VAUROS' 2013 X5M Space Gray Journal

[MistaVauros]

After weeks of researching X5Ms, talking to dealers, negotiating, haggling, etc, I finally pulled the trigger on one I found locally (I was originally going to buy one sight unseen in either Cali or Florida).

Specs:

Miles: 10,700
Comfort Access
Full LED Headlights
Navigation
Pano Roof
Driver's assistance (HUD)
Cold Weather
Extended Leather (beige)
22" 315 Wheels w/295f 335r
Roof Rails Delete!!! :-)

I'm planning to do quite of bit of modding and I'll likely start with the exterior mods first (EAS and IND here I come!)

*Update: Here are the pics after installing all of the mods except the gloss black emblem (no time to do it today)*

Latest pics:

[RllyDrvrIX]

already full of envy

[infamousdiz]

Just curious how much... I got 2012 for 60k 16000 miles 16 months of warrenty left.... Love the rims and led head lamps... I test drove a 14 jeep srt and was not impressed for 70 k ++, plus I didn't like The styling Felt as if I was going back in technology.

Go velos tune and stock exhaust mod ( best 600 spent for a mod )

[MistaVauros]

Originally Posted by infamousdiz

Just curious how much... I got 2012 for 60k 16000 miles 16 months of warrenty left.... Love the rims and led head lamps... I test drove a 14 jeep srt and was not impressed for 70 k ++, plus I didn't like The styling Felt as if I was going back in technology.

Go velos tune and stock exhaust mod ( best 600 spent for a mod )

I paid $70k with 22 months of warranty left. Can you explain the stock exhaust mod and where I can get that Velos tune?

[W84IT]

Very nice!!! That space gray is a really nice color!

[MistaVauros]

Originally Posted by W84IT

Very nice!!! That space gray is a really nice color!

Thanks. I originally wanted white, but now that I have Space Gray I'm really digging it.

[BLACK X5M POWER]

Worth the wait, nice vehicle....Congrats! Love the wheels, just bought 22's for mine, need spacer help!

[MistaVauros]

Originally Posted by BLACK X5M POWER

Worth the wait, nice vehicle....Congrats! Love the wheels, just bought 22's for mine, need spacer help!

Did you just buy the one at South BMW? The Carbon Black one?

[theaudir8fan]

I also vouch for Velos tune, they are awesome, I'm very happy with the stage 2 that is currently on my car.

This is the stock exhaust mod, it's a good mod if you are budget limited, if not, Akrapovic full titanium is still the best
http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=973042

[sburke91]

Velos tune: http://www.velosdesignwerks.com/tuni...mance-software

I have their stage 2 on my 50i, and absolutely love it.

[WallyM5]

Congrats on the Space Grey, that was my first choice. But found a better deal on a Silverstone.

While velos is a nice mod, I think it is over priced for what it offers. Take a look at ActiveAutowerks, they are running 10% off this weekend. I am currently working them down to 900 for the tune as we have two x5ms to do.

http://store.activeautowerke.com/act...ware-p150.aspx

Eurocharge is excellent as well:

http://www.eurocharged.com/products/...-tuning-detail

[BLACK X5M POWER]

Originally Posted by VAUROS

Did you just buy the one at South BMW? The Carbon Black one?

No, I did inquire about that one, bought mine at Hendricks BMW, Backed into a great deal, got quoted a price and payments through BMW financial, truck had been CPO'd, I only keep my cars at best 1 year then trade, so CPO was not that important to me, especially the one i bought had low mileage, so at price point I was comfortable at they would only do if they removed the expensive M vehicle CPO, which I was ok with, so bought truck, signed papers and left then got call from dealer that the apr rate and terms are different on non CPO vehicles, so to get the rate and terms i signed for the vehicle had to be CPO unit, so they said my rate and terms changed and I said ill just bring it back and unwind the deal, they said no that they would honor the original deal and have to include the CPO at no charge to me, for this is how I got a great deal, the dealer Hendricks in Charleston SC, is a honest dealer and kept their word, for this I am a customer of theirs for the remaining time I purchase BMW products, even if I pay a little more, they went out of their way to keep deal even losing money, I'm also in car business, over 40 years and know ll the games, none were played at that dealer at all, upfront and honest two qualities that are rare in todays auto industry, buy my truck is same as Souths, $102k sticker, Black red interior, theirs just had more miles, i think 16k, but at $66 k is a good deal, if not gone, they also had white, that was my choice of color, white with with red but was missing opts and was not priced aggressively, Im very happy with mine, have 10 e63, also 08 m3 cab and 09 135i sport modded out, Currently this is by far my fav to drive, fast, plenty of room, and great styling, and I've owned just about every make imaginable, here is a list of my current and previous vehicles over the years, these were all personal cars but remember I'm in car business so i was able to trade lots of vehicles over the last 30 or so years, I am a true car enthusiast at heart!

