Cancel 2010 and wait for 2011?
 

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this board and have to say you have a great community here!

So I ordered my 2010 on Christmas Eve, not realizing the 2011's would be released so soon. I already have a VIN # and delivery is scheduled at the PC for the second week in February. Of course I'm very excited to take delivery, BUT I don't absolutely NEED the car right now. Therefore, I'm very torn on what to do - I know about the new head & tail lights, and have read rumors about various bits of new interior technology, which honestly is my biggest concern. I'm leasing so I'm not worried about the lower values 2010's will have in the long run. I don't even know for sure if I can cancel at this point but I would imagine if I made a big enough fuss I could. What would you guys do in my situation?

I appreciate any responses.

Well, I just ordered yesterday. I asked the saleman what changes there are going to be and he said none for the x5m. So, unless he's jerkin my turkey, which wouldnt be surprising, I m gonna leave my order. Good thread cause now Im a little unsure too.

In fact, what he said was that the x5 will get minor fascia changes as well as rear bumper changes. This wouldnt affect us though because the x5m has it's own styling in those spots...Also, a diesel and a smaller engine will be introduced (or something to that extent).

What I have been told here and found online is that the X5s will get minor headlight change with LED tails as well as new harddrive based i drive system which will be alot better than current.

I certainly dont wanna take delivery and have a new one out right away. Not my idea of ordering a "new" car...

Whaddaya say? Shall we make a fuss and wait..!?

Hi there,

My salesman told me that the same changes happening to the non-M versions would apply to the M's, which I guess would make sense. However, he could not confirm for me exactly what these were.

See my edited post again above. I find it sad that they cant tell us the truth about updates... Im not settling for a refresh no matter how minor so soon after paying alot of $$.

The harddrive Idrive is already on the 2010 version. I could imagine the only change for M's would be tail lights and possibly the rumored 8 speed transmission. Whihc could be a hit or miss..
Maybe I am wrong but on my 2010 I already have the white halo front lights and newer headlight design. For the front and rear facia they are already different than a normal E70 so I don't see a need to change them as they are changing on the E70 to allow additional airflow for the TT engines.

Are you sure? I don't think X ///Ms have these super bright white angel eyes. 5GT was first to have these.
http://www.xoutpost.com/lemansx5/E92...E93_LCI044.jpg

not sure they look pretty white and they are different from my 2008 E70

I say, you guys should not be the hostages of a new design, wheather we like it or not, they will keep changing minor things on these vehicles in short intervals.

I say go ahead and get your M's and enjoy it, life is too short, best of luck to all of you!

X5m-rs4 fan,
I'm hoping the 2011 x5m's have the rear entertainment monitors in the rear of the driver and passenger seat like the new 7 series. When did you hear the 2011 would be released?

Im thinking updated model production begins in March-April 2010? Is this right?