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

[HIRISC]

Just off the phone w/ my dealer, base of X5M = $85,400 (didn't see this elsewhere - sorry if re-post). She was reading it off a BMWNA udpate dated April '09.

Order late Sept - early Oct. with fairly quick delivery (+/- 4 weeks).

[cue03]

wonder if anyone is going to buy the x5m and convert the body back to the aero kit and the wheels to 215 or 214....

Thoughts?

[HIRISC]

Originally Posted by cue03

wonder if anyone is going to buy the x5m and convert the body back to the aero kit and the wheels to 215 or 214....

Thoughts?

Edit: IMO, both the 214 & 215 wheels look better than those shown on the X5M.. which is unfortunate.

[HIRISC]

This 'standard' (no disrespect to Jumpman) X5 looks superior to the 'M' IMO

Xoutpost.com - View Single Post - Summer Wheels Style 215 (Ferric Grey) Installed!

[StanF18]

I see a lot of "wheel criticism", but I would think (it only stands to reason) that once it hits the dealers, we will all have our pick of 18" through 21" configurations from the dealers, as well as a choice of rim designs. So I'm not getting why some folks are so fixated on the pre-production rim photos?

[chilliwilli]

Originally Posted by StanF18

I see a lot of "wheel criticism", but I would think (it only stands to reason) that once it hits the dealers, we will all have our pick of 18" through 21" configurations from the dealers, as well as a choice of rim designs. So I'm not getting why some folks are so fixated on the pre-production rim photos?

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[HIRISC]

Originally Posted by StanF18

I see a lot of "wheel criticism", but I would think (it only stands to reason) that once it hits the dealers, we will all have our pick of 18" through 21" configurations from the dealers, as well as a choice of rim designs. So I'm not getting why some folks are so fixated on the pre-production rim photos?

Perhaps there will be options, but it remains to be seen if there are 'no-cost' options. Hopefully, yes but the current X5 doesn't have 'no-cost' options.

There is always a 'standard' wheel. That's all we can go on for now.

[LeMansX5]

As attached.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by cue03

wonder if anyone is going to buy the x5m and convert the body back to the aero kit and the wheels to 215 or 214....

Thoughts?

Personally, I don't like the style 214 wheels, too floral and un-sporty design to my taste. Probably 215s or even style 128s, nice 5-spoke design, simple and easy to clean. No nest of spokes in every direction. X6 M wheels are not bad either, but everyone is entitled to their taste.

Someone who has time can photochop these wheels on X5 M.

[JT///MC]

Its like BMW ran out of ideas for ///M rims...lol. Yes those style 128s are HOT on any 750, 650, or X5M!