Couldn't Do it...Couldn't Leave BMW...

MoreCowbell · 12-20-2010, 12:43 PM

So…

I was all set to go pick up a Range Rover Sport HSE Luxury on Friday morning to replace the totaled X5. But on Wednesday night I kept having second thoughts…

Why would I risk putting my 16 month old son in something other than a BMW? I knew the X5 likely saved my life and I loved it…

So…on Thursday I called several dealers and put a deposit on a Space Grey 2011 X5 3.5 to pick up the next day. Nicely optioned…nappa leather, leather dash, premium, convenience….

When I arrived at the dealer I saw my car waiting for me…and another Space Gray X5 right next to it. I looked at the sticker on that one…and it had:

PREMIUM PACKAGE
CONVENIENCE PACKAGE
COLD WEATHER PACKAGE
TECH PACKAGE
PREMIUM SOUND PACKAGE
CARGO COVER
COMFORT ACCESS
ADAPTIVE DRIVE****
LEATHER DASH
HEAD UP DISPLAY
MULTI CONTOUR SEATS
ROOF RAILS
REAR CLIMATE PACKAGE
HEATED REAR SEATS
AUTO HIGH BEAMS
SMART PHONE INTEGRATION
COMBOX
RUNNING BOARDS…

Basically, a loaded car…except this one was an X5 35d…the Diesel variant. So I asked my salesperson if I could drive it.

WOW…it was a beast. Felt like I lost nothing off the line from the X5 4.8 I was coming out of.

From a price standpoint…the sticker was an extra 10k, but I got the following rebates:

$2500 Holiday Cash
$1500 Voucher for participating in BMW Accident Research Program
$3500 off for the Diesel
$1800 Tax Credit
$1000 BMW CCA Membership Rewards program

With a lease based on 500 over invoice…it came out about even.

Now…first impression after driving it for one weekend:

Pro’s:
• The Diesel is a beast. Feels as Torquey as the old 4.8
• I never thought I’d like the drive of any SUV better than my old X5…but the “Adaptive Drive” completely changes the ride. No lean…muted bumps…it’s like driving a 3 series. I’d never again get an X5 without Adaptive Drive
• Love the Premium Sound and head-up display
• New I-Drive and NAV is a HUGE improvement over the awful old version
• 600 miles on tank of gas…is just awesome
• Auto High Beams is great out in the country

Negatives:

• Sounds like a paddle boat when idling
• Ugly 18 inch Wheels
• The diesel gas pumps all stink…I had to buy gloves
• I have a small scratch from the douches in my garage so I now need touch paint(I live in Manhattan, comes with the Territory)
• Can’t figure out how to setup mobile office with my blackberry
• Wasn’t impressed with the Nevada Leather last time, and im still not…

Thanks for the advice guys…I could not be happier…

DougLikesBMW · 12-20-2010, 12:49 PM

Congrats

koreez88 · 12-20-2010, 01:00 PM

Congrats! I just got myself a 335D and I agree with the idling sound. Also, I drove past 5-6 gas stations that I used to fill up at to find out that none of them carry diesel. Oh well...

But the torque and fuel economy are worth it in my eyes.

OC Guy · 12-20-2010, 04:04 PM

Great pickup (pun?)

How's the real world mpg? I love my 335D.

Kroy · 12-20-2010, 05:14 PM

e46e92love · 12-20-2010, 05:36 PM

Yeah, love those diesels.........so ridiculously clean burning, great gas mileage, and torque you need for everyday driving, especially in a truck. Would never buy a X5 without one....

Cheers,
e46e92

MCMLXXXIX · 12-20-2010, 06:04 PM

thats a lot of rebates. congrats

Comet · 12-21-2010, 11:39 PM

pix bro

grats

Schm · 12-22-2010, 03:13 AM

Really good choice, Ranges are nice but terribly unreliable. I think you'll really enjoy the X5 diesel, especially on long road trips, those things eat up highway miles om nom nom.

We had a Mercedes E320 CDI and loved it. Just don't forget to put diesel not unleaded!

PICS!!

