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brian5 09-26-2007 06:30 PM
U.S. 2008 standard & optional features?
 
Anyone have any idea of 2008 Standard and Optional features? Just spoke to a dealer and they did not have that (or a pricing list). I particularly want to know what all the Packages are and what they include before ordering a 2008 X5 4.8i.

Thanks

chonko 09-26-2007 06:52 PM
Welocme to X5 world.
Everyone is waiting as well- nobody knows what the official word is except bits and pieces.

AzNMpower32 09-26-2007 07:09 PM
It should be fairly unchanged. Prices should not change much, if at all.

rh71 09-26-2007 07:31 PM
They've added and subtracted to packages so it'd be interesting to see the prices. I've been waiting for the turbo diesel but don't know if I can survive another year waiting... I'm just going to pull the trigger soon if they've made it much more enticing for the '08s than '07s.

What will suck is time will go by a lot faster once I have an E70 and the twin turbo will make an appearance soon thereafter. :(

brian5 09-26-2007 07:34 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AzNMpower32
It should be fairly unchanged. Prices should not change much, if at all.
I found it interesting that the Canadian 2008 product list included park distance control, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, panoramic moonroof, Nevada leather, audio auxiliary input (for iPod?), and BMW Assist as Standard. Also, their packages were different to U.S. 2007 packages.

SuperGreg 09-27-2007 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by AzNMpower32
It should be fairly unchanged. .
This is not true. There are many option package changes (USA) i.e. navigation standard and no longer part of the Tech package, Pano roof no longer part of the Premium package, multi contour seats possibly part of the Sport package now etc...

brian5 09-27-2007 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by SuperGreg
This is not true. There are many option package changes (USA) i.e. navigation standard and no longer part of the Tech package, Pano roof no longer part of the Premium package, multi contour seats possibly part of the Sport package now etc...
Greg, How do you know that? That's the info that I'm looking for.

Thanks . . . . Brian

rh71 09-27-2007 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by brian5
Greg, How do you know that? That's the info that I'm looking for.

Thanks . . . . Brian
There's been a handful of threads in the last week that's discussed this since people have been able to put in orders. Check a few pages back if you're really interested in bits and pieces. But I would wait for the official release (still) since some of this information applies to 4.8i only and some may be for both. As much as I like to see new info, it just raises more questions without the actual release. :D

SuperGreg 09-27-2007 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by rh71
There's been a handful of threads in the last week that's discussed this since people have been able to put in orders. Check a few pages back if you're really interested in bits and pieces. But I would wait for the official release (still) since some of this information applies to 4.8i only and some may be for both.
Yup

Look for "Nav now standard..., and Saddle Brown interior threads and read up :)

CGSTL 09-27-2007 09:24 AM
Brian5,
It appears that the dealers have this information in their online configurator and can see these options as they are ordering the X5; they just don't have any PR literature and pricing isn't finalized.

I think the options may still change, even though they are allowed to order online.

Friday is apparently the big day. That is when I heard pricing is to be finalized, which I assume also means options finalized.

There are a couple of guys on the board who are very much on the leading edge regarding short term and long term BMW direction. Look for one of them to post the option and pricing sheets right here in the E70 forum very soon.:thumbup:

CG

SuperGreg 09-27-2007 09:40 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CGSTL
Brian5,
It appears that the dealers have this information in their online configurator and can see these options as they are ordering the X5; they just don't have any PR literature and pricing isn't finalized.

I think the options may still change, even though they are allowed to order online.

Friday is apparently the big day. That is when I heard pricing is to be finalized, which I assume also means options finalized.

There are a couple of guys on the board who are very much on the leading edge regarding short term and long term BMW direction. Look for one of them to post the option and pricing sheets right here in the E70 forum very soon.:thumbup:



CG
EXACTLY, crossing fingers that pricing/options are released tomorrow, since 2008 production begins next week. From what I hear, current orders are below expectations since this information has yet to be released. This can be a good thing, since dealers are more willing to discount to increase sales. I currently have two dealers willing to give me $2,500 off Base M.S.R.P. :)

oredart 09-27-2007 11:41 AM
I drive 2 hours up to LA from San Diego to save $1k-$2k for every car I've purchased. I'd drive 5 hrs to Chandler to save that! Let me know when you order, I may hop on that deal.

SuperGreg 09-27-2007 12:56 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by oredart
I drive 2 hours up to LA from San Diego to save $1k-$2k for every car I've purchased. I'd drive 5 hrs to Chandler to save that! Let me know when you order, I may hop on that deal.
I expect to hear from him today. I will let you know!

Greg

FYI, I also just secured a price on the aero kit from Morristown BMW for $890 SHIPPED, and only $54.00 for carpeted floor mats ($130 retail). They are offering free shipping through 9/30. If I place my 4.8 order by tomorrow, I will order the aero kit as well :D.

brian5 09-27-2007 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperGreg
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FYI, I also just secured a price on the aero kit from Morristown BMW for $890 SHIPPED, and only $54.00 for carpeted floor mats ($130 retail). They are offering free shipping through 9/30. If I place my 4.8 order by tomorrow, I will order the aero kit as well :D.
Greg, The Aero Kit does look good in the pictures that I've seen on this site.

