First yr F15

[Pierce330]

Hello Lads and Lasses,

Would any of you purchase a first model year F15? Or, would you ignore the 2014 and only look at 2015+?

Cheers...

[puckybadger]

My 2014 has been flawless.

[TallTrees]

My 2014 35d has also been trouble free.

[Kzang]

Several reasons to go with the 2015...

1. Typically, first year models are plagued with bugs and issues..
2. 2015 model year was updated with higher performances

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/a...language=en_US

2015 BMW X5 SAV

Technical and design updates

Technical update for the 8-speed automatic transmission leading to better efficiency and faster acceleration:


X5 sDrive35i 0-60 mph from 6.2 to 6.1

X5 xDrive35i 0-60 mph from 6.2 to 6.1

X5 xDrive35d 0-60mph from 6.7 to 6.5

X5 xDrive50i 0-60mph from 4.9 to 4.7

As of October 2014 production, there will be an engine displacement change on the N55 engine (X5 sDrive35i and X5 xDrive35i) that increases displacement from 2979 cubic centimeters to 3004 cubic centimeters
As of September 2014 production, there will be additional stitching added on all seats upholstered in Dakota or Nappa leather to enhance both seat quality and design. Double stitching will be added on all front seat shoulders.


Changes to the standard equipment:

Sport Leather steering wheel is now standard
Comfort Access Keyless entry is now standard on the X5 xDrive50i
6NS ‘Enhanced USB and Bluetooth plus Smartphone Integration’ is no longer standard because the Bluetooth audio streaming functionality moves to a new standard option (6NH ‘Hands-free Bluetooth and USB Audio Connection’). The remaining functionality of 6NS is now a standalone option for $500.
Lines and Packages changes:

ZLL Luxury Line and ZXD xLine no longer include 255 Sport leather steering wheel (now standard). Lines prices have been reduced by $100 as a result.
ZLS Luxury Seating Package pricing has been reduced by $350 with no change to package content
ZPP Premium Package no longer includes 323 Soft close doors (now standalone option). 4NB 4-zone climate control is now included in the package. Package price is now $2,550 (-$150)
ZEC Executive Package no longer includes 322 Comfort Access (standard). 4M5 Leather dashboard and 4NB 4-zone climate control are now included. Package price is now $4,600 (+$500)
Changes to standalone options:

323 Soft close doors released as standalone option for $600 (previously included in ZPP Premium Package)
4NB 4-zone Automatic climate control no longer available as standalone (available in ZPP Premium Package)
6NS Enhanced USB & Bluetooth plus Smartphone Integration released as standalone option for $500
6UK Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection option price reduced from $2,600 to $2,300

[Pierce330]

Thanks for the info gents. I am considering a 35i with 65km or 40m from a BMW dealership. I assume that it's a lease return. Waiting on some info like service records, etc. I have read that the 35d and 50i models have had their issues, but that is of no surprise and those models suffered the same fate with the E70 too.

[kanvas]

2014MY here and no issues thus far.

[patrikr]

My 2014 5.0 with 42k miles is running perfectly. Only issue I have is that now that it's in the 20s the windshield doesn't defrost correctly and is constantly a little "foggy". Haven't spent any time looking into this.

[Flying Ace]

'14 F15s seems pretty good based on current owners' reporting on this forum. I would think the issues likely will come out around 4-5 years later. I'm betting diesel cars are more likely to have emissions equipment failures like the E70s.

You also have to decide if you want LCI and idrive touch controller which is later model years.

[P1]

I steer away from first year releases, but the '14 X5 seems to be pretty trouble-free. That being said, I still got a '15.