that blue is a really nice color , was going to be my 2nd choice if i dodnt go with black

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Thanks for the compliments, i was undecided between a gray one and a blue one, but the color sold me out when i saw it.
The options are pretty standard, Black cloth interior, 16:9 nav, other than that u guys pretty much know. Previous owner updated all interior lights to LEDs, but didn't do a very good instalation, so will take a bit of work.
Its a 2003, has 130000 miles on it, a bit more than I wanted, but a very clean truck, no rust, 2 owner, always serviced at dealership. One place on the front fender paint is starting to peel, but that can be taken care of.
It definitely needs a good wash and wax, but if anyones been watching the weather, its been raining here every day for the last week. I hope to get some more pics up after its detailed.
Thanks for the info on the nav, I saw quite a few write-ups in DIY on it, so i'll spend some time there. I'm sure I'll have more questions on it.
I've been looking at the front end of the truck, cant decide if I want black grills, or leave the chrome. It kinda sticks out to me, with all the black trim everywhere else. What do you guys think. Also not sure if I want to upgrade headlights to clear or not. Opinions???

The Xs I have seen with black grills look more aggressive. If you want to see what it looks like you can get a can of plasticote in black and spray it. If you don't like it you can peep it off. Not sure what you mean by clear headlights but many upgrade to Depot lights.

First of all congratulations on the X5, beautiful color!:thumbup:

About those grills, I agree the black would look much better since you have all black trim etc everywhere else. I just plastidipped my grill black and I love the look! If you don't want it later, then just peel if off simple as that!

I had a 2002 4.6iS with an MK4 that I had upgraded myself - many owners had done so... And the MK4 will do perspective mode when the firmware is at v.32, the revision "100", and then it needs to be activated in the hidden menu, and then activated in the open menu... So, if you have a perspective view, it is for sure an MK4 with one of the latest firmwares... if you do not have the perspective view, not all is lost - you still need to take a look at the MENU ---> SETTINGS screen, and see what numbers you have at the top right corner of the screen... if the numbers start with "4", you got an MK4... if the numbers finish with "00", you got the latest firmware available for the MK4... then, you still can activate the perspective view, if that matters much...

if you have anything else, just post it here, we will tell you what you got...

Great truck.Congrats:thumbup:
Just wondering ,since you mentioned the peeling on the front fender,whether the fact the bonnet(hood) is misaligned to the fenders,is related to some previous bodywork damage?

Be sure to ask the seller if the Mark IV is a US or European model. I purchased a European model. The difference is the European model offers verbal directions in English, French and German. The english is a Great Britain accent and she says thing like-- enter the motorway and other GB names for US 'symbols'. I like it but you may not. It is good way to be able to give directions in a foreign language.

Regarding the paint. The following thread may be helpful:
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-parasite.html

Ok, regarding my nav, here is the numbers that show when I go to settings: SW 4-1/12... So taken that it starts with 4, its MK-IV, but not the latest firmware. Where do I start if I want to update, and where do I get some more info on Dice media bridge. This sounds like an option for me, since i want to keep my steering wheel controls. Also, i'm a bit puzzled on the perspective option. :dunno: What is this??

And my headlights, I was referring to no orange corners when I said "clear". I did check Depot, and definitely want the "angels", But how do the projectors compare with OEM. Can I just bolt my OEM projectors onto Depot housing, along with OEM self-leveling and ballasts? I don't want to lose eith of those. Does anybodt have any info on Headlight assemblies with LED turn signals? Similar to these-

New Depo LED Angel Eye LED Signal Halo Projector Headlights BMW x5 E53 D2S 00 03 | eBay

or are these the ones you are referring to? How is the quality of the LEDs. I really like the look of them.

And my paint... I also wondered about misalignment, but carfax showed nothing, and I looked high and low for any misalignment around headlights, but every thing is perfect there. I will get some pics of the peeling, and post em up, see wat you guys think. It doesn't look like the paint parasite in the link you provided, BCREDLINER, but rather paint is peeling, and exposed primer is visible underneath, which looks perfect.

Any other mod suggestions are greatly appreciated......