x5 35d on order - picking up at performance center

pharmb · #1 10-05-2010, 09:22 PM

New to this forum ~ just ordered an X5 last week - can't wait to pick it up at the end of the month in Spartenburg!

Here's what I opted for: Alpine White with Cinnamon Brown & Dark Bamboo, ZAP with 2LE 20" & adaptive drive, ZPP, ZPS, ZTP, running boards & roof rails, side-view camera, Head-up display.

Last X5 was a 2001 4.4i - best vehicle I've owned.

Great forum - can't wait to start modding

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TheWanderer66 · #2 10-05-2010, 09:54 PM

Congratulations.. the wait is excruciating, but the pain fades pretty quickly once you slide into the drivers seat the first time

pharmb · #3 10-05-2010, 10:40 PM

Thanks - can't wait - any suggestions while I can still make changes... ?

TheWanderer66 · #4 10-05-2010, 10:44 PM

Not sure from your options list, did you get adaptive drive or active steering? either one of those would be a great add (not cheap though). I am really liking adaptive drive on mine. Steering is heavier than I'm used to (my first BMW) and active steering might have given me more for the effort, but I'll live :-)

alexmish · #5 10-05-2010, 11:28 PM

I'd recommend you get ZAV - active ventilated seats. I found them great for NJ climate, you'll like it down there in FL !

Consider Auto High Beams, too - it is relatively "cheap" option compared to other ones. I have them and they are great - but only if you live and drive in suburbs.

Viperfreak2 · #6 10-06-2010, 07:52 AM

Too bad you'll miss Eurofest. BIG car show here at the plant. Rolls, Ferraris, Lambos, Alfas, BMW's, Mercedes, Fiats, VW's Audis, Morgans, Triumphs, Saabs, Volvos

Viperfreak2 · #7 10-06-2010, 07:53 AM

Small sample

gerrypd · #8 10-06-2010, 08:28 AM

I have one on order as well. I have a question though, where did you find the side camera option? I ordered mine fully loaded and I did not see that side camera option on the build sheet. Thank you.

pharmb · #9 10-06-2010, 09:00 AM

Thanks guys.

I went back and forth on the ventilated seats, but after reading all the threads I could find on the forums, it seamed the effectiveness was questionable, and I wanted to try another color besides black.

The auto-high seems cool, but after adding $20k in options, I decided to stop.

The side view camera wasn't on the dealer's build sheet either, I actually got the code from pricing it at Edmunds.com, the option is 5DK ($300).

I got adaptive drive, not adaptive steering. I prefer the heavier feel at slow speeds too.

alexmish · #10 10-06-2010, 09:07 AM

So you added $20K in options, but cheaped-out on a $250 option???

IMHO, if you can afford ($-wise) to get such loaded SAV, you might as well go all-in on options.

BTW, in my case, ventilated seats work very well, I do feel them, even through jeans/suit pants. Definitely keeps you back and bottom dry in hot/humid weather. And the package comes with active seat, which I found very good on long trips.

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