Currently Owned Vehicles

2015 KIA Sorento SX-L Gry/Blk
2014 Ford F150 Ltd 3.5 Turbo White/Black-Blue, Livernois Tuned
2014 KIA Soul Yel/Blk, The Whole Shabang!
2013 BMW X5M Blk/Red 22" Wheels
2010 Merz E63 Silver/Black P30 Perf Pkg
2009 BMW 135i, Red/Beige, JB4, PLM Down Pipes
2008 BMW M3 Conv, Red/Tan

Previously Owned Vehicles

2013 BMW X1 35i Blue/Saddle, JB4, PLM DP, HR Springs, 19" M6 Wheels
2013 Hyundai Sante Fe Turbo White/Brown
2013 Ford Edge Sport Burgundy/Black
2013 VW Turbo Beetle Conv., 60's Edition, Blue/Black
2010 Merz GLK 350 Black/Black, AMG
2008 Merz CLK 63 Black Series, Black/Black
2008 VW R32 Blue/Black
2008 Mits EVO Blue/Black
2008 Merz S63 Flint Gray/Black
2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Red/Black
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Yellow/Black
2006 Merz S65 Black/Black, Renntech 725HP
2006 Subaru STi Blue/Black, Heavily Modified
2006 BMW M6 SMG Silver/Black
2005 MINI Cooper S Conv Yellow/Blue, Modified
2005 VW Beetle Turbo Conv Cyber Green/Tan
2005 Acura NSX Yellow/Black
2004 Ford Mustang SVT Conv, White/Gray
2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Silver/Gray EVOMS 550 HP
2004 Merz SL600 Mars Red/Tan, RennTech 645 HP
2004 Merz E55 Silver/Gray, RennTech 585 HP
2004 Merz SL55 Silver/Gray RennTech 590 HP
2003 Merz SL55 Black/Black
2002 Corvette Z06 405hp Black/Black
2002 BMW M3 Cabrio Blue/Black SMG
2002 Porsche 911 (996) Turbo Yellow/Black EVOMS Stg 4 720 HP
2001 Bentley Arnage Red Label Black/Tan
2001 Merz E55 Silver/Black
1997 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo Silver/Red
1997 Ferrari F355 Spyder Red/Tan
1995 Ferrari F355 Spyder Yellow/Black
1992 Lamborghini Diablo White/Red
1991 Porsche 911 (964) Turbo White/Saddle
1988 Corvette 35th Annv White/White 4+3, Spt Seats, Z52
1987 Ferrari 328 GTS Red/Tan
1987 Buick Grand National Blk/Gry
1986 Lamborghini Countach Black/Tan
1986 Porsche 911 Factory Slant Nose Turbo Black/Black
1985 Renault R5 Turbo Red/Tan
1985 Porsche 930 Ruf Turbo Wht/Blk
1985 Corvette Red/Graphite 4+3, Spt Seats, Z51
1984 Chevrolet Corvette Bronze/Bronze, Sport Seats, Z51, 4+3 Manual
1983 Lamborghini Countach Wht/Blue
1980 Ferrari 308 GTB Red/Blk
1979 Porsche 930 Turbo Silver/Black

[infamousdiz]

Originally Posted by WallyM5

Congrats on the Space Grey, that was my first choice. But found a better deal on a Silverstone.

While velos is a nice mod, I think it is over priced for what it offers. Take a look at ActiveAutowerks, they are running 10% off this weekend. I am currently working them down to 900 for the tune as we have two x5ms to do.

http://store.activeautowerke.com/act...ware-p150.aspx

Eurocharge is excellent as well:

http://www.eurocharged.com/products/...-tuning-detail

I'm sure Omar can offer competitive pricing, do you get personal service and one on one attention that all his (Omar) customers with the purchase of the autowerks tune ?. is it a flash or piggy back off the ECU? You get what you pay for and Im a fan of good products regardless of price.


