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      01-19-2018, 02:23 PM   #1
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New 2018 X5 M owner

Hi, I've been lurking on this forum for a few weeks now. I ordered my X5 M end of October and was told it wouldn't be in until January 25th, but I got a call last night and to my delighted surprise was told it would be in this afternoon

Here is how I ordered it
Mineral White
Black Full Merino Leather
Carbon Fiber Trim
Executive Package
21" 612M Black wheels
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Rear-seat entertainment
Night Vision

Coming from a 2015 Xdrive 50i, I'm hoping this to be a big step up. I'll post some pics later today after I get it.

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Congrats ! The M army continues to grow !
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Hi, I've been lurking on this forum for a few weeks now. I ordered my X5 M end of October and was told it wouldn't be in until January 25th, but I got a call last night and to my delighted surprise was told it would be in this afternoon

Here is how I ordered it
Mineral White
Black Full Merino Leather
Carbon Fiber Trim
Executive Package
21" 612M Black wheels
Apple CarPlay
Bang & Olufsen
Rear-seat entertainment
Night Vision

Coming from a 2015 Xdrive 50i, I'm hoping this to be a big step up. I'll post some pics later today after I get it.
Congrats! I went from a 2014 X5 50i to the X5M 16 months ago. It's a different car. You will not ever regret making the move. The leather is gorgeous. The performance feels like an M sedan compared to the 50i.
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      01-19-2018, 09:06 PM   #5
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In comfort mode this thing is better than the 50i I had in Sport Plus






The old 50i next to the replacement

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Looks sharp - congrats! How about some interior shots?
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Nice one! Love the new black 612M wheels.

Is the privacy glass tinted at all? Or do you need to have a tint installer put a clear UV tint on the rear when matching (as close as possible), the front?
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Nice one! Love the new black 612M wheels.

Is the privacy glass tinted at all? Or do you need to have a tint installer put a clear UV tint on the rear when matching (as close as possible), the front?
When I was ordering the car I had momentary doubt about the black 612M, but my dealer stressed me to go with them. I'm so glad he did.

The rear windows are tinted from the factory. The front windows come with nothing, so I'll probably get them tinted to match.
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I’m not so sure that privacy glass is tinted (UV reflective), hence my question. I’ve read mixed reports of people having to actually tint the privacy glass.

It’s not a normal tint you would use however, as it needs to be clear to not make the privacy glass any darker.
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That's probably true it isn't UV reflective for heat. The glass is like just smoked dark glass from the factory. When I look into tint shops I'll ask them about it.
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Sweet I have the same color. I really want those black 21s. I plan to tint the front two windows and windshield along with kidney grilles, badges and maybe a black wrap around the lower fascia bar. Then again I really want to mod so compromise will need to occur as 3 cars in 18 months and a new home is making my bank account literally begging me to stfu lol.
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When I was ordering the car I had momentary doubt about the black 612M, but my dealer stressed me to go with them. I'm so glad he did.
I've heard that black rims look better in person (especially on white bmw) than on photos - photos don't do justice. Is it really so? I'm asking, because I want to go for similar look with black rims on my alpine white x5 and was wondering about your opinion
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I've heard that black rims look better in person (especially on white bmw) than on photos - photos don't do justice. Is it really so? I'm asking, because I want to go for similar look with black rims on my alpine white x5 and was wondering about your opinion
Yes, pictures don't do them justice. In person when the light hits them they look amazing. Here are some pics I took in sun light.
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