Order Placed - Now the wait begins

[Edge647]

First of all - thanks to everyone on this forum...so much information available to process!

So I did it - the order has been placed

2010 BMW X5 35d
- Black Sapphire (If by chance Sophisto Grey is not limited to the 10th Edition, I'm switching in a heartbeat!)
- Nevada Black Leather
- Dark Bamboo High Gloss Trim
- Premium PKG
- Exec PKG
- Tech PKG
- Running Boards
- Anthracite Roof Liner


ETA - is Nov 2009

Need some help here...

So I've decided to NOT get the Sport PKG and instead keep the 18's for Winter and get 214's for the Summer - thoughts?

The waiting begins - lucky the internet is a LARGE space to poke around for information

[KYZRSOSE]

You won't regret it! That diesel is wonderful to drive. The sport package is comprised of more than the 20" wheels though. The trim around the grills, the trim around the windows, the suspension setup, etc... I would go with the standard sports package (which I think has 19" wheels), then buy the 20" for the good looking part. At least this way, you get the benefits of the sport package, and still have 19's for winter...

Either way, still gonna be a nice ride.

[Ag4.8]

I agree. Get the sport package. Add the 20's and fender flares later.

[SimpleMind]

Originally Posted by KYZRSOSE

the suspension setup, etc...

How is the (sport pkg.) suspension different?

[Full Speed]

Originally Posted by Edge647

First of all - thanks to everyone on this forum...so much information available to process!

So I did it - the order has been placed

2010 BMW X5 35d
- Black Sapphire (If by chance Sophisto Grey is not limited to the 10th Edition, I'm switching in a heartbeat!)
- Nevada Black Leather
- Dark Bamboo High Gloss Trim
- Premium PKG
- Comfort PKG
- Activity PKG
- Tech PKG

ETA - is Nov 2009

Need some help here...

So I've decided to NOT get the Sport PKG and instead keep the 18's for Winter and get 214's for the Summer - thoughts?

The waiting begins - lucky the internet is a LARGE space to poke around for information

Congrats! The wait is grueling. I'm in the last week of wating for mine, ordered early July. I chose the same colors as you (Black Sapphire, Bamboo, Nevada Black)!

If you're planning to run studded tires in the winter, then you'll want to keep your 18's! I ordered the sport package with 19's and later discovered that no one makes studdable 19" tires. Luckily a friendly forum member here gave me a solid deal on his take-off 18" set, which are in the mail right now and may just get here before my new X5 does.

Did you get to drive a diesel before ordering one? The motor is heavenly.

Best,
Full Speed

[Thunder22]

Congrats! November will be here sooner than you think.

[FunfDreisig]

Originally Posted by gresch

Congrats! November will be here sooner than you think.

Only if he buys beer by the case. One* a day should make the time pass a little quicker

Ummm... not that I would know from first hand experience, of course

Funf Dreisig

* case

[TaMbALoLoNg]

Originally Posted by Edge647

First of all - thanks to everyone on this forum...so much information available to process!
So I did it - the order has been placed
2010 BMW X5 35d
- Black Sapphire (If by chance Sophisto Grey is not limited to the 10th Edition, I'm switching in a heartbeat!)
- Nevada Black Leather
- Dark Bamboo High Gloss Trim
- Premium PKG
- Comfort PKG
- Activity PKG
- Tech PKG
ETA - is Nov 2009
Need some help here...
So I've decided to NOT get the Sport PKG and instead keep the 18's for Winter and get 214's for the Summer - thoughts?
The waiting begins - lucky the internet is a LARGE space to poke around for information

Look at the bright side. That would make a great Holiday Present. Just in time to show it off to your friends and family. Can't go wrong with BSM.

[Edge647]

Originally Posted by Ag4.8

I agree. Get the sport package. Add the 20's and fender flares later.

Originally Posted by KYZRSOSE

You won't regret it! That diesel is wonderful to drive. The sport package is comprised of more than the 20" wheels though. The trim around the grills, the trim around the windows, the suspension setup, etc... I would go with the standard sports package (which I think has 19" wheels), then buy the 20" for the good looking part. At least this way, you get the benefits of the sport package, and still have 19's for winter...

Either way, still gonna be a nice ride.

Thanks guys.

I thought that 19's that come with the Sports PKG are summers and not for winter?

Also, if I get order without the Sports PKG, when I get 20's, will I need to do any lowering or spacers...or will it work right out of the box?

Thanks.

[Edge647]

Originally Posted by Full Speed

Congrats! The wait is grueling. I'm in the last week of wating for mine, ordered early July. I chose the same colors as you (Black Sapphire, Bamboo, Nevada Black)!

If you're planning to run studded tires in the winter, then you'll want to keep your 18's! I ordered the sport package with 19's and later discovered that no one makes studdable 19" tires. Luckily a friendly forum member here gave me a solid deal on his take-off 18" set, which are in the mail right now and may just get here before my new X5 does.

Did you get to drive a diesel before ordering one? The motor is heavenly.

Best,
Full Speed

Thanks man - long wait for you too! Tick-tock, almost there!

I'm not getting studded tires...hmmm, I think they are 'illegal' to use here in Southern Ontario. Yep, took out diesel on a test-drive BTW, thanks for reminding me what I'm missing for 3 months! LOL