I think what Pas is reaching for is (hard factual confirmation) if a glovebox USB will come if 6FL is not ordered. Pas is getting ready to order a new X and wants music on HD. There has been much confusion about whether or not the glovebox USB port is standard on all X5 regardless of 6FL. We know the center console USB is part of 6FL and the AUX is standard. One very knowledgeable poster suspects the glovebox USB is an undocumented part of the TEch package. So far, all we have found is "I think" but the answer is not in the BMW X5 brochure and the dealers do not seem to know either.

As we all know, the ordering process can include a bit of info overload. Pas is unclear about the USB and another poster was confused not realizing that Nav can be ordered as a stand alone or as part of Tech pkg.

I think (not certain) the X's user-recordable HD only comes if you get Nav (either stand alone or w/Tech pkg). We know music files can be loaded to HD via CD player. But, clearly, USB is faster and easier. So, back to point, Pas is looking for factual and reliable confirmation that a USB port will come in the glovebox if 6FL is NOT ordered.

Pas, given that this has been discussed several times in the forums and no one seems to know for certain (although I have confidence in Penguin's speculation -> undoc'd incl in Tech), I suspect your best bet is to call BMWUSA and ask. If you get an "I think" or other uncertain/vague answer, ask for a manager. Escalate as necessary until you DO get a 100% answer. You'll get it - albeit eventually. You can do the same at your dealer but as we all know, relying on anything a dealer says (without factual confirmation) is doing so at your own risk.

Let us know what you find - cause as you can see, we don't know for sure either!

EDIT: I am beginning to suspect (even more) that Penguin's speculation is correct. While apparently undocumented, it makes perfect sense (even when a bunch of BMW decisions do not - no auto day/night nav display, no day/night with traffic notifications turned on...). If the HD is part of Nav, then a USB port would make sense for loading to it. But, because Nav can be ordered as a stand alone, we do not see documentation about the glovebox USB under "tech package" details. While Penguin speculates the glovebox USB is part of TEch, I am beginning to suspect the glove USB comes with NAV (stand alone or tech).