x5 35d on order - picking up at performance center

[ring007]

Go with the comfort seats and nappa leather and dash (you'll have to give up cinnamon in place of sand beige), but the comfort seats are an absolute must have option (even if you don't want the active vent option) and the leather dash looks incredible. Btwy, the auto headlights are worthless. I have it on both my X's and it never works for me.

[pharmb]

OK, so I added the active/ventilated seat option today - I tried to resist the forum, I knew it would it wouldn't help my budget, lol. But...I have a long commute and I think this upgrade is justifiable :-). I opted for black - personally not a fan of beige or grey interiors.

[ard]

Originally Posted by pharmb

OK, so I added the active/ventilated seat option today - I tried to resist the forum, I knew it would it wouldn't help my budget, lol. But...I have a long commute and I think this upgrade is justifiable :-). I opted for black - personally not a fan of beige or grey interiors.

Black? In the florida sun? One of my cars has a black interior here in CA and it is a friggin oven in the summer. Takes longer to cool off that any of the other cars...

[pharmb]

I have black now in my 545i, like the color - doesn't get too hot with the Alpine White, tint and window shades.

Not sure on wait time, ordered at the end of last month, and scheduled for production the 43rd week, which I believe is he week of October 24th - hoping to schedule PD the first or second week of November...

[z06buckeye]

I ordered mine on Sept 21 and it is scheduled to arrive Oct 18 (4 weeks if I pick it up on the 19th).

It was tough finding the Multi Contour seats in anything but a 7 series. Finally found them in an X6 and ordered mine.

I went for simple commuter and cheap tire replacement cost w.r.t. the suspension. This isn't my track car so comfort to the office was key. Options are listed below for clarity, but the side view camera on my order was 3AH and was included in one of the option packages (Tech I believe).

Color 300 Alpine White N/C
Upholstery LVSW Black Perforated Nevada Leather N/C
Options ZAV Active ventilated seat package 2,100.00
451 Active seat for driver N/C
453 Front ventilated seats N/C
456 Multi-contour seats N/C
ZPP Premium Package 3,400.00
245 Power adjustable steering column N/C
316 Power tailgate N/C
319 Universal garage-door opener N/C
430 Auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors N/C
488 Lumbar support N/C
493 Storage package N/C
4NA Digital compass mirror N/C
563 Ambiance lighting N/C
639 BMW Assist with Bluetooth N/C
ZPS Premium Sound Package 1,800.00
655 Satellite radio with 1 year subscription N/C
677 Premium hi-fi system N/C
6FL iPod and USB adapter N/C
ZTP Technology Package 2,800.00
3AH Rear View Camera with Top View N/C
508 Park Distance Control N/C
609 Navigation system N/C
615 Online Information Services N/C
620 Voice-command N/C
6AA BMW TeleServices N/C
6AB TeleService Control N/C
6UH Real Time Traffic Information N/C
431 Auto-dimming rearview mirror N/C
494 Heated front seats 500.00
4AB Dark Burl Walnut wood trim N/C
6VC Combox controller N/C

[pharmb]

Scheduled for production next week, but performance center is backed up due to launch of new X3 - dealer says PCD on December 1, or pick up at dealer first week of November...trying to see if I can take delivery @ dealer, but still due the day in Spartenburg.... any suggestions?

[blue dragon]

The adaptive drive is so worth it. I shocked myself at how much speed you can carry into a corner with no body roll, and I'm coming from a modified e46 M3

[TheWanderer66]

Originally Posted by blue dragon

The adaptive drive is so worth it. I shocked myself at how much speed you can carry into a corner with no body roll, and I'm coming from a modified e46 M3

I was just experiencing this today in fact ;-)

[ring007]

You will be glad you changed your mind and got the comfort seats. They make a world of difference!

[TheWanderer66]

Originally Posted by ring007

You will be glad you changed your mind and got the comfort seats. They make a world of difference!

Agreed.. it part of my "must have" short list, and I love them.