New Member: E70 X5 M-Sport

djrabbi · 05-11-2015, 01:08 PM

Hey Guys,

I finally joined the dark side of BMW. Always been a fan of BMW but been a Mercedes guy. I had a CLS55 for 3 years but was getting old and over 125K miles on it. I sold it in November to get an Audi, which was probably biggest mistake of my life! My buddy is actually in Texas picking it up and should have it for the weekend!

Let me know if there things I should look out for with these bad boys and ideas on mods. Thank you!

lanbrown · 05-11-2015, 01:25 PM

Be sure to get a warranty.

djrabbi · 05-11-2015, 01:26 PM

Yeah I got 2 years/24k for the time being. I can opt for another year within next 18 months.

goodmaj · 05-11-2015, 07:55 PM

Get some 333s on that truck pronto!

djrabbi · 05-11-2015, 07:59 PM

I am thinking of getting them! I don't know how good these tires are so if they need to be replaced, I will find a set! If not, I can use 19s as winter

djrabbi · 05-11-2015, 08:08 PM

I have a question. I thought 2011+ X5 are LCI? I don't think this one is unless someone can confirm?

jiggz · 05-11-2015, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by djrabbi

I have a question. I thought 2011+ X5 are LCI? I don't think this one is unless someone can confirm?

They are, yours included.

If you're referring to the lack of LED coronas in your 2011, those weren't standard until 2012 models (some minor exceptions for the diesels).

djrabbi · 05-11-2015, 09:37 PM

Oh okay. I thought I was going crazy. Ordered LUX anyways to be safe

lanbrown · 05-11-2015, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jiggz

They are, yours included.

If you're referring to the lack of LED coronas in your 2011, those weren't standard until 2012 models (some minor exceptions for the diesels).

In builds of 2011's made starting in April have the LED coronas. So it was a change made to late model 2011's. So you can find some 2011's that have LED coronas from the factory. All 2012's and laters have them.

jiggz · 05-11-2015, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lanbrown

In builds of 2011's made starting in April have the LED coronas. So it was a change made to late model 2011's. So you can find some 2011's that have LED coronas from the factory. All 2012's and laters have them.

Right, which is why I noted in my last post there are some 'minor exceptions' - those being the last of the diesels. No 2011 35i/50i has LED coronas.

lanbrown · 05-11-2015, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jiggz

Right, which is why I noted in my last post there are some 'minor exceptions' - those being the last of the diesels. No 2011 35i/50i has LED coronas.

I disagree with that statement.
03/2011 build date (please note that this is for a 50i):
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=63_1225
Part number: 63117289001

04/2011 build date (please note that this is for a 50i):
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=63_1225
Part number: 63127298451

This shows that all three models from 04/2011 on received the new headlight:
http://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/p...127298451.html

If you look at the last build for the E70 LCI which was 06/2013:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=63_1225

What is the part number listed:
63127298451

That is the same part number that started in 04/2011.

Cattivo · 05-12-2015, 06:29 AM

Congrats on the new ride looks good bro...nevermind the wheels and the head lights, make sure you schedule your truck to have the N63 campaign done asap! then you can worry about the smaller things

neliconcept · 05-12-2015, 07:23 AM

they made a 2wd version? I didn't know that..

(I think I see an xdrive badge though..)

SchaumerMol · 05-12-2015, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by neliconcept

they made a 2wd version? I didn't know that..

(I think I see an xdrive badge though..)

...thats's why it was so cheap

djrabbi · 05-12-2015, 08:08 AM

Man, you guys had me to a double take on the x-drive haha.

I already set my appt for next Monday for the N63 Campaign

P1 · 05-12-2015, 10:13 AM

Although it has a lot of miles, you bought that for a good price. I ran the VIN and see a lot of nice options. You have the multi contour and ventilated seats, rear seat warmers, the pro audio option, and of course M Sport.

By the way, if you're interested, here is the car when it was previously sold in Texas about 20,000 miles ago. It certainly seems like it was in mint shape back then. Now it looks like someone went in there and just Armor All'd the entire damn truck!

http://www.ecarone.com/web/vehicle_photos/6545830

djrabbi · 05-12-2015, 10:14 AM

Yeah man! I called them saying to detail the car again with NO ARMOR all. Just use clothes to wipe it all down. I paid $32k out the door with 2year warranty also

witz323 · 05-12-2015, 10:21 AM

A set of black 333s would look fantastic on that car. Maybe painted reflectors and a black kidney grill if you're into that sort of thing too. Sweet ride either way though.

djrabbi · 05-12-2015, 10:23 AM

Way ahead of you.

I ordered black grilles and painted reflectors already. Looking for a nice set of wheels. I really like the 299 over the 333 though. I hear I need to get the rear wheels bored out or run a hubcentric spacer

135ivert · 05-12-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by djrabbi

Way ahead of you.

I ordered black grilles and painted reflectors already. Looking for a nice set of wheels. I really like the 299 over the 333 though. I hear I need to get the rear wheels bored out or run a hubcentric spacer

Correct. Same with the 300's. I ran the H&R spacers for my winter tires for a few months with no issues. I just don't trust anyone to bore out the wheel correctly.

jiggz · 05-12-2015, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by lanbrown

I disagree with that statement.
03/2011 build date (please note that this is for a 50i):
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=63_1225
Part number: 63117289001

04/2011 build date (please note that this is for a 50i):
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=63_1225
Part number: 63127298451

This shows that all three models from 04/2011 on received the new headlight:
http://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/p...127298451.html

If you look at the last build for the E70 LCI which was 06/2013:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=63_1225

What is the part number listed:
63127298451

That is the same part number that started in 04/2011.

Right, all non-M models starting with 4/11 build dates got the LED coronas, no debate there.

Here's the difference -

2012 model year 35i/50i - build date started 4/11
2012 model year 35d - build date started 8/11 (or somewhere very close to that)

Based on the above, you'd never find a 2011 35i/50i with LED coronas, while you will find some 2011 35d's with them - people on this forum have them.

djrabbi · 05-18-2015, 10:41 AM

Dropped off the car at BMW today for the N63 campaign. Should have it back today or early tomorrow.

I got a 528i as a loaner, kind of disappointed but oh well. This dealer is on my shit list so they better give me some new goodies.

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djrabbi Lieutenant Colonel 728 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: G05 M50i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (1)	Yeah I got 2 years/24k for the time being. I can opt for another year within next 18 months.
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djrabbi Lieutenant Colonel 728 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: G05 M50i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (1)	I am thinking of getting them! I don't know how good these tires are so if they need to be replaced, I will find a set! If not, I can use 19s as winter
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djrabbi Lieutenant Colonel 728 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: G05 M50i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (1)	I have a question. I thought 2011+ X5 are LCI? I don't think this one is unless someone can confirm?
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djrabbi Lieutenant Colonel 728 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: G05 M50i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (1)	Oh okay. I thought I was going crazy. Ordered LUX anyways to be safe
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Cattivo FDNY Engine 55 681 Rep 2,115 Posts Drives: X5M, X5 50i Msport, EscaHoe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: The Concrete Jungle iTrader: (1)	Congrats on the new ride looks good bro...nevermind the wheels and the head lights, make sure you schedule your truck to have the N63 campaign done asap! then you can worry about the smaller things
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djrabbi Lieutenant Colonel 728 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: G05 M50i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (1)	Man, you guys had me to a double take on the x-drive haha. I already set my appt for next Monday for the N63 Campaign
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P1 Lieutenant General 11569 Rep 11,136 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Although it has a lot of miles, you bought that for a good price. I ran the VIN and see a lot of nice options. You have the multi contour and ventilated seats, rear seat warmers, the pro audio option, and of course M Sport. By the way, if you're interested, here is the car when it was previously sold in Texas about 20,000 miles ago. It certainly seems like it was in mint shape back then. Now it looks like someone went in there and just Armor All'd the entire damn truck! http://www.ecarone.com/web/vehicle_photos/6545830
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djrabbi Lieutenant Colonel 728 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: G05 M50i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (1)	Yeah man! I called them saying to detail the car again with NO ARMOR all. Just use clothes to wipe it all down. I paid $32k out the door with 2year warranty also
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witz323 Private First Class 57 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 2020 M8 Comp Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Delafield, WI iTrader: (0)	A set of black 333s would look fantastic on that car. Maybe painted reflectors and a black kidney grill if you're into that sort of thing too. Sweet ride either way though. __________________ 2014 Cayenne GTS 2009 C4S Cab 2004 Dodge Viper 2020 M8comp
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djrabbi Lieutenant Colonel 728 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: G05 M50i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (1)	Way ahead of you. I ordered black grilles and painted reflectors already. Looking for a nice set of wheels. I really like the 299 over the 333 though. I hear I need to get the rear wheels bored out or run a hubcentric spacer
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djrabbi Lieutenant Colonel 728 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: G05 M50i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (1)	Dropped off the car at BMW today for the N63 campaign. Should have it back today or early tomorrow. I got a 528i as a loaner, kind of disappointed but oh well. This dealer is on my shit list so they better give me some new goodies.
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