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Old 08-25-2010, 11:25 AM
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Need Help, this may be the one! (4.8is)

Even though I'm not new to X5World/XOutpost as a member I am new to the X5 (or at least hope to be.) I've been eyeballing the 4.6 and 4.8is for quite sometime and am finally ready to pull the trigger. So I wanted to get some of the members advice. What after market accessories are you guys seeing, and does anyone know what the button/lights to the left of the Nav might be? Questioned the dealer but have yet to hear back.

Originally I wanted silver but finding one with the alcantra leather sport seats seems to be a bit harder than I expected (of course I just started looking last firday so I may be being a bit impatient.)
Should I wait for the perfect one or am I being too picky when it comes down to seats, interior trim, load floor and exterior color? And on that note how do you guys like the sliding load floor, should it be a deal breaker or is it just a cool option?

Anyway here's a link to the 05 4.8is
2005 Used BMW X5 4.8is at EEE OF TYSONS Serving Vienna, VA, IID 5853535

I personlly think the asking price is a bit high when compared to the NADA clean retail value so I'd definitely be offering lower especially since I'd be traveling to get it. Thanks for your comments as I really love this forum, I don't even own an X yet and I've read almost every section.

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Old 08-25-2010, 11:34 AM
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I just bought my '06 X5 4.4i from EEE in Sterling - today's the 3rd day since I bought and I still havent gotten to drive besides the test drive because they've had it at the BMW dealership getting interior trim stuff and a window regulator fixed. Will post back if/when I _EVER_ get my damn vehicle...
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Originally I wanted silver but finding one with the alcantra leather sport seats seems to be a bit harder than I expected (of course I just started looking last firday so I may be being a bit impatient.)
Should I wait for the perfect one or am I being too picky when it comes down to seats, interior trim, load floor and exterior color? And on that note how do you guys like the sliding load floor, should it be a deal breaker or is it just a cool option?
My recommendation is you're spending a good amount of money so get what you want. Though I would categorize things as "must have", "nice to have", and "can live without".
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Old 08-25-2010, 12:53 PM
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Hang in there Lookin4Trouble I suppose the positive part is these repairs aren't coming out of your pocket...? Other than that how would you rate this dealers friendliness, service, and willingness to negotiate?

Thanks for the advice Sunny, I definitely agree with the "good amount of money." I guess the saying patience is a virtue would be applicable here. I'll take a step back from the excitement of getting a newer car (current is a 95 e36 (325i)) and start my list as adviced.
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Positive is the repairs aren't coming out of my pocket, but negative is I'm 6 hours away from not being able to return the car due to buyer's remorse. If I don't have keys in hand by 5pm today, I'm calling the whole deal off.

I'd rate the individuals rather than the dealers - I ended up negotiating with the general manager of EEE because he wouldn't let his sales staff work the deal I was trying to push through. The sales staff was very friendly, willing to do what it took within their power, but if you're trying to negotiate a hard bargain, you'll deal with the GM, and he's pretty no-nonsense.

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Old 08-25-2010, 01:35 PM
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Sorry to hear Erik, is this your first X5 as well? I'll keep my fingers crossed for you getting those keys today. If you're as picky as me this is the Right X for you, so I hope the dealer gets their stuff together.
Looks like if I do decide to drive back home to VA for it I should definitely do some negotiation over the phone before even showing face. It seems a little over priced as it is and I know they didn't pay anywhere near that. Was in the midst of trying to get the "perfect one" in Colorado but someone beat me to the punch deposit wise. That one only had 44k miles, was just as clean and went for $28k.

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Sorry to hear Erik, is this your first X5 as well? I'll keep my fingers crossed for you getting those keys today. If you're as picky as me this is the Right X for you, so I hope the dealer gets their stuff together.
Looks like if I do decide to drive back home to VA for it I should definitely do some negotiation over the phone before even showing face. It seems a little over priced as it is and I know they didn't pay anywhere near that. Was in the midst of trying to get the "perfect one" in Colorado but someone beat me to the punch deposit wise. That one only had 44k miles, was just as clean and went for $28k.

Dom,
Hey thanks Dom. 82 minutes and counting down until I let them know the deal is off. On the plus side, that'll open up a NICE '06 X5 4.4i for you, is a sweet vehicle but if I'm going to suffer delays like this trying to get simple work done, it's not worth the hassle to me...

Erik

//Edit - and yes, this'd be my first X5. Kinda an eclectic collection of vehicles for me, have gone through
81 Saab 9000 (hit by a semi at 999,991 miles)
83 Buick Regal (failed safety inspection, frame rust)
95 Lincoln Mark VIII (sold to my parents)
97 Firebird (hit by a drunk driver on Super Bowl Sunday 2002)
98 Volvo S70 (traded in on the next)
02 Grand Prix GTP (traded in, possibly cancelling, 27,762 miles on this)
My next will be a --- Either the X5 or an 05 Audi Allroad I'm drooling over - tidE\\

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Sorry i think i was the one that bought that one in colorado. Rocky mountain Euro?

Anyway ya its great. So im new here. lol
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NO F***ing way! It is indeed a small world! Congrats Ben, glad someone on the forum got it. Ohh and welcome to the forum! I just started posting as well since I'm serious about getting one now. Before I just joined to look at everyones pretty pictures. Post pics soon, would love to see her!


Erik... What happened? Hopefully you have keys in hand as you read this. Impressive list of cars and some unfortunate ways to lose them. Are my eyes deceiving me or has it been a long day and I can't read numbers cause my eyes are numb... You were just short of a million miles...?
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Good luck. Looks good outside of the stick-on tuning inside (ACS on steering wheel and hamann on dash). Not a huge fan of the colored trim or alcantara upholstery, but that's just personal preference. The lights next to the nav screen are likely for a built-in radar detector.

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