If you could change/re-engineer something, what it would be????

[spacegraye70]

Originally Posted by Lubehead

Since the running boards serve no real useful purpose

i find it very useful stepping on it ti wash the roof as well load/unload snowboards in/out the roof rack.

[goodthomas]

the built quality...sigh...too much squeezing noise around the cabin..especially the trunk...sucks!!

[alewifebp]

PDC and rear camera. I've said it before, but the MB Parktronic is superior to PDC, and nearly any other manufacturers rear camera is better.

Having not used the new iDrive, I can't comment as to whether my gripes with the Nav and the general speediness (or lack thereof) of the system has been improved or not.

[rh71]

make the idrive completely downloadable software... kind of like replacing your current pc with a better/newer windows version, or at least frequent usability updates and not just fixes.

[E53is]

4.6is - i would move the window buttons up just a little on the door , i open the back ones almost every time when not looking at it haha
besides that it's a tank and i love it . no problems at all with it after all these years now... replaced one seal on something and my tires a few times thats it.

x5m - i would design new rims for it before it arrives here .

[FreddyG]

Make the transmissions work better, so there is no lag when accelerating from a stop!

[spacegraye70]

Originally Posted by FreddyG

Make the transmissions work better, so there is no lag when accelerating from a stop!

i think there's only lag in D. in DS i noticed no lag.

[ICX5]

New owner (July 4th) of 2009 X5 35d. This will be my first experience with RFT tech. To be honest, I feel a bit exposed without a spare (bought off the lot with deal too good to pass up, $1,800 under dealer invoice) due to 3rd row seating. Driving conditions here necessitate use of winter tires (Blizzaks in the past, thinking of Nokian Hakkapelitta this time). RFTs not always available in needed size, so flat tire without a spare could be a real pain. Past BMW's (328i and 530i) both had full size spares (I never needed them). I guess imo the deletion of the full size spare would be a decision I would revisit. I don't know if a RFT can be damaged bad enough that it couldn't be driven on, but I'm assuming as with any tire it could. I would hate to have to call a rollback for just a flat tire.

[TaMbALoLoNg]

Originally Posted by ICX5

New owner (July 4th) of 2009 X5 35d. This will be my first experience with RFT tech. To be honest, I feel a bit exposed without a spare (bought off the lot with deal too good to pass up, $1,800 under dealer invoice) due to 3rd row seating. Driving conditions here necessitate use of winter tires (Blizzaks in the past, thinking of Nokian Hakkapelitta this time). RFTs not always available in needed size, so flat tire without a spare could be a real pain. Past BMW's (328i and 530i) both had full size spares (I never needed them). I guess imo the deletion of the full size spare would be a decision I would revisit. I don't know if a RFT can be damaged bad enough that it couldn't be driven on, but I'm assuming as with any tire it could. I would hate to have to call a rollback for just a flat tire.

Congratulations....any pics? BUt most of all ENJOY the Hell out of her

[ICX5]

Thanks TaMbLoLoNg!

Been having so much fun haven't stopped for photos yet, will get them soon and post.

I live on a hill and have a twisty road on the way up, and while my new X5 certainly isn't an M3, I'm amazed at how it handles the "15 mph" hairpins. Really just can't help but smile as you put the power on coming out the corner, this diesel engine needs to be seen more here in the US, kicking power up a steep hill, but 28 mpg down the highway, and currently average 25 mpg over two tanks.... ahhh

What you could change/re-engineer? Up for debate, what doesn't need to change? A 5,500 lbs SAV that out handles many cars out there! Pictures to follow.