Lucky to be Alive...X5 Saved my Life

pony_trekker · 12-21-2010, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightkhan

DAMN!!! So glad to hear everyone one is fine and the baby is uninjured! Thanks to BMW for sure.

Hope that bitch is put behind bars.

Here she is:

and her real estate agent page:

http://www.corcoran.com/agents/profi...rid=CJDEPERSIA

apparently her ex-husband is no good either:

http://therealdeal.com/newyork/artic...riving-offense

She obviously has money. You should consider a civil suit. If she files for bankruptcy she can't discharge any debts to you. Cops said she stunk of booze. They can test her blood after arrest. I don't think she can refuse.

pony_trekker · 12-21-2010, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoreCowbell

The Geico adjuster

Never. Do. This. BMW place only. Geico guy will say "This'll buff right out."

MoreCowbell · 12-21-2010, 09:57 AM

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…

MisterSkiMask · 12-21-2010, 10:03 AM

Congrats, the Diesel is a very good fit for the X5

c0nstant · 12-21-2010, 10:04 AM

really glad to hear that, man! sounds like you picked up a great replacement. wish all the best for you and yours

bavarian19 · 12-21-2010, 10:25 PM

wow

ACZakka325i · 12-22-2010, 09:53 AM

Just reading this for the first time.

27 (montauk HW) is very scary for this very reason. Hope you all run her through the mill.

3rd offense means she truly does not care about anyone but herself. Take everything from her.

IND-Distribution · 12-22-2010, 01:14 PM

I'm glad you and your family are OK, and good job on choosing the diesel. New BMW diesels are truly great motors.

12-21-2010, 09:57 AM	#91
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)	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…
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-21-2010, 10:03 AM	#92
MisterSkiMask Banned 149 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: I Can not say Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: you must not know iTrader: (0)	Congrats, the Diesel is a very good fit for the X5
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-21-2010, 10:04 AM	#93
c0nstant Lieutenant General 1803 Rep 17,319 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	really glad to hear that, man! sounds like you picked up a great replacement. wish all the best for you and yours
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-21-2010, 10:25 PM	#94
bavarian19 General 544 Rep 18,849 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	wow
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-22-2010, 09:53 AM	#95
ACZakka325i Colonel 280 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	Just reading this for the first time. 27 (montauk HW) is very scary for this very reason. Hope you all run her through the mill. 3rd offense means she truly does not care about anyone but herself. Take everything from her.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-22-2010, 01:14 PM	#96
IND-Distribution BMW obsessed 9890 Rep 11,057 Posts Drives: G82 M4 / G87 M2 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	I'm glad you and your family are OK, and good job on choosing the diesel. New BMW diesels are truly great motors. __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAM • YOUTUBE • FACEBOOK • FLICKR
	Appreciate 0 Quote