12-20-2010, 12:43 PM	#1
MoreCowbell Lieutenant Colonel 530 Rep 1,701 Posts Drives: 24 i5M60 23 X740 23 Vette Z06 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Couldn't Do it...Couldn't Leave BMW... So… I was all set to go pick up a Range Rover Sport HSE Luxury on Friday morning to replace the totaled X5. But on Wednesday night I kept having second thoughts… Why would I risk putting my 16 month old son in something other than a BMW? I knew the X5 likely saved my life and I loved it… So…on Thursday I called several dealers and put a deposit on a Space Grey 2011 X5 3.5 to pick up the next day. Nicely optioned…nappa leather, leather dash, premium, convenience…. When I arrived at the dealer I saw my car waiting for me…and another Space Gray X5 right next to it. I looked at the sticker on that one…and it had: PREMIUM PACKAGE CONVENIENCE PACKAGE COLD WEATHER PACKAGE TECH PACKAGE PREMIUM SOUND PACKAGE CARGO COVER COMFORT ACCESS ADAPTIVE DRIVE**** LEATHER DASH HEAD UP DISPLAY MULTI CONTOUR SEATS ROOF RAILS REAR CLIMATE PACKAGE HEATED REAR SEATS AUTO HIGH BEAMS SMART PHONE INTEGRATION COMBOX RUNNING BOARDS… Basically, a loaded car…except this one was an X5 35d…the Diesel variant. So I asked my salesperson if I could drive it. WOW…it was a beast. Felt like I lost nothing off the line from the X5 4.8 I was coming out of. From a price standpoint…the sticker was an extra 10k, but I got the following rebates: $2500 Holiday Cash $1500 Voucher for participating in BMW Accident Research Program $3500 off for the Diesel $1800 Tax Credit $1000 BMW CCA Membership Rewards program With a lease based on 500 over invoice…it came out about even. Now…first impression after driving it for one weekend: Pro’s: • The Diesel is a beast. Feels as Torquey as the old 4.8 • I never thought I’d like the drive of any SUV better than my old X5…but the “Adaptive Drive” completely changes the ride. No lean…muted bumps…it’s like driving a 3 series. I’d never again get an X5 without Adaptive Drive • Love the Premium Sound and head-up display • New I-Drive and NAV is a HUGE improvement over the awful old version • 600 miles on tank of gas…is just awesome • Auto High Beams is great out in the country Negatives: • Sounds like a paddle boat when idling • Ugly 18 inch Wheels • The diesel gas pumps all stink…I had to buy gloves • I have a small scratch from the douches in my garage so I now need touch paint(I live in Manhattan, comes with the Territory) • Can’t figure out how to setup mobile office with my blackberry • Wasn’t impressed with the Nevada Leather last time, and im still not… Thanks for the advice guys…I could not be happier…
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koreez88 Всем привет ;) 149 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	Congrats! I just got myself a 335D and I agree with the idling sound. Also, I drove past 5-6 gas stations that I used to fill up at to find out that none of them carry diesel. Oh well... But the torque and fuel economy are worth it in my eyes.
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OC Guy General 556 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Great pickup (pun?) How's the real world mpg? I love my 335D. __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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e46e92love Brigadier General 252 Rep 3,305 Posts Drives: e92 ///M3; X3 (wife's) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The East Side of Things iTrader: (0)	Yeah, love those diesels.........so ridiculously clean burning, great gas mileage, and torque you need for everyday driving, especially in a truck. Would never buy a X5 without one.... Cheers, e46e92 __________________ "...it's not about the money and not about the brand of the car, it's about handling,performance and passion......And that, no other car has all together like an M3........when you talk about the most complete car the M is invincible." --Tony Kanaan.
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MCMLXXXIX wat 240 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	thats a lot of rebates. congrats __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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12-22-2010, 03:13 AM	#9
Schm Colonel 165 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri iTrader: (3)	Really good choice, Ranges are nice but terribly unreliable. I think you'll really enjoy the X5 diesel, especially on long road trips, those things eat up highway miles om nom nom. We had a Mercedes E320 CDI and loved it. Just don't forget to put diesel not unleaded! PICS!! __________________ 2006 E90 330i.
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