Just off the phone w/ my dealer, base of X5M = $85,400 (didn't see this elsewhere - sorry if re-post). She was reading it off a BMWNA udpate dated April '09.

Order late Sept - early Oct. with fairly quick delivery (+/- 4 weeks).

wonder if anyone is going to buy the x5m and convert the body back to the aero kit and the wheels to 215 or 214....

Thoughts?

Edit: IMO, both the 214 & 215 wheels look better than those shown on the X5M.. which is unfortunate.

This 'standard' (no disrespect to Jumpman) X5 looks superior to the 'M' IMO

Xoutpost.com - View Single Post - Summer Wheels Style 215 (Ferric Grey) Installed!

I see a lot of "wheel criticism", but I would think (it only stands to reason) that once it hits the dealers, we will all have our pick of 18" through 21" configurations from the dealers, as well as a choice of rim designs. So I'm not getting why some folks are so fixated on the pre-production rim photos?:dunno:

:iagree: ...

Perhaps there will be options, but it remains to be seen if there are 'no-cost' options. Hopefully, yes but the current X5 doesn't have 'no-cost' options.

There is always a 'standard' wheel. That's all we can go on for now.

As attached.

Personally, I don't like the style 214 wheels, too floral and un-sporty design to my taste. Probably 215s or even style 128s, nice 5-spoke design, simple and easy to clean. No nest of spokes in every direction. X6 M wheels are not bad either, but everyone is entitled to their taste. ;)

Someone who has time can photochop these wheels on X5 M.

Its like BMW ran out of ideas for ///M rims...lol. Yes those style 128s are HOT on any 750, 650, or X5M!