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Thanks!
Live in So. Cal. Finally found a white ADV pack MDX. Driving Acuras since 1986.
Would love a change and love that BMW x5 35i Premium in Bronze. It has a smaller rear seat and cargo area for dogs, but drives beautifully. So does the larger mdx. Anyone else stuck in this indecision?
Did you order your x5 yet?
We considered a cert. '08 MDX w/ Tech pkg. for $40k+ but NO roof-rails?!?!...or running-boards, or $50+K for a new one – that’s a LOT for a Honda in a “fancy dress” plus all the maintenance costs right from the start.
For the same $ you can get into ’07 X5, but it was impossible to find the color/opt.combo we wanted w/ low ml, so after I learned that 2011 got a new 300hp 3L-turbo (finally) that is as fast as the old V8 but burns less fuel as the old I6, we’ve decided it made sense to order exactly what we wanted for the “long-haul” (8-10 years) and went for it. $57K for Premium Pkg (White/Cinnamon int.:)) w/ 3rd-row + running boards. Instead of going with a lease again (that lately suck) we took the signature-loan where you pay the rest of your “down-pay” at the end of your loan if you want to keep it or trade-it in like you own it. Our “load-down”: $12k down + $500/m (60m)+ $22k at the end (w/ NJ tax) but you’ll love the $0 maintenance for 4y/50k valued at ~$3K.
As a warning! once you get used to a Bimmer driving-dynamics, quality & service (I also own a used 2006 330i that seems as new for 1/2 the price) you will have a very hard time in trying to justify going Japanese for a few $K less. BTW since before X3, we had a 2001A4 Avant (it was ok, but nothing great) so we test drove the Q5 which looks great, nice size, but handles like any other “Toyota” for way more $ and Q7 just too big & "in your face". There are many fine vehicles out there to compare, but NONE have that specific BMW driving “feel” in my opinion – unfortunately it takes a little more than a “lame” test-drive to truly appreciate that.
Even my wife is hooked on it, and feels everything else handles like a mini-bus.
GOOD LUCK in your decision - either way you'll be driving above all in this class; after all I don't want to see everybody else driving Bimmers ...just kidding.
I learned (never too late) that being saddled with a boring but handy vehicle that saved me a buck is not worth it. Unless you just start your car and simply drive to where you need to go with no other concern, get the Bimmer.
Thanks!
Packages& Options:
ZPP Premium Package
ZTP Technology Package
ZAP Sport Activity Package
2LE Sport Activity Package 20" Wheel/Tire Upgrade
ZCW Cold Weather Package
ZRC Rear Climate Package
6FL iPod and USB Adapter
456 Multi-contour seats
655 Sirius Satellite Radio w/1 Year Subscription
328 Running Boards
300 Space-Saver Spare Tire
MSRP $65,525
My offer: $61,725 plus taxes, tags as well as floor mats and wheel locks. Deducting the Eco-credit of $4500 brings the price down to $57,225.
Thanks!
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Good Morning!
It's me! Below is the quote that I sent you on the diesel:
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d
Prem. Pkg. (req. for Technology Pkg.)
Technology Pkg.
Comfort Access
Running Boards
Heated Front Seats
Side-view Camera
ePRICE - $52800.00* tax and mtr. veh. doc. fees (Doc. Fee - $269.00)
*Above quote reflects "Diesel Option Credit" in the amount of $4500.00 good through 6/30/10.
Talk soon!
Drive safely,
Even though diesel is expensive, hopefully the extra miles it gives will compensate it but my main concern is the engine sound. How quiet is the diesel when compared to gasoline? I am sure it will be noisier but how bad is it? I have a smaller 2003 3 series and I love it. I am assuming I can expect the same amount of fun in a bigger and newer 2011 X5. Any comments?
I seriously considered MDX with a "value" proposition but I think after driving my 325 for about 5 years, I don't want to try another make.
Thanks in advance.
From the inside there is essentially no noise difference, particularly since you get 425ft.lbs of torque and do not need to rev the engine so there is less noise if briskly accelerating.
From the outside there is more noise from the diesel. A gentle clatter but never objectionable. I do not drive from outside the vehicle in any case!
