Must-have options?

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Originally Posted by Who's on first

We just received our X5 M-Sport. Standard suspension. We like it so far on the Mid-Atlantic roads.

I could not see spending the money on any suspension, we want comfort. I feel it has that.

But, we also have an M4 Comp Package... So that handles our spirited drives well enough.

I am glad to see this. This vehicle will be mainly driven by my wife, who has a 135i M Sport. Sounds like I'll be fine with the stock suspension.

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by P1et

I am glad to see this. This vehicle will be mainly driven by my wife, who has a 135i M Sport. Sounds like I'll be fine with the stock suspension.

I asked what you're asking last month prior to the build... We did have a budget on this car.

EVERYONE said check DHP 1st.

After consideration we did not. Didn't seem worth it, we would have had to drop some other stuff off .. We were shooting for an MSRP of 70k.

Now, I've never been in an X5, prior to ours.. Wife did drive one on a test drive, standard suspension.

She liked it.

Good enough for me.

We have about 800 miles on it. I could not be happier, we came in with an MSRP of $72,280.. So we were close to our goal.

I enjoy driving it. A lot.

EDIT---
$72,220
35i
M-Sport
Glacier Silver
Ivory & White Leather
Cold Weather
Driver Assistance
Driver Assistance Plus
Premium Package
Leather Dash
HK Stereo

Sale price of $66,xxx

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Originally Posted by Who's on first

I asked what you're asking last month prior to the build... We did have a budget on this car.

EVERYONE said check DHP 1st.

After consideration we did not. Didn't seem worth it, we would have had to drop some other stuff off .. We were shooting for an MSRP of 70k.

Now, I've never been in an X5, prior to ours.. Wife did drive one on a test drive, standard suspension.

She liked it.

Good enough for me.

We have about 800 miles on it. I could not be happier, we came in with an MSRP of $72,280.. So we were close to our goal.

I enjoy driving it. A lot.

I appreciate that feedback. My father's previous F15 had it, and I don't remember it being that different from driving the F15 I test drove this week that didn't have it. I always just drive in Comfort mode, which probably means the suspensions behave the same.

I looked at his new 40e order, and it also has the DHP on it. Guess it comes pretty standard in the European packages and not always standard in the US. I ran the VINs of all M Sports for sale in the US, and not that many have it. Almost seems it's popular amongst forum member, but not really for the general punters our there.

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by P1et

I appreciate that feedback. My father's previous F15 had it, and I don't remember it being that different from driving the F15 I test drove this week that didn't have it. I always just drive in Comfort mode, which probably means the suspensions behave the same.

I looked at his new 40e order, and it also has the DHP on it. Guess it comes pretty standard in the European packages and not always standard in the US. I ran the VINs of all M Sports for sale in the US, and not that many have it. Almost seems it's popular amongst forum member, but not really for the general punters our there.

Look at the options above (edited)... What would you have dropped off to get it... I didn't come up with anything worth dropping.

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Originally Posted by Who's on first

Look at the options above (edited)... What would you have dropped off to get it... I didn't come up with anything worth dropping.

The one I'm looking at has this:

X5 xDrive35i
Black Sapphire Metallic
Mocha Interior Design Package w/ Fineline Pure Wood Trim
M Sport
469M wheels
Cold Weather Package
Driver Assistance Package
Driver Assistance Plus w/ Active Driver Assistant
Lighting Package
Luxury Seating Package
Premium Package
Soft Close Automatic Doors
Comfort Rear Seats
Ceramic Controls
Surround View
Parking Assistant
Harman Kardon
Concierge Services
Enhanced USB and Bluetooth

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by P1et

The one I'm looking at has this:

X5 xDrive35i
Black Sapphire Metallic
Mocha Interior Design Package w/ Fineline Pure Wood Trim
M Sport
469M wheels
Cold Weather Package
Driver Assistance Package
Driver Assistance Plus w/ Active Driver Assistant
Lighting Package
Luxury Seating Package
Premium Package
Soft Close Automatic Doors
Comfort Rear Seats
Ceramic Controls
Surround View
Parking Assistant
Harman Kardon
Concierge Services
Enhanced USB and Bluetooth

Very nice.

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Originally Posted by Who's on first

Very nice.

Thanks. 2VF would have made it perfect. Oh well. Beggars cannot be choosers...

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by P1et

Thanks. 2VF would have made it perfect. Oh well. Beggars cannot be choosers...

Shoot... We did get the 20" wheels too.

