Just got my X5m

[rbaror]

I have not sat in the "regular" seats. I have the sport seats in my 4.6is and like them just fine, but thought the comfort seats in other BMW's I've driven were better so I figured i might as well get em...plus i really like the ventilated bit even though its not that big of an effect....still nice on a hot day. From what I can tell the biggest difference is that bit that articulates mid back and the adjustable side bolsters.

about the full leather...yes its very nice, but prolly not worth the extra $$$ and there was no way to get the comfort perf seats without it

[mswaz]

I saw a poster in my dealer detailing 2010 costs for extended maintenance. X5/X6M was listed at around $3500 I do not remember what the exact amount was. It was a BMWNA sign not a dealer sign so the rates are published someplace.

Love the Space gray very nice. i am trying to decide between Space gray and Silver Stone. Leaning towards the SilverStone being an M exclusive color but not sure how the blue tinge in the paint will satisfy me in the long run...

[Hans_ACS]

Congrats on the car, great color too, first time I see it.

[///MB]

Originally Posted by rbaror

I have not sat in the "regular" seats. I have the sport seats in my 4.6is and like them just fine, but thought the comfort seats in other BMW's I've driven were better so I figured i might as well get em...plus i really like the ventilated bit even though its not that big of an effect....still nice on a hot day. From what I can tell the biggest difference is that bit that articulates mid back and the adjustable side bolsters.

about the full leather...yes its very nice, but prolly not worth the extra $$$ and there was no way to get the comfort perf seats without it

I ordered mine with the full leather/perf seats but in silverstone. I like the contrast the lighter leather brings to the interior. I think a car of this level and price should definitely have the full leather and at that price I'm disappointed the full leather option doesn't include the alcantara headliner like the m5/m6.

I drove an X6 with the ventilated seats and they cooled the seats down really well. =)

[HIRISC]

The bummer is that there is no comfort seat only option. I'd have sprung for those, but have no need for ventilated seats in my region.

The full leather looks nice. It would be great if they offered a deviated stitching option to better differentiate it from the non-full. Oh well, still looks great.

The silverstone interior is great looking. ///MB what color exterior?

[HIRISC]

Originally Posted by chubyball

Do they come with Brembo Rotor and Brake?

Not Brembo specifically:

M Brakes and tires to match the M Power.
Outstanding stopping power with fade reduced to a minimum is guaranteed by the high-performance M brake system, which combines giant four-piston fixed calipers at the front with floating calipers at the rear, combined in each case with large, internally-vented lightweight brake discs. The brake rotors themselves measure 15.6” in diameter at front and 15.2” at rear. They feature a riveted connection to join the aluminum rotor hats with the cast-iron rotor discs.

[///MB]

Originally Posted by HIRISC

The bummer is that there is no comfort seat only option. I'd have sprung for those, but have no need for ventilated seats in my region.

The full leather looks nice. It would be great if they offered a deviated stitching option to better differentiate it from the non-full. Oh well, still looks great.

The silverstone interior is great looking. ///MB what color exterior?

I originally wanted blue then decided I would probably get tired of the color. I would love silver but don't like silverstone. It looks too baby blue/light blue under most lighting. So, I'm going with white.

[HIRISC]

Originally Posted by ///MB

I originally wanted blue then decided I would probably get tired of the color. I would love silver but don't like silverstone. It looks too baby blue/light blue under most lighting. So, I'm going with white.

Good choice

[StanF18]

Originally Posted by rbaror

Ok so here are a few admittedly poor pictures. Its snowing / raining here and the car is dirty and its quite dark in my garage. Hopefully it will be nice this weekend and I can get it washed and take proper photos.

I don't think a $95K sports-SUV qualifies as 'poor'.

Originally Posted by rbaror

Well on my 4.6is with the stock wheels and stock Michelin Diamaris, the car could best be described as a well polished hockey puck on ice and snow .... I assume the same on the X5m plus this one is even more overpowered. We do get slick days here in Denver and this is now going to be my daily driver. I don't love the idea of changing tires with the seasons ... it seems like it would ruin the tires to continually take em on and off the wheels ... so I am either leaning to dedicated snow wheels / tires or something to fit the 20's that's good all around (but I kinda doubt those really exist)..

Well that's no fun bro...I say put all that BMW computer code to the test and let the Dynamic Performance Control, M-tuned X-Drive, FlexRay, (and whatever else the engineers packed) fight it out to stabilize your X as it slips and slides its' way on those 20" summer treads. Would LOVE to see what kinds of messages the dash and i-Drive displays send your way, as all those fancy electronic gizmos struggle mightily to overcome basic Newtonian physics!

But in all seriousness, I believe Michelin makes their Latitude Tour HP all-seasons in a 20" staggered version.

[rbaror]

Originally Posted by StanF18

I say put all that BMW computer code to the test and let the Dynamic Performance Control, M-tuned X-Drive, FlexRay, (and whatever else the engineers packed) fight it out to stabilize your X as it slips and slides its' way on those 20" summer treads. Would LOVE to see what kinds of messages the dash and i-Drive displays send your way, as all those fancy electronic gizmos struggle mightily to overcome basic Newtonian physics!

as much fun as that sounds, that's something that I would rather do on someone else's 100k car!