Just Bought an '11 X5D

sgtpeper · 05-18-2014, 10:34 AM

Hi Everyone,

I just purchased my first X5. I traded in my '09 335i x-drive 6mt for it. I've never owned and SUV or an automatic vehicle so this is going to be interesting!
The X5 has 29k miles on it and seems to be pretty much perfect. It came from Beverly Hills. It is platinum grey over black and has a build date of 03/11

Here are the options:
- Sport Activity Package
- Active ventilated seat package (something I really wanted here in Denver)
- Cold Weather Package
- Premium Package
- Premium Sound Package
- Rear Climate Package
- Tech Package
- 20" Wheel option
- Comfort Access
- Running boards
- Roof rails
- Dark bamboo wood
- Leather dashboard (still deciding how I like this option)
- Heated rear seats

So as you can see other than Adaptive drive it's pretty much loaded!!

A few questions for all of you:
1. With a build date of 03/11 shouldn't I have the newer coronas? I don't think I do...
2. Can I use BMW apps? How would I know if I can?
3. Those of you with the 20" option what do you do for snow tires/wheels?
4. What's the best programmer to get for the most power out of this thing? I'm missing my 335 which I used a Cobb accessport on.
5. What do you guys think of the perma protection option from the dealer? I bought it for 3 years and they claim if anything happens to my leather or interior they'll repair it free.
6. In the manual it shows some screen if you hit the traction button that brings up the torque on the screen - how do I make that happen?
7. Is there some app to tell me where the best diesel fuel is? I've never owned anything diesel before.

That should be enough for now!

Thanks in advance for the responses!

Regards,

cb4 · 05-18-2014, 10:58 AM

My build date is 3/11 and we don't have the led coronas either. Not sure when these became available.

Z@T · 05-19-2014, 03:33 PM

Congrats to the new acquisition and welcome to the Diesel club.

1. With a build date of 03/11 shouldn't I have the newer coronas? I think that was later. Mine is beginning 2011 as well and does not have it. You can upgrade the light bulbs with LED's. Not the same but better. Something to read: http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=952763
2. Can I use BMW apps? How would I know if I can? If you have the combox, you should have the BMW apps. go to bmwarchiv.de and enter your VIN to find out.
3. Those of you with the 20" option what do you do for snow tires/wheels? I live in FL. Just summer tires here.
4. What's the best programmer to get for the most power out of this thing? I'm missing my 335 which I used a Cobb accessport on.
The JBD box from Burger tuning should work pretty good for a small price. I need that too soon.

05-18-2014, 10:34 AM	#1
sgtpeper Second Lieutenant 52 Rep 210 Posts Drives: '16 X5d M-Sport DHP Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Just Bought an '11 X5D - Intro/Questions Hi Everyone, I just purchased my first X5. I traded in my '09 335i x-drive 6mt for it. I've never owned and SUV or an automatic vehicle so this is going to be interesting! The X5 has 29k miles on it and seems to be pretty much perfect. It came from Beverly Hills. It is platinum grey over black and has a build date of 03/11 Here are the options: - Sport Activity Package - Active ventilated seat package (something I really wanted here in Denver) - Cold Weather Package - Premium Package - Premium Sound Package - Rear Climate Package - Tech Package - 20" Wheel option - Comfort Access - Running boards - Roof rails - Dark bamboo wood - Leather dashboard (still deciding how I like this option) - Heated rear seats So as you can see other than Adaptive drive it's pretty much loaded!! A few questions for all of you: 1. With a build date of 03/11 shouldn't I have the newer coronas? I don't think I do... 2. Can I use BMW apps? How would I know if I can? 3. Those of you with the 20" option what do you do for snow tires/wheels? 4. What's the best programmer to get for the most power out of this thing? I'm missing my 335 which I used a Cobb accessport on. 5. What do you guys think of the perma protection option from the dealer? I bought it for 3 years and they claim if anything happens to my leather or interior they'll repair it free. 6. In the manual it shows some screen if you hit the traction button that brings up the torque on the screen - how do I make that happen? 7. Is there some app to tell me where the best diesel fuel is? I've never owned anything diesel before. That should be enough for now! Thanks in advance for the responses! Regards, __________________ Jeff '19 Jaguar I-Pace First Edition '17 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription '03 Porsche 996 Turbo X50
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05-18-2014, 10:58 AM	#2
cb4 Captain 60 Rep 910 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	My build date is 3/11 and we don't have the led coronas either. Not sure when these became available.
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05-19-2014, 03:33 PM	#3
Z@T Pilot 19 Rep 334 Posts Drives: M3, Vantage, 997, ModelX Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SRQ, FL iTrader: (1)	Congrats to the new acquisition and welcome to the Diesel club. 1. With a build date of 03/11 shouldn't I have the newer coronas? I think that was later. Mine is beginning 2011 as well and does not have it. You can upgrade the light bulbs with LED's. Not the same but better. Something to read: http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=952763 2. Can I use BMW apps? How would I know if I can? If you have the combox, you should have the BMW apps. go to bmwarchiv.de and enter your VIN to find out. 3. Those of you with the 20" option what do you do for snow tires/wheels? I live in FL. Just summer tires here. 4. What's the best programmer to get for the most power out of this thing? I'm missing my 335 which I used a Cobb accessport on. The JBD box from Burger tuning should work pretty good for a small price. I need that too soon.
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