12-02-2013, 05:14 PM | #23 |
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I think the "no gap" lights look pretty good on the new X5. They look better than on the F30 3 series IMHO. Nice ride, enjoy!
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Nice review and insight.. Many thanks
BMW / Audi puts most others to same in the tech dept ( my opinion ) Drives me nuts in my LR - Even the new RR Sport is using dated tech from its '13 model. X5 in my future and looks much better in person I would agree. I just wish it was larger - umm LR4 like haha and with the up coming diesel... take a bow X5
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12-02-2013, 06:39 PM | #26 |
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How did you get the weather app on the split screen? Is that part of BMW Online? Great Ride BTW...I like the Luxury Line best myself.....cannot stand the M Sport lower grills...they need to "open" and not "closed".....great review!
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12-02-2013, 06:48 PM | #27 |
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this X5 Looks absolutely awesome!
OP, this great write up makes me want to get one... Jersey Plates! yey!!! I got my M3 from BMW of Tenafly, even though I'm in NYC... and so for the next purchase I will check-in with your dealer as well.
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Looks great! I just got my 2014 M5 CP on Saturday. Having some issues with the new Nav system and Pandora / Spotify. It went into the shop today so I won't get it back till Friday but I'm interested to see if you are streaming via USB or Bluetooth? Are you using the "Connected Apps" way for Pandora? I found that if I used the "Connected Apps" for Pandora it renders the phone disabled. If you hit any button on the iPhone it kills the music and you have to completely start over. Very annoyed at this point. Additionally, I just ordered my X5 5.0 M-Sport last month so I'm expecting it in any day now too. Appreciate your review greatly. I currently have the 5.0 from 2011 but I did the Dinan software upgrade. I haven't driven the new one yet so I'm excited to see how it stacks up. Thanks again for taking the time.
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Nice review but the active steering comment is a little off IMO. Active steering does not make the steering lighter, it changes the ratio. The wheels turn more with less movement of the wheel at low speed. I've had it on my last 3 cars and couldn't do without it. If you don't want the steering as light put it in sport. Firms it up a lot on my f15. Light in comfort, firm in sport. Perfect...
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12-03-2013, 09:24 AM | #31 |
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Congrats John!
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12-05-2013, 12:45 AM | #32 |
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"Do not get Active steering. The X5 steering is so light, I wouldn't do it. It's almost too light for me."
Active steering is really good/different with the Msport package. Tried on one of the cars without and it is true it is too light, no feel (even in sport mode you can barely tell the difference). Really huge difference with the M package. Awesome option, really well executed with the M package. Thanks for your awesome review! Last edited by 1230vani; 12-05-2013 at 12:47 AM.. Reason: trying to get the quote to work |
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We needed a car asap so we were in and out of the dealer within 30mins. We barely pushed for a deal since their allocations were filling up pretty quickly but we did get a little discount but more importantly we got oem bmw accessories for the car. Quote:
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谢谢! 总共包括税要差不多六万六-六万七, 还没算利息。 Quote:
I personally have no experience with the Audi tech though. Would consider trying one day :GASP: lol Quote:
I like the Luxury line alot. We almost forgot to get it lol. The Msport has that really nice steering wheel but I cannot stand the front air grills. What is wrong with them!!! It's soo freaking ugly. The Euro-specs has a nice front air grill. Another bonus with the Msport is that it will come with the Rectangular exhaust for a slight more aggressive look. Quote:
the air duct in the front! lol. Other than that, it's a great package, I would mod mine if it was my DD to the euro specs but it's not so the Luxury pkg will do. I am not sure what the Msport has for the sideskirts but the normal package has just black sideskirts and they're hideous if you don't add running boards. Quote:
So yes, I used Bluetooth streaming but from my own music library. I don't think I tried streaming Pandora via bluetooth. I prefer the music interface for it. But you are correct, when you boot up the APP on the phone, it renders the phone useless. If you were to ever exit or even switch the app, it will disconnect. I think their reason behind it is so that you're not suppose to be touching the phone anymore after you connect for convenience and safety. The Siri voice command via Steering wheel still works (you just hold the mic button slightly longer to active Siri). Gratz on that xdrive 5.0! It's gonna be a BEASTTT! I was surprised at the turbo even in the 3.5 X5. Quote:
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Can you give more details of the BMW online subscription? Is that standard or you have to pay for that service? Tks
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Very nice write up and the X5 looks great! I'm still debating on getting a F15 M Sport or keeping my E70 M Sport...
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I'm sure either way you will be fine. Usually the deciding factor is the need for a new car and warranty for us.
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Thanks for the review-I just ordered mine, almost the same as yours
I enjoyed your review and I'm excited to get my new X5. I got almost the same as yours except sDrive (don't need xDrive in FL) If I still lived in NJ (Marlton) I would definitely get xDrive...
I ordered the Mocha dakota leather and the lighting package. No running boards-they always rub dirt on my legs somehow, lol. I'm still waiting for the production #-should have it any day. They told me it would be ready February/March timeframe. Congrats on yours and good luck. |
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the interior is holding up pretty well thus far. I thought it would be pretty dirty but its not. we logged about 2.5k on it so far. I only cleaned it on day 3 or 4 because something got on the seat. other than that, we haven't cleaned it yet due to the cold weather. holding up just fine. I can't answer the kid question but I have 9 and 7 year old nieces and nephew in the car several time over the past two months for the holidays . still doing okay but its not like they eat or drink in the car.
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I have had a LOT of BMW's. I opted for the MC seats in a '06 550 sport and have been spoiled for life, lol. The sport seats in my '09 M3 were nice but not as comfortable. I'm currently in an '11 X5 3.5 sport with the full Nappa interior and the MC seats. They make the vehicle extremely comfortable. The leather dash appears very upscale too. I also order EVERY BMW with every handling option offered.... so I feel the damper control is a must. I did not like the active steering on an earlier 545 sport so Ive never ordered it again. It may be improved by now. NEVER order the rear climate control. It does not work. If the front heat is off, the back gets no heat, period. It is a gimmick. Further, the kids can turn the fan on high and you end up trying to reach behind to turn it off when they are out of the car.
I'm so up in the air with my next vehicle (oct '14). As much as I try I cant warm up to the new 5'er. Even tricked out it just doesn't excite me. The new M3 is an option, but as much as the '09 was an awesome drive I always thought it was a bit of a tight fit. Don't take that the wrong way.... it was awesome... but my current X5 is as solid as a bank vault, handles well, puts you at the perfect driving hight and is extremely comfortable. I'm thinking X5 5.0 or 35d, m sport with all the goodies. Final thought... my FAVORITE BMW was an E39 model 530 sport, stick, silver/black. That car was the purist, sweetest sounding, handling, driving BMW. I don't think BMW has ever gotten it so right since. |
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