Just ordered a 2012 X5 35d

mbarrett635 · #1 08-06-2011, 05:42 PM

Well, I came to terms with the dealer anyway -- the order can't actually go in until the system opens up for 2012 diesel production sometime the end of this month or early next month.

Basically just an updating of what I have now, with the addition of the Nappa Leather instead of the Nevada leather. (Vermillion Red/Sand Beige Nappa, Premium Package, Technology Package, Premium Sound and Cold Weather Package, Multi-contour seats and BMW Apps). Mine will be the first of the October production allocations for the dealer, so I should see it before the end of October. Yay!

cravin · #2 08-06-2011, 07:07 PM

Grats. My co-worker just got a 2011 35D. I wonder why BMW still hasn't addressed how loud the engine is compared to regular gas, but it's an impressive ride.

alvam · #3 08-07-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cravin

Grats. My co-worker just got a 2011 35D. I wonder why BMW still hasn't addressed how loud the engine is compared to regular gas, but it's an impressive ride.

I don't agree with your comment about the loud engine. You have to look at it comparatively against other diesels instead of to gas engines. I think BMW has done a great job tuning it so it doesn't have that loud diesel knock. For me it's a good balance to get that extra torque from a great sounding car.

kakalika · #4 08-07-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cravin

Grats. My co-worker just got a 2011 35D. I wonder why BMW still hasn't addressed how loud the engine is compared to regular gas, but it's an impressive ride.

I have a new 35D, and I really don't think the engine is that loud. It is louder than a gas version, but not by much. Every passenger I have had since I got it has not realized it is diesel powered. These new common rail diesels are very quiet, especially when compared to a Ford Powerstroke or Dodge Cummins.

SBB · #5 08-08-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cravin

Grats. My co-worker just got a 2011 35D. I wonder why BMW still hasn't addressed how loud the engine is compared to regular gas, but it's an impressive ride.

It's a diesel, it's going to be louder, but it's not loud for a diesel. I think the diesel growl is cool :-)

Richard in NC · #6 08-08-2011, 10:35 AM

Great choice! I always get compliments on the sand beige Nappa.

zalzala · #7 08-07-2011, 01:52 AM

Congrats

any pics to share? How is mileage? What kind of deal? Purchase or lease? Any BMW support like 4.5k discount etc?

kakalika · #8 08-07-2011, 01:39 PM

Congratulations!!! Did you get the Eco credit?

mbarrett635 · #9 08-07-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kakalika

Congratulations!!! Did you get the Eco credit?

yes - $3500 (it was $4500 when I bought my 2010). I'm wavering about adding the adaptive suspension. My 2010 doesn't have it. Has anyone driven both, and care to comment? Thanks.

jeep · #10 08-10-2011, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mbarrett635

yes - $3500 (it was $4500 when I bought my 2010). I'm wavering about adding the adaptive suspension. My 2010 doesn't have it. Has anyone driven both, and care to comment? Thanks.

Good decision to go with the Adaptive drive, it is definitely worth it, though when I got my 2008, it was part of the sports package. I have sat in a non-sport, non-adaptive drive X5 35d and the ride was definitely harsher than my X5. It improves the handling as well, especially in turns.