My new x5 35d (pics)

[apw2607]

Originally Posted by rh71

gotta love the Seattle weather right? Nice ride... 214s and fender flares should be next. I don't see 3rd row listed... why do you want to stick with runflats if you can have a spare?

Good question. Yes, I could add the space saver spare, so thats another option.

[mtX5]

Originally Posted by apw2607

Thanks ... do you think that the 20" all seasons tires would be ok for winter/snow?

well it depends how much snow you get in your area.. they worked well in my area.

[Roadster]

question: what are the buttons on the right of your 1 - 6 preset idrive function buttons under the cd drive?
Mine go from 1 to 8... seems like number 7 and 8 have a different function in your car...

[apw2607]

oh thats the difference between a US and European speced car. Buttons 7 and 8 in the USA, are FM/AM (goto radio direct) and Mode (Select audio source). Completely redundant ... but BMW got backlash from the USA market regarding complaints that folks couldnt access the radio easily !! Whatever ...

[rh71]

Originally Posted by apw2607

oh thats the difference between a US and European speced car. Buttons 7 and 8 in the USA, are FM/AM (goto radio direct) and Mode (Select audio source). Completely redundant ... but BMW got backlash from the USA market regarding complaints that folks couldnt access the radio easily !! Whatever ...

I don't know if it's like that in vehicles that can be bought without idrive. I had a 328 loaner that didn't have it (really weird, to be honest) - in that case, you definitely need a button somewhere that let's you choose audio source (mode let's you choose CD/AUX/FM/AM) but yes the simple AM/FM button is redundant.

[gianteli]

Originally Posted by apw2607

Thanks ... do you think that the 20" all seasons tires would be ok for winter/snow?

I understand that they're like skis, but far better than the summer compound stuff. A neighbor of mine has 20's he put all seasons on and he wishes he didnt...a set of them ran over $1500, for which he could have had a set of 18" or 19" wheels with snow tires.

[AwesomeM3]

Originally Posted by apw2607

Not great pics ... but oh well. Better than nothing.

Spec:

Black Sapphire Metallic
Black Nevada Leather
Brushed Aluminum trim
Cold Weather Package
Premium Package
Premium Sound Package
Rear Climate Package
Sport Package
Technology Package
Comfort Access system
Head up display
Running boards
Smartphone Integration
HD radio
iPod and USB adapter
Satellite radio with 1 year subscription

Congrats on your purchase! Nice touch with the mods!! Did you trade in your M3 on the X5?

[apw2607]

Originally Posted by AwesomeM3

Congrats on your purchase! Nice touch with the mods!! Did you trade in your M3 on the X5?

Ya .. the M3 is gone and to tell you the truth I dont really miss it ... especially with all the fun and games I had with that M-DCT gearbox! That thread I started on m3post is now well past 10,000 reads. Crazy.

[apw2607]

Originally Posted by gianteli

I understand that they're like skis, but far better than the summer compound stuff. A neighbor of mine has 20's he put all seasons on and he wishes he didnt...a set of them ran over $1500, for which he could have had a set of 18" or 19" wheels with snow tires.

Thanks for the input. Sounds like a mix of Summer and Winter tires is the way to go .....

[wch X5]

Originally Posted by apw2607

Ya .. the M3 is gone and to tell you the truth I dont really miss it ... especially with all the fun and games I had with that M-DCT gearbox! That thread I started on m3post is now well past 10,000 reads. Crazy.

I saw your thread over there - too bad you had a bad experience. Mine's been great so far.