Just ordered BMW X5 35d

[roman707]

Just placed my order for a 35d and got the 4500 rebate plus will get the irs credit for 1800. The most my dealer would discount is 1750 off msrp, but they are giving me good money for my trade in. Got a production number, will have a vin the day production actually begins sometime in October.

Being on a budget (in order to gain wife approval) I had to choose my options wisley. Went with black/black premium with 3rd row seat, comfort seats, dvd entertainment pkg, running boards, and roof rails.

I really wanted the sports package, but decided to go with just running boards and comfort seats (nicer than sport seats imho). I wish I could order the high gloss black trim around the windows as a standalone option, is this possible? Also, the sports package does not have the 20" y-spokes available as an option, the 19's would be a waste for me because the first thing I plan to do is get OE 20's or 21's.

Also, the sport suspension is too expensive as a standalone option now, too bad. I might just go with a lowering kit later if the wheel well gap is too large, hopefully this will not be the case though because I really don't want to mess with the suspension. Any thoughts on the look of the e70 non-sport with 20's or 21's???

[Penguin]

I believe the Sport seats key feature is more prominent side bolsters, which provide more lateral support during "vigorous" driving. Many people like this, but some, particularly larger people, find it more confining and less comfortable, as it is a bit harder to move your position around a bit.

[rh71]

are the comfort seats much softer too? My sport seats are really stiff and bulky (latter part intended of course), as in if you go and turn around to peak at your kids, it won't give much.

[DSE]

Originally Posted by rh71

are the comfort seats much softer too? My sport seats are really stiff and bulky (latter part intended of course), as in if you go and turn around to peak at your kids, it won't give much.

Hard to describe, but they clearly have more "padding" for comfort but are still firm. Its not unlike teh feel of a 1.5" mattress pad on top of a firm mattress. The ones I sat in were in an M5, and I found them quite nice (my efforts to convince my wife we should get the M5 too failed miserably).

FWIW, I did find the X5 sports seats to be firmer but less sporty than those in my 330i in the sense that the side and bottom bolsters were less prominent (which no doubt make ingress/egress easier). The firmness difference could simply be due to wear and use on my 330i.

[jaaX3]

Mentioned this in the other order thread, but placed my order 8/27. The wait has been long, and it continues tonight. Hopefully production starts in a few weeks or less. Options are in my sig.

[gtiownr]

We've worked with this dealer when I purchased my M3 ... I knew they would go out of their way to make us happy. I didn't bug them, but would have if they would've taken another week.

[jamesr219]

I just ordered one as well.

Here was deal I got in Orlando, Florida.

Base Price 47,105.00
ZAP Sport Activity Package 3,090.00
ZPP Premium Package 3,095.00
ZTP Tech Package 2,550.00
ZRC Rear Climate Control 820.00
386 Roof Rails 90.00
6FL Ipod Adapter 365.00
655 Sat Radio 320.00
322 Comfort Access 910.00
328 Runnings Board 275.00
ZPS Premium Sound Package 1,685.00
Destination 825.00
Training 180.00
Floor Mats 97.55
Advertising 200.00
Detailing 110.05
Total 61,717.60
Additional Dealer Profit 1,389.00
Cash Sale Price 63,106.60
BMW Incentive -4,500.00
Cash Sale Price 58,606.60

I know I could have likely done better, but just didn't have time to hassle with the guy any more and I felt that slots on the 3.5ds were being harder to come by.

Ended up being just under $1500 over invoice.

[XXX555]

Originally Posted by jamesr219

I just ordered one as well.

Here was deal I got in Orlando, Florida.

Base Price 47,105.00
ZAP Sport Activity Package 3,090.00
ZPP Premium Package 3,095.00
ZTP Tech Package 2,550.00
ZRC Rear Climate Control 820.00
386 Roof Rails 90.00
6FL Ipod Adapter 365.00
655 Sat Radio 320.00
322 Comfort Access 910.00
328 Runnings Board 275.00
ZPS Premium Sound Package 1,685.00
Destination 825.00
Training 180.00
Floor Mats 97.55
Advertising 200.00
Detailing 110.05
Total 61,717.60
Additional Dealer Profit 1,389.00
Cash Sale Price 63,106.60
BMW Incentive -4,500.00
Cash Sale Price 58,606.60

I know I could have likely done better, but just didn't have time to hassle with the guy any more and I felt that slots on the 3.5ds were being harder to come by.

Ended up being just under $1500 over invoice.

Good deal. Don't forget the $1800 tax credit from uncle sam...

What color's did you get?

[jamesr219]

Originally Posted by XXX555

Good deal. Don't forget the $1800 tax credit from uncle sam...

What color's did you get?

True. We are going with titanium silver w/ black since no more gray option. Have a production number, don't know when it will be built though.

-jr

[XXX555]

Originally Posted by jamesr219

True. We are going with titanium silver w/ black since no more gray option. Have a production number, don't know when it will be built though.

-jr

How and where did you get a production number the same day as ordering?

Are you a bit worried about the black interior in FL?