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Reasons for the way I configured my new X5
First off, as a new member, I would like to say hi to everyone and congratulate you on an awesome forum. I really look forward to reading and participating
I just ordered my new X5 and wanted to explaing I why I made the choices I made. It would be really interesting to hear how others made their decisions and feel about them
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Nice post.. I like your logic on a lot of it. I was a purchase and not lease, and I opted for some things strictly on emotional appeal (like the V8), but then a lot of what makes one person like one car and the other hate is is emotional.
Sound like a good ride though, and I think your post will help others who are on the fence about options and such to decide. btw.. most of your logic makes sense, but I will take issue with the HUD.. my wife felt like you that it was a "Gadget" but after driving with it for a while and having it with the NAV it has been re-ranked into the must have category by her.
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BMW - X5 4.8i w/all US options packages, 19" Y wheels, White/Tobacco, Huper Optik 50% tint Mercedes Benz - E320 CDI Park Assist, NAV, Folding Mirrors, Premium Sound, Voice Command, Sunroof, Auto Rear Shade, Bi-Xenon |
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![]() I agree, HUD is a very usefull option that I did not realize until I drove my wifes MDX and realized how much I utilized it on road trips w/ the Nav. For me- this is a must have.
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I had never realised how many different packages they offer in the US. We have just two in the UK, the Dynamic and Media packs. I am sure they are cheaper than ordering items indiviually but I would find it a bit frustrating if I had to order the Rear Climate Package just to get the Sun Protection Glass!
I also had no idea you could get the Brushed Aluminium Trim in the US. That's shocked me! I wondered why everyone went for wood over there. |
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For example, I've always loved the 4-way lumbar seats, but don't care for the electric adjustments. Apparently on the 3-series, you could just order the lumbar by itself for like 400 quid. In the US, you had to get the premium packet which was like $2000. Boooooo. |
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The biggest problem I had with their options however is their lack of certain interior colors for the USA market. It's not like it was a limit on all of N. American, no.. it was the USA. why?
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BMW - X5 4.8i w/all US options packages, 19" Y wheels, White/Tobacco, Huper Optik 50% tint Mercedes Benz - E320 CDI Park Assist, NAV, Folding Mirrors, Premium Sound, Voice Command, Sunroof, Auto Rear Shade, Bi-Xenon |
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>>>Active Ventilation package - This package sounds really nice; however it forces you to omit the Premium package which has the auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors which I love on my current vehicle and feel are a must have especially since I wear contacts and glare is a real problem at night. Also I have never like the cooling effect of ventilated seats. It almost feels as if your back is getting wet (maybe the BMW rendition doesn't feel this way).<<<
This is not true, you actually get both. I have the premium package and the Active Vent package, and I have to say it is one of my favorite features. The vented seats are very useful down here in Louisiana where its almost as hot as hell...or is this actually hell, I cant remember. The "Active" part is priceless on longer road trips....it really works! BTW- Thanks for the excellent review...you have speced out nearly my exact vehicle. And I made my choices for basicly the same reasons. The only thing I didnt get was the Bamboo.
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Very nice write-up and welcome :xoutpost:
With regards to HUD: I can't live without it anymore. It came standard on my M6 (and there is a reason for it) and I find myself looking for speed, gear and rev band in my wifes X3 as well (no HUD on that one). That is why we took the HUD on the new X5 as well because it is a great option. HUD became for me what Navigation has been for the last 6 years ... a standard feature when I order a new car.
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