New 2011 X5 i35d ordered ! ... Almost at invoice!
 

Hey all,

First off great forum. I got so much useful info before the purchase. :thumbup:

2011 X5 i35d Build
Alpine White
Black perforated Nevada leather

- Premium package
- Technology package
- Cold weather package
- Premium sound package
- Rear climate control package
- Active ventilated seat package

- Convenience access key
- Space saver tire
- Matte roof rails
- Running boards

Originally I didn't want to get cold weather package but when the order was submitted the factory said theres a restriction. If i wanted the active ventilated seats i "HAD" to get the cold weather package. :confused: Kinda sucked but paid an extra $305.

The total car price w/ all options was only $215 OVER INVOICE cost ! In addition, applied the $3,500 eco-credit PLUS $1000 incentive BMW Ultimate drive event. :D:D:D
So that should be $4285 UNDER invoice before tax, tag, title, etc... Yeah it took several trips and hours of negotiating to get the price down though. FYI, initial profit margin asking was $1599 over invoice.

I thought about getting the smart phone integration + BMW apps but in the end the iPod USB cord should do almost everything except video play back right? .... And even with video playback you cant watch while vehicle is in motion so ... wasn't worth it to me.

Car goes into production this Thursday ! .. Only 1 day after putting order in :wow: Cant wait till it arrives !

Congrats that is a great deal!!

Congrats HadoukenZR! Looks like you have a great SAV heading your way with all those options. I just ordered a 2012 X5 50 last night so we will be in production at around the same time. I agree with you completely regarding "I CAN'T WAIT TIL IT ARRIVES"!!!! The 4 weeks is going to be torture.

Congrats! You will love it.

I haven't heard about a recent "$1000 incentive BMW Ultimate drive event". Did BMW recently have another promotion???:dunno:

Its a event they have a BMW dealerships to test out their newest cars. Usually by invitation or you call to sign up.

My SA just told me to show up and register. Once you register, you still get the promotion code to apply $1000 off any BMW car purchase.

Congrats to you too then ! :thumbup:
4 weeks? Sales guy told me like 2 weeks. lol... I'm hoping he's right hehe

Is BMW currently running this Event or was that in the past, such as January or February?

I just went to the event this Monday 6/27. The events are still going on but you need to find which dealership near you is holding it.

Not all BMW dealerships hold this event from what I understand.

Can you please do me a favor and let me know when your order goes from "On Order" to "Start of Production" via BMW's online tracking system. I ordered my 2012 X5 50i with M Sport Package 3 weeks ago and it has yet to go to production. I think something is up with my dealership, so if you go to production in the next week or so, then I will know for sure that I am getting the run around. Thanks in advance.

THE TIME IT TAKES OTHERS IS UNRELATED TO YOUR ORDER!!!

Do a search, this is an incredibly common issue.

Every dealer has a set number of 'slots' per month. Once they sell the slots for June, or July OR AUGUST, they can still TAKE orders but you will not be seeing the car until they have an open slot.

SO asking another buyer when their car goes into production is about as useful as using sunspots to predict YOUR order.

People ask the wrong question. They should ask "how many slots do you have, and which one is mine". Instead they ask "when will it go to production and are told 'BMW hasn't told us'

+1. Thats my understanding too from reading around the forums. It's all about which allocation slot you get assigned to.

Fortunately, my sales adviser called me and told me mine will be going into production this Thursday. I'll believe it when I see the status update on MyBMW =)

Well unless you have a iphone its not much use for sure .... Anyway without apps you don't get internet radio or pandora with a "rich" user interface in idrive. The twitter and Facebook functionality is worthless.

Even if you don't pay for apps now, the function can be enabled afterwards through coding by a 3rd party.

Agreed, twitter and facebook through iDrive is useless. Internet radio / Pandora can still be used through bluetooth audio with the iPod adapter right?

The only thing that interested me is the iPhone video playback function but I read you cant use that when the vehicle is in motion so ... again not worth it.

Ard, thanks for the all caps message. I hear you and I have been reading the posts and I understand the allocation issue and what to specifically ask the dealership. This message board has been invaluable in helping me understand the specific questions that I need to ask. I did not want to bore the thread with all the details of my experience, but I have specifically asked my dealer about how many slots they have allocated, production date/week, etc. and which one was mine (after I purchased the car I might add, so I was a little late in asking that question . . . granted) and they have told me (most recently) that the Japanese earthquake has affected some of the supplies for my particular car and that is what's causing the delay. Other than the lane departure warning, it appears my X5 50i M Sport Package configuration is similar to Fiver's and if his goes into production before mine, then it likely has nothing to do with the Japanese earthquake and it will have everything to do with slots allocated and, I , will therefore have been getting the runaround. That's all I was getting at.

My theory: I paid $200 over invoice (actually got invoice at another local dealership, but this dealership is closer to my home/work) and I believe they are allocating their slots to people who paid significantly more. I understand why they would do it . . . it makes good financial sense, but not necessarily good business sense because they may lose a customer.

Sorry to bring everyone into the nitty details of my purchasing experience, but just wanted to respond to say that I am aware of the slots allocated question and been there and done that, just didn't do it at time of purchase.

** Update ** Confirmed. MyBMW status shows "IN PRODUCTION" now.
:yikes::yikes::yikes:

:D

Thanks for the update. Mine went into production today as well. It took me close to 4 weeks to get here, but I'm finally here. I think I am partially here because about a week ago I used info from this board and asked questions consistent with what Ard had suggested. While they didn't give me an allocation slot, I think they knew I was informed and thinking about walking, so they ceased the games. I called the 1 800 number and was informed the completion date is scheduled for July 14. It's a surprise 40th birthday present for my wife, so while it will not get here before her birthday, it should at least come in during her birthday month.

I find it hilarious that some people would actually pay good money to access Facebook and Twitter via their car. Seriously? Losers:bustingup:dunno:

Yes, however you don't get a rich user interface or will only get limited control via BT audio streaming.

For example, you won't be able to perform a pandora "thumbs up" or create a new station via idrive without Apps. Similarly, you won't be able to choose a internet radio station via idrive. You would need to use the handset for that. Small things ... yes ... but that's the point of Apps ... provide a gateway to the handset through idrive.

Good color choice. Enjoy!

Sucks, I just got an email from a local dealer re: the ultimate drive event and the fine print says any car on order already will not qualify.

we get it thru the tv for free and it's completely cumbersome on the remote, let alone the idrive controller. Don't do it.

Yeah... You need the promotion code or have this -$1000 calculated in before you place the order.

*shrug* Depending on your car status maybe cancel the order and re-order another one? lol... I dont know.

w00t! :wow::thumbup:

1) Order put in 6/28.
2) Production started 6/30
3) 2 weeks later production finished and X is at performance center!

Hopefully will be picking up next week at dealership... and hoping it'll be problem-free ! ...

Gave the SA a list of requirements lol..
- Do not wash car
- Do not detail car
- Do not drive car prior to customer arrival

I haven't been able to check the status of mine online for 2 days......just keep getting an application error message. Anyone else get that?

The good news is that whn I call it sounds like final assembly was completed yesterday (went into production on 7/1) and it is now "being transported to the port of exit". Should be at teh dealer next week.

I have been getting the same error message as well. I called the 800 number and it said my vehicle is in paint shop.

X5 Diesel Recall??
 

Anyone know how its possible to recall the 2012 diesel when its not even on the website yet??

There are no 2012 diesels yet......they come out in the fall

im confused. is there still an eco credit for the x5D?

I believe it was extended, yes.