What model X5 xDrive35l

[Libbie1]

We recently purchased a 2012 X5 35l, my question is how do I tell what model we have...i.e. base, sport, premium. Thanks in advance.

[ard]

Yikes.


Don't you ask this BEFORE you set a price?!?



Hey, water under the bridge.... WELCOME to XOutpost!

Take your VIN (actually the last 7) and enter it into a BMW decoder...
there are many, here's one: bimmer.work : VIN Decoder for BMW

[Libbie1]

Thanks for the reply and thanks for taking it a little easy on me��. I knew when I posted the question it sounded I was was an idiot for not knowing for sure, I suspected it was the sports version and using the decoder you supplied I confirmed. Thanks!

[josiahg52]

Remember, there is a difference between the Sports Package which is an ///M package and the Sports Activity Package.

[Libbie1]

Thanks,
It says ours is a Sport Activity Package.

[josiahg52]

My X5 has that. It's a trim package. Sort of a non-performance oriented sport package. Shadow-line trim, anthracite headliner, 19" wheels, color-keyed roof rack, etc.

[Libbie1]

We enjoy our X5. The ride is a little “stiff” on some roads, but most of the time we really enjoy the ride.

[ard]

Someone will correct me, but your 2012 has a standard suspension. The 'sport' has nothing to do with 'performance, handling, ride,etc' only some trim.


There are M versions, with different suspension. And there is (very expensive) option AD, which is an active suspension.


When you next buy tires, pay attention- tire choices can have a dramatic impact on ride quality.


enjoy!

[Libbie1]

I wonder how I find out what suspension it does have. I’m already studying up on tires....��
Thank you.

[josiahg52]

Originally Posted by Libbie1

I wonder how I find out what suspension it does have. I’m already studying up on tires....��
Thank you.

Look at realoem.com. With the last seven of your VIN you should be able to figure out some info.