New E70 X5 dealer Bulletin

[LeMansX5]

I got this Product planning BMW dealer bulletin from my dealer. You probably know most information but I noticed some info is new when compared to other documents. Like the explaination of colors.

New Exterior Colors
• Platinum Bronze metallic replaces Kalahari Beige metallic. Platinum Bronze metallic is a light gold or champagne color. SOP for Platinum Bronze Metallic is 12/06.
• Space Gray metallic replaces Sterling Gray metallic. This is the same Space Gray metallic that is available on the M5 and M6.
• Mineral Green metallic replaces Olive Green metallic. Mineral Green Metallic is an understated green that has gray accents. SOP for Mineral Green Metallic is 04/07.
• Metallic Deep Green replaces Highland Green metallic. Metallic Deep Green is a dark forest green.
• Monaco Blue metallic replaces Toledo Blue metallic. This is the same Monaco Blue metallic that is available on the 5 Series.

See attached.

[cmyX6go]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

I got this Product planning BMW dealer bulletin from my dealer. You probably know most information but I noticed some info is new when compared to other documents. Like the explaination of colors.

New Exterior Colors
• Platinum Bronze metallic replaces Kalahari Beige metallic. Platinum Bronze metallic is a light gold or champagne color. SOP for Platinum Bronze Metallic is 12/06.
• Space Gray metallic replaces Sterling Gray metallic. This is the same Space Gray metallic that is available on the M5 and M6.
• Mineral Green metallic replaces Olive Green metallic. Mineral Green Metallic is an understated green that has gray accents. SOP for Mineral Green Metallic is 04/07.
• Metallic Deep Green replaces Highland Green metallic. Metallic Deep Green is a dark forest green.
• Monaco Blue metallic replaces Toledo Blue metallic. This is the same Monaco Blue metallic that is available on the 5 Series.

See attached.

Thanks Sunil...You're like Mr. BMW

[rodybmw]

It says that the Automatic Tailgate has an SOP of 4/07
Oh well....we were hoping to get one of the early production ones, but the Automatic Tailgate option is a must for us, so I guess we have to wait until 4/07. The good thing about having to wait that long is that by that time all the colors (including Mineral Green) would be available.

[LeMansX5]

Napa leather in black and sand beige will also be available SOP 04/07.
Automatic Tailgate (SOP 04/07)
High Definition Radio (SOP 04/07)
SOP for Mineral Green Metallic is 04/07.

Good things come to those who wait.

[ljnlaw]

Any news on a big engine X5...V10....5.4 litre...or something of the like?

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by ljnlaw

Any news on a big engine X5...V10....5.4 litre...or something of the like?

Yes, coming late next year or early 2008. I am more interested in that than anybody else. They are also working with ///M division on the badge but either its not decided or top secret.

[rooster328]

OMG no auto tailgate screw that, u think i'll be able to retroft that crap? : P

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by rooster328

OMG no auto tailgate screw that, u think i'll be able to retroft that crap? : P

You can always wait till April 2007 or I am sure there will be a way to retro-fit with some additional wiring.

[rooster328]

i am not very patient, grrr wut ever i'll take it with out the auto tailgate.....

[Kewl X5]

I wonder if the tow package will still be a dealer or VPC installed option....Funny how there is no mention of a tow package for this BMW SUV....