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Old 01-10-2013, 09:56 AM
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2013 X5 x50i ///M-Sport - 72 hr review with pics

I picked it up yesterday from Sterling BMW in Northern VA. I don't typically leave dealer frames/emblems on my cars but they were exceptionally easy to work with so I'm giving them some love (ask for Danny Saboor).

Here are the specs:
  • Alpine White
  • Cinnamon Brown interior
  • Cold Weather package
  • M-Sport package
  • Premium package
  • Premium Sound
  • Technology package
  • 20" double spoke 333 M wheels
  • Multi-Contour seats
  • Active Steering
  • BMW Apps

I detailed it from the ground up. Zaino wash, Zaino clay bar and two coats of Zaino polish. The wheels are actually not that bad to clean...hands get into pretty much every spot. I also hardwired my BEL sTI Magnum radar detector to the sunroof wire below the console. It's much easier to pop off and get to than previous cars so didn't take long to do. I am using double sided tape this time because suction cups......suck.

The best way to sum up this car after owning 3 BMW's (08 535i, 08 M3 and 08 550i) is this one feels and sounds like I am driving a 4WD M3 with 5-series build sounds (shutting doors, etc). Active steering is almost to soft (not a bad thing) at low speeds. It's very fast, very comfortable and an amazingly built automobile. BMW continues to impress me with their build quality. The tires have probably gotten more comments than anything (although the engine/exhaust has turned many heads since yesterday). One of my buddies said that the rear tires look like they are about to touch each other.

Gas mileage appears to be similar to my 550...I got 23mpg on the way home from NoVa on Monday but that dropped quite a bit around town today to around 16...I'll take it.

72 hrs in I am very happy with my X5. My wife isn't convinced I will like an SUV vs. a car based on my history but this car appears to have changed my stance on that....

One last thing - if it weren't my car it would be so fun to take this out into a field and just tear it up. More Zaino, please.

Check out my pics here - BMW X5 - Down by the River
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Old 01-10-2013, 10:26 AM
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Congrats! Looks great. After the break-in, I settled into around 21mpg on the highway; 16mpg or so in the city. Curious on decision process between AS and adaptive drive. I don't have either, but might opt for these next time. Multi contour seats are a must.

X5 is a great vehicle if you have a couple of kids, dog, etc. I put my 3 kids in the back of a 550 and got nothing but complaints. Everybody is happy in the X5.
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Old 01-10-2013, 10:52 AM
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Congrats--nice sled. Yeah, if you keep it at 65, with no AC on, with a tailwind you might be able to avg 23 on the Highway. But, for the most part, it will be a little lower MPG than that. I drove from Dallas to my Sister's in Lake Conroe just north of Houston over both Holidays, at 80mph I was getting about 19 on the highway.
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looks terific awesome color combo. Congrats and enjoy!
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Old 01-10-2013, 01:01 PM
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RD? in VA? taking chances, dude...
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Old 01-10-2013, 01:57 PM
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RD? in VA? taking chances, dude...
Nope...I have had one since 2007 and I use the non-detectable one from Beltronics. I kid you not - I have been saved 30+ times with it. Even if they pull me over, see it and take it from me I am well ahead of the ROI for this device. BEL sTI Driver to recently upgraded BEL sTI Magnum. Thanks!
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I dunno, bragging about RD and posting car pics with tags on public forums...
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I dunno, bragging about RD and posting car pics with tags on public forums...
I guess that's possible if the police are really taking the time to jot down plate numbers from a forum only then to have that plate number with them and be on the lookout for it while patrolling....I am not above the law by any stretch, I just don't think it's likely.

I think my biggest worry at this point would be from the shear jinx factor for posting this.
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I picked it up yesterday from Sterling BMW in Northern VA. I don't typically leave dealer frames/emblems on my cars but they were exceptionally easy to work with so I'm giving them some love (ask for Danny Saboor).

Here are the specs:
  • Alpine White
  • Cinnamon Brown interior
  • Cold Weather package
  • M-Sport package
  • Premium package
  • Premium Sound
  • Technology package
  • 20" double spoke 333 M wheels
  • Multi-Contour seats
  • Active Steering
  • BMW Apps
I detailed it from the ground up. Zaino wash, Zaino clay bar and two coats of Zaino polish. The wheels are actually not that bad to clean...hands get into pretty much every spot. I also hardwired my BEL sTI Magnum radar detector to the sunroof wire below the console. It's much easier to pop off and get to than previous cars so didn't take long to do. I am using double sided tape this time because suction cups......suck.

The best way to sum up this car after owning 3 BMW's (08 535i, 08 M3 and 08 550i) is this one feels and sounds like I am driving a 4WD M3 with 5-series build sounds (shutting doors, etc). Active steering is almost to soft (not a bad thing) at low speeds. It's very fast, very comfortable and an amazingly built automobile. BMW continues to impress me with their build quality. The tires have probably gotten more comments than anything (although the engine/exhaust has turned many heads since yesterday). One of my buddies said that the rear tires look like they are about to touch each other.

Gas mileage appears to be similar to my 550...I got 23mpg on the way home from NoVa on Monday but that dropped quite a bit around town today to around 16...I'll take it.

72 hrs in I am very happy with my X5. My wife isn't convinced I will like an SUV vs. a car based on my history but this car appears to have changed my stance on that....

One last thing - if it weren't my car it would be so fun to take this out into a field and just tear it up. More Zaino, please.

Check out my pics here - BMW X5 - Down by the River
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Congrats! Looks great. After the break-in, I settled into around 21mpg on the highway; 16mpg or so in the city. Curious on decision process between AS and adaptive drive. I don't have either, but might opt for these next time. Multi contour seats are a must.

X5 is a great vehicle if you have a couple of kids, dog, etc. I put my 3 kids in the back of a 550 and got nothing but complaints. Everybody is happy in the X5.

Nice car...this thing looks great in alpine white. You can guess what color mine is . I wish I was getting your gas mileage. So far my x5M is pulling down about 11-12 city and 17 highway. Oh well...I knew it was going to hurt and it especially hurts since I came from a 335d that was pulling down 23-24 city and 33-34 highway.
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Old 01-10-2013, 08:37 PM
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Very nice ride

Gorgeous ride and beautiful scenary . You must be into photographing.

Mind if I ask your price tag on this one? Thanks.

Justin.

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I picked it up yesterday from Sterling BMW in Northern VA. I don't typically leave dealer frames/emblems on my cars but they were exceptionally easy to work with so I'm giving them some love (ask for Danny Saboor).

Here are the specs:
  • Alpine White
  • Cinnamon Brown interior
  • Cold Weather package
  • M-Sport package
  • Premium package
  • Premium Sound
  • Technology package
  • 20" double spoke 333 M wheels
  • Multi-Contour seats
  • Active Steering
  • BMW Apps

I detailed it from the ground up. Zaino wash, Zaino clay bar and two coats of Zaino polish. The wheels are actually not that bad to clean...hands get into pretty much every spot. I also hardwired my BEL sTI Magnum radar detector to the sunroof wire below the console. It's much easier to pop off and get to than previous cars so didn't take long to do. I am using double sided tape this time because suction cups......suck.

The best way to sum up this car after owning 3 BMW's (08 535i, 08 M3 and 08 550i) is this one feels and sounds like I am driving a 4WD M3 with 5-series build sounds (shutting doors, etc). Active steering is almost to soft (not a bad thing) at low speeds. It's very fast, very comfortable and an amazingly built automobile. BMW continues to impress me with their build quality. The tires have probably gotten more comments than anything (although the engine/exhaust has turned many heads since yesterday). One of my buddies said that the rear tires look like they are about to touch each other.

Gas mileage appears to be similar to my 550...I got 23mpg on the way home from NoVa on Monday but that dropped quite a bit around town today to around 16...I'll take it.

72 hrs in I am very happy with my X5. My wife isn't convinced I will like an SUV vs. a car based on my history but this car appears to have changed my stance on that....

One last thing - if it weren't my car it would be so fun to take this out into a field and just tear it up. More Zaino, please.

Check out my pics here - BMW X5 - Down by the River
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