After a year of searching I finally bought a diesel with AD

smass · 10-19-2015, 05:02 AM

And it was totally worth the wait. It is an 09 with 35k miles and most of the options (even HUD). Only seems to be missing 3rd row and rear ent. both of which I did not want. Was HD radio an option this early? Would prefer that to sat radio. Picked it up last night and it drives like new.

Colour SPACEGRAU METALLIC (A52)
Upholstery LEDER NEVADA PERF./SCHWARZ (LVSW)
Prod. date 2009-01-15

Order options
No. Description
2RY LIGHT ALLOY WHEELS STAR SPOKE 212
2VA ADAPTIVE DRIVE
2VB TYRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
248 STEERING WHEEL HEATING
255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
3AG BACKUP CAMERA
316 AUTOMATIC TAILGATE OPERATION
319 INTEGRATED UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
322 COMFORT ACCESS SYSTEM
330 SPORTS PACKAGE
386 ROOF RAIL
4AB FINE-WOOD TRIM BURR WALNUT
4NA INTERIOR MIRROR WITH DIG. COMPASS
4NB AUT.AIR CONDITIONING 4-ZONE CONTROL
402 PANORAMA GLASS ROOF
417 ROLLER SUNBLIND, REAR SIDE WINDOWS
430 INT/EXT RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-D
441 SMOKERS PACKAGE
451 ACTIVE SEAT FOR DRIVER
453 ACTIVE SEAT VENTILATION, FRONT
456 COMFORT SEATS, ELECTRIC. ADJUSTABLE
464 SKIBAG
488 LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
493 STORAGE COMPARTMENT PACKAGE
494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
496 SEAT HEATING FOR REAR SEATS
502 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM
508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
563 LIGHTS PACKAGE
6AA BMW TELESERVICES
6AB CONTROL TELESERVICES
6FL USB-/AUDIO INTERFACE
6NF EXT.CON.OF THE MUSIC PLAY.I.MOBILPH
6UH TRAFFIC INFORMATION
609 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
610 HEAD UP DISPLAY
620 VOICE INPUT SYSTEM
639 COMPLETE PREP. CELLULAR PHONE USA/CDN
655 SATELLITE RADIO
677 HIFI SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
696 DVD CHANGER FOR 6 DISKS
697 AREA-CODE 1
760 INDIVIDUAL HIGH-GLOSS SATIN CHROME
761 INDIVIDUAL SUN PROTECTION GLAZING
775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE
8SC COUNTRY SPEC. RELEASE OF TELESERVICE
8SP COP CONTROL
8S4 DECODING VARIABLE LIGHT DISTRIBUTIO

Series options
No. Description
212 NATIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM EQUIPMENT
302 ALARM SYSTEM
521 RAIN SENSOR
522 XENON LIGHT
524 ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS
544 CRUISE CONTROL WITH BRAKING FUNCTION
645 RADIO CONTROL US
8SL PREPARATION FOR TRAILER TOW HITCH
8SM VIN, VISIBLE FROM OUTSIDE
823 HOT CLIMATE VERSION
853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH
876 RADIO FREQUENCY 315 MHZ

socale39 · 10-19-2015, 09:38 AM

That's a well optioned diesel you have there. Congrats!

JGard · 10-19-2015, 10:05 AM

man, you hit the jackpot with that one. The one option I REALLY wanted but couldn't find on a diesel were the ventilated seats. So you have those and AD. Nice.

jiggz · 10-19-2015, 11:20 AM

Nice find - congratulations! I spent nearly a year looking myself - it's worth the wait to get the one you want.

socale39 · 10-19-2015, 12:38 PM

Comfort seats with heated/ventilated FTW. This option alone thinned my search results significantly.

blue dragon · 10-19-2015, 01:02 PM

Welcome to the '09 X5 with AD club. I'm at 80k miles now. I have comfort seats, but not ventilated. I do have 3rd row and rear entertainment which were must haves for me when my kids were younger and IPADs were not as common

777man · 10-19-2015, 02:29 PM

Congrats on the find. Sweet ride. Almost a year for me as well and the search continues.

xpl0sive · 10-19-2015, 03:05 PM

sounds like a nice car, post some pics. Looks like it's also missing soft close doors

blue dragon · 10-19-2015, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by xpl0sive

sounds like a nice car, post some pics. Looks like it's also missing soft close doors

US didn't get soft close doors in '09. Canada did though

smass · 10-20-2015, 08:54 AM

Thanks for the kind words. Here is a quick pic. Other than tires it is in great shape. I probably will go with non run flat Michelin Latitude Tour. The clock keeps forgetting the time so it probably needs a battery after 7 years.

