New PG X5 35i
 

Finally picked up the new ride Tuesday at lunchtime. Dealer is walking distance from my job so you can imagine the torture. I took some quick pics today after I re cleaned it to my standards:)

Few Key things

• Power delivery is not lacking unless you are spoiled by 400+hp. This will keep or out pace many vehicles on the road.
• Tranny is very smooth.
• Handling is very good for a SUV, little heavy compared to my old 335i coupe, but hey that would be expected
• 20' Rims, wide tires and flare extensions gives it a beefy presence.
• Top view Camera is very usefull. Had to squeeze pass an idiot at the bank drive thru, Worked like a charm. I can see this as a must in NYC. Morning Garbage trucks are a pain. You also never have to wonder if you are over the line in a parking spot.
• Premium Stereo is WOW. Playing music sounds very good (after tweaking). Now playing movies is "HOLY COW" good. Played a DVD movie on the NAV screen, and it was like listening to a $100,000 home theater. Just on point.
• I love the color combo. PG seems to have a mind of its own. Sometimes it looks green, sometimes blue but I am not complaining. Cinnamon Brown has a perfect tint of red and just looks good all around with the anthracite liner.

Overall I am Very Happy and well worth the wait.

Congrats on the New ride! :beerchug:

You are right, that's an Absolutely Stunning color combo! If we bought a new one, those are the colors that I'd get too!

What did you use as far as wax on that? It's got a Great depth and shine to it!

Very nice!

I just used Zaino Z-CS clear seal for now. I'll probably get it waxed before the winter hits.
Nice bike, by the way I have the same one :)

Thanks

Yeah but remember the quote from the great Ricky Bobby in Talladega Nights--"If you ain't first, you're last" :thumbup:

So, sounds like from you what you are saying the Prem Sound is a must on the 35i ? Is that base sound that comes with it pretty bad ?

Are you going to put on the bigger tips on the tailpipes ?

Im ok with the tailpipes. For me its a must because I am very much into music. I've never been happy with the standard BMW stereos. When ever I got in a loaner with the standard stereo I didn't like it.

Beautiful ride - thanks for torturing the rest of us waiters!

How did you play DVD video in the Nav screen right after you took delivery? Doesn't it require some Mod to do this? Can you just pop it in and play???

Hey I had to wait for BMW's new slow delivery service too. Working a few blocks away from my dealer didn't help either, I guess I can stop stalking them now.:cool:
As far as the DVD, no Mods required, just pop in, play and enjoy. I have NAV and the premium sound so I am not sure if that makes a difference. I didn't see anything in the manual noting so.

First off...:xoutpost: . Nice X & nice color combo. Look forward to seeing it in person at our next meet. Good luck!