Maybe that's the wheel you were referring to, I forget the code.

We ALMOST missed that one. No way I could pass up 315 rears!!

[SlammedR8]

Originally Posted by Kzang

If you didn't order the suspension upgrade then you didn't get it. Msport doesn't offer any upgrades to suspension.

Not true..at least not in Canada, when you select M Sport Package for $4000.00, it includes Adaptive M Suspension. I just double checked my order from the dealer and it's definitely on there.

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by P1et

Thanks. 2VF would have made it perfect. Oh well. Beggars cannot be choosers...

Custom order to get the exact build you want?

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by SlammedR8

Not true..at least not in Canada, when you select M Sport Package for $4000.00, it includes Adaptive M Suspension. I just double checked my order from the dealer and it's definitely on there.

I already know Msport for Canada gets the 2VF... My comment was in response to a USA ( New Yorker ) order.

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by Who's on first

Look at the options above (edited)... What would you have dropped off to get it... I didn't come up with anything worth dropping.

It only costs $900 for 2VF - adaptive M suspension... and it would have improved your ride in so many ways...

[sgtpeper]

I've already commented on this but on the ride home tonight I took an off ramp really hard and I'm just so amazed at how effortless the F15 with DHP and M-Sport took it. My wife didn't even glance up as we took the windy ramp at over 60 mph. My old E70 felt like a tank ready to fly off the road at 40 mph on the same ramp. It's just nuts what a difference this makes. You don't think it does until you start to play a bit then you notice it in all aspects of your drive - from the way it goes over potholes to the way you don't have to take your foot off the accelerator on mild turns.

I wasn't a believer, but I am now!

[vangoose]

Originally Posted by sgtpeper

I've already commented on this but on the ride home tonight I took an off ramp really hard and I'm just so amazed at how effortless the F15 with DHP and M-Sport took it. My wife didn't even glance up as we took the windy ramp at over 60 mph. My old E70 felt like a tank ready to fly off the road at 40 mph on the same ramp. It's just nuts what a difference this makes. You don't think it does until you start to play a bit then you notice it in all aspects of your drive - from the way it goes over potholes to the way you don't have to take your foot off the accelerator on mild turns.

I wasn't a believer, but I am now!

E70 can be equipped with active anti-roll as well. I have it in my old E70.

Overall my E70 handles better than my new F16 wirh DHP due to much better steering.

[sgtpeper]

I don't disagree with that - my e70 didn't have adaptive drive unfortunately. I do miss the heavier steering of my e70 but I've really gotten used to the steering in my f15.

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by Kzang

It only costs $900 for 2VF - adaptive M suspension... and it would have improved your ride in so many ways...

Maybe.

The new M4 had no limit.
The X5 did. We went over by $2,220. Gotta draw the line somewhere. At least we do.

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Originally Posted by vangoose

E70 can be equipped with active anti-roll as well. I have it in my old E70.

Overall my E70 handles better than my new F16 wirh DHP due to much better steering.

Agree. My E70 with Adaptive Drive is definitely more of a driver's car when it comes to handling. Feels very well planted. The steering is my biggest gripe with the F15. Thin steering wheel and so light I could drive with one finger. And I'm comparing this to an F15 with 2VF (my father's F15). A shame, but it is what it is...

[iconoclast]

Originally Posted by twelve535i

2. Leather. It's a car with a $55k base price......faux leather shouldn't be an option

go look at mercedes... at 70k leather is still an option. standard is mb-tex.

[dsad1]

You can test drive ours if you want. Doesn't have dhp, but has m sport and m suspension.

It has third row though, not sure if the extra weight makes the suspension feel different. I barely drive the x5, so never got a chance to drive it hard and test the suspension.

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Originally Posted by djsaad1

You can test drive ours if you want. Doesn't have dhp, but has m sport and m suspension.

It has third row though, not sure if the extra weight makes the suspension feel different. I barely drive the x5, so never got a chance to drive it hard and test the suspension.

Appreciate the offer. I'll get the one I mentioned above. Put a deposit on it yesterday. Hard to resist all the creature comforts!

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So I've been enjoying the X5 for a bit now (when my wife doesn't have it) and must say that I've been really impressed with the Active Cruise Control. I use it every time I'm in the car. Gets a bit of getting used to, but sitting in heavy traffic is less dreadful now. I just steer, and that's it. The car does the rest. Amazing option!

[coolidge]

Are all these suspension upgrades really needed when driving the posted speed limit in the US? You German autobahn guys I get that.