my new X5

[LordSnailz]

congrats! I'm itching to get a 3 series this year, maybe in a couple of months I heard that price-wise it's almost the same as getting it straight from munich and shipping it here. The cost savings almost covers the cost of the trip? Is that true?

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: QueBert

Originally posted by: Chryso
A vehicle like that doesn't need after market wheels.

nonsense, good rims are an excellent add on. Some nice 21" Lexani's on that would be super sick! You could argue after market rims are a waste of money, especially a brand like Lexani which can cost over $100,000 for the jewel encrusted ones But they can add so much to an already killer auto, the X5 is such a nice car it can only improve what's already sweet. Nice rims are nothing but a luxury, but at the same time so is an X5. A Nissan Xterra will do basically the same thing. I wouldn't go extreme with 24"'s that are too blingy but some nice, subtle rims ++++! that's just my opinion though.

if I got an X5 first 2 things I would do would put some rims on it and upgrade the stereo to something crazy.

How do I say this... some people have good taste.

I looked through their entire wheel collection on their website and didn't find any that could be described as "subtle." The fact that they have rap music playing on their website should tell you something.

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: QueBert

Originally posted by: Chryso
A vehicle like that doesn't need after market wheels.

nonsense, good rims are an excellent add on. Some nice 21" Lexani's on that would be super sick! You could argue after market rims are a waste of money, especially a brand like Lexani which can cost over $100,000 for the jewel encrusted ones But they can add so much to an already killer auto, the X5 is such a nice car it can only improve what's already sweet.

Not everyone that buys an X5 is looking for something super sick, sweet or killer

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: LordSnailz
congrats! I'm itching to get a 3 series this year, maybe in a couple of months I heard that price-wise it's almost the same as getting it straight from munich and shipping it here. The cost savings almost covers the cost of the trip? Is that true?

It's pretty close, but most people that do it don't do so for a cost savings. It's fun to see your car in Germany, drive it on the Autobahn, etc. and then get it at home. The only downside is that you have to wait to get it.

It's called European Delivery if you're curious. Googling around can yield a lot of results. I almost did it for our car, but couldn't work out the timing.

 

[ZeroEffect]

i've enjoyed my Z3 2.8 for nearly 10 years now... BMW, best car i've ever owned.

Enjoy your new ride

 

[RagingBITCH]

Nice!

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: Juno

Originally posted by: Fritzo
A 23 year old guy in our office just bought an X3. He makes $14/hr----WTF??? I can't afford that and make twice as much as he does :| However, I do have a new house, family, etc.

lease?

Either way, it's a poor choice of vehicle for him. Kids....

 

[CptCrunch]

grats on the car! that is very nice and should last you a while

 

[Maximus96]

very nice!! i like the new angel eyes a lot. they are super bright now compared to the old version. anybody know where i can read more about the new ones? when i google for new bmw angel eyes i get nothing but aftermarket CCFL rings.

 

[ViviTheMage]

should have gone M5

 

[Chadder007]

Awesome. I love those, I just wish I could afford one.

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Wow, that's a huge upgrade! :shocked: Seriously, that's like going from a big wheel to an R1200R.

A friend of mine has an X5 with the V8 and I'd have to say it is hands down the nicest SUV I've ever driven. Handling and road feel is excellent, brakes are excellent, luxurious, lots of power, and it just feels tight all around.

Congrats man. Nice ride. :thumbsup:

I thought you hated SUVs.

 

[ponyo]

Congrats. Nothing like the feeling of driving a new car! Enjoy!

 

[dethman]

ultimate driving machine.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Congrats! Looks great!

I'd think about getting one but it doesn't have enough storage space for me.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: ViviTheMage
should have gone M5

Hah maybe another lifetime. We're expecting twins come July/August and my Rodeo doesn't even have airbags. Needed another SUV/minivan... and minivans are bleh.

 

[potato28]

Noice! I really like the BMW SUV's, but they cost so much .

 

[Casawi]

Makes my 05 Trailblazer look like shit ...lol
Very nice car. How much out the door?

 

[z0mb13]

Niceeee...

is the engine naturally aspirated 3.0 or the biturbo engine found on 335?

 

[secretanchitman]

the 265HP 3.0L I6? nice....

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: z0mb13
Niceeee...

is the engine naturally aspirated 3.0 or the biturbo engine found on 335?

I've been waiting and waiting for the twin turbo from the 335 to appear in the X5 but they haven't done it and I couldn't wait any longer. It's still only a remote possibility for MY2009. The '09 X6 will only get the twin turbos (3.0 & 4.4) so I don't know what the hold up is here. They're releasing a twin turbo diesel X5 for MY2009 for the 1st time in the US though. Guinea pigging would be a bad idea, however.

Originally posted by: Casawi
Makes my 05 Trailblazer look like shit ...lol
Very nice car. How much out the door?

$61k. Uncle Sam cost me $5k of that. :thumbsdown:

 

[dawks]

Originally posted by: secretanchitman
the 265HP 3.0L I6? nice....

Acura MDX squeezes 300HP out of a 3.7L V6 without a turbo.

And yea thats a nice ride rh71. I really like the MDX but I'll probably take one of these out for a test too.

 

[Imdmn04]

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: z0mb13
Niceeee...

is the engine naturally aspirated 3.0 or the biturbo engine found on 335?

I've been waiting and waiting for the twin turbo from the 335 to appear in the X5 but they haven't done it and I couldn't wait any longer. It's still only a remote possibility for MY2009. The '09 X6 will only get the twin turbos (3.0 & 4.4) so I don't know what the hold up is here. They're releasing a twin turbo diesel X5 for MY2009 for the 1st time in the US though. Guinea pigging would be a bad idea, however.

Originally posted by: Casawi
Makes my 05 Trailblazer look like shit ...lol
Very nice car. How much out the door?

$61k. Uncle Sam cost me $5k of that. :thumbsdown:

Welcome to the Bimmer family, I got my 335i last June and love it.

Just don't drive like a snob, I hate it when other Bimmer drivers drives like an asshole which gives us a bad name.

 

[Slew Foot]

NICE! Im going to get one later this year

 

[zoiks]

I wish I could get a new car but I have to save for a house