Dealer Found An Allocation - Just ordered :)
 

Finally on it's way :)

Maybe these details will help someone else.

Yes, Yes, I know $1K off MSRP isn't that much, but they wouldn't move and I couldn't find another allocation anywhere.

(the one pictured below from Savage was perfect except for the beige interior :( )

Appreciate all the help from you guys.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...5M-Ordered.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...C/NextWhip.jpg

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So you have the prod #?

$1k off isn't bad when you consider a lack of dealerships in your market.
And considering some people are paying $6k over, I'd say you are on the better side of the deal equation.

Are there better deals out there? Maybe... But how long you willing to wait and how far do you want to go?

Enjoy the car.. :)

Yes - at least I think this is it: 7083052

This was the Prod. number on the .pdf they emailed me

Look right?

Thanks - that's what I thought.

Two dealers locally, one of them I wouldn't do business with and 'the' local dealer with whom I've bought 3 new vehicles in the past.

Couple have been on eBay, but at MSRP and not the color and/or options I wanted.

No brainer, for me anyway.

Congrats and enjoy! :D

Very nice, congrats!

Register it on owners circle.

I did.. it's the wrong prod number.. it's the 'first' X5M that my dealer had and pushed in under my nose on 8/31. Black/Black, etc.

I'll have to get the 'real' prod. number tomorrow. Oh well, not sweating it.

Congrats!!

Silly question... Why?

To track the build process for the heck of it and where its in the process.(online is delayed) :D

You can also track at 800-831-1117 if got the # right.

How do I register on the owners circle?

Links please :)

https://www.bmwusa.com/Secured/Content/Forms/Login.aspx

You need your production number or VIN

So what does this mean?

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...production.png

It means you're about a week ahead of me ;)

Does "Start" "02" "03" "04" "finish" mean weeks?

Also, the little blue arrow is at the end of 01. Does that mean the car is built and awating transport?

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...

I don't believe the numbers indicate weeks.. just step 1, step 2, etc.

My dealer told me 4 weeks +/-

Might take a couple of extra days to the West coast.

From what I remember on my wife's 335xi, you can call the dealer and they can tell you the status.

Good luck - the anticipation is a killer.

Your car is in Step 1..which is "Schedule for production". Go by where the grey car is parked on the steps...currently it is in Step 1. My guess is you should have it by mid to late October.

Online tracking is usually 2-4 days behind. Toll free # is more up to date.

Just called..

"Your vehicle is in production.. The Estimated completion date is Sept 16, 2009"
Woohoo, 7 more days...

How long does it take from completion to delivery ??

You are on west coast so it can take 2 to 3+ weeks.

I could pick it up for you and meet you someplace with it!!! :rofl:

Congrats!!

Damnit! I was going to offer to do the same! :rofl:

Hey, it's Michelle... Visiting our forum..

Is this official BMW business? Or leisure?
:bustingup

Did somebody say $tealer? Careful everyone.

Thanks for the 'generous' offer everyone :)

I wouldn't want to burden anyone else with a mountain of pre-break in restraint

LMAO! It's official Xoutpost.com Bidness! Gotta make sure ya'll are behavin' in here!

Natural double D's. I almost thought extinct! :D

My vehicle is in the paint shop... :)

Anybody know if the High Gloss Roof Rails are a dealer installed item? My online order status doesn't have them listed :dunno:

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...chingAlong.jpg

Mine don't show either... I wouldn't worry about it.

Is everyone ordering white on black??
I guess I had a good color in mind because that was my first choice...

Nope..

Blk/Blk for me.

///M exclusive colors for me....carbon black and sakhir orange.

Carbon and Cinnamon....

<IMO>

Black/Carbon - look great, PIA to keep clean where I live - this will be my daily driver

Blue - looks great for 2 weeks, til the novelty wears off.

Red - I don't need that much attention.

Gray - wife has a space gray 335xi

Silver(stone) - have a car that color already.

White - always looks clean, hides scratches, crisp - the winner for me.

</IMO>

ps.. anyone who confuses the the X5M with any other X5 didn't get a good look or isn't remotely a car-person.

What is included in the drivers assistance package? I really want the cameras all around the car, but it is not showing as an option on BMW UK. Is it a US option only?

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Another Henry Ford fan!

Don't know about U.S. vs non-U.S., but here's the package info:

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...rderSheet2.jpg

How about the turn cameras? Are those standard?
I have the 3 options listed for the package, but my interest is the turn cameras in the side view mirror.

