Official X5 ///M Press Release and Pics(updated post 51)

[Rboosted717]

I'm not a fan of silverstone, so guess it may have to be white or blue. I wish they would offer the steel grey as the 4.8is always looked great in grey.
Black would be great, however after all the wear and tear my 4.8is has seen with black, I'm sure the front of the ///M would get trashed in that color. Plus I think black will hide the front bumpers body lines too much (similar issue with my 4.8is).

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by Rboosted717

I'm not a fan of silverstone, so guess it may have to be white or blue. I wish they would offer the steel grey as the 4.8is always looked great in grey.
Black would be great, however after all the wear and tear my 4.8is has seen with black, I'm sure the front of the ///M would get trashed in that color. Plus I think black will hide the front bumpers body lines too much (similar issue with my 4.8is).

Grey in 4.8is is nice but was not offered in US though.
Just get the 3M film for the front.

[Rboosted717]

yeah that always bothered me that grey was never offered here.
Personally, I've always hated the look of clear bras, however, I might have a change of heart with the X5 ///M.

Any idea when option pricing will be released or when dealers will start to receive additional information?

[BGM]

Originally Posted by Rboosted717

yeah that always bothered me that grey was never offered here.
Personally, I've always hated the look of clear bras, however, I might have a change of heart with the X5 ///M.

Any idea when option pricing will be released or when dealers will start to receive additional information?

I've had a 3M clear bra for 8 years on my black e53--you can't even notice it's on there. I can't imagine all of the rock chips without it. It's a no brainer for me when I move to the e70.

[bmwman3241]

Originally Posted by Rboosted717

yeah that always bothered me that grey was never offered here.
Personally, I've always hated the look of clear bras, however, I might have a change of heart with the X5 ///M.

Any idea when option pricing will be released or when dealers will start to receive additional information?

I spoke to "my guy", and he is going to try to get me a brochure tomorrow, or send me a PDF version.

[jvit27]

The M tour was in town today and I was anxious to see the X///Ms in the flesh so I particpated. Very cool program, kudos to BMW for it! Can't wait til these hit the dealerships so I can test drive one; The E92 M3 I got to drive was very impressive so I have no doubt these new generation X's will be no different.

To quote the brand manager's speech:
"If you like naturally aspirated M cars, well... enjoy today"

@ Ft Lauderdale Antique Car Museum


550+ green HP?


Red needles, Tricolor stitching, DCT paddles, Carbon trim, and ///M logo on gear lever are nice touches to remind you you're in an M car.




Love this combo. Just like my first '99 M3 with Dove Grey interior


No roof racks!




I wonder if Bridgestones will be standard instead of Michelins now?
Also note, 4 piston calipers.




In person it is virtually indistinguishable from Estoril Blue.



I noticed something interesting: These X's have technically not been built yet! Obvioulsly these are the same two showcars that have been spotted around the last few weeks yet they have July 09 production stickers....
(these were taken today, 6-20-09)


Maybe production starts next month? He said these are the fastest accelerating models BMW has produced yet!

[JT///MC]

Nice! Call it anything they want but I bet it's basically the same formula as Estoril. You see a recuring theme don't you? Maybe I should go slap sone ///M emblems on my 4.8is lol

[LeMansX5]

You can compare the color difference between Estoril and Monte Carlo to difference between Jerez and Carbon black.

I guess the official production is supposed to start late July....therefore the labels.

[Weasel]

Holy crap that is one sexy beast! I have already gotten past the mono colored front even before seeing it in person. And seeing those dueler HPs on it makes me feel good inside because that is the exact tire in the same sizes I am planning on buying as my next set... killa.

[bmwman3241]

I just put a set of Dueler H/P on my Denali, and they are a very good set. Good on the road, and off the road as well as on bad road conditions.
Are these runflats on the X5M?