X5 suspension video

MD11F · #1 08-01-2007, 10:39 AM

I don't know if all have seen this, but I found it amazing. The level of systems integration and the number of components is amazing. With that said, I wonder of stuff like this will hold up over the long run? Say 10-12 years? Which is how long I hold my cars.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsn9u9dKI64

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CGSTL · #2 08-01-2007, 10:56 AM

It really makes you think twice about that Sport Package on your next purchase...

y5choi · #3 08-01-2007, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CGSTL

It really makes you think twice about that Sport Package on your next purchase...

How do you mean? Please elaborate.

and yes, I have seen this video, it's pretty much the reason why I chose the x5!

jamesboags · #4 08-01-2007, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MD11F

I don't know if all have seen this, but I found it amazing. The level of systems integration and the number of components is amazing. With that said, I wonder of stuff like this will hold up over the long run? Say 10-12 years? Which is how long I hold my cars.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsn9u9dKI64

It will cost some real $ if something goes wrong after warranty.. and you'll be locked into using BMW repairers presumably.. and it may well turn out to be a negative to people buying used cars.. I understand wheel alignments etc are also more complicated with this setup is this true also ?

CGSTL · #5 08-01-2007, 11:39 PM

My wife will be the primary driver of the new E70. Her only complaint with our non-sport 2005 X5 is that it rides too roughly - too bouncy.

So, I planned to buy a non-sport E70 because I was afraid of a harsh ride with the Sport Package. Now that I learned that Adaptive Drive actually smooths out the bumps and up/down motion of the freeway, I am reconsidering the decision to NOT purchase the Sport Package. Now I may actually be able to get it!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by y5choi

How do you mean? Please elaborate.

and yes, I have seen this video, it's pretty much the reason why I chose the x5!

Quote:

Originally Posted by CGSTL

It really makes you think twice about that Sport Package on your next purchase...

jamesboags · #6 08-01-2007, 11:55 PM

Go for it !!!

Shumdit · #7 08-02-2007, 05:24 PM

We drove both of the E70 suspensions (well actually there are 3 since the 3.0 without sport or third row is different than the 4.8 non-sport), and we liked the 4.8 non-sport as well as the Sport. That said, I do not like the standard 18 inch wheels on the 4.8 non-sport, so those have to go. They look too small to me for some reason and also look like the 3.0 non-sport wheels. If you are a fanboy like me, you know about the titanium kidneys, different exhaust tips and stainless window trim to help decipher which E70 you are seeing from a distance, but most people can not tell a 3.0 from a 4.8 unless the 4.8 has those DAMN SEXY but expensive 20" Y-spokes. Those wheels make the X5 and I bet a good number of people who ante up for the sport package (and maybe some who buy a 4.8 to start with over the 3.0) do it because of those wheels!

MD11F · #8 08-03-2007, 10:35 AM

Shumdit, explain the titanium kidney thing..

X5FX · #9 08-03-2007, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Shumdit

We drove both of the E70 suspensions (well actually there are 3 since the 3.0 without sport or third row is different than the 4.8 non-sport), and we liked the 4.8 non-sport as well as the Sport.

??
the 3.0 non sport and 4.8 non sport are the same.

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