Thanks for the reply. Any comments on the mpg of diesel?
Blue/Oyster leather
Premium Package
Rear Climate Package
Technology Package
Comfort Access keyless entry
Heated front seats
Roof rails
Running boards
Smartphone Integration
iPod and USB adapter
61725 msrp
buy price 53,711 826/month w/taxes rolled in. 1st month and dmv fees out the door.
Was this a good deal?
On a side note...Is anyone having problems with the trunk latch? I read in another board that the x5s were having trunk closing problems... but nothing on here.
Convenience
Tech
Space Saver
Comfort
Running Boards
Heated Front Seats
Satellite
Destination
MSRP 62,825
Purchased in Houston,Texas for 3500 off MSRP (59,325 plus TT&L and doc fee)
Paid half cash and used 1.9% BMWF for the balance.
Not a great deal but I think it was fair for the limited inventory on the dealers lots.
Cold Weather Package
Technology Package
Convenience Package
3rd row seat
Thanks
You got a good deal. The training/MACO fee's are paid by every BMW customer as they are not simply 'dealer fees' put entirely into the dealers profit.
MSRP $59,525.21
TECH
CONV
COMFORT ACCESS
RUNNING BOARDS
HEATED FRONT SEATS
SIDE-VIEW CAMERA
(I'M GONNA TRY TO DO EVEN BETTER!)
$55,959.00
BMW OF TENAFLY
TENAFLY, NJ
MSRP $59,525.21
TECH
CONV
COMFORT ACCESS
RUNNING BOARDS
HEATED FRONT SEATS
SIDE-VIEW CAMERA
(I'M GONNA TRY TO DO EVEN BETTER!)
$55,959.00
BMW OF TENAFLY
TENAFLY, NJ
Color: Space Grey
Interior: Black Nappa Leather
Miles: 33,060
Options:
Navigation
Premium Package
Rear Entertainment / DVD Player
Running Boards
iPod / USB
Technology Package
3rd Row Seating
Rear Climate Control
Automatic Transmission
Sirius Satellite Radio
CPO Coverage lasts until 04/18/2013 where as maintenance lasts until 04/18/2011.
Thanks!
1. Has anyone purchased/used the head-up display? Will it display speed in KPH? How badly is it effected by viewing through polarized sunglasses?
2. Are the adaptive steering and adaptive drive worth the added cost?
3. Any comments suggestions on Space Gray / Ventilated Beige interior combo?
4. Is the 3rd row seat useful? (not needed in my case, but thought it would be handy).
As I am currently overseas, and have very limited access to inventories, I have to make most my decisions from on-line info, so any insight/opinion is appreciated. :shades:
5) There are a lot of inventory at the dealership. Sell price at $1K over invoice is not uncommon (almost $4K off msrp).
"We did notice that the heads-up display vanishes when wearing polarized shades. So if you like to see your HUD properly, with apologies to that little ole band from Texas, ZZ Top, wear some cheap sunglasses."
http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-x5-first-drive-review.html
Hope that helps.
When we placed an order for our X5 it was 2.9% but right before delivery it went down to 1.9% (how unusual?)...so with the money saved we've decided to get the 5 year TIRE-RIM full coverage against any damage ..each tire goes for $300+ with no option for repair - it's worth it ...just read the reviews of all the "cry-babies" with run-flats. Another surprise was how fast it was delivered! we placed order on 6/23 and took delivery on 7/24 with 2 miles on the odometer. The new ENGINE-TRANS 300hp/8speed is truly amazing ...it feels like a 5000lb rally-car!
Also, if I really want to go for it in any given month, end of the month is probably the best time (may be I am wrong here?) but I may have to special order it for what I want like, say, third row seat. Will I still get a good deal if I sign the papers end of the month but take delivery may be a month later?
Suggestions?
Appreciate your help.
Steve.
I've owned two different Lexus vehicles in the last oh.. 8 years.
First an RX. Very girly - yuck! That's what I get for trying to be practical.
Then I got a much manlier GX470, which I loved, but good lord - it's sooooo boring.
