The most annoying thing about your X5...

[grey]

Originally Posted by bigtoe

Initially, I thought the same as you.
Now, I consider that as a worthy design:
Just in case parking in a crowded or spaceless place or someone parked very close to you, keeping the side mirrors folded until getting to a "safe" place is beneficial.

i fold the mirros while waiting in traffic lights if i see motor bikes trying to squeaze in

[ZheHbKa]

Originally Posted by Chillioil

you can't open the driver door to check out the curb while reversing the car

hold the brake slightly and it will not automatically put it in park

[MPowerFarmer]

Why don't all of the models have painted bumpers and trim. Its frankly ridiculous it might as well be a saturn.

[Viperfreak2]

Because people have the choice of painted or 'less' painted. If you live in NYC, it would be wise to choose the one with less paint.

[mtech8]

Originally Posted by MPowerFarmer

Why don't all of the models have painted bumpers and trim. Its frankly ridiculous it might as well be a saturn.

This way all those who complain there is a good reason to upgrade to the M-Sport or Aero kit. Kinda makes good marketing sense, to appeal to the largest market possible. This way for those on a tighter budget can still afford an X while those that have the extra $$ can pony up and upgrade.

Besides, the bumper provides great constrast for lighter exteriors with the aero kit.

[Sea Doom]

Originally Posted by sharpasahmarble

The most annoying thing is when my wife gets in my X5 and starts playing with the idrive. "What does this do, what does that do?" Blah Blah Blah

Related - on our first distance drive [with the ventilated/comfort seat options] the wife spent the better part of ONE HOUR fiddling with her passenger seat settings. I couldn't resist commenting once she stopped adjusting, "honey dearest, this is a SUV, not a GD carnival ride!"

[MPowerFarmer]

Originally Posted by mtech8

This way all those who complain there is a good reason to upgrade to the M-Sport or Aero kit. Kinda makes good marketing sense, to appeal to the largest market possible. This way for those on a tighter budget can still afford an X while those that have the extra $$ can pony up and upgrade.

Besides, the bumper provides great constrast for lighter exteriors with the aero kit.

I totally would but I have the diesel and its not an option.

[dmfelger]

I have to stop every once in awhile to sleep. Or my wife driving it to work.

[CarsRmyVICE]

draws reactions from jealous people and a-holes who wag the finger because it is not made by gm or ford.

[jago]

Originally Posted by CarsRmyVICE

draws reactions from jealous people and a-holes who wag the finger because it is not made by gm or ford.

you need a 'made in america' license plate surround.
dopes dont know its from SC.