My X5 is finally here...

[EJCX5]

I drove my 4.8 for the first time tonight at the dealer. I wanted to drive it before I bought it so that I would be convinced the X5 was for me...and wow what a ride. It does have the sport package and active steering and it came with 19" wheels. It also has HUD and the tech package. The active steering is interesting but I'll have to experience it a bit more before passing judgment. The ride was excellent on and off the highway. So I told them to prep it and I'll take it home Tues or Wed. I hope it's everything Ive waited for but these launch cars do worry me as I experienced several issues with my A8L '04 launch vehicle which I'm turning in 2 weeks from now.

[sirees01]

Originally Posted by EJCX5

I drove my 4.8 for the first time tonight at the dealer. I wanted to drive it before I bought it so that I would be convinced the X5 was for me...and wow what a ride. It does have the sport package and active steering and it came with 19" wheels. It also has HUD and the tech package. The active steering is interesting but I'll have to experience it a bit more before passing judgment. The ride was excellent on and off the highway. So I told them to prep it and I'll take it home Tues or Wed. I hope it's everything Ive waited for but these launch cars do worry me as I experienced several issues with my A8L '04 launch vehicle which I'm turning in 2 weeks from now.

Congrats EJCX5 looking forward to seeing some pics.

[Eurosport]

[grover432]

Originally Posted by EJCX5

I drove my 4.8 for the first time tonight at the dealer. I wanted to drive it before I bought it so that I would be convinced the X5 was for me...and wow what a ride. It does have the sport package and active steering and it came with 19" wheels. It also has HUD and the tech package. The active steering is interesting but I'll have to experience it a bit more before passing judgment. The ride was excellent on and off the highway. So I told them to prep it and I'll take it home Tues or Wed. I hope it's everything Ive waited for but these launch cars do worry me as I experienced several issues with my A8L '04 launch vehicle which I'm turning in 2 weeks from now.

Sounds great EJ. In Canada we only get Active Steering with the Adaptive Drive, which includes Electronic Damper Control (EDC). I notice in the USA you can order Adaptive Drive separately. Did you get adaptive drive? I'm concerned about ride quality - so I'm considering Adaptive Drive. I found the E53 too harsh a ride (and the Range Rover HSE too soft). I thought the E70 3.0 was just about right (maybe a bit firm), so if the 4.8 has aharsher ride, I'd be looking at the Adaptive Drive (a costly option up here).

Thanks for any comments,


Grover