MY 2012 - Fall(2011) Update

[BGM]

Originally Posted by diesaroo

Actually as a married man with children I find it comforting not to have CA as at least I can insert the key on a daily basis, unlike other things.

You must have a Daily Driver .

[kakalika]

Originally Posted by ard

It seems to be one of those technological features that has high costs to fix, and zero impact on my driving experience. I've used several cars with it and honestly getting the key out, putting on a seat belt, shifting out of park all seem like part of driving. (Dont me going about shifting...) Adaptive drive you feel every second you are driving, that I highly value.

Reports of CA failures are around- people cant get in; water on the car results in doors and windows opening by themselves- in a thunderstorm; car is unlocked in the morning.

It used to be stand alone, at $1000- easy to skip. If it is tied to nav and the other items in the premium package, I'll live with it. Hope to see what the a la carte menu looks like....

I did not order CA on my 2011 X5D for these same reasons, too many problems. The thought of the windows and sunroof opening in a rainstorm was the final nail in the coffin for CA for me.

[ard]

FYI- Jon posted the retail pricing/order options for 2012 Diesels over at bimmerfest.

[LeMansX5]

35i and 35d ordering guide.

[zalzala]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

35i and 35d ordering guide.

Le Mans, any changes for x5 35d? or is it same engine? x5 is due new model, 2013 as so 3 series?

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by zalzala

Le Mans, any changes for x5 35d? or is it same engine? x5 is due new model, 2013 as so 3 series?

No new engine for diesel. A new engine means BMW has to do homologation of the engine for all states in US. That is expensive and not justified when diesel sales in US are still not where they should be. Maybe the tri-turbo 45d with 3rd gen X5.

[alexmish]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

No new engine for diesel. A new engine means BMW has to do homologation of the engine for all states in US. That is expensive and not justified when diesel sales in US are still not where they should be. Maybe the tri-turbo 45d with 3rd gen X5.

I also think there is a challenge to keep overall MPG of the "fleet" high to comply with gov regulations. 40d or 45d mostly likely will decrease overall MPG... just my thoughts.

[Bigtop]

Originally Posted by rh71

use CA all the time with kids and their gear in tow. I don't remember the last time I stuck it in the hole... the key either.

Said the bishop to the actress