I am about to order a base X5, not the premium or sport models. I know that options come down to personal preference, but I would like to hear your opinion on anything you think that I will really be missing out on.
First, I will let you know that I ordered a new X5 in 2001 and drove it for 9.5 years and loved it. I ordered that one with only a sunroof, navigation, and real climate package (no premium package or leather seats). After 9.5 years, the leatherette seats look practically new and no one has ever known they weren't leather.
On the new one, I am going to get the Convenience Package, Navigation, and iPod/USB. I know I won't be able to get the rear climate package and I'll miss that. Also, I can't get the back-up camera and I'd like to have it. But, I've seen that many have installed aftermarket cameras (
BMW E90 1 Series - E90 3 Series - E60 5 Series - E63/E64 6 Series - E70 2007+ X5 - iDrive TV Nav Video Input Interface For iDrive. Connect a DVD Player, TV Tuner, Reverse Backup Video Camera, iPod Video, Aftermarket Navigation, Car PC Or Other AV Sou) that work very well. Those are the two things I wish I could choose as options on the base model. Also, I would choose running boards if they were available. And I'm wondering if that is something they just reserved for the higher models, or if there is something that would prohibit me from installing them myself afterward.
Anyway, I would appreciate your comments (good and bad) on ordering the base model.
06-09-2010, 05:06 PM
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