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      04-13-2017, 08:48 AM   #1
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Hello All,

I'm a recent new member to the BMW family and new member here on the forum. We recently purchased a CPO 2014 X5 x35i and absolutely love it! A little back ground on how we got here.

The X5 is the wifes DD as it replaced two cars we had. Her previous DD was a '08 Infiniti G37 Coupe plus we had a '12 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X then I had my DD ('12 Infiniti M37x). The G was giving us some intermittent, undiagnosed problems (at 99k miles) and the trade in value on the Xterra was remarkable high still since it was top of the line model (with leather) and only had 12k miles. So we figured lets see if we can replace two cars with one that offers the same experience/function of the two.

Now granted, the X5 doesn't have the same spirited performance of the G but frankly the wife never really took advantage of the 330hp. The X5 did offer more luxury and plenty enough power to pass, get onto highways, etc. Plus it had the cargo space and roof rack rails to replace the Xterra.

So here we are after a great trade value for the two cars and a below KBB value on the X5. Looking forward to being part of the community and learning about the BMW. There are a few quirky design items that bug me such as:

Having to press start/stop twice to fully power everything down.
There is no "ACC" type position to turn just the radio/iDrive on as a single push of the start/stop without the foot on the break powers up everything including fans, etc).

Having said that the car is wonderfully comfortable, drives great and looks great!

**UPDATE ** Added pics and details per VIN lookup (didn't realize I had the adaptive headlights).







BMW VIN Decoder by www.etk.cc
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Vehicle information
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Type code: KR03
Model: X5 XDRIVE35I (USA)
E-F-R series: F15
Series: X
Type: All-Road
Steering: LL
Doors: 5
Engine: N55
Displacement: 3.00
Power: 225 (306 hp)
Drive: ALLR
Transmission: AUT
Paint code: 300 - ALPINWEISS 3
Upholstery code: LCCY - LEDER DAKOTA/CAN
Prod.date: 2013-11-19
S1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES
S2H7 19"LM RAEDER V-SPEICHE 450
S2VB Tyre pressure control (TPC)
S3AG Reversing camera
S3AT Roof rail, aluminium, satinised
S3E1 EXTERIEURDESIGN PURE EXCELLENCE
S4AC Fine wood trim Poplar woodgrain
S4NE BLOW-BY-HEIZER
S5A1 LED-NEBELSCHEINWERFER
S6AC INTELLIGENTER NOTRUF
S6AE TELESERVICES
S6AK CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES
S6AM REAL TIME TRAFFIC INFORMATION
S6AP REMOTE SERVICES
S6NR BMW APPS
S6NS KOMFORTTELEFONIE MIT ERW. SMARTPHON
S8KL OELWARTUNGSINT. 15.000KM/12MONATE
S8S4 Decoding, variable light distribution
S8SL Trailer coupling preparation
S8SM Car ident. number visible from outside
S8TN TAGFAHRLICHT UEBER LICHTMENUE EINST
S212 Equipment, brake syst. country-specific
S245 Steering wheel column adjustment,electr.
S255 Sports leather steering wheel
S258 Tyres with runflat properties
S302 Alarm system
S316 automatic trunk lid mechanism
S319 Integrated universal remote control
S322 Comfort access
S323 Soft-Close-Automatic doors
S346 Chrome Line exterieur
S402 Panorama glass roof
S420 Sun protection glazing
S423 Floor mats, velours
S430 Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S441 Smoker package
S459 Seat adjustment, electric, with memory
S488 Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S493 Storage compartment package
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
S508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
S522 Xenon Light
S524 Adaptive Headlights
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S563 Light package
S575 Socket, lugg. comp. incl. 2. batt.
S609 Navigation system, Professional
S645 BMW US Radio
S655 Satellite tuner
S688 HARMAN/KARDON SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM
S697 Area-Code 1 for DVD
S823 Hot-climate version
S845 Acoustic fasten seat belt reminder
S853 Language version, English
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      04-13-2017, 09:15 AM   #2
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There is no "ACC" type position to turn just the radio/iDrive on as a single push of the start/stop without the foot on the break powers up everything including fans, etc).
Welcome and congratulations on your new X5!

FWIW, I press the Start/Stop button one time w/o foot on brake to enter "ACC mode", and then turn fan to off position if desired.
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      04-13-2017, 10:29 AM   #3
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Welcome to the F15 family. If the vehicle is "awake", you can simply press the power button (volume) to turn on the stereo/iDrive when parked.
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Welcome to the F15 family. If the vehicle is "awake", you can simply press the power button (volume) to turn on the stereo/iDrive when parked.
Thanks for the tip ... when I open the doors when parked, I do hear my iPod ding like it just got power. Never dawned on me to try stereo/iDrive, thanks.
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the new X5.
Luck forward to seeing some pictures and your full spec.
I'm currently in Naples, Florida and loving it down here
Only draw back is I'm missing my new X5 at home
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the new X5.
Luck forward to seeing some pictures and your full spec.
I'm currently in Naples, Florida and loving it down here
Only draw back is I'm missing my new X5 at home
We moved here 2 years ago from MD and love it! Wish we did it sooner .... I'll post some pics soon, been busy. I don't see any mods other than cosmetic. Already did front tint and will do black grill in a few weeks.
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Enjoy the car...
I'm new to BMW too...got my 2014 X5 last week CPO & love every minute of it
Very different than MB and many quirks I just don't know what were they smoking. I know many can be coded but why not make it standard?

- push button twice to turn off
- no folding mirrors on lock
- no close trunk from remote
- no way to perm. turn off auto/start/stop
- active blind spot doesn't work 70% of the time

Like I said. I enjoy the car and it's definitely not without its quirks
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Having to press start/stop twice to fully power everything down.
There is no "ACC" type position to turn just the radio/iDrive on as a single push of the start/stop without the foot on the break powers up everything including fans, etc).

Having said that the car is wonderfully comfortable, drives great and looks great!
Welcome the Family and great introduction choice!

If foot is off brake pedal, then start/stop will toggle accessory (ignition only) mode for certain functions (eg, radio).

If you want A/C, you need to start engine.

You can also code car for additional prefered settings. This is my exit sequence:
  1. Pull into space
  2. Press Start/Stop --> Vehicle automatically engages "P" & engine turns off.
  3. Open drivers door --> electronics automatically turn off, steering wheel telescopes in, and seat moves back
  4. Close door
  5. Lock vehicle with CA --> doors lock, mirrors fold, & windows roll up
#3 & 5 are coded to behavior differently than factory
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Enjoy the car...
I'm new to BMW too...got my 2014 X5 last week CPO & love every minute of it
Very different than MB and many quirks I just don't know what were they smoking. I know many can be coded but why not make it standard?

- push button twice to turn off
- no folding mirrors on lock
- no close trunk from remote
- no way to perm. turn off auto/start/stop
- active blind spot doesn't work 70% of the time

Like I said. I enjoy the car and it's definitely not without its quirks
Congrats and enjoy your ride! I just recently joined the bmw family as well with my X6, and I love it.

The folding mirrors on lock, does it work when you hold down the lock button? Also I think the trunk can also be closed with the remote by holding down the trunk button and keep holding it until it closes.

Now I'm not sure if this is for all models or maybe its different in various areas, but worth a try!
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Congrats and enjoy your ride! I just recently joined the bmw family as well with my X6, and I love it.

The folding mirrors on lock, does it work when you hold down the lock button? Also I think the trunk can also be closed with the remote by holding down the trunk button and keep holding it until it closes.

Now I'm not sure if this is for all models or maybe its different in various areas, but worth a try!
It is not standard on North American cars, but both features can easily be coded.
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