New member going from 545i to X5.

timemachine · 04-12-2011, 07:08 PM

Hello everyone. I am a new member to this forum and wanted to introduce myself and ask a question. I am considering trading my 545I for a X5 sport but can't find anything to tell me the differences between the premium and the sport. I am looking at the blue that xbimmerx5 just got but with black interior.

Frank_NJ · 04-12-2011, 09:30 PM

Welcome to the X5 forum.

The Sport over the Premium adds the following:

20" Wheel and tire package with stagger setup
Sport Seats
Thicker padded steering wheel
Black Anthracite head liner
Suspension is differnet.

I live in NJ and with our winters lately I went with a Premium as it has the 19" wheel with all-season tires and opted for the Multi-Contour seats. I drove both of them and thought the suspension was nice and taunt on the Premium and the handling was great. The base seat was okay but now having the multi-contour seat I would not settle for anything less.

timemachine · 04-13-2011, 07:43 AM

Frank, Thanks for that info. It will be a second car as I drive a Toyota Tacoma as my dailly driver. Will use it for ski trips so want something decent in the snow should I hit some weather. Love my 545I but I can't help but want to punch it every chance I get. The car just wants to go go go... Figured this was a bit more subdued and a bit more practical.

Frank_NJ · 04-13-2011, 12:57 PM

When you punch the peddle the X5 sure moves. Between the new motor and 8 speed trans it hauls ass!

cb4 · 04-14-2011, 07:43 PM

If you get the 5.0i. You won't miss the performance of your 545.

stom · 04-17-2011, 07:29 AM

I have an 08 4.8 and I was wondering how the new turbo 6 is in comparison. 300hp with around 19mpg! I wouldn't mind the better gas mileage right now.

Frank_NJ · 04-17-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by stom

I have an 08 4.8 and I was wondering how the new turbo 6 is in comparison. 300hp with around 19mpg! I wouldn't mind the better gas mileage right now.

In my opinion it hauls ass! When I took the demo for a ride I punched it and takes off like a bullet! After driving it I found that I didn't need the V8! Just my 2 cents!

timemachine · 04-18-2011, 07:04 PM

Was at the dealer again today and it didn't go very well. Seems they are holding on the price. Going to let them stew and will email a final offer. They are sticking me on my trade as well.

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timemachine Enlisted Member 10 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW 545I, BMW X5, BMW M5 F90, Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	New member going from 545i to X5. Hello everyone. I am a new member to this forum and wanted to introduce myself and ask a question. I am considering trading my 545I for a X5 sport but can't find anything to tell me the differences between the premium and the sport. I am looking at the blue that xbimmerx5 just got but with black interior.
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Frank_NJ ///M Specialist 561 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: E30 M3, E52 Z8, G83 M4Cx Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Shore iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the X5 forum. The Sport over the Premium adds the following: 20" Wheel and tire package with stagger setup Sport Seats Thicker padded steering wheel Black Anthracite head liner Suspension is differnet. I live in NJ and with our winters lately I went with a Premium as it has the 19" wheel with all-season tires and opted for the Multi-Contour seats. I drove both of them and thought the suspension was nice and taunt on the Premium and the handling was great. The base seat was okay but now having the multi-contour seat I would not settle for anything less. __________________ 2023 M340ix my Daily Driver G83 M4CV, F80 M3 CS, E30 M3, Z8, other various BMW's Ferrari F8
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timemachine Enlisted Member 10 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW 545I, BMW X5, BMW M5 F90, Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	Frank, Thanks for that info. It will be a second car as I drive a Toyota Tacoma as my dailly driver. Will use it for ski trips so want something decent in the snow should I hit some weather. Love my 545I but I can't help but want to punch it every chance I get. The car just wants to go go go... Figured this was a bit more subdued and a bit more practical.
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Frank_NJ ///M Specialist 561 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: E30 M3, E52 Z8, G83 M4Cx Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Shore iTrader: (0)	When you punch the peddle the X5 sure moves. Between the new motor and 8 speed trans it hauls ass! __________________ 2023 M340ix my Daily Driver G83 M4CV, F80 M3 CS, E30 M3, Z8, other various BMW's Ferrari F8
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cb4 Captain 60 Rep 910 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	If you get the 5.0i. You won't miss the performance of your 545.
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stom Enlisted Member 3 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 08 E70 4.8 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I have an 08 4.8 and I was wondering how the new turbo 6 is in comparison. 300hp with around 19mpg! I wouldn't mind the better gas mileage right now.
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timemachine Enlisted Member 10 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW 545I, BMW X5, BMW M5 F90, Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	Was at the dealer again today and it didn't go very well. Seems they are holding on the price. Going to let them stew and will email a final offer. They are sticking me on my trade as well.
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