seem spacious which isn't saying much.

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benz715 · 11-11-2010, 12:51 PM

cool and thanks for all the comments!

benz715 · 11-11-2010, 12:53 PM

whats the opinion on the Active Steering- do you guys have it- i hate the hard steering when its parked or making a U-turn etc...

AlexGP · 11-11-2010, 01:42 PM

X5Beemaah: what do you do about winter tires/wheels?

Jim E. · 11-11-2010, 02:46 PM

Since you're not getting lane departure warning I would consider the climate comfort windcreen.

If you have kids you may also want to consider the soft close door option.

Are you getting Nappa leather? If not you should note that the third row seats with be leatherette.

Not sure why you want the 20" wheels but note that these are perfomance tires and will not be all great in the winter and snow.

Quote:

Originally Posted by benz715

Ok so I am still not decided on the 3.5 or 5.0 but have decided on almost everything else, if i missed anything or you have any suggestions please let me know. Thanks in advance for all the help

Convenience Package
Premium Audio
Technology Package
M package with Upgraded M package 20 inch rims
Cold weather Package
Rear Climate Package
3rd Row Seating
Side View Cameras
Active Steering
Running Boards
Comfort seats
Color combination is going to be Alpine White with cinnamon interior
Still not decided on the trim- any pics of cinnamon with a nice trim would be VERYYY appreciated- i was thinking bamboo maybe- dont know

Please let me know any other options you would recommend or think i missed-

Thanks again
Yusuf

benz715 · 11-11-2010, 03:40 PM

Nappa leather?
What leather comes standard in the X5 then with all these options?

Do you have to pay extra for that-if i do how much?
Thanks

benz715 · 11-11-2010, 03:43 PM

what is climate comfort windcreen ?
I havent even heard of that?
Thx

roadkillrob · 11-11-2010, 03:53 PM

Same combo I have, AW Cinnamon, I liked the Bamboo color wise with the interior, but didn't like the stripy horizontal lines in it, looked at the light trim and put it side by side with the cinnamon and didn't like how it looked, so went with the Dark Burl - pics attached (sorry, it is hard to photograph the leather, it always comes out more orange than it really is)

Rob

Gamoto · 11-11-2010, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benz715

whats the opinion on the Active Steering- do you guys have it- i hate the hard steering when its parked or making a U-turn etc...

Active steering is a waste of money

benz715 · 11-11-2010, 04:23 PM

thanks for the pics- lets see what happens with the trim colors- think i need to see it side by side- active steering is just to make the car a little softer for the wifey when she drives it- currently have a 535 and its a much softer steering wheel (turning wise) than the X5

335Xray · 11-11-2010, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim E.

Since you're not getting lane departure warning I would consider the climate comfort windcreen.

If you have kids you may also want to consider the soft close door option.

Are you getting Nappa leather? If not you should note that the third row seats with be leatherette.

Not sure why you want the 20" wheels but note that these are perfomance tires and will not be all great in the winter and snow.

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Climate comfort windscreen is not available in the USA.

Nappa is a smoother, softer leather. Adds ~$2K to get, you can also get a leather covered dash for $1900 more, but if you are trying to spend wisely, skip both.

Quote:

Originally Posted by benz715

what is climate comfort windcreen ?
I havent even heard of that?
Thx

Not in the USA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gamoto

Active steering is a waste of money

Seems like a lot of scratch for something that decreases steering effort at low speed...maybe buy a set of little gripper strength thingy's and call it a day...

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benz715 · 11-11-2010, 04:39 PM

I am going to pass on the nappa but still go with the active steering though
No HUD or lane departure-waste in my opinion

richard in NC · 11-11-2010, 04:43 PM

Active steering is expensive but worth it in my book. I drove one back to back to one without it. One minute thru a parking lot convinced me. I think it would be especially useful with 20s.

Jim E. · 11-11-2010, 04:59 PM

Climate comfort windscreen is available as a special order item as well as soft close doors if your dealer is willing to put in the effort. I have an x5d on order but opting for lane departure deletes climate comfort.

You'd be surprised what you can get if you're willing to put in the effort and do the research.

Since you want cinnamon interior the nappa is out of the question.

Climate comfort windscreen is not available in the USA.

Nappa is a smoother, softer leather. Adds ~$2K to get, you can also get a leather covered dash for $1900 more, but if you are trying to spend wisely, skip both.

Not in the USA

Seems like a lot of scratch for something that decreases steering effort at low speed...maybe buy a set of little gripper strength thingy's and call it a day...