70k is a dam good price, I would have thought 72-75k. did they beat you up on the trade in?

[BLACK X5M POWER]

Originally Posted by infamousdiz

I'm sure Omar can offer competitive pricing, do you get personal service and one on one attention that all his (Omar) customers with the purchase of the autowerks tune ?. is it a flash or piggy back off the ECU? You get what you pay for and Im a fan of good products regardless of price.


70k is a dam good price, I would have thought 72-75k. did they beat you up on the trade in?

Great info, thanks for the links, hard to find x5m tunes....

[MistaVauros]

Originally Posted by infamousdiz

70k is a dam good price, I would have thought 72-75k. did they beat you up on the trade in?

Well, I financed an even $70K but the actual sales price was $73K. They gave me $17K for my trade and my payoff was $13,800. All-in-all, not a bad deal considering that the vehicle is virtually pristine inside and out and the miles are very low considering it was originally bought 06/2012.

I could have threatened to walk out if they didn't knock off another $2-3K, but I wasn't in the mood to go back and forth with them.

[Omar@VelosDesignwerks]

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend... If you are in the market please PM.

OP congrats on the new M, you will love it.

[MistaVauros]

Originally Posted by Omar@VelosDesignwerks

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend... If you are in the market please PM.

OP congrats on the new M, you will love it.

Thanks! I will definitely be contacting you for a tune when the time comes (knocking out all of my cosmetic stuff first ;-). Save the discount for me!

[larryv]

Very nice. Lowering and some wheel spacers will make a big difference. Enjoy!

[MistaVauros]

Originally Posted by larryv

Very nice. Lowering and some wheel spacers will make a big difference. Enjoy!

I'll likely do spacers, but I doubt I'll do springs because of the issue with bouncing and bottoming out. I feel that suspension should be done right or not at all, and in order to do it right I have to drop $2000 for KW Coils. I want to retain some 'utility' aspect of the vehicle and I plan to get an M4 at some point anyway, so no need to turn the X5M into a coupe.

[WallyM5]

Originally Posted by infamousdiz

I'm sure Omar can offer competitive pricing, do you get personal service and one on one attention that all his (Omar) customers with the purchase of the autowerks tune ?. is it a flash or piggy back off the ECU? You get what you pay for and Im a fan of good products regardless of price.


70k is a dam good price, I would have thought 72-75k. did they beat you up on the trade in?

Yes you get excellent one on one services with both Eurocharged and ActiveAutowerks. Both companies have excellent reputation just like Velos. I have gotten tunes from both companies on different cars. I am sure Velos is a excellent tune Just as Dinan offers a excellent tune.

And you are correct you get what you pay for, here is the math:

ActiveAutowerks: $ 1199.00 plus 10% off this weekend
86 RearWheel HP
117 Ft lb of Torque
http://store.activeautowerke.com/act...ware-p150.aspx

Eurocharged:$ 1199.00
85 RearWheel HP
110 Ft lb of Torque
http://www.eurocharged.com/products/...-tuning-detail

Velos: $ 2250.00
87 RWHP
101 ft lb
Based on Dyno graph on their website
http://velosdesignwerks.com/tuning/i...mance-software

Dinan $ 2999.00
55 RWHP
75lbs ft lb
http://dinancars.com/product/d900-44...ries&mid=1136/


Personally if Evolve made a tune for the X5M that is what I would have on my car as they do some amazing work.

Like you said you pay for what you get and even active and eurocharged are overpriced for a little software work.

[m5 guy]

Subscribed!

Sounds like you are off to a good start. Can't wait to see some more!

