Is there anything new/different on the 2011 X5M?

[Mr.Impatient]

Other than the tail lights? It did not get the 8 speed transmission, right? It looks the same inside and out and I think the options are the same. Pls excuse my not being up to date on changes, but what am I missing?

Also, what is your opinion on multi-contour seats (i.e., are they critical for comfort on road trips 2 hours+ or just nice to have)?

TIA

[JCL]

Originally Posted by Mr.Impatient

what is your opinion on multi-contour seats (i.e., are they critical for comfort on road trips 2 hours+ or just nice to have)?

Yes and yes. Once you have them you will never go back.

[Jace]

Agree. Don't get without.

[LeMansX5]

Ah oh! Mr. Impatient strikes the X ///M forum.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...x5-m-x6-m.html

[Mr.Impatient]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

Ah oh! Mr. Impatient strikes the X ///M forum.

and hoping to join the ranks of the M owners even if I have to break the bank to do it. Life is short and sometimes you gotta say

[///MB]

A definite YES to multi-contour seats.

[CarsRmyVICE]

Originally Posted by Mr.Impatient

and hoping to join the ranks of the M owners even if I have to break the bank to do it. Life is short and sometimes you gotta say

Haha I think about it everyday. There is a 2010 silverstone metallic on black at my dealer that they have been unable to unload for 6 months or so. I know they would be willing to deal on it. BUT....no multicontour....which may be a deal breaker.

[Jace]

That's why it sits.

[jochet]

I think the transmissions went to 7 speed, both 6's and 8's are twin turbo, some body changes, more paint less blk plastic and minor interior touches. I would not get any five series w/o multi contour seats, they are GREAT, have them on my 550 and X5.

[Jace]

The M engine is name turbo as in the 50 but tuned differently, and M is unchanged in the gears; 6 speed. Unchanged. The non-M's have the 8 speed.