New X5M with the help of this board

Orient blue · 01-26-2018, 06:34 PM

Thanks to the help of those that responded to my thread earlier this week regarding leasing assistance I was able to strike a great deal on a new beast! I ended up buying instead of leasing this time as we traded in my wife's 2016 Cadillac Escalade...I was planning on trading my GLS 63 in for the beast but kept it so now we have 2 bad ass Beasts!

CaboM4 · 01-26-2018, 08:42 PM

sweet! congrats! where is you get it from? how much % did you get off?

r33_RGSport · 01-26-2018, 09:53 PM

Congrats!!!
2 German Beasts!!!

elisiX · 01-26-2018, 11:10 PM

Awesome.

Keen to hear your thoughts on the two as a comparison.

Chadmatic · 01-26-2018, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Orient blue

I was planning on trading my GLS 63 in for the beast but kept it so now we have 2 bad ass Beasts!

He said bad ass beasts!

But seriously, congratulations and nice choice!

Bogey4me · 01-26-2018, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Orient blue

Thanks to the help of those that responded to my thread earlier this week regarding leasing assistance I was able to strike a great deal on a new beast! I ended up buying instead of leasing this time as we traded in my wife's 2016 Cadillac Escalade...I was planning on trading my GLS 63 in for the beast but kept it so now we have 2 bad ass Beasts!

Beautiful interior! I've never seen that combo. Man I love the Merino leather. Softest car seats I've ever felt. Enjoy!

elisiX · 01-27-2018, 12:37 AM

This is the Black Fire (AU) or Black Sapphire (US) individual edition.

My new car is very similar to this, in that it’s Black Sapphire and Mugello Red. In many ways, it makes sense to go for the Black Fire as it is limited and unique. However I just couldn’t get a deal on this unique model, vs a regular Black/Red spec. Also, I just love the CF trim which I could t spec with this limited model.

The two tone red/Black looks amazing - congrats again.

yewlock · 01-27-2018, 01:46 AM

Congratulation.

Orient blue · 01-27-2018, 05:01 AM

Thanks everybody! Love the two tone interior it really is unique. With rebates we got $13500 off of sticker price which was fair to me and they gave us exactly what I expected on the Escalade so it worked out! The only issue I have is that now I really want the M760 that was there...frozen white with red interior. Contemplating trading in my M5 for it hahaha

Bobby_Drake · 01-27-2018, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Orient blue

Thanks everybody! Love the two tone interior it really is unique. With rebates we got $13500 off of sticker price which was fair to me and they gave us exactly what I expected on the Escalade so it worked out! The only issue I have is that now I really want the M760 that was there...frozen white with red interior. Contemplating trading in my M5 for it hahaha

Curious to get some feedback as to how you like the X5M. Contemplating on trading in my M6 GC. Baby stroller barely fits in my trunk...

Congratulations on the new beast!

Orient blue · 01-27-2018, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Orient blue

Thanks everybody! Love the two tone interior it really is unique. With rebates we got $13500 off of sticker price which was fair to me and they gave us exactly what I expected on the Escalade so it worked out! The only issue I have is that now I really want the M760 that was there...frozen white with red interior. Contemplating trading in my M5 for it hahaha

Curious to get some feedback as to how you like the X5M. Contemplating on trading in my M6 GC. Baby stroller barely fits in my trunk...

Congratulations on the new beast!

Thank you! We have a 3 yr old and a almost 2 yr old..I totally get what you mean about strollers. That's why we bought three Escalade, lots of space for the rear facing car seats and gear. Now that they are getting a little older, they don't need as much stuff so going to the X5 made sense. She def didn't need the M but hey what the hell..will keep you posted

onfireX5 · 01-27-2018, 08:20 AM

Killer combo ! Mods in your future ?

Orient blue · 01-27-2018, 08:31 AM

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Killer combo ! Mods in your future ?

Prob not going to mod the X5(ya right)! The wife wants wheels but judging by her past relationships with curbs I don't think that's going to happen..I normally do some cosmetic mods to all my cars so I'm sure the standard grills and tint will happen soon, reflector delete, etc..
Here's what's in the garage currrently..

WCH · 01-27-2018, 08:38 AM

Looks great! Congrats!

Orient blue · 01-27-2018, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by WCH

Looks great! Congrats!

Thanks Bill!

onfireX5 · 01-27-2018, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Orient blue

Prob not going to mod the X5(ya right)! The wife wants wheels but judging by her past relationships with curbs I don't think that's going to happen..I normally do some cosmetic mods to all my cars so I'm sure the standard grills and tint will happen soon, reflector delete, etc..
Here's what's in the garage currrently..

