Thinking of a 2015/2016 X5

[snj1013]

Guys, I need your input. I have an F10, but could use the extra cargo room that the F15 would add. What options are must haves in your opinion? Just starting my research so I really need some items to start my search.

[Wavy]

M-Sport with Adaptive Suspension at a minimum.

Since the ground clearance is soo high it's a little harder to see the curbs so surround view cameras are a good option as well.

[SCA]

Originally Posted by Wavy

M-Sport with Adaptive Suspension at a minimum.

+1

Also 20” wheels and multi-contour seats.

[Silververtu]

Easier to find fully loaded X5 50i than fully loaded 35i. Good luck!

[CeeTeeX5]

HUD, Heated steering wheel, 20s, MSport package, comfort access, driver assistant, rear view camera (I think it wasn't standard on those years).

[Jay89]

M-sport with 20" and LED headlights for sure!

[DuSh]

Depends what you want

Engine
I would start with deciding what engine you want V8 or I6? This is a major difference from the beginning (with V8 n63tu - you'll get V8 sound and power, lots of it, but worst MPG). With I6 you have choice of n55 (cheaper and more reliable) or n57 (diesel - hence best MPG)

Exterior
1. Next choice is exterior: M Sport vs everything else. M Sport is a must IF you care for appearance.
2. 20 inch rims are a must too. Please don't buy x5 with 19's - they look so small, unless you have a plan to put 21 or 22 aftermarket rims and keep 19s for winter set
3. LED headlights are preferable, they look cool and have a bit more functionality (comes in Lighting Package if I'm not mistaken)

Interior
1. Comfort seats (or aka multicontour seats) are preferable as they are most comfortable for long drives
2. M Sport steering wheel (comes with M Sport package if you got one, hence M Sport package is desirable to begin with)
3. 3rd row seating - this is purely a need based choice - you either need them or not. You can't retrofit them, so if you need them - you have to buy one that has them in the first place
4. 4 way climate control (including rear heated seats etc) - I think anyone with family can use it in cold climate

Tech
1. HUD (thing that projects dash info to windshield) - I have one and I got used to it, it's good thing to have
2. Comfort access - very convenient, I can't live without it now, I'm so used to it now (also comes with Premium Package if I'm not mistaken)
3. Driver assistant package+ (I think it's called a bit differently) that includes 360 view (including rear view of course), line control, blind spot warning and active cruise control (ACC)

Suspension
1. Get adaptive suspension - it has 4 modes and dampening of shocks is changed electronically from soft to hard - must have imho
2. DHP (Dynamic Handling Package) - this is RARE to find in used x5s, but if you can get it - it's golden! It makes 5300lbs x5 handle like a 3500lbs sedan. The DHP tech is amazing and includes active stabilizer bars, torque vectoring and so on

This is a start list, there are too many other options, I only tried to put major ones that you may regret not having - and I'm sure I still forgot one or two

[bmwx5er]

Here are a couple of almost fully loaded CPOs, msport with dhp:
https://www.bmwofnashville.com/certi...eb19212749.htm

https://www.herbchambersbmw.com/cert...b5c921cf1e.htm

[Jaymax85]

Originally Posted by bmwx5er

Here are a couple of almost fully loaded CPOs, msport with dhp:
https://www.bmwofnashville.com/certi...eb19212749.htm

https://www.herbchambersbmw.com/cert...b5c921cf1e.htm

M adaptive or dhp are like unicorn cars, I recently bought a 2015 x5 and had no luck finding one. That white one is pretty much the only x5 35i in the States for sale now with m adaptive.... but also has an accident on the carfax and is like 7-8k over market value