Hi all...just ordered e70

[chania98]

Just ordered a Premium Space Gray Black Nevada/Bamboo trim with the following packages:
- Convenience Package
- Cold Weather Package
- Technology Package
- Comfort Access
- Side View Camera
I didn't get the running boards and I hope i don't regret that. Anyone have pics of the same car without the boards?

Some background btw...This is my 5th BMW in a row...and am coming out of a two year lease on an X3.

Prior to the X3, I had an e70 lease when it first came out and I had a lot of issues with it, so had to kick off a lemon law suit and BMW settled before the court date. My normal dealer that handled the issues was pretty good about the whole thing and very helpful, so will continue to go back to them.

I just hope BMW has worked out all of the issues I had.
-Nav screen would go blank randomly
-Panoramic when in vent mode would not close
-some other minor issues
car went in for the same two issues on top over 10 times...and they were even occurring in front of the techs. They even saw all of the errors, changed computers, etc...and nothing.

Prior to that I had a first gen X5 lease and prior to that a 325xi manual (great car)

Wish me luck !

[Slalom]

I am sure that you will love the car. I had running boards on my E70 and I did not find them to be very useful. I am over 6' so there is no issue getting in or out of an X. What I did find was that in winter my pant leg would rub on the running board and I would get salt stains. So they were a net negative for me, but I had to order them to get the skibag.

[Jim E.]

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. They are pretty reliable nowadays with the exception of the HPFP of the older engine. Not sure if you're getting the i or d though.

Some like the running boards others don't. Either way you're fine.

Good luck. I pick mine up next Tuesday.

[gerrypd]

I have a running board on mine. Other than the good looks, it's pretty useless and it makes getting out of the vehicle hard.

[chania98]

I got the premium gasoline n55 engine...not the diesel.

I didn't test drive the d as not a lot of diesel gas stations in Brooklyn where I live,prefer the rims that come with the Premium gas and the extra half second or so to 60

[mizboo102]

I think you'll be fine without the running boards especially being in the north. I agree with Slalom, just dirty pants legs for me. Congrats on the purchase! Enjoy it

[deutsch100]

Originally Posted by Slalom

I am sure that you will love the car. I had running boards on my E70 and I did not find them to be very useful. I am over 6' so there is no issue getting in or out of an X. What I did find was that in winter my pant leg would rub on the running board and I would get salt stains. So they were a net negative for me, but I had to order them to get the skibag.

I did not have running boards on my '07 3.0si. I had them on my '08 4.8i and have them again on my '11 35d. The running boards look GREAT, but they are a pain in the ass. It is near impossible to not rub my pants against them when exiting the X5. They just stick out SO much. I would get them again, just for pure aesthetics, but they are not useful or practical IMO.

[Jen]

totally agree. No running boards for me! After driving X5's equipped with running boards yesterday at the performance center, I am so glad I didn't get them! I am short, but kept rubbing my legs on them getting in and out. I also tried using them and you really can't get a foot on them, only for small feet!

PS will post pics later of my new shiny X5 d!!!!!!!!

[BlackX54.4i]

Congrats! What is the turnaround for order time???

I am looking at ordering an '11 with the Sport Activity trim...and I know the dealer won't have one with the options I am looking for...

[chania98]

They told me 4 to 6 weeks as the factory was in holiday mode so things are a little slower.