1. I asked "So you think it will work just fine on 2008 model?". This page answers that question that it does http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...=0&subItemId=0

2. I assume that that price from Morristown BMW included painting in the color you would need?

3. Is it an easy installation?

CGSTL 09-27-2007 02:19 PM
Check this one out, Brian: http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e70-forum/...21-rims-2.html
I'm partial to black and I think this is an excellent example of what you can do with an aero kit.
Quote:
Originally Posted by brian5
Greg, The Aero Kit does look good in the pictures that I've seen on this site.

1. I asked "So you think it will work just fine on 2008 model?". This page answers that question that it does http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...=0&subItemId=0

2. I assume that that price from Morristown BMW included painting in the color you would need?

3. Is it an easy installation?

SuperGreg 09-27-2007 02:56 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by brian5
Greg, The Aero Kit does look good in the pictures that I've seen on this site.

1. I asked "So you think it will work just fine on 2008 model?". This page answers that question that it does http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...=0&subItemId=0

2. I assume that that price from Morristown BMW included painting in the color you would need?

3. Is it an easy installation?
1. I'm sure it will. They wouldn't change the body after only one year ;)
2. No. The aero kit comes primed. You need to take it to a body shop to have it painted and installed.
3. I have no clue. Sorry.

brian5 09-27-2007 03:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperGreg
1. I'm sure it will. They wouldn't change the body after only one year ;)
2. No. The aero kit comes primed. You need to take it to a body shop to have it painted and installed.
3. I have no clue. Sorry.
Thanks. The aero kit gets my :thumbup:

Now you've caused me to add something more to list of options to purchase for my new X5
;)

rh71 09-27-2007 05:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperGreg
2. No. The aero kit comes primed. You need to take it to a body shop to have it painted and installed.
Been meaning to ask... Your-Avg-Joe Body Shop can't possibly have matching E70 colors could they ? What do they do about that ?

SuperGreg 09-27-2007 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by rh71
Been meaning to ask... Your-Avg-Joe Body Shop can't possibly have matching E70 colors could they ? What do they do about that ?
Depends on the color. Alpine white in my case has been around for quite a while ;). I'm sure that is a non issue, because new cars get into accidents all the time, and this is now the 2nd year with these colors at the very least.

Fastbuck 09-27-2007 05:56 PM
Most of these colours are produced by advanceed paint mixing systems which use a coded number which indicates a blend of colours which result in what we would know as Space gray or Alpine White. They tend not to buy a tin of this and a tin of that.

LeMansX5 09-27-2007 06:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by rh71
Been meaning to ask... Your-Avg-Joe Body Shop can't possibly have matching E70 colors could they ? What do they do about that ?
Just make sure they use OEM paint brand. BMW certified body shops carry all BMW stock paints.

drod 09-27-2007 10:19 PM
"08 pricing, 08 pricing, 08 pricing"

"please be gentle!!" :nervous:

brian5 09-28-2007 08:44 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperGreg
I expect to hear from him today. I will let you know!

Greg

FYI, I also just secured a price on the aero kit from Morristown BMW for $890 SHIPPED, and only $54.00 for carpeted floor mats ($130 retail). They are offering free shipping through 9/30. If I place my 4.8 order by tomorrow, I will order the aero kit as well :D.
I assume that you going to consider the "M Sports" package now instead of the "Aerodynamic Kit"? I know that I'm going to look at the pricing of that when it's available. It will be a lot less hassle to receive the X5 with the "areo add-ons" included.

Wagner 09-28-2007 08:47 AM
Until you find out the "M treatment" is just an Aero kit :rofl:

SuperGreg 09-28-2007 08:49 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by brian5
I assume that you going to consider the "M Sports" package now instead of the "Aerodynamic Kit"? I know that I'm going to look at the pricing of that when it's available. It will be a lot less hassle to receive the X5 with the "areo add-ons" included.
That will certainly depend on 1) Whether the option is even offered here in the states 2) Price. It looks like it will cost probably $1300 or so to get the aero kit.

elvism 09-28-2007 09:25 AM
dont forget if your a member of bmw cca u get a discount!!
 
i called about 3-4 weeks ago and i recall it would cost me about $1000- $1100

brian5 09-28-2007 09:28 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperGreg
That will certainly depend on 1) Whether the option is even offered here in the states 2) Price. It looks like it will cost probably $1300 or so to get the aero kit.
Yes, there is the question whether the option will be offered in the U.S. and the PRICE is a big question. I found a couple of links with pictures and I'm not entirely convinced that I like the look anyway... Here's one of those links that has a number of pics:
http://www.eldiferencial.com.mx/inde...3879&Itemid=28

SuperGreg 09-28-2007 09:34 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by elvism
i called about 3-4 weeks ago and i recall it would cost me about $1000- $1100
Painted and installed? If so, that's a great price :thumbup:

elvism 09-28-2007 09:41 AM
to paint part cost about $250-300 the shop told me

SuperGreg 09-28-2007 09:45 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by elvism
to paint part cost about $250-300 the shop told me
and how much to install?


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