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Originally Posted by Overtaxed
Thank you. Yeah, jumping to the 5.0 wasn't a huge increase in price (because the options lay out a little differently), but, we really wanted the diesel engine, the 5.0 is a great time to drive, but my wife would hate the trips to the gas station. She actually considers "range" as a very important buying criteria.
The only big options we didn't add are night vision and the dynamic handling package. Didn't feel the need to spend the money on DHP when we were able to go to the M suspension for so much less. We want it sporty anyway, so, hopefully that won't be a mistake. Night vision seems a bit unnecessary to me given that we're already paying so much extra to have better lighting. Also, I'm not sure if we'd really be able to use it effectively, seems strange to look at a monitor while driving (I'm sure you get used to it).
Oh, the other one was active steering. Didn't add that because saw too many people complaining about it. And, frankly, how lazy can we be? Too lazy to turn the wheel 3 more times when driving at low speed. 
But, if you went all the way, active steering, DHP, night vision and BO sound system you could add another 10K to the price. So, in my mind, we were being frugal!  |
I am looking for dealers to build our next BMW x5, the choice is so tough with a fully loaded 35D or a decent equipped 50i! In my opinion the DHP isn't worth it unless you push your v8 engine hard. M sport suspension should suffice the diesel/35i engine.
These cars are selling so hot right now in north California right now really making it tough to get a decent deal going.