New owner here (Pics)

samguan · 08-30-2015, 11:46 PM

We traded in our 2007 E93 328i which had 80K miles on it and it was really reliable, no issues at all other than the usual maintenance stuff. We bought it brand new.

I've always liked the look of X5s and we weren't really shopping for it. We were looking at the cheaper X4 but we just couldn't resist the new X5.

Somehow I'm not a fan of the newer BMW steering, on our E93, the steering wheel was so heavy and I felt it was easier to drive like that.

Here is our build:

Premium Package
M-Sport
Drivers Assistance
ConnectedDrive

I don't regret the white color that we got, we didn't want to wait for the mineral white and this white really shines at night.

IMG_4820 by sam guan, on Flickr

IMG_4819 by sam guan, on Flickr

IMG_4821 by sam guan, on Flickr

IMG_4823 by sam guan, on Flickr

kanvas · 08-31-2015, 12:14 AM

Simply amazing. The wheels are the highlight. I know I'll soon be getting those wheels!

F15GorDe · 08-31-2015, 02:54 AM

Congrats!
Welcome to the forum.

Terp335 · 08-31-2015, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kanvas

Simply amazing. The wheels are the highlight. I know I'll soon be getting those wheels!

I agree. I'll be getting them for my winter set.

1MOz · 08-31-2015, 05:55 AM

Congrats & happy motoring.

Kzang · 08-31-2015, 07:40 AM

Humans are an amazing creatures. They seem to adapt to change very well

I'm pretty sure the lighter steering feel will be well appreciated in a few months. Like you I hated theater ring but now I really like it better than the previous E70 and E60 cars I had.

stewy604 · 08-31-2015, 10:04 AM

Congrats on the new whip and welcome to the forum.

Blackhawks · 08-31-2015, 10:31 AM

Welcome... Car looks great and the wheels are awesome on AW.

ElectricChair · 08-31-2015, 10:58 AM

Beautiful! Congrats!

r33_RGSport · 08-31-2015, 11:29 AM

samguan , Congrats!!! Welcome to the forum too.

P1 · 08-31-2015, 12:05 PM

Haha, another white X5. It would be interesting to see what percentage of all M Sports leave the factory in white...

X54TH · 08-31-2015, 07:57 PM

Nice. You picked up a 2016? That's what we ordered as well. I have another 4 weeks before I see it.

MikeDiamond · 08-31-2015, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by X54TH

Nice. You picked up a 2016? That's what we ordered as well. I have another 4 weeks before I see it.

How long ago did you order? We ordered roughly Aug 10th (in Edmonton)... Trying to figure out our delivery date...

Wing Co · 08-31-2015, 09:23 PM

Congratulations. Same here with the steering, but as has been said you get used to it and now it is good, except at very, very high speed and I can't see you being able to do that in your country! Wheels also nice, I've got them form winters.

X54TH · 09-01-2015, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeDiamond

How long ago did you order? We ordered roughly Aug 10th (in Edmonton)... Trying to figure out our delivery date...

We ordered ours on August 11th (in Toronto). We were told to expect it the last week in September or first week in October. He said most likely the later. I'm trying to figure out a winter setup. Tried to price out the 491 wheels but no luck. The Dealership is trying to sell me the 611M dressed with Pirelli Scorpions for $5,300 + Tax, includes installation. Want the 491 "black" rims for the winter. I guess I'll have settle for replica's if I can find them in that style. Black is a for sure.

dubsesd · 09-01-2015, 08:25 AM

Very nice, congratulations. I have the same wheels on my mineral white and decided to use them ad winters with a set of toyo gi5 and up size to 22" summers

Alan l. · 09-01-2015, 08:41 AM

Good looking car!

I actually like these wheels more than the 469M's that we get here in the US.

Alan

MikeDiamond · 09-03-2015, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by X54TH

We ordered ours on August 11th (in Toronto). We were told to expect it the last week in September or first week in October. He said most likely the later. I'm trying to figure out a winter setup. Tried to price out the 491 wheels but no luck. The Dealership is trying to sell me the 611M dressed with Pirelli Scorpions for $5,300 + Tax, includes installation. Want the 491 "black" rims for the winter. I guess I'll have settle for replica's if I can find them in that style. Black is a for sure.

I was told $6800 for the 491's with winter rubber (assuming its rft dunlop or pirelli)
They also told me I could swap out the 20" M's for these for 1200 extra.... might do that and worry about summer rubber/rims later... a bit to choose from but not that much (that looks good).

08-30-2015, 11:46 PM	#1
samguan Private 42 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	New owner here (Pics) We traded in our 2007 E93 328i which had 80K miles on it and it was really reliable, no issues at all other than the usual maintenance stuff. We bought it brand new. I've always liked the look of X5s and we weren't really shopping for it. We were looking at the cheaper X4 but we just couldn't resist the new X5. Somehow I'm not a fan of the newer BMW steering, on our E93, the steering wheel was so heavy and I felt it was easier to drive like that. Here is our build: Premium Package M-Sport Drivers Assistance ConnectedDrive I don't regret the white color that we got, we didn't want to wait for the mineral white and this white really shines at night. IMG_4820 by sam guan, on Flickr IMG_4819 by sam guan, on Flickr IMG_4821 by sam guan, on Flickr IMG_4823 by sam guan, on Flickr
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Kzang Major General 3236 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Humans are an amazing creatures. They seem to adapt to change very well I'm pretty sure the lighter steering feel will be well appreciated in a few months. Like you I hated theater ring but now I really like it better than the previous E70 and E60 cars I had. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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stewy604 Lieutenant Colonel 289 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the new whip and welcome to the forum. __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750
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r33_RGSport General 12905 Rep 18,679 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	samguan , Congrats!!! Welcome to the forum too. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com SPRING Sale!! 04/01 - 04/15 - Code: "SPRING2024" MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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P1 Lieutenant General 11554 Rep 11,132 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Haha, another white X5. It would be interesting to see what percentage of all M Sports leave the factory in white...
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Wing Co Lieutenant 239 Rep 441 Posts Drives: BMW M135i & 911 GTS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Mayfair of Lincolnshire & Bavaria iTrader: (0)	Congratulations. Same here with the steering, but as has been said you get used to it and now it is good, except at very, very high speed and I can't see you being able to do that in your country! Wheels also nice, I've got them form winters.
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