Got my new baby tonight!

14bmws · 09-15-2011, 10:50 PM

Ok, I have to admit I was a little sad walking away from my M3 tonight. I felt bad, and Owen, 13, almost cried. It was a great car that delivered more smiles per mile than any other car I have owned.

The new X5 35i sport is quite beautiful, and it definitely has a presence of it's own. Black saffire over a full leather black nappa interior. The stitched dash and doors are gorgeous, as is the mixure of rich looking aluminum and dark bamboo wood trim. The comfort multi contour seats are amazing. The kids love all the HVAC controls in the back seat, heated rears and the huge double tilting sunroof.

I am very impressed with the drive. The turbo six mated to the 8 speed tranny is butter smooth, and while it will never be mistaken for an M3, the car handles astonishingly well for a 5000 pound suv, excuse me, sav.

My only gripe is with the run flats, and those will be off the car and disposed of the first chance I get. The toll they take on ride quality and comfort is simply unacceptable.

Timing could not be worse. I parked the car in my garage with 18 miles on it tonight and we are flying to Disney for nine days with the kids at 6 am tomorrow morning. As soon as I get home and give it a full detail (the dealer put minimal effort into detailing the car for delivery) I will take some really nice photos and post some for you guys. The black/black with the big wheels looks exceptional, and the nappa and comfort seat upgrade put the interior into a completely different league.

Very impressed thus far.

jacb1301 · 09-16-2011, 12:44 AM

Sounds very nice. I think if it were completely up to me I would do something very similiar, the black on black or maybe the dark grey on black. Enjoy Disney...we are due for a trip soon too. So with the sport you have the black headliner....so it's all black all the way? Nice!

gilbertfg · 09-16-2011, 04:25 AM

I know how you feel man! I had my M3 detailed before putting to storage and thinking I'll drive her again after my deployment. NOPE.... Had to trade it in due to a new member of the family. Wife was kind of sad; sad for me because I'm losing my baby lol.. X5 it is, space for baby stuffs...

09-15-2011, 10:50 PM	#1
14bmws Private 6 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Got my new baby tonight! Ok, I have to admit I was a little sad walking away from my M3 tonight. I felt bad, and Owen, 13, almost cried. It was a great car that delivered more smiles per mile than any other car I have owned. The new X5 35i sport is quite beautiful, and it definitely has a presence of it's own. Black saffire over a full leather black nappa interior. The stitched dash and doors are gorgeous, as is the mixure of rich looking aluminum and dark bamboo wood trim. The comfort multi contour seats are amazing. The kids love all the HVAC controls in the back seat, heated rears and the huge double tilting sunroof. I am very impressed with the drive. The turbo six mated to the 8 speed tranny is butter smooth, and while it will never be mistaken for an M3, the car handles astonishingly well for a 5000 pound suv, excuse me, sav. My only gripe is with the run flats, and those will be off the car and disposed of the first chance I get. The toll they take on ride quality and comfort is simply unacceptable. Timing could not be worse. I parked the car in my garage with 18 miles on it tonight and we are flying to Disney for nine days with the kids at 6 am tomorrow morning. As soon as I get home and give it a full detail (the dealer put minimal effort into detailing the car for delivery) I will take some really nice photos and post some for you guys. The black/black with the big wheels looks exceptional, and the nappa and comfort seat upgrade put the interior into a completely different league. Very impressed thus far.
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jacb1301 Private First Class 13 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35d AW-Tobacco Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Sounds very nice. I think if it were completely up to me I would do something very similiar, the black on black or maybe the dark grey on black. Enjoy Disney...we are due for a trip soon too. So with the sport you have the black headliner....so it's all black all the way? Nice! __________________ Drives: 2012 X5 35d/Alpine White/Tobacco/Dark Bamboo/Premium PKG/Sports Activity PKG/Premium Audio PKG/Running Boards
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gilbertfg Turning wrenches for the USA since 2001! 92 Rep 373 Posts Drives: G80 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mannheim, DE iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW [0.00]	I know how you feel man! I had my M3 detailed before putting to storage and thinking I'll drive her again after my deployment. NOPE.... Had to trade it in due to a new member of the family. Wife was kind of sad; sad for me because I'm losing my baby lol.. X5 it is, space for baby stuffs...
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