NEW X5 35D OWNER!!...on friday haha

[sahib90]

So on Friday I will (most likely) be picking up a '10 X5 35D.

-Black Saphire/Tobacco
-29k Miles
-Cold Weather
-Rear Climate
-Navi
-Prem
-Tech
-Pano Roof

I've been creepin the forums fora few days and gotten a lot of information on the car and of course...the MOD BUG. Just wanted to say hello!

I know its a great car and I own 2 BMWs already, an E92 M3 and a E60 535i, so I am looking forward to the addition to the family!

[edennelson]

Congrats, I think we are identical spec... I picked mine up on the 7th.

[sahib90]

Originally Posted by edennelson

Congrats, I think we are identical spec... I picked mine up on the 7th.

It is a beautiful car! how are you liking it so far?

[edennelson]

Overall I love it. You'll love it.

Nitpicking:
It's a diesel, but I got 26.2 MPG on the commute to work today. I averaged 23.1 in my e46 325ci coupe.
Too much wheel/fender gap.
It's a little too tall to get in and out. I don't want to wear out my leather.
I wish I know what a combox was before my purchase.
I want really want the typical fob etc reprograming.
If you go into a corner too fast "the nanny" applies the breaks.
I want different wheels, w/o run flats.

[sahib90]

Originally Posted by edennelson

Overall I love it. You'll love it.

Nitpicking:
It's a diesel, but I got 26.2 MPG on the commute to work today. I averaged 23.1 in my e46 325ci coupe.
Too much wheel/fender gap.
It's a little too tall to get in and out. I don't want to wear out my leather.
I wish I know what a combox was before my purchase.
I want really want the typical fob etc reprograming.
If you go into a corner too fast "the nanny" applies the breaks.
I want different wheels, w/o run flats.

-Well the milage is primarily why Im getting the Diesel.

-The Height Issue I noticed as well and I will most likely address that with the H&R 1.2" springs which should help with the leather issue as well. (maybe you should look into it?)

-And I believe the Nanny can be turned off :-)

-And I not fond of the stock wheels either. Maybe a set of 214s flat black and some 25mm H&R spacers for the rear. That should give it the stance Im looking for.

[edennelson]

Originally Posted by sahib90

-Well the milage is primarily why Im getting the Diesel.

-The Height Issue I noticed as well and I will most likely address that with the H&R 1.2" springs which should help with the leather issue as well. (maybe you should look into it?)

-And I believe the Nanny can be turned off :-)

-And I not fond of the stock wheels either. Maybe a set of 214s flat black and some 25mm H&R spacers for the rear. That should give it the stance Im looking for.

Yes, to everything you said. I have done a lot of reading.

[sahib90]

Originally Posted by edennelson

Yes, to everything you said. I have done a lot of reading.

haha yea Ive been occupied with the reading also. Ill have to keep up with you to see the progress. Goodluck!

[BGM]

Originally Posted by edennelson

Overall I love it. You'll love it.

Nitpicking:
It's a little too tall to get in and out. I don't want to wear out my leather.

It's a little too tall ? It's an SUV.

[edennelson]

Originally Posted by BGM

It's a little too tall ? It's an SUV.

BGM, Please don't take that the wrong way.
I'm just concerned about the leather. I hope once I install the Aluminum running boards retrofit, I will be able to step up and sit down in the seat without sliding across.

[rangerfan]

Originally Posted by edennelson

BGM, Please don't take that the wrong way.
I'm just concerned about the leather. I hope once I install the Aluminum running boards retrofit, I will be able to step up and sit down in the seat without sliding across.

In my experience with X5 running boards, all you will do is get your pants dirty when the weather is wet outside. But they do improve the look of the ride.

Well, I take that back. My 6 year old used the boards to get into the X.

The boards are not side steps. IMHO, they are decorative, not functional, at least not in the way you want them to function.