I was eagerly awaiting the redesign - the GX460 - and when it came, well.. I guess I liked it, but I kept going back to look at it thinking "Well, it's nice, but it's really just.. a pretty coat of paint on the same old thing." All those years, I just assumed I'd buy another Lexus, but it just didn't strike me as "yes! I must spend $60K+ on this now!" Nope. Far from it. It had all kinds of little things I didn't like. Don't even get me started about the tailgate.
And at 35, I can't believe I have such a BORING car. I always prided myself that it was a "practical" (insomuch as a luxury car can ever really be "practical") car, never broke, no problems, etc. So I decided to shop around this time.
I looked at the MDX. Yeah, it was nice, and lots of people at work have them and love them. The price was actually very attractive - it was by far the CHEAPEST one I looked at - but price wasn't really my objective.
For grins, I even looked at Toyotas. The 4Runner (that the GX is loosely based on) inspection went like "Hmm" .
I looked at FORDS! FORDS!!! The 2010 Explorer (yes, I've seen the media stuff on the 2011 model) was unchanged from my college days, save some newer features, and it still rides like a log wagon. The Expedition was actually an improvement, but I don't really need a big minivan, thanks.
Looked at the new Porsche Cayenne. Not really my taste, and then when he told me the tires are like rubber bands and a brake job costs $2400 I told him "thanks for your time" and walked right over to the Audi dealer.
I was actually looking forward to the Q7. It was not quite as comfortable as I expected, and I noticed immediately that forward, side and rear visibility was poor. It has some interesting gadgets - and I really always rather liked the Audi cabin design, so we took it for a drive. I hit the gas and it does.. almost nothing. It handled like a drunken monkey and even its gadgets seemed pretty rough on the edges.
Last one on the list was the X5. I loved it. Immediately. Yes, this one. Please. Good GOD don't make me go back to the other ones!!
Had to order it. I'll pick it up at the factory. I've read the manual. Twice.
I hate waiting.
I decided to go w/ the HUD as I am bringing the X5 to Japan where the speed limits (though mostly ignored) are very low - and in KPH. My hope is that the HUD will display KPH because it's hard to read the inner KPH readings on the speedometer. This machine is so smooth I know it'll get away from me if I'm not watching the speed closely (which means goodbye to my Maui Jim's I guess!!) :shades:
Still hoping for confirmation if the HUD will show KPH or not. Anyone try yet??
I agree the Oyster is by far the best looking, especially w/ the Space Gray that I went with. But after the heat this month I decided to go w/ the beige ventilated seat package; which unfortunately only comes in beige or black.
Took the advice on the 3rd row and nixed that, but pretty much got every other option....final price about ~$60K (about $7K under MSRP) :shades: Now I just have to wait a couple months for delivery! :mad:
I assume you will finance/pay after you receive your car but how much one has to pay to "order" it?
Thanks for your help.
After just dishing out $60,000!!! an a top notch luxury SAV ...I get home thinking oops, some "[non-permissible content removed]" forgot to install that rear cover (no big deal) ..But ha! to my dismay it's no longer INCLUDED! ..and it sells for ~$300+
Am I just getting "my leg pulled" by Paul-Miller of NJ or is this really TRUE. I was told that it's thanks to some idiots that forget to put those things back when they go to return their lease - fine!...but I'm actually (for the 1st time) BUYING this X5!
So please BMW stop "NICKEL & DIME'ing" us US customers!!!
1st. We don't get the silly TOOL-KIT & 1st AID KIT like the rest of the WORLD.
2nd. No std Floor Mats (some production problem) got "all weather" once instead ..Thx God.
3rd. And now NO CARGO COVER? ....It's Ridiculous!
Sorry for my venting, but it's just that annoying to me!...
That was the first question I asked the person at Open Road BMW in Edison,NJ after opening the trunk when I went to test drive the 2011 X5. He said the same thing that your dealer said. Even he was blaming BMW for that. It was supposedly a standard accessory in the previous gen X5 but not with the 2011. I agree its totally ridiculous.
BTW, Can you tell me how much did you pay when you "finalized the deal" for your X5? What % do they normally charge for booking.
I am sure there is a 6-8 week delay but I am just curious.