Go ahead and get the new M5 on order. Ordered mine in December and it’s supposed to be built by the end of February. April delivery. It’s a game changer.

Orient blue · 01-27-2018, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by onfireX5

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Originally Posted by Orient blue

Prob not going to mod the X5(ya right)! The wife wants wheels but judging by her past relationships with curbs I don't think that's going to happen..I normally do some cosmetic mods to all my cars so I'm sure the standard grills and tint will happen soon, reflector delete, etc..
Here's what's in the garage currrently..

Go ahead and get the new M5 on order. Ordered mine in December and it’s supposed to be built by the end of February. April delivery. It’s a game changer.

I think I most likely will end up in another M5, but will wait until the lci comes out. I had a 13 M5 and I can def say the 16 is a completely different car. I had a 6mt 13 which to me was a big mistake but even still the 16 feels like night and day to me

Maxx2 · 01-27-2018, 06:49 PM

Looks very familiar...

Excellent choice!!

Grayblack · 01-28-2018, 08:37 AM

Nice combo! Also interested in hearing your thoughts comparing the GLS 63 and the X5M.

iconoclast · 01-28-2018, 09:54 AM

welcome to the fold. i hope you enjoy the vehicle and your time here. when you have a few hundred miles and several hours of seat time under your belt i would love to read a comparo of the two vehicles. it is next on my list and is up against the new RRSC.

Orient blue · 01-28-2018, 10:13 AM

Immediate differences between the X5m and gls 63-
X5m feels light, agile, athletic. Gls feels like a solid heavy missile. The X5 jumps with the touch of your right foot, the GLS is more of a lunge with a deep throaty exhaust note reminiscent of an older muscle car. The Gls is bigger and heavier and you can def feel it-not better or worse just bigger. There is 1 major issue with the Gls that I have been experiencing is tracking on rough surfaces. I'm no stranger to this, however the merc is pretty unstable at highway speeds and gets worse as tires wear. I switched over it my winter setup and the problem is not as noticeable but def still there. I've takin it to the dealer a few times for this, they claim Mercedes is very aware but call it a normal characteristics a sport suv with the live stability control..i know of 2 owners of Gls 63's who have traded in with less than 5k on the odometer. I am planning on trading out of my gls soon or just selling outright and not replacing it..don't really need it at this point. I'll report more as I drive the X5 more of my wife lets me haha! She's in love with it!!

Orient blue · 01-28-2018, 10:18 AM

One other issue with the Gls, always needs coolant. Again, dealer says it normal but it's a huge pain in the ass!!

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elisiX Major 687 Rep 1,328 Posts Drives: '20 X3M Competition Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	This is the Black Fire (AU) or Black Sapphire (US) individual edition. My new car is very similar to this, in that it’s Black Sapphire and Mugello Red. In many ways, it makes sense to go for the Black Fire as it is limited and unique. However I just couldn’t get a deal on this unique model, vs a regular Black/Red spec. Also, I just love the CF trim which I could t spec with this limited model. The two tone red/Black looks amazing - congrats again. Last edited by elisiX; 01-27-2018 at 01:19 AM..
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Orient blue Private First Class 76 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 2016 Alpine M5 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Thanks everybody! Love the two tone interior it really is unique. With rebates we got $13500 off of sticker price which was fair to me and they gave us exactly what I expected on the Escalade so it worked out! The only issue I have is that now I really want the M760 that was there...frozen white with red interior. Contemplating trading in my M5 for it hahaha
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01-27-2018, 08:20 AM	#12
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Orient blue Private First Class 76 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 2016 Alpine M5 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Immediate differences between the X5m and gls 63- X5m feels light, agile, athletic. Gls feels like a solid heavy missile. The X5 jumps with the touch of your right foot, the GLS is more of a lunge with a deep throaty exhaust note reminiscent of an older muscle car. The Gls is bigger and heavier and you can def feel it-not better or worse just bigger. There is 1 major issue with the Gls that I have been experiencing is tracking on rough surfaces. I'm no stranger to this, however the merc is pretty unstable at highway speeds and gets worse as tires wear. I switched over it my winter setup and the problem is not as noticeable but def still there. I've takin it to the dealer a few times for this, they claim Mercedes is very aware but call it a normal characteristics a sport suv with the live stability control..i know of 2 owners of Gls 63's who have traded in with less than 5k on the odometer. I am planning on trading out of my gls soon or just selling outright and not replacing it..don't really need it at this point. I'll report more as I drive the X5 more of my wife lets me haha! She's in love with it!!
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Orient blue Private First Class 76 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 2016 Alpine M5 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	One other issue with the Gls, always needs coolant. Again, dealer says it normal but it's a huge pain in the ass!!
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