How's It For a Daily Driver

[TerminatorX5]

Does $80K seem to be right price for a brand new X5M? Short of completely loading the car with every option, what would you suggest to be a "must-have" list of options? I was looking into ZCW, ZDA, ZPS, ZRC, 300, 323, 6NF and 316 options... Any other suggestions? If anything, the car would be daily driver... Also, a question on the 3rd row seating - even though I amnot too crazy about that row in the crimple zone, but since there is no X7M, it seems to be an option for consideration... Provided, that the 3rd roa is available in the X5M at all...

Thanks...

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by Avi8tir

Have you driven the 2011 X5 50? That new motor in the E70 is awesome. I'll be in the market at the end of summer and will have a hard time justifying the extra $$$ for the M.... Although I'll likely get it as I'm coming out of an E60 M5 and am used to the speed.

Do yourself a favor and drive the 50....

not an ///M but a beefy X5. I wonder what Dinan, Vishnu, jb etc come out with for that engine.

[TerminatorX5]

i don't think i can get a "special" pricing outside of factory versions of the car...

So, I would have to resort to an M... or, try out the new 50, see what that thing is...

[J.Belknap]

Originally Posted by Mr.Impatient

I agree regarding the waste, but it's not all city. Regular short (20-40 minutes) highway rides on the weekends and at least one 2 hour drive a month.

Get that oil up to full temperature regularly.

[998M]

Originally Posted by TerminatorX5

Does $80K seem to be right price for a brand new X5M? Short of completely loading the car with every option, what would you suggest to be a "must-have" list of options? I was looking into ZCW, ZDA, ZPS, ZRC, 300, 323, 6NF and 316 options... Any other suggestions? If anything, the car would be daily driver... Also, a question on the 3rd row seating - even though I amnot too crazy about that row in the crimple zone, but since there is no X7M, it seems to be an option for consideration... Provided, that the 3rd roa is available in the X5M at all...

Thanks...

If you are going to spend $80k for a car, go the extra $10k to $15k and get everything. The DVD is the only thing I would say no to. Everything else works very well together. I have been very pleased with all of the toys and would not change a thing. Except add the vented seats.

M

[TerminatorX5]

$80K gets me the X5M with those options I have listed in the previous post excluding the super duper seats... I am not sure about front cameras, rear DVD, that you mentioned... I'll have to look it up again, to make sure I did not miss something... And that was point precisely - spending this much money, is there an option I must have? what do the vented seats do?

[998M]

Originally Posted by TerminatorX5

$80K gets me the X5M with those options I have listed in the previous post excluding the super duper seats... I am not sure about front cameras, rear DVD, that you mentioned... I'll have to look it up again, to make sure I did not miss something... And that was point precisely - spending this much money, is there an option I must have? what do the vented seats do?

I am not sure what those options are by just their codes. I do not have the vented seats but wish I did. I feel my seats can be a little hard on 4 hour drives. Other people love the standard seat. They are vented so you get heat and cooling. I have heard they are more comfortable. this may be more personal opinion.

[TerminatorX5]

I am uploading these files for a short period of time, as I am not sure if BMW AG or BMW NA will not get upset with me for putting them out on public display. I just wanted to show you the packages that I was talking about... These are special factory prices for specific situations, not applicable in many retail or wholesale cases.

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[998M]

Many will tell you that 6NF (smartphone integration) is worthless. I have it and do not use it. I really like 322 (comfort access keyless entry). Everything else looks great. It will be a rockin car/truck.

M

[mswaz]

Originally Posted by TerminatorX5

I am uploading these files for a short period of time, as I am not sure if BMW AG or BMW NA will not get upset with me for putting them out on public display. I just wanted to show you the packages that I was talking about... These are special factory prices for specific situations, not applicable in many retail or wholesale cases. I will remove these files in a few hours...

Not seeing anything unique here, Diplomat pricing has been available for years. Options are priced the same as normal retail here in the states. The base is $4,660 lower than the invoice amount in the US for an 2010. I would think you'd be hard pressed to get it for $80K loaded at these prices considering there is about $15K in options available. Must haves imo are HUD in the tech package, Soft close doors, Never thought i'd say that but they are great.. premium sound, power lift gate and comfort access.