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12-22-2010, 10:41 PM
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Adaptive Drive - Is it worth it?
Thoughts?
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12-22-2010, 11:14 PM
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I have heard from those who have adaptive drive is that it's a must. Basically improves the handling of the 5000lb beast. I will be getting it on my next X.
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12-23-2010, 12:43 AM
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Adaptive Drive--Is it worth it?
Answer: Yes. Drive a sample of each back to back and you will agree, I'm sure.
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12-23-2010, 01:02 AM
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depends on how much you want to spend overall... because that could be like 2-3 other options instead.
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12-23-2010, 01:07 AM
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Nice? Yes. Must have for me at the price? No. For my typical driving the standard X5 is great. If money wasn't an object -- sure.
What really scares me as more gizmos are added is the repair costs after 50K. I wish I trusted BMW more.
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12-23-2010, 02:43 AM
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I had Adaptive Drive on my 2008 4.8i. I do not have it on my 2011 35d. I know I will get blasted, but I do not feel any difference (and I live in a very, very hilly and mountainous area with lots of turns and dips).
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12-23-2010, 06:13 AM
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A couple of weeks ago, I took delivery of an X5d with sport package and 20s, but without Adaptive Drive. I read all of the Adaptive Drive 'must have' posts here before I ordered, but I resisted; I do not like artificial feedback from 'active' suspensions. Besides, if the vehicle ended up being a wallowing beast, I have other weapons for canyon carving. Of course a back-to-back comparison on some twisty roads would have made it easy to decide for myself, however dealer inventory around here has been slim.
I must say that I am very pleasantly surprised by the standard X5 suspension. It is proper BMW; nicely starched, but not stiff, with surprisingly little body roll. This thing really moves through the turns if you push it. While Adaptive Drive may reduce body roll further while smoothing out the ride, I can't see how it would feel natural to have the vehicle respond in that way. For a little background, this is my 7th BMW, the last two being M3s, which saw plenty of track time. I took a break from BMW the last 9 years (during Bangle's tenure), and have used Porsches on the track instead. So I do appreciate good handling...but I see no need for Adaptive Drive. (And as was mentioned by somebody else, the fewer electronics to go wrong in a BMW, the better.)
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12-23-2010, 09:09 AM
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Yes, yes and yes. Coming from a modified e46 M3 (Ground control track schook kit with GC front and rear sways, Stoptech 355mm BBK and 275/35 RA-1s all around), the X5 would wallow like a wounded beast without the adaptive drive.
If you like relatively flat cornering, get it.
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12-23-2010, 11:06 AM
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Trust me, my last Full Size Range Rover did not have Adaptive Drive/Active Body Control..it was an HSE, not Supercharged. Now, you can talk about wallowing. That thing was like taking a turn on a super soft Sealy Posturepedic. Since my '08 4.8i had Adaptive Drive included in the Sports Package, I just assumed my '11 35d had it as well. It took me a week or so to find out my X does not have Adaptive Drive...and I only found out from reading posts on our Board. I am honestly in awe how amazing my 35d handles. It goes around turns and in dips and bumps like a 5er or 3er sedan!! I'm sure BMW deleted Adaptive Drive from the Sports Package to save a lot of money, but I do not think most people can tell the difference with or without it. On a car or SUV that does not handle that well just due to the design, then Adaptive Drive would be awesome. Since the X5 handles basically like a 3/5 Series Sedan...then Adaptive Drive is not a necessary feature. For being a $3500 option now, I'm glad that money went to Comfort Access, Head Up Display, Premium Package, Technology Package, Premium Sound, etc.... Options that I can SEE, USE and FEEL everyday!! 
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