Other items that came with it include the factory hitch (we tow a boat), roof bars and rubber mats. We plan to tint the front windows, and possibly add HD radio and running boards (anyone want to trade in FL?)

Waiting for AD was completely worth it. I ultimately gave up on the CIC Nav to get AD. I drive twisty roads more than I look at that screen. Also, the sound system is amazing.

P1 · 10-20-2015, 08:59 AM

I've never experienced an X5 without AD. I used to think that pressing the Sport button would turn it on and off, and I could never feel a difference. Turns out the Sport button has nothing to do with it, and that AD is always "on".

jiggz · 10-20-2015, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

I've never experienced an X5 without AD. I used to think that pressing the Sport button would turn it on and off, and I could never feel a difference. Turns out the Sport button has nothing to do with it, and that AD is always "on".

So, what does the 'Sport' button do then?

P1 · 10-20-2015, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jiggz

So, what does the 'Sport' button do then?

I have absolutely no idea. I don't notice the car doing anything different whether it's on our off. Some say it's suppose to change the "stiffness" of the AD but I cannot tell one way or another.

jiggz · 10-20-2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

I have absolutely no idea. I don't notice the car doing anything different whether it's on our off. Some say it's suppose to change the "stiffness" of the AD but I cannot tell one way or another.

LOL, gotcha.

The new BMW models w/ the Dynamic Handling Package w/ the center console controls - you can instantly feel the vehicle change after changing those settings.

xpl0sive · 10-20-2015, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue dragon

US didn't get soft close doors in '09. Canada did though

oh too bad. I even had soft close doors on my previous 08 4.8i

bmwx5er · 10-20-2015, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiggz

So, what does the 'Sport' button do then?

When I press the sport button on mine, I can instantly feel the steering wheel tighten up, the ride becomes noticeably stiffer, and I can "feel" the road more. I always leave it on

.

P1 · 10-20-2015, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwx5er

When I press the sport button on mine, I can instantly feel the steering wheel tighten up, the ride becomes noticeably stiffer, and I can "feel" the road more. I always leave it on

.

Really? I cannot tell a difference in all honesty.

bmwx5er · 10-20-2015, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P1et

Really? I cannot tell a difference in all honesty.

hmm, that's surprising! My experience has been similar to a few other members' cars with AD. If yours is still under warranty, might be worth checking it out?

