Must-have options?

[P1]

F15 owners... what are you some must have-have options when considering an X5? What are some options that your X5 that you could have, in hindsight, probably have done without?

[kanvas]

Dynamic Handling Package!

[Alan l.]

Nappa Design Package if you expect a premium looking/feeling interior

DHP - or Adaptive M suspension. One of these boxes must be checked off.

[usual_suspect]

LED headlights and adaptive dampers

[Kzang]

For an X5 these are a must have for me

MSport
DHP or Adaptive M Suspension
LED Lights
DA and DA+ ( surround view, HUD )
Comfort Access
20" Wheels staggered min
HK sound
Multi-contour seats
Heated seats and steering wheel

[MarineOh3]

Multi contour seats.

And rear view camera.

[xweb10]

Originally Posted by MarineOh3

And rear view camera.

I raise your rear view camera with a surround view camera.

[MattBianco]

See the survey results in my signature line. It covers a lot of the options.

A lot of it is dependent on what you want: more safety, increased comfort, better handling, luxury amenities and finished, etc.

[Jlnike]

i have the m sport package on my car but i dont think i have anything like dhp or adaptive m suspension?

Is my suspension standard without it or does something come with the m sport package that has me covered, i get my car this weekend.

[Jlnike]

LED headlights, M sport, and Comfort Access were a must for me

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by Jlnike

i have the m sport package on my car but i dont think i have anything like dhp or adaptive m suspension?

Is my suspension standard without it or does something come with the m sport package that has me covered, i get my car this weekend.

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

[2016sx5]

Heads up, driver asst plus. Upgraded sound system.

Went M sport just because wanted a
dark headliner. Have LED light pkg
I haven't drivin at night
but once so can't really say on them

On my 13 had comfort seats, didn't pick this time.
Only thing might miss is the adjustment for shoulder
section of seat. Otherwise feel the same

[MarineOh3]

Originally Posted by xweb10

I raise your rear view camera with a surround view camera.

Good call.

[MarineOh3]

Originally Posted by 2016sx5

Heads up, driver asst plus. Upgraded sound system.

Went M sport just because wanted a
dark headliner. Have LED light pkg
I haven't drivin at night
but once so can't really say on them

On my 13 had comfort seats, didn't pick this time.
Only thing might miss is the adjustment for shoulder
section of seat. Otherwise feel the same

You paid $4000 so you could have a dark headliner?

[2016sx5]

Originally Posted by MarineOh3

You paid $4000 so you could have a dark headliner?

Sure did. It had to coordinate with the Ivory and Black. No difference
than paying an extra 3,000.00 to have my couch covered in a leather
to match my Eames Chairs.

You pay to get what you want. If can't afford it than maybe looking
outside your means. Spending in the mid 70's, 4,000.00 not that much

[Jlnike]

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.

is standard suspension terrible? will i have damper adjustability at least?

[TallTrees]

M-sport is a must have just for the steering wheel alone. Plus the X5 is just so much sexier in M-sport trim.
HK sound system
LED Headlights
Comfort Access
M adaptive suspension min or DHP

Features I could live without
Cooled seats not very effective
Rear seat entertainment(my kids would disagree)
3rd row seats(my wife would disagree)

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by Jlnike

is standard suspension terrible? will i have damper adjustability at least?

From my experience yes it is terrible and no I do not think you will have damper adjustability. Back several years ago, sports package used to include a sports tuned suspension and anti-roll stability and most people who drove BMW's loved the handling because of that. Standard suspension on BMW cars were not meant for spirited driving but catered more to the masses ( people who drove BMW's for the badge ).

Now days BMW went and changed the "sport package" Msport for mostly cosmetic... on the X5 Msport includes the aero trim and IMO better looking front, sides, and rear, Sports Auto transmission program, black lined headliner, sport shifter, sport steering wheels and paddle shifter, shadowline window trim some more I'm probably forgetting.

To me standard suspension on the X5 wobbles on uneven roads like a standard SUV is meant to be? But I prefer a more flat ride and all corners of the vehicle to be flat during spirited drives around corners or sharp turns.

[iconoclast]

Originally Posted by P1et

F15 owners... what are you some must have-have options when considering an X5? What are some options that your X5 that you could have, in hindsight, probably have done without?

must have: m-sport, all the suspension options, b&o, multi-contour / comfort seating, led headlights, leather dashboard.

you can live without the ACC, SC doors and park assist.

i had to have all the options otherwise i would've just went with another L320 RRS-SC. knowing there were more options i could've had i would think about retrofitting and it would be more of a bother than it would be worth so i went for all them. if you just want a no frills luxury suv the L320 RRS/RRS-SC would do that and at a better price.

[P1]

Thanks everyone. I'm looking at an X5 that is optioned nicely when it comes to creature comforts, but is lacking anything related to suspension upgrades. I have Adaptive Drive on my current X5, so wondering if I'm really going to be let down not having this going forward.

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by P1et

Thanks everyone. I'm looking at an X5 that is optioned nicely when it comes to creature comforts, but is lacking anything related to suspension upgrades. I have Adaptive Drive on my current X5, so wondering if I'm really going to be let down not having this going forward.

I'm 100% positive you will be. Test drive one from the lot and see for yourself. Don't let the newness of the car distract you from the actual feel or handling of the suspension.

[Jlnike]

Originally Posted by Kzang

From my experience yes it is terrible and no I do not think you will have damper adjustability. Back several years ago, sports package used to include a sports tuned suspension and anti-roll stability and most people who drove BMW's loved the handling because of that. Standard suspension on BMW cars were not meant for spirited driving but catered more to the masses ( people who drove BMW's for the badge ).

Now days BMW went and changed the "sport package" Msport for mostly cosmetic... on the X5 Msport includes the aero trim and IMO better looking front, sides, and rear, Sports Auto transmission program, black lined headliner, sport shifter, sport steering wheels and paddle shifter, shadowline window trim some more I'm probably forgetting.

To me standard suspension on the X5 wobbles on uneven roads like a standard SUV is meant to be? But I prefer a more flat ride and all corners of the vehicle to be flat during spirited drives around corners or sharp turns.

Ugh I remember my moms e70 with the big engine and sport suspension and liked it, I assumed this 5.0 m sport would drive similarly, I'm worried now not having the sport suspension on this one and coming out of a 991 911 in going to hate it.