New X5 with a question and some comments

[steel]

I just picked up my new X5 earlier today (3.0si, Jet Black, Black Nevada, Tech/Premium/Sport Packages, Side Shades, USB Audio, Comfort Seats). Thanks for everybody's help in trying to understand the car's features before I took delivery.

I've put 75km so far on the 'ute. I'm lovin' it so far with one caveat: From the minute I drove it off the dealer's lot, there's been a noticeable 'squeak' from the front brakes when stopping at low speeds. Is this part of the normal break-in?

A few other comments:

1] They still haven't fixed the perspective view on the nav to include the street names. Frustrating.

2] The adjustable headrests on the '08 Comfort Seats aren't quite as comfortable as the '07's. . .but the seats are still really good.

3] Runflats are a touch noisy on the highway.

4] I already miss the auto-tailgate function (not available in Canada).

Again, overall I love the car so far and I'm uber-finicky. I'm curious about others' experiences with squeaky brakes at the outset.

Pics to follow soon.

[rh71]

squeaky brakes but it didn't happen my first 250 miles. Just started. Puzzled. I'll have to try spraying the rotors directly.

[drod]

maybe BMW is using different pads in different regions...don't know.. i haven't noticed that problem and i just hit 1000 miles...

[Monty04]

When you solve #1, please let us know how.

Originally Posted by steel

I just picked up my new X5 earlier today (3.0si, Jet Black, Black Nevada, Tech/Premium/Sport Packages, Side Shades, USB Audio, Comfort Seats). Thanks for everybody's help in trying to understand the car's features before I took delivery.

I've put 75km so far on the 'ute. I'm lovin' it so far with one caveat: From the minute I drove it off the dealer's lot, there's been a noticeable 'squeak' from the front brakes when stopping at low speeds. Is this part of the normal break-in?

A few other comments:

1] They still haven't fixed the perspective view on the nav to include the street names. Frustrating.

2] The adjustable headrests on the '08 Comfort Seats aren't quite as comfortable as the '07's. . .but the seats are still really good.

3] Runflats are a touch noisy on the highway.

4] I already miss the auto-tailgate function (not available in Canada).

Again, overall I love the car so far and I'm uber-finicky. I'm curious about others' experiences with squeaky brakes at the outset.

Pics to follow soon.

[steel]

I'm going to call my salesman on Monday (tomorrow). He's been really receptive in the past. I'll let everybody know about the squealing brakes and the nav perspective as soon as I hear back.

Thanks for all the input.

[4.6is Ryder]

I think the break noise is now normal. I had the same thing when I picked up the 650i...after about 500 miles or so, it stopped. I think it's just rotor and pad break in. I also chaulked it up to auto brake drying.......Phil