Let's hear from the '08 owners.....

[woody77]

I'm interested to hear experiences from the '08 owners regarding issues, praises, improvements over the '07's etc, etc. I'm very curious to know if past issues discussed on this board have been fixed in this new model, for example, the quality of the backup camera etc.

[drod]

good idea!!

i will definitely post when i pick up next weekend!!

most of the fixes are software related so it's good for all of us to know what version of firmware they are up to...

pls specify any improvements and firmware version if you have that info....

[~KaiFy GaiwanY~]

im an 08 owner ..

the backup camera is still the cheap quality one ..
ive had the car since Nov 12th and so far , no issues ..
i dont think i have the latest firmware version because i only get to choose between the PDC or camera on reverse mode , not both ..

thats abt it ..

[swesson]

Originally Posted by ~KaiFy GaiwanY~

im an 08 owner ..

the backup camera is still the cheap quality one ..
ive had the car since Nov 12th and so far , no issues ..
i dont think i have the latest firmware version because i only get to choose between the PDC or camera on reverse mode , not both ..

thats abt it ..

Are you sure you cannot select both in the iDrive setup? I can on mine.

[proveg]

Originally Posted by swesson

Are you sure you cannot select both in the iDrive setup? I can on mine.

Kaify's is actually 07 by US standards... I dont think he has autohold ether
his is built sometime in August.

[~KaiFy GaiwanY~]

Originally Posted by proveg

Kaify's is actually 07 by US standards... I dont think he has autohold ether
his is built sometime in August.

that is true , mine is a 2008 on paper .. no auto hold

[~KaiFy GaiwanY~]

Originally Posted by swesson

Are you sure you cannot select both in the iDrive setup? I can on mine.

yup i am sure ..

[~KaiFy GaiwanY~]

PROS:

- amazing handling , very quiet at speeds up to 140 km/hr ..
- PDC is very very reliable ..
- with active steering , parking is a breeze
- AC is very fast in cooling .. only one bar is enough !! or if you're extrememly hot , then maybe 3 bars will do ..
- i have the premium sound system and they are absolutely the best !! never heard better speakers than those in any other car !!
- Head Up display is a MUST !!!!!
- comfort access is a MUST as well .. i never ever unlocked the vehicle using the remote .. all u have to do is touch the door handle and thats it !!


CONS :

- very bad mileage , this baby GULPS petrol down !!
- "cruise control with braking function" is not that reliable , it takes ages for the car to brake when going downhill ..




thats about it .. this is one amazing baby !! good luck with her

[janisX5]

Originally Posted by ~KaiFy GaiwanY~

PROS:

- amazing handling , very quiet at speeds up to 140 km/hr ..
- PDC is very very reliable ..
- with active steering , parking is a breeze
- AC is very fast in cooling .. only one bar is enough !! or if you're extrememly hot , then maybe 3 bars will do ..
- i have the premium sound system and they are absolutely the best !! never heard better speakers than those in any other car !!
- Head Up display is a MUST !!!!!
- comfort access is a MUST as well .. i never ever unlocked the vehicle using the remote .. all u have to do is touch the door handle and thats it !!


CONS :

- very bad mileage , this baby GULPS petrol down !!
- "cruise control with braking function" is not that reliable , it takes ages for the car to brake when going downhill ..




thats about it .. this is one amazing baby !! good luck with her

X5 - is he or she or may be...??? Fuel consumption problems in UAE, interesting...

[~KaiFy GaiwanY~]

Originally Posted by janisX5

X5 - is he or she or may be...??? Fuel consumption problems in UAE, interesting...

feul consumption in UAE ? its a 4.8 V8 , ofcourse itll consume more fuel ..