10-19-2015, 05:02 AM	#1
smass Lieutenant Colonel 396 Rep 1,578 Posts Drives: 06 325i - 10 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 E90 335i [0.00] 2016 F15 35i [0.00] 2003 E53 3.0 [0.00] 2006 E90 325i [0.00]	After a year of searching I finally bought a diesel with AD And it was totally worth the wait. It is an 09 with 35k miles and most of the options (even HUD). Only seems to be missing 3rd row and rear ent. both of which I did not want. Was HD radio an option this early? Would prefer that to sat radio. Picked it up last night and it drives like new. Colour SPACEGRAU METALLIC (A52) Upholstery LEDER NEVADA PERF./SCHWARZ (LVSW) Prod. date 2009-01-15 Order options No. Description 2RY LIGHT ALLOY WHEELS STAR SPOKE 212 2VA ADAPTIVE DRIVE 2VB TYRE PRESSURE INDICATOR 248 STEERING WHEEL HEATING 255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL 3AG BACKUP CAMERA 316 AUTOMATIC TAILGATE OPERATION 319 INTEGRATED UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL 322 COMFORT ACCESS SYSTEM 330 SPORTS PACKAGE 386 ROOF RAIL 4AB FINE-WOOD TRIM BURR WALNUT 4NA INTERIOR MIRROR WITH DIG. COMPASS 4NB AUT.AIR CONDITIONING 4-ZONE CONTROL 402 PANORAMA GLASS ROOF 417 ROLLER SUNBLIND, REAR SIDE WINDOWS 430 INT/EXT RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE 431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-D 441 SMOKERS PACKAGE 451 ACTIVE SEAT FOR DRIVER 453 ACTIVE SEAT VENTILATION, FRONT 456 COMFORT SEATS, ELECTRIC. ADJUSTABLE 464 SKIBAG 488 LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER 493 STORAGE COMPARTMENT PACKAGE 494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER 496 SEAT HEATING FOR REAR SEATS 502 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM 508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) 563 LIGHTS PACKAGE 6AA BMW TELESERVICES 6AB CONTROL TELESERVICES 6FL USB-/AUDIO INTERFACE 6NF EXT.CON.OF THE MUSIC PLAY.I.MOBILPH 6UH TRAFFIC INFORMATION 609 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL 610 HEAD UP DISPLAY 620 VOICE INPUT SYSTEM 639 COMPLETE PREP. CELLULAR PHONE USA/CDN 655 SATELLITE RADIO 677 HIFI SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL 696 DVD CHANGER FOR 6 DISKS 697 AREA-CODE 1 760 INDIVIDUAL HIGH-GLOSS SATIN CHROME 761 INDIVIDUAL SUN PROTECTION GLAZING 775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE 8SC COUNTRY SPEC. RELEASE OF TELESERVICE 8SP COP CONTROL 8S4 DECODING VARIABLE LIGHT DISTRIBUTIO Series options No. Description 212 NATIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM EQUIPMENT 302 ALARM SYSTEM 521 RAIN SENSOR 522 XENON LIGHT 524 ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS 544 CRUISE CONTROL WITH BRAKING FUNCTION 645 RADIO CONTROL US 8SL PREPARATION FOR TRAILER TOW HITCH 8SM VIN, VISIBLE FROM OUTSIDE 823 HOT CLIMATE VERSION 853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH 876 RADIO FREQUENCY 315 MHZ
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socale39 Major 209 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 04 545i SMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	That's a well optioned diesel you have there. Congrats!
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JGard Private First Class 77 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 24 BMW iX xDrive50 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	man, you hit the jackpot with that one. The one option I REALLY wanted but couldn't find on a diesel were the ventilated seats. So you have those and AD. Nice.
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socale39 Major 209 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 04 545i SMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Comfort seats with heated/ventilated FTW. This option alone thinned my search results significantly.
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blue dragon Lieutenant Colonel 1190 Rep 1,544 Posts Drives: '22 Tesla MY + '23 Tesla MY Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Land of high taxes and crappy healthcare iTrader: (2)	Welcome to the '09 X5 with AD club. I'm at 80k miles now. I have comfort seats, but not ventilated. I do have 3rd row and rear entertainment which were must haves for me when my kids were younger and IPADs were not as common __________________ \| '22 Tesla Model Y P - My daily \| '23 Tesla Model Y LR - Wife's daily \| '17 F15 35D - missed daily \|
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777man Enlisted Member 2 Rep 44 Posts Drives: X5M Wannabe Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the find. Sweet ride. Almost a year for me as well and the search continues.
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xpl0sive Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 211 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: canada iTrader: (1)	sounds like a nice car, post some pics. Looks like it's also missing soft close doors
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smass Lieutenant Colonel 396 Rep 1,578 Posts Drives: 06 325i - 10 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 E90 335i [0.00] 2016 F15 35i [0.00] 2003 E53 3.0 [0.00] 2006 E90 325i [0.00]	Thanks for the kind words. Here is a quick pic. Other than tires it is in great shape. I probably will go with non run flat Michelin Latitude Tour. The clock keeps forgetting the time so it probably needs a battery after 7 years. Other items that came with it include the factory hitch (we tow a boat), roof bars and rubber mats. We plan to tint the front windows, and possibly add HD radio and running boards (anyone want to trade in FL?) Waiting for AD was completely worth it. I ultimately gave up on the CIC Nav to get AD. I drive twisty roads more than I look at that screen. Also, the sound system is amazing. Attached Images Last edited by smass; 10-20-2015 at 09:00 AM..
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P1 Lieutenant General 11568 Rep 11,135 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	I've never experienced an X5 without AD. I used to think that pressing the Sport button would turn it on and off, and I could never feel a difference. Turns out the Sport button has nothing to do with it, and that AD is always "on".
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