While I was agonizing over my order last weekend, the dealer got a cancellation and I got lucky! By Sunday evening, I was the proud owner of a new X5 35D! I was lucky the specs were very close.

I have been bitching and moaning about the whole ordering process on this forum and I appreciate the support I have been getting.

A couple of questions for the experts. Sorry if these are repeat questions:

- The finance guy was pushing for the tire insurance at $1250 for 5 years. The car came with the Michelin Latitude Tour HP ZP run flat tires. These tires are about $250 a pop. If I get 5 flats over the next five years, I will still be head not purchasing the insurance. I know the tread depth is less on these run flats but I have only had two flats in the last ten years! Am I missing anything here?

- I will need to buy snow chains. The security chain brand has a product for the 19" rims at about $90 and then there are the expensive kinds over $400. Does anyone know of tire damage or other issues with the low cost brands?

- There is an unbranded diesel gas station near where I live. The tank is near half full now. I will have to venture into a diesel gas station some time soon! Is unbranded kind the same quality as the famous brands? We have Shell, Valero and Chevron around here as well.

Thanks in advance!


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2010 X5 35D, Plat Bronze/Saddle Brown Nevada
Premium, Tech, Sport, Premium Sound, Cold Weather, Rear Climate, Comfort Access, iPod, Sat Radio, Running board, Roof rail