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How's your paint holding up? Do you see any blue/purple flake in it and does it provide enough contrast to the Shadowline trim? |
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| 07-17-2016, 11:48 AM | #25 | |
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X5 xDrive35i: love this engine. I realize it's not as fast as the 50i, but the 35i is plenty for me as a daily driver. Black Sapphire Metallic: my E70 was Alpine White, and so is our 135i. My father's F15 was Mineral White, and he vowed never to get it again. I think I was done with white also, and I think there are better colours for the F15. So I hunted around for a black one. Naturally, Carbon Black Metallic was my first choice but when shopping for a used car, beggars cannot be choosers. Very happy with my BSM though, zero regrets. The metallic flakes are fantastic and really pop under the Texas sun. I have not fully polished the paint yet due to time constraints, but will get there (hopefully) soon. Mocha Interior Design Package w/ Fineline Pure Wood Trim: this has to be the #1 thing I get the most compliments on, how gorgeous the interior is. Really takes the X5 to the next level from a luxury perspective. Just keep a microfiber handy in the car as I find that you see dust a lot more than on other interiors. I think it also scratches a bit more easy, as I've found out the hard way... Comes with the territory I suppose. I have the leather dash also, which looks beautiful. M Sport: what can I say, it as a must-have. 469M wheels: my second favorite M Sport wheels. Easy to keep clean! Cold Weather Package: not very useful but perhaps one or two days in Texas out of the year  Driver Assistance Package: no brainer on this one: the HUD is a must-have