New (to me) 2012 X5 M

NERVOUS · 05-23-2014, 10:14 PM

My wife and I purchased a 2012 E70 X5 M earlier this week; which in conjunction with my 2011.5 E90 M3 completes our BMW M Power family!

We're currently waiting for the X5 M to be delivered (from NorCal to SoCal). When it arrives it'll serve as my wife's daily driver as well as our family vehicle. She's had a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 before, so I'm anxious to see how the X5 M compares.

Have a great holiday weekend.

MRV99 · 05-23-2014, 11:53 PM

Well done sir! I would love to get the wife a x5m but the e70 x5m cannot have the third row(rear suspension carrier is different than the non-m). If the f15 has one, I will be getting her one ASAP.

Jimshorts · 05-27-2014, 07:53 AM

Pics or it didn't happen. Everything in this truck should seem like an up grade compared to the srt8s. Although I love those jeeps.

vinster88 · 05-27-2014, 08:50 PM

Where was it purchased from ?
Yes PICs...

NERVOUS · 05-28-2014, 01:21 AM

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Where was it purchased from ?
Yes PICs...

NorCal

04ImolaZHP · 05-28-2014, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NERVOUS

My wife and I purchased a 2012 E70 X5 M earlier this week; which in conjunction with my 2011.5 E90 M3 completes our BMW M Power family!

We're currently waiting for the X5 M to be delivered (from NorCal to SoCal). When it arrives it'll serve as my wife's daily driver as well as our family vehicle. She's had a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 before, so I'm anxious to see how the X5 M compares.

Have a great holiday weekend.

Congratulations! Let us know what you think about the SRT8 vs. X5M. I compared them back to back and as much as I wanted to love the SRT8 the X5M was significantly better. Would be curious to see if you feel the same.

NERVOUS · 05-30-2014, 10:35 PM

It finally arrived... What a fantastic vehicle. Performance is stellar; especially the dangerously deceptive mid-range acceleration! Overall fit and finish is better than I expected. My wife and I both like the X5 M quite a bit better than the Jeep SRT8. That said, I will say this... The Jeep SRT8 definitely sounds better in terms of OEM exhaust note. In fact, I'd go as far as to say I was a little disappointed in the X5 M's OEM exhaust note. Thankfully, the M button improves the exhaust note, but it still needs an aftermarket exhaust (in my opinion).

mrmomo313 · 05-31-2014, 03:04 PM

I hear you on the exhaust. It will never sound as good as that 6.4 hemi! But aftermarket options makes these beasts turn heads. Enjoy it!!

STARSKI · 06-11-2014, 05:14 AM

I've done the same change except from X5M to SRT8 back to X5M, and it's a huge difference having the X5M in a good way. I think you will love it!

04ImolaZHP · 06-11-2014, 10:12 AM

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I've done the same change except from X5M to SRT8 back to X5M, and it's a huge difference having the X5M in a good way. I think you will love it!

I really wanted to love the SRT8 - I really love the looks. The price is also right. We found one locally that was low miles slightly used good price. Dealer was even nice enough to let us take it home for the night. Put 60-70 miles on it and the next day I went and test drove a X5M (literally back to back). To me the difference was staggering - the X5M is leaps and bounds better. But the SRT8 still looks better (imho) and is more "exciting"....

kenny@velosdesignwerks · 06-11-2014, 10:36 AM

Congrats on the X5M. I love these trucks!

STARSKI · 06-12-2014, 04:14 AM

I know what you mean by exciting. I bet if you get a nice exhaust on the X5M it would level it out though. I'm doing a few upgrades to mine on the exterior soon so we will see how it looks!

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I really wanted to love the SRT8 - I really love the looks. The price is also right. We found one locally that was low miles slightly used good price. Dealer was even nice enough to let us take it home for the night. Put 60-70 miles on it and the next day I went and test drove a X5M (literally back to back). To me the difference was staggering - the X5M is leaps and bounds better. But the SRT8 still looks better (imho) and is more "exciting"....

Omar@VelosDesignwerks · 06-12-2014, 08:53 AM

Nice congrats, let me know if we ca assist with any go fast or cosmetic upgrades! Enjoy in good health

04ImolaZHP · 06-12-2014, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by STARSKI

I know what you mean by exciting. I bet if you get a nice exhaust on the X5M it would level it out though. I'm doing a few upgrades to mine on the exterior soon so we will see how it looks!

I am still poking at trying to buy an x5m... not 100% sold yet but will figure it out. any advice for someone in the hunt?