X[/QUOTE]

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benz715 Private 7 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 535xi soon to be X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Ordering My Car Saturday- Thoughts and feedback Ok so I am still not decided on the 3.5 or 5.0 but have decided on almost everything else, if i missed anything or you have any suggestions please let me know. Thanks in advance for all the help Convenience Package Premium Audio Technology Package M package with Upgraded M package 20 inch rims Cold weather Package Rear Climate Package 3rd Row Seating Side View Cameras Active Steering Running Boards Comfort seats Color combination is going to be Alpine White with cinnamon interior Still not decided on the trim- any pics of cinnamon with a nice trim would be VERYYY appreciated- i was thinking bamboo maybe- dont know Please let me know any other options you would recommend or think i missed- Thanks again Yusuf Last edited by benz715; 11-10-2010 at 10:08 PM..
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richard in NC Colonel 1231 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	I would consider HUD. Its surprisingly useful, especially for nav instructions. The multi-contour seats can't be beat, unless you want even more aggressive bolsters with the sport seats. But the multi-contour can really squeeze in as well. Also, I don't think running boards can be gotten with M Sport, only the Sport Activity. __________________ 2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s 2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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X5Beemaah Private First Class 29 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 50i Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North of Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I took delivery on my 50i a couple months ago, Alpine white over black interior. Unless you are really worried about fuel economy go with the 50i for the joy of driving. I test drove the 35 before the 50i and it was a completely different ride performance wise. Have you test driven both? You are buying "the ultimate driving machine". Also, have you seen or sat in the 3rd row seats? They are a joke(unless you really need them), a small child can't sit in the seats comfortably nevermind an adult. I was also pondering the active steering but opt'd out of it because after test driving one it didn't seem to make that much of a difference and I used the extra cash on something else......Keep us informed of your decisions. Best of luck!!
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pmeloche Lieutenant Colonel 24 Rep 1,604 Posts Drives: 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montréal, Canada iTrader: (0)	As I have mentioned a few times before, the 50i fuel consumption is noticeably higher than the 35i especially in the city. So if you want more power and do not mind paying for more gasoline then go for the 50i otherwise the 35i (or 35d for that matter) will do the job for you very ably. __________________ Patrice 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Vermillion Red
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benz715 Private 7 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 535xi soon to be X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I forgot to put comfort seats- ordering those also The 3rd row seats is for my child so it can be small no problem I have not test driven the 5.0 but I did test drive the 3.5. It really just comes down to price and how it plays out Anything else??? The active steering is for the stifness I was feeling and how hard it was to make a U-turn in the X5 compared to my current 535 Thanks for all the feedback- any suggestions on trim with the cinammon interior???? Thanks Yusuf Thanks
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Relapse Private First Class 30 Rep 119 Posts Drives: BMW X5 40i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false i believe thats cinnamon leather. cant tell what colour wood it is see for yourself!
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benz715 Private 7 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 535xi soon to be X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I have auburn in my 5 series, looks very similar- does it look like that in real life- similar to auburn?? THanks
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benz715 Private 7 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 535xi soon to be X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	cool and thanks for all the comments!
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benz715 Private 7 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 535xi soon to be X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	whats the opinion on the Active Steering- do you guys have it- i hate the hard steering when its parked or making a U-turn etc...
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benz715 Private 7 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 535xi soon to be X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Nappa leather? What leather comes standard in the X5 then with all these options? Do you have to pay extra for that-if i do how much? Thanks
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benz715 Private 7 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 535xi soon to be X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	what is climate comfort windcreen ? I havent even heard of that? Thx
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roadkillrob Major General 875 Rep 5,457 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	Same combo I have, AW Cinnamon, I liked the Bamboo color wise with the interior, but didn't like the stripy horizontal lines in it, looked at the light trim and put it side by side with the cinnamon and didn't like how it looked, so went with the Dark Burl - pics attached (sorry, it is hard to photograph the leather, it always comes out more orange than it really is) Rob Attached Images __________________ 2022 X3M Brooklyn Grey 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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benz715 Private 7 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 535xi soon to be X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	thanks for the pics- lets see what happens with the trim colors- think i need to see it side by side- active steering is just to make the car a little softer for the wifey when she drives it- currently have a 535 and its a much softer steering wheel (turning wise) than the X5
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benz715 Private 7 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 535xi soon to be X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I am going to pass on the nappa but still go with the active steering though No HUD or lane departure-waste in my opinion
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richard in NC Colonel 1231 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Active steering is expensive but worth it in my book. I drove one back to back to one without it. One minute thru a parking lot convinced me. I think it would be especially useful with 20s. __________________ 2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s 2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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Jim E. First Lieutenant 92 Rep 348 Posts Drives: Individ: 99 M3, 11 X5d, 16 F31 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Climate comfort windscreen is available as a special order item as well as soft close doors if your dealer is willing to put in the effort. I have an x5d on order but opting for lane departure deletes climate comfort. You'd be surprised what you can get if you're willing to put in the effort and do the research. Since you want cinnamon interior the nappa is out of the question. Climate comfort windscreen is not available in the USA. Nappa is a smoother, softer leather. Adds ~$2K to get, you can also get a leather covered dash for $1900 more, but if you are trying to spend wisely, skip both. Not in the USA Seems like a lot of scratch for something that decreases steering effort at low speed...maybe buy a set of little gripper strength thingy's and call it a day... X[/QUOTE]
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