11-25-2013, 08:18 PM | #1 |
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Just signed on a new one for the wife, and will be my tow machine when I go to the track.
Got it at invoice with loyalty, plus took advantage of security deposit to save another $1700! Factory is closed so still can change options but so far X line Black sapphire Black sensatec for the kids Harmon sound Rear camera Tow package installed Rear side shade |
11-25-2013, 08:27 PM | #2 |
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nice!
Ordered Diesel too...for the wifey mine is Luxury...Imperial Blue + Mocha Premium Package (a whole bunch of jazz in it- including cameras and Harmon) and 20" rings + rear comfort for kids...also in Canada the Winter package comes as standard...for obvious reasons...lol we still have time to change it 100 times till next year... did you get an estimate on when production for Diesel starts? |
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11-25-2013, 08:29 PM | #3 |
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2014 BMW X5: It's worth the wait for diesel
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe...ticle14245982/
This is for us who have ordered Diesel...to make us feel good a bit... |
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11-26-2013, 12:44 AM | #5 |
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Good for you.
My dealer is saying that they now won't start production on the diesel until late February or early March, and he says there is no reason to even talk to him about putting in an order until January. Did your dealer give you anything concrete in terms of commitments on a production date for your order? |
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11-26-2013, 08:10 AM | #8 |
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Will be nice to get any more definitive build scheduling info from the factory with respect to the diesels. It mystifies me when parts of a company decide it is in their best interest to hide the ball when they have issues. Most people will wait if you are honest and if the reason for the delay is explained.
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11-26-2013, 08:33 AM | #9 |
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look at the bright side folks...we change our order 100 more times before it is actually locked in...so try to get as much insight as you can...that's what I'm doing... (currently debating between standard vs. comfort seats...)
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I just opened What Car's web page for the first time...I'm not sure to which car they are actually comparing the X5 with in terms of refinements...Range Rover/Land Rover...come on...are they even comparable???
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11-26-2013, 11:56 AM | #14 |
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by the way it's got 4/5 stars...so it is essentially not bad...the other report I sent focuses primarily on Diesel...more relevant to this topic...
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11-29-2013, 06:39 PM | #17 |
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I just went into the dealership today to try and order one. According to the SOP (start of production), the diesel start date is suppose to be 12/13/13. Though there are NO ALLOCATIONS what so ever. My SA tried looking and couldn't find anything, she checked with the GM and there is some soft of delay and we won't be able to start ordering till FEB or MARCH....
Very disappointed... Don't know how you were able to order Apex...but nice! Last edited by Cl0ud7; 11-29-2013 at 06:55 PM.. |
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This shouldn't have anything to do with ordering the vehicle...the only thing is that you would be in the first production batch...seems to be Jan/Feb build/delivery... Last edited by Shaw; 11-29-2013 at 07:50 PM.. |
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11-29-2013, 07:16 PM | #20 |
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My dealer told me the same thing weeks ago: the start of diesel production has been pushed back to February or March, and might be even later.
I had the first edition of the X5 diesel some years ago, and it too was delayed going into production from what BMW originally announced. If I recall correctly, then it was because it took them longer than they expected to get clearance from all the various authorities (especially CARB here in California) on the emissions levels from the diesel. Perhaps the same thing is happening now |
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