MaxSpeedX5M · 06-12-2014, 03:51 PM

congrats and a nice ride. great color choice my friend!

kskpsu · 06-12-2014, 10:39 PM

Congrats! Great ride, everything you read is true..from fuel thirst to acceleration that defies physics. It is probably last in my garage in terms of sound which is surprising/disappointing. Should be able to rectify in the aftermarket as others have mentioned.

P1 · 06-12-2014, 11:40 PM

Wicked car! Yes, the SRT8 is a nice piece of machinery also.

04ImolaZHP · 06-13-2014, 02:22 PM

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Congrats! Great ride, everything you read is true..from fuel thirst to acceleration that defies physics. It is probably last in my garage in terms of sound which is surprising/disappointing. Should be able to rectify in the aftermarket as others have mentioned.

how bad is real life fuel economy?

Rez90 · 06-13-2014, 05:04 PM

My wife went from a WK1 SRT8 to a X5M.

There is no comparing the two vehicles. A WK2 is a little closer though.

kskpsu · 06-13-2014, 09:39 PM

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how bad is real life fuel economy?

Pretty bad...like sub-15. If you do a lot of highway driving, it is manageable. My commute is relatively short, so I don't sweat it. If you search, you will see a common theme...fuel economy sucks, yet so worth it

NERVOUS · 06-14-2014, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by STARSKI

I know what you mean by exciting. I bet if you get a nice exhaust on the X5M it would level it out though. I'm doing a few upgrades to mine on the exterior soon so we will see how it looks!

I am still poking at trying to buy an x5m... not 100% sold yet but will figure it out. any advice for someone in the hunt?

The only advice I have for someone looking for an X5 M is they're few and far between. That said, when you find one that's configured the way you want act quickly. For example, I purchased mine before the dealer had a chance to publish pictures of it online.

Best of luck.

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MRV99 Major 254 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP / 2017 RRS SC Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Naperville iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	Well done sir! I would love to get the wife a x5m but the e70 x5m cannot have the third row(rear suspension carrier is different than the non-m). If the f15 has one, I will be getting her one ASAP. __________________ 17 M3 ZCP -- 2017 Range Rover Sport SC --RIP-- 12 X5 50i Sport -- 11 M3 DCT -- 2011 X5 50i(Lemon) -- 2008 550 Msport -- 2007 x5 4.8 sport -- 2004 545 sport -- 2002 x5 4.4 sport -- 2001 540i Msport 2000 SL500 -- 1997 SL500
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Jimshorts Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 269 Posts Drives: x5m Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Live free or die iTrader: (0)	Pics or it didn't happen. Everything in this truck should seem like an up grade compared to the srt8s. Although I love those jeeps. __________________ 2010 BMW X5 M Eurocharged: 12.298 @ 112.860 MPH Tune only. 2005 E55 AMG 11.93 @ 117 1/4 mile 7.75 @ 95 1/8mile tune, shorties, street tires. Sold
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NERVOUS Private 16 Rep 67 Posts Drives: E90 M3 / F85 X5M / F10 M5 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (2)	It finally arrived... What a fantastic vehicle. Performance is stellar; especially the dangerously deceptive mid-range acceleration! Overall fit and finish is better than I expected. My wife and I both like the X5 M quite a bit better than the Jeep SRT8. That said, I will say this... The Jeep SRT8 definitely sounds better in terms of OEM exhaust note. In fact, I'd go as far as to say I was a little disappointed in the X5 M's OEM exhaust note. Thankfully, the M button improves the exhaust note, but it still needs an aftermarket exhaust (in my opinion). Attached Images __________________ JA
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mrmomo313 Captain 57 Rep 691 Posts Drives: M6 Gran Coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I hear you on the exhaust. It will never sound as good as that 6.4 hemi! But aftermarket options makes these beasts turn heads. Enjoy it!! __________________ 2012 X5M Monte Carlo Blue/Black-SOLD Velos Stage 2/Velos Catless downpipes/Dinan exhaust/Dinan Suspension 2018 M6 Gran Coupe Competition- Singapore Grey/Aragon Brown DME Stage 3
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kenny@velosdesignwerks 68 Rep 327 Posts Drives: silver Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the X5M. I love these trucks!
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P1 Lieutenant General 11563 Rep 11,135 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Wicked car! Yes, the SRT8 is a nice piece of machinery also.
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Rez90 Private First Class 6 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2010 X5M Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jersey iTrader: (0)	My wife went from a WK1 SRT8 to a X5M. There is no comparing the two vehicles. A WK2 is a little closer though. __________________ 2010 X5M...Stock 2009 GTR...1100whp 2007 911 Turbo....Bolt on's. 2015 S4....EPL Stage 2
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