^^ I don't know anything about those, sorry.

Dealer just called - went from 'scheduled for production' to 'at preparation center' in one web-day. They think I'll be able to pick it up Monday!! :)

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...mingMonday.jpg
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Shame they don't make their website more useful/accurate. Congrats in any case! When did you place your order?

9/8

Wow. I placed my X5d order in August and still not in production...10/4/09 start apparently. Take lots of pic's when you get your new M.

I read elsewhere on here that ///M production would precede the non-///M X5's. I guess that was correct. Congrats on your new X5d!

I'll be sure to post plenty of pics :)

Nice. Bet you're having a hard time sleeping, huh?

We'll see tonight :)

Probably Sunday.. I've been waiting for an ///X5M almost from the time I picked up my 4.4 in 2006.

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Nice. Can't wait to see the pics! :D

Tomorrow City :)

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...C/Tomorrow.jpg

awesome man! can i come with you tomorrow? :D dont forget the pics of your x5m!!!

Nice!!! Try to get some sleep tonight and post pics tomorrow if you can.

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Woohoo.. Congrats !!!

Don't know where my car is... ???

The BMT truck stopped by here and I am driving for a day or so to check for any last minute issues, part of BMW Quality Control program. :thumbup:

^^ LOL

I'll post up some pics tomorrow afternoon.

Thanks guys - off to bed :)

Ohhhhh great.. Just what I always wanted, curb rash wheels, mis-alignment and flat spotted tires... ;)

WAKE UP!


It's ///M Day. :excited:

;)

Been awake since 3:15am -- guess I'm more excited than I thought I would be.

Pics in t-minus 5 hours (or so).

It's like that Disney commercial with the little kid saying "I'M TOO EXCITED TO SLEEP!"

Good luck today. :)

That's exactly what it's like ;)

Thanks

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Can't wait for pics!!

Oops, posted pics over here ----->>> sorry.

It's here! :)

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ered-pics.html

duuuuuude it looks so thouughh! love it!! enjoy!

pleaseee make a video with some revv im sure everybody would apreciate it :thumbup:

I drove the car over the weekend and placed order today. Car felt awesome, test drive made the decision easy. :D

Congrats! The test drive is usually the nail in the coffin. :thumbup:

What color options did you go with?

Thanks,

I went back and forth on the colors quite a bit and eventually settled on silverstone/black. Options are rear climate, premium audio, power tailgate, roof rails and space saver spare. Can't wait....

Congrats! Silverstone looks great in person.

Yes, the one I drove was silverstone, it shows the subtle curves of the car beautifully. BTW, congrats on your beauty :thumbup:

How funny. That's where I got my X6 ///M. When I showed up to the dealer it was in that exact same spot on the showroom floor. It truly is a small world. :D

I almost bought that one, but as I indicated elsewhere, I wanted the black/carbon interior.

Small world indeed :)

HIRISC,

Did you lease yours?

How did the numbers work out? Would you mind sharing with the board?

Yes, I leased it. Happy to share.

Here's exactly what I ordered:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...5M-Ordered.jpg

Money factor started at .0036 and I laughed at them. Got them 'down' to .0029 (they got the last laugh) and they wouldn't move below that. Very high rate, but not much higher than on the Cayenne Turbo/S or the Mercedes ML63 (the other two trucks I considered briefly). MF on 4.8i's was .00125 :(

FYI - Residual value on 36 month term with 15K miles per year is 52%. I did 12K a year at 54% residual.

My payment on 36 month/12k a year @.0029 money factor came in at $1574 - no cap cost reduction.

Use the lease calculator here:
Car Lease Calculator — Monthly Lease Payments and Costs

LMK if I can help further.

I'm not sure what all that means but did you have to put money down on your lease ? At $1,500 it sounds like you did.

Not one $ down.

Down payments (or what is called cap cost reduction) on leases are a bad idea - for insurance payout reasons. Some people put money down to keep their payment down - or because it's required by the manufacturer.

I paid Acquisition Fee, Doc. Licensing, First Payment, and Tax up front - About $7500. In MN, tax on the leased amount is payable up front :(

You can use the lease calculator to enter - MSRP, cap cost (negotiated 'buy price'), money factor, residual value and lease duration.

It's just a simple math problem.

Ouch on the tax upfront..

So that price is not including monthly tax?

Sorry, just saw this.

Yes, the $1574 is excluding tax.

Seems like everyone has their hand out for $$ lately. MN lease tax is just one of the offenders :(