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I am just all surprised to know literally everyone you see in person that has one said they are horrible. They are not perfect, but I wouldn't say they are horrible. Threads you linked here, is normal on every car forums, each brand has it's own set of issues. We can go on on this thread and debate about stuff but I'm not gonna do that. I wish you all the best and hope you will find the car that you are looking for Quote:
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He has been in the business for over 20 years, and refuses to buy them. He owns one, but will not sell you one. That speaks volumes to me. As I said before, I am not a car, or BMW noob. I have been around the block at least twice. It is what it is honestly. I am now the proud owner of a 2012 X5 35i Premium, Platinum Gray over Oyster w/ spare tire kit, and many other options. Here is the list: Standard Equipment 212 National Brake System Equipment 302 Alarm System 521 Rain Sensor 522 Xenon Light 524 Adaptive Headlights 544 Cruise Control With Braking Function 645 Radio Control Us 8SL Preparation For Trailer Tow Hitch 8SM Vin, Visible From Outside 823 Hot Climate Version 853 Language Version English 876 Radio Frequency 315 Mhz Options 1CA Selection Cop Relevant Vehicles 2DE Lt/aly Wheels Star Spoke 334 Lm 2VB Tyre Pressure Indicator 245 Steering Column Adjustment Elec 248 Steering Wheel Heating 3AH Rear View Camera With Top View 300 Emergency Wheel 316 Automatic Tailgate Operation 319 Integrated Universal Remote Control 322 Comfort Access System 328 Aluminium Running Board Sill 386 Roof Rail 4AZ Fine-wood Trim Bamboo Grain Dark 4NA Interior Mirror With Dig. Compass 4NB Aut.air Conditioning 4-zone Control 4NE Blow-by-heater 402 Panorama Glass Roof 417 Roller Sunblind, Rear Side Windows 430 Interior And Exterior Mirror Packa 431 Interior Rr Vw Mirror W Aut Anti-d 441 Smokers Package 459 Seat Adjustm., Electr. W. Memory 464 Skibag 488 Lumbar Support Driver/front Passenger 494 Seat Heating F Driver/front Passenger 496 Seat Heating For Rear Seats 502 Headlight Washer System 508 Park Distance Control (pdc) 563 Lights Package 575 Additional 12v Power Socket 6AA Bmw Teleservices 6AB Control Teleservices 6FL Usb-/audio Interface 6NF Ext.con.of The Music Play.i.mobilph 6NR Apps 6UH Traffic Information 6VC Control Combox 609 Navigation System Professional 615 Extended Bmw Online Information 620 Voice Input System 639 Complete Prep. Cellular Phone Usa/cdn 655 Satellite Radio 676 Hifi Loudspeaker System 697 Area-code 1 761 Individual Sun Protection Glazing 8KC Oelserviceint. 24.000km/24months 8SC Country Spec. Release Of Teleservice 8S4 Decoding Variable Light Distributio 8TL Daytime Lights Front And Rear Aktiv 8TN Daytime Driving Lights Selectable B I love it already, but it still needs a few things. I am working on the idea of adding thermal night vision to it, as it was not an option. I previously was the first to install a thermal system into an E46 M3, running the video into my AVIC D3. The camera is still there, but it is huge, and I want to go a step further, FLiR with pedestrian and animal warning. So I have to unravel the world of getting the video to display without losing my audio. I have a few emails out and about with questions to manufacturers. I am also sourcing Lamin-X headlight and Foglight covers, clear for the headlights, potentially yellow for the fogs, as well as updating the HID system to OSRAM Xenarc 66140 CBI bulbs and either PIAA night breaker H11 behind the yellow Lamin-X or clear covers and PIAA Ion Yellow bulbs. I am an auto lighting guy. My M3 had Lightwerkz TFX projectors and a 55 watt kit, 5000k bulb temp, retrofitted LED tails, and a rewired setup to use the outer bi-xenons with the headlight stalk, and the foglight button to power the inner reflectors. The rear foglight switch turned the Thermal Camera on and off, allowing a visual indicator that it was on. I dod some audio retrofits and well, using some really awesome Sony speakers (special editions with ribbon tweeters) and a sub/amp combo. I expect to update the audio as well, but that is in the future. Also, anyone have experience with Bosch Envision wiper blades? I wanna try them out as well. My M3 had Icons, and while I love them, the Envision blades are made to be silent, and clear all forms of debris. Just a thought. I might also try and source the same LEDs used in the interior from the lights package, and add some more ambient light to the interior. Thinking floors, and possibly door pulls if it isn't too bright. We will see. Pics from the dealer below. |
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As I said before, everything is subjective to the person buying the car. I hover seen far more posts about the V8s and Diesels than the I6's. Nothing wrong with that, but this is a different kind of segment in the BMW world. I'm learning not many people here are huge DIYers and even though some exists, it is very different from the ///M world. Maybe it is just the difference in the people that buy X5s, who knows? Whatever the case may be, I bought a 35i, so the V8 discussion is over. Can't really go back and change my purchase, so moving on... |
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As a V8 owner, I can say it's not been crazy maintenance wise, but everything is multiplied. For example, when your valve cover gasket leaks, (which it will,) it's double the job. More plugs to change; more coil paks, etc. More oil to dump in at every service interval. I have not even had to deal with some of the unique-to-the-V8 maintenance issues like coolant transfer pipe, valley pan, etc. So yes, it is a good bit more expensive to maintain than a 6, and anyone who denies that is nuts. I do think the 35i is more than adequate for the X5 as long as you don't want to tow anything too heavy, especially for any distance. And the 6 is a fantastic motor. You'll be rewarded by slightly better fuel mileage. My only reason for suggesting you consider a V8 was the greater ease in finding the "loaded" car that would have all the options you said you wanted.
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Congrats on your purchase. Always liked grey BMW's, in all their shades. Looks like a peach too. BMW's are an addiction... and not an inexpensive one either. My wife and I are on something like #15ish. At least as a DIY'er costs aren't too bad to own. Which reminds me... I need to do glow plugs and module on her diesel next week.
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2005 X5 4.4i Build 04/05 Maintenance/Build Log Nav, Pano, Sport (Purchased 06/14 w/ 109,000 miles) (Sold 8/15 w/121,000 miles) 2006 X5 4.8is Build 11/05 Maintenance/Build Log Nav, DSP, Pano, Running Boards, OEM Tow Hitch, Cold Weather Pckg (Purchased 08/15 w/ 90,500 miles) 2010 X5 35d Build 02/10 Nav, HiFi, 6 DVD, Sports Pckg, Cold Weather Pckg, HUD, CAS, Running Boards, Leather Dash, PDC, Pano (Purchased 03/17 w/ 136,120 miles) |
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We had originally wanted to get the Diesel because of fuel economy. Coming from an M3, anyone would understand this. We got 19mpg average int he M. less than 300 to a tank. It is bad. Could be an unknown issue, but it is what it is.
All that being said, I think you can upgrade or update things you want, it just costs money. Like the side cameras. You need the cameras, the cables and the button and some coding. I'm sure I'm oversimplifying it, but you get what I mean. Comfort seats might just make their way into the car, if I can code them correctly. We shall see. Everything else is awesome. What an upgrade from an E46. |
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We did. Added flares and 20" X6 style 597's. Looks 100% better now, but still, an M aero package would be nice.
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2005 X5 4.4i Build 04/05 Maintenance/Build Log Nav, Pano, Sport (Purchased 06/14 w/ 109,000 miles) (Sold 8/15 w/121,000 miles) 2006 X5 4.8is Build 11/05 Maintenance/Build Log Nav, DSP, Pano, Running Boards, OEM Tow Hitch, Cold Weather Pckg (Purchased 08/15 w/ 90,500 miles) 2010 X5 35d Build 02/10 Nav, HiFi, 6 DVD, Sports Pckg, Cold Weather Pckg, HUD, CAS, Running Boards, Leather Dash, PDC, Pano (Purchased 03/17 w/ 136,120 miles) |
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