Came home to BMW with this......

johnhol · 01-07-2019, 01:11 PM

After having a 328i (2002) and 320d 2003 in the UK, then moving to US 3 years ago and getting a 328i 2013 I bizarrely got a Jeep GC 2018. Although the GC was nice, it wasn't a beemer.

So the wife wanted a new car, went to look at her choices....and while she was test driving a new Atlas.....i saw it....x5 50i M Sport in Carbon Black....

Now I've had 3 cars since the move....GTI, 328i and the GC.....so I really didn't need a 4th in 3 years.....but...it's a BMW

She ended up getting hers and while we waited to get hers done, I mentioned the X5, and she didn't freak out, so in my book that was a yes...

Next morning went back, test drove and now she's mine

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xASnYVXD5zXm7PLq8

daytonaviolet · 01-07-2019, 01:14 PM

congrats

The Libertine · 01-07-2019, 01:16 PM

Looks great - Congratulations!

Violator · 01-07-2019, 01:27 PM

Congrats, and glad to see that youre already modding it. HAH
Was this the one on the showroom at BMW of SA?

JeffRichter · 01-07-2019, 07:16 PM

How does the Atlas compare to the X5? Atlas could be on the short list for the next one

Kimberfam · 01-07-2019, 07:35 PM

Beautiful!You won't be disappointed!I love my 50i.

johnhol · 01-07-2019, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffRichter

How does the Atlas compare to the X5? Atlas could be on the short list for the next one

It's not bad, solid, well optioned though we got the SEL Premium so has everything.

Obviously not as quick as the 50i, but still not bad for the size.

I prefer it to all the other brands, Chevy, GMC etc are all the same in my opinion and crap quality.

johnhol · 01-07-2019, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Violator

Congrats, and glad to see that youre already modding it. HAH
Was this the one on the showroom at BMW of SA?

It sure what you mean, brain not firing so might be missing something.

Maalo07 · 01-07-2019, 07:54 PM

Congratulations!

Violator · 01-07-2019, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by johnhol

It sure what you mean, brain not firing so might be missing something.

I was recently at BMW of San Antonio and seen a 2018 carbon black X5 50i on the showroom floor. I was asking if you grabbed that one.

artem123 · 01-07-2019, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffRichter

How does the Atlas compare to the X5? Atlas could be on the short list for the next one

I cannot make myself to look at Atlas after having a Touareg for many happy years(((

alphaod · 01-07-2019, 09:07 PM

Congrats!

crackerjack15 · 01-07-2019, 09:09 PM

I was going to trade my f15 50i in on the g05, but after sitting in the new one, I think I'll keep mine for a while. The 50i is a beast! Congrats! I love the carbon black.

johnhol · 01-07-2019, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Violator

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnhol

It sure what you mean, brain not firing so might be missing something.

I was recently at BMW of San Antonio and seen a 2018 carbon black X5 50i on the showroom floor. I was asking if you grabbed that one.

No this is a 2014....

johnhol · 01-07-2019, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by artem123

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffRichter

How does the Atlas compare to the X5? Atlas could be on the short list for the next one

I cannot make myself to look at Atlas after having a Touareg for many happy years(((

Yeah they are totally different to the Touareg - which I like.

These are more "American". Big and more square....but it is a lovely car, depends what you're after.

johnhol · 01-07-2019, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by crackerjack15

I was going to trade my f15 50i in on the g05, but after sitting in the new one, I think I'll keep mine for a while. The 50i is a beast! Congrats! I love the carbon black.

The CB is stunning, will be even better when I complete the paint correction. It will look like the day it was painted in a few weeks.

johnhol · 01-07-2019, 09:31 PM

Would like some tips on the noises from the rear. Seems the tailgate rattles. The build quality of the lower section is a little poor....small thing.

Might try some felt strips or attach some material to the parts to stop any knocks.

maDjzo · 01-07-2019, 09:32 PM

Congrats!! Stunning machine my friend. I myself will paint correct my CB after winter! Can't wait.

positiveions · 01-08-2019, 01:18 AM

Congrats!

JWK170 · 01-08-2019, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Violator

I was recently at BMW of San Antonio and seen a 2018 carbon black X5 50i on the showroom floor. I was asking if you grabbed that one.

Ughhh...The thought of BMW of SA makes me cringe. That's where I bought my X5. I understand out-of-state purchases are slightly different since I had it shipped to PA, but I have never dealt with a dealer that made soooo many mistakes throughout a car buying process - mistakes that had nothing to do with it being out-of-state. Communication was beyond horrible!

Violator · 01-08-2019, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JWK170

Ughhh...The thought of BMW of SA makes me cringe. That's where I bought my X5. I understand out-of-state purchases are slightly different since I had it shipped to PA, but I have never dealt with a dealer that made soooo many mistakes throughout a car buying process - mistakes that had nothing to do with it being out-of-state. Communication was beyond horrible!

I have no doubt about that. I dont particularly care for them other than their service dept has taken care of me.
I havent purchased a vehicle from them and to be honest, I am not certain I would.

Curious, what caused you to buy all the way down south, in SATX?

johnhol · 01-11-2019, 07:45 AM

So the Racechip Ultimate is on....

Easier install then some have described - would say it took 30 minutes.

Longest part was deciding where to secure the unit - no doubt I'll relocate to a better one at some point.

Took the car up the road just make sure it all worked....no problems.

Will fully "test" on the way home from work - but I am hopeful.

Thansk r33_RGSport

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johnhol Private 96 Rep 95 Posts Drives: X5 5.0i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: TX iTrader: (1)	So the Racechip Ultimate is on.... Easier install then some have described - would say it took 30 minutes. Longest part was deciding where to secure the unit - no doubt I'll relocate to a better one at some point. Took the car up the road just make sure it all worked....no problems. Will fully "test" on the way home from work - but I am hopeful. Thansk r33_RGSport __________________ 2014 X5 50i M Sport - Carbon Black
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