[Jimshorts]

Originally Posted by BLACK X5M POWER

No, I did inquire about that one, bought mine at Hendricks BMW, Backed into a great deal, got quoted a price and payments through BMW financial, truck had been CPO'd, I only keep my cars at best 1 year then trade, so CPO was not that important to me, especially the one i bought had low mileage, so at price point I was comfortable at they would only do if they removed the expensive M vehicle CPO, which I was ok with, so bought truck, signed papers and left then got call from dealer that the apr rate and terms are different on non CPO vehicles, so to get the rate and terms i signed for the vehicle had to be CPO unit, so they said my rate and terms changed and I said ill just bring it back and unwind the deal, they said no that they would honor the original deal and have to include the CPO at no charge to me, for this is how I got a great deal, the dealer Hendricks in Charleston SC, is a honest dealer and kept their word, for this I am a customer of theirs for the remaining time I purchase BMW products, even if I pay a little more, they went out of their way to keep deal even losing money, I'm also in car business, over 40 years and know ll the games, none were played at that dealer at all, upfront and honest two qualities that are rare in todays auto industry, buy my truck is same as Souths, $102k sticker, Black red interior, theirs just had more miles, i think 16k, but at $66 k is a good deal, if not gone, they also had white, that was my choice of color, white with with red but was missing opts and was not priced aggressively, Im very happy with mine, have 10 e63, also 08 m3 cab and 09 135i sport modded out, Currently this is by far my fav to drive, fast, plenty of room, and great styling, and I've owned just about every make imaginable, here is a list of my current and previous vehicles over the years, these were all personal cars but remember I'm in car business so i was able to trade lots of vehicles over the last 30 or so years, I am a true car enthusiast at heart!

Currently Owned Vehicles

2015 KIA Sorento SX-L Gry/Blk
2014 Ford F150 Ltd 3.5 Turbo White/Black-Blue, Livernois Tuned
2014 KIA Soul Yel/Blk, The Whole Shabang!
2013 BMW X5M Blk/Red 22" Wheels
2010 Merz E63 Silver/Black P30 Perf Pkg
2009 BMW 135i, Red/Beige, JB4, PLM Down Pipes
2008 BMW M3 Conv, Red/Tan

Previously Owned Vehicles

2013 BMW X1 35i Blue/Saddle, JB4, PLM DP, HR Springs, 19" M6 Wheels
2013 Hyundai Sante Fe Turbo White/Brown
2013 Ford Edge Sport Burgundy/Black
2013 VW Turbo Beetle Conv., 60's Edition, Blue/Black
2010 Merz GLK 350 Black/Black, AMG
2008 Merz CLK 63 Black Series, Black/Black
2008 VW R32 Blue/Black
2008 Mits EVO Blue/Black
2008 Merz S63 Flint Gray/Black
2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Red/Black
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Yellow/Black
2006 Merz S65 Black/Black, Renntech 725HP
2006 Subaru STi Blue/Black, Heavily Modified
2006 BMW M6 SMG Silver/Black
2005 MINI Cooper S Conv Yellow/Blue, Modified
2005 VW Beetle Turbo Conv Cyber Green/Tan
2005 Acura NSX Yellow/Black
2004 Ford Mustang SVT Conv, White/Gray
2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Silver/Gray EVOMS 550 HP
2004 Merz SL600 Mars Red/Tan, RennTech 645 HP
2004 Merz E55 Silver/Gray, RennTech 585 HP
2004 Merz SL55 Silver/Gray RennTech 590 HP
2003 Merz SL55 Black/Black
2002 Corvette Z06 405hp Black/Black
2002 BMW M3 Cabrio Blue/Black SMG
2002 Porsche 911 (996) Turbo Yellow/Black EVOMS Stg 4 720 HP
2001 Bentley Arnage Red Label Black/Tan
2001 Merz E55 Silver/Black
1997 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo Silver/Red
1997 Ferrari F355 Spyder Red/Tan
1995 Ferrari F355 Spyder Yellow/Black
1992 Lamborghini Diablo White/Red
1991 Porsche 911 (964) Turbo White/Saddle
1988 Corvette 35th Annv White/White 4+3, Spt Seats, Z52
1987 Ferrari 328 GTS Red/Tan
1987 Buick Grand National Blk/Gry
1986 Lamborghini Countach Black/Tan
1986 Porsche 911 Factory Slant Nose Turbo Black/Black
1985 Renault R5 Turbo Red/Tan
1985 Porsche 930 Ruf Turbo Wht/Blk
1985 Corvette Red/Graphite 4+3, Spt Seats, Z51
1984 Chevrolet Corvette Bronze/Bronze, Sport Seats, Z51, 4+3 Manual
1983 Lamborghini Countach Wht/Blue
1980 Ferrari 308 GTB Red/Blk
1979 Porsche 930 Turbo Silver/Black

Hot damn now that is a list of cars.

I would go eurocharged tune and the megan exhaust, best bang for your buck.