12-10-2014, 05:43 AM | #1321 |
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I do not have to use a USB drive. I believe they may be cutting corners at Bavaria. Just my thought. I purchased a 3 series through them a few years back and they "loaned" me a copy of the European maps until I PCS'd.
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12-10-2014, 06:14 AM | #1322 |
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Agreed. Thanks for the input. Regardless of the maps, still excited to get back to Germany to see it in person.
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12-13-2014, 06:22 AM | #1323 |
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For everyone asking about navigation map updates, pm @shawnsheridan. I believe coding is necessary in switching from Europe to North America and vice versa in regards to your FA (whatever your region code is, you simply change it in there, and I assume VO Code HU_NBT).
I know that when you update to the latest maps, you have to get an FSC code and download the maps onto a thumb drive to load them into your iDrive. Refer to this thread for update information regarding navigation maps: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=777905
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12-14-2014, 01:32 PM | #1324 |
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Hello new member here from the Netherlands location Amsterdam. Ordered mine X5 3.0D Glacier Silver two weeks ago. Production .....week six and delivery week 13 pffff
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12-15-2014, 12:42 AM | #1325 | |
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12-15-2014, 09:06 AM | #1326 |
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I'm curious to test my cheap-o-meter with opinions from you guys...
Looking at a 2014 X5 with a MSRP of $74,500. It also has 1,500 miles (so a demo in my eyes). What would you offer given there are only 16 days left in 2014, and the car has substantial mileage? |
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12-17-2014, 10:13 PM | #1327 | |
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- absolutely love the mocha Nappa interior with MC seats - the dynamic handling package is a significant improvement over the base offering. Ride is fantastic in comfort mode and a blast in sport plus mode. Trying to behave myself during the break in period though. I didn't drive any other suspension configurations so I can't speak to them. - really enjoy the quietness of the ride. I just have the 18" wheels for the winter and will decide if it makes sense to go to larger wheels at some point in the future. - the truck handles very well in the snow. Drove in about a foot of snow day two of having it and then through another major snowstorm during a 300 mile trip. It's not as sure footed as my wife's 4 Runner but very solid. - the adaptive cruise control is fantastic and probably my third favorite feature behind the DHP and interior mocha & seating package. - I have no second thoughts about going with the diesel. I averaged 25.7 MPG on the first tank which was split pretty evenly between city and highway. Like many others I love the torque with this truck. Haven't decided whether I will add the RC but I'm leaning toward it based on some of the feedback on this site. - in my view the HK surround sound system is very good. I haven't listened to the base system or the B&O so I can't compare. - I got the premium pkg (automatically) and really like the keyless entry but may not have ordered it if I didn't have to. - both the cold weather package and comfort rear seats get great reviews from my kids as well as my dad who tested them out. The last thing I'll mention is that this site has been and is a great source of information. I don't regret any of the decisions I made some of which like DHP would have been costly mistakes if I didn't end up happy with them. My hat is off to all who contribute! Thank you! |
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12-19-2014, 10:18 AM | #1328 |
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Crazykoh Your interior looks great! It's making me think i might change my order!
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12-19-2014, 07:59 PM | #1329 | |
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12-19-2014, 10:56 PM | #1330 |
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Trading in our 2012 E70 and picking up our F15 tomorrow. Going from diesel to gas as our mileage has significantly decreased. It is my wife's car and her ride, so had little if any say, lol. Black sapphire, black dakota leather, driver's assistance and driver's + package, premium package, luxury seating package, ceramic controls, manual side shades and Harmon Kardon.
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12-19-2014, 11:41 PM | #1331 |
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Looks very nice, thanks for sharing.
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12-21-2014, 07:38 AM | #1333 |
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12-21-2014, 11:34 AM | #1334 |
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-Mineral White -Terra Dakota Leather -ZMM M Sport -ZCW Cold Weather Package -ZDA Driver Assistance Package -ZDB Driver Assistance Plus -ZDH Dynamic Handling Package -ZLP Lighting Package -ZPP Premium Package -2PW 20" wheels -2VF Adaptive M Suspension -300 Space Saver Spare -688 Harman Kardon
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12-22-2014, 09:44 AM | #1335 |
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New X5 3.5 is home
I'll post more pics when I get another sunny day, but this will have to do for now. Brought it home Friday and I have to say I am very impressed. It is a beast in the snow even with all-seasons.
I was very concerned about the rough roads here but the suspension on the car works fine as stock. After ordering I worried about not going with M adaptive suspension but it looks like things are just fine as is. Super happy with the Luxury line, thought maybe this was a mistake and the more aggressive M would be better but I love it. The ACC Stop/Go is fantastic and works perfectly. Very impressive. Working out using the iDrive but it is going smooth. Iphone integration is working better than I expected. LED lights and auto high beams work perfectly - awesome! HK stereo is super. Problems: - Washer fluid sensor said things were low on a cold morning (10F). Only happened once so far. - I noticed with car parked and running to warm up left fog light was off and right one was on. Now I can't reproduce. - Small ding in A-pillar headliner interior when I picked it up. Not sure what to do about that. Irritating. - Black plastic of driver seat near seat controls has a mottled look, like scratches but not really scratches. Maybe I should take a pic. - I decided to skip the comfort seats. That was a mistake as the stock really don't have a lot of side support. Should have spent more time comparing these. Thinking of coding VLD and Enhanced Bluetooth. I have a cable but need to investigate SW and know how. Lots of good things to read first from Opasha and co. Thanks to everyone on this board for the help. |
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12-28-2014, 08:56 AM | #1336 |
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My first post and here's my F15 story.
I contacted my local dealer, Hilton Head BMW, to see if they were going to get in a X5 5.0 with the M Sport pkg and some other bells and whistles I'd like in a new X5. They didn't have any in inventory or any on the way, but they were able to track down one on a truck going down to West Palm Beach. I gave them a $2500 deposit to have it brought up here as it has most of what I'm looking for in a X5. I didn't want to build and order as I've been told there's less room to negotiate. Now that I've had them do all this work, have I significantly weakened my negotiation position? The MSRP is $82250 and the True Car value is $79060. Bottom line is I'd like to get this one before the end of the year (business and tax reasons). Do you think I'll be able to get the True Car value? If I can't, it's not a deal killer and I'll probably still get the car. My 2009 X5 3.0 has a slight oil leak and with +$92k miles, so time to get a new one. Here's incoming the X5: 2015 5.0 M Sport Carbon Black Fineline pure wood trim Mocha Design w mocha nappa leather Executive pkg Active Drivign Asst Plus 20" M double spoke wheels Enhanced BT Standard suspension Things I'd like (don't need) in my ideal build the to would pay for M suspension Night vision (lots of deer on the highways and people walking on the road in dark clothes where I live) I'm also going to get a trailer hitch placed (towing a boat) by the dealer. This might be a negotiating point. Anyone have success with this? Once I get it, I'll hardwire my V1 with the SAVVY (the posts in this have Ben great as I've been a little shy to do any mods myself in th past). Later on, Dinan upgrades. |
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12-28-2014, 09:35 AM | #1337 | |
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In UK M Sport comes with AS but I would not have an F15 with Standard Suspension. Well publicised on this site the technical differences. I'd suggest you test drive both and then commit. Just my 4 pennies worth. |
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12-28-2014, 10:59 AM | #1339 | |
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The DHP is actually very comfortable compared to standard suspension you should drive it before you make your decision
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12-28-2014, 11:21 AM | #1341 |
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12-28-2014, 11:49 AM | #1342 |
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Yes from the 20 minutes test drive I did to each X5 with the wife and my 2 kids on the back seat, I droved a 35d with DHP Mineral white and a blue 35i with standart suspension after the test drive I ask them how they like it and all 3 of them said the blue one is too hard" "the white one is more comfy", I was expecting the DHP to be super hard but it was all the way around, So I recomend you find a dealer that has a DHP equiped X5 and go for a test drive.
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