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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-20-2009, 11:36 AM
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Posted By oddly_calm
That looks fantastic, very menacing in the...

That looks fantastic, very menacing in the rolling shot. Great job with the mods.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-20-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,406
Posted By oddly_calm
My wife picked hers up on Friday and loves it so...

My wife picked hers up on Friday and loves it so far. The combination of fuel efficiency, power, and utility is completely unmatched in anything else out there. The fact that they are so heavily...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-17-2009, 04:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,407
Posted By oddly_calm
Haha, yeah that's what I figured. By the way, I...

Haha, yeah that's what I figured. By the way, I think the term you were looking for in your thread title was "lurker" not "stalker" :rofl:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-17-2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,407
Posted By oddly_calm
So c'mon, how much did they run ya? We're all...

So c'mon, how much did they run ya? We're all friends here :)

Ride has a lot to do with the tires. I'm pretty surprised how stiff the ride on the X35D non-sport is, damn runflats.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-17-2009, 10:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,285
Posted By oddly_calm
None at all. There were only two "must-haves" on...

None at all. There were only two "must-haves" on my wife's list were heated front seats and panoramic sunroof, and as you know those both come stock. This is going to be the kid / dog hauler so the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-17-2009, 10:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,124
Posted By oddly_calm
Good choice. Full black out would just make it...

Good choice. Full black out would just make it look like an FBI van or something.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-17-2009, 09:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,285
Posted By oddly_calm
Well, wifey inked up the lease application last...

Well, wifey inked up the lease application last night on the alpine / black diesel at dealer #2. We dropped the cap reduction in exchange for a $45 a month hike in the payment. Final numbers:

36...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-17-2009, 09:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,407
Posted By oddly_calm
Great looking truck, those wheels are gorgeous. ...

Great looking truck, those wheels are gorgeous. It surprised me that most people with X5's who mod their wheels stick with OEM varients, but then I was looking at the options on Tire Rack and there...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-16-2009, 01:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,285
Posted By oddly_calm
Ok, dealer #2 offered to match the offer of...

Ok, dealer #2 offered to match the offer of dealer #1, here is the breakdown of the upfront payment:

$1417.50 taxes
$702.00 license
$900.00 acquisition fee
$1480.00 cap reduction
$500 first...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-16-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,285
Posted By oddly_calm
We are planning on leasing because my wife likes...

We are planning on leasing because my wife likes to switch cars every couple of years. The sales guy at the second dealer said they had the $4500 in rebates plus another $3000 in incentives, which...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-16-2009, 11:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,036
Posted By oddly_calm
That looks like a full Meistershaft exhaust...

That looks like a full Meistershaft exhaust system from GTHaus aka Eisenhaus. Not to open that can of worms again, but having followed the debacle with them counterfitting E46 M3 exhausts I'd have...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-16-2009, 11:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,124
Posted By oddly_calm
That looks awesome, I love those wheels. Are you...

That looks awesome, I love those wheels. Are you going for the full black-out look?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-16-2009, 11:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,285
Posted By oddly_calm
Nice, thanks ICX5 for the confirmation. ...

Nice, thanks ICX5 for the confirmation.

Minor update on my situation - I took the offer sheet from the first dealer to the other BMW dealer in town where they have an alpine / black X35D on the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-15-2009, 11:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,036
Posted By oddly_calm
I really like it. It reminds me a bit of the...

I really like it. It reminds me a bit of the Cayenne Turbo look, only on a lot nicer looking rear end ;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-15-2009, 10:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,285
Posted By oddly_calm
From what I have read, the new formulations of...

From what I have read, the new formulations of "winter" diesel take care of this issue, which is hopefully the case because I do not believe any of them come with a block heater or other warming...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-15-2009, 10:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,285
Posted By oddly_calm
Good to hear it's working out for you so far, and...

Good to hear it's working out for you so far, and that mileage is fantastic. When I worked up my ownership cost numbers I was figuring around 22 mpg to be conservative, but a couple extra makes a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-15-2009, 10:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,285
Posted By oddly_calm
Good call, I will ask for the lease app. I can't...

Good call, I will ask for the lease app. I can't imagine why they wouldn't give it to me since it's clear we're very interested in the car.

I believe when we hopped in for the first test drive...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-15-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,285
Posted By oddly_calm
Good points, thank you gresch. I think I...

Good points, thank you gresch. I think I mentioned it above but the $5000 covers all up front costs (tax, title, deposit, first month's payment). Selling price on the sheet is $46,993.77 and MSRP...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-15-2009, 02:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,285
Posted By oddly_calm
Selling price on the sheet she gave us is...

Selling price on the sheet she gave us is $46,993.77 with $4,500 in "total rebates." The sheet doesn't have much other info such as the money factor or residual they are using. For the other diesel...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-15-2009, 02:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,285
Posted By oddly_calm
X5 newb looking at a 3.5D, good lease deal?

Hey all. I'm a BMW enthusiast (previously owned an E36 M3, currently own a 330i ZHP and an S54 M coupe) who is shopping for a new ride for the wifey. She is currently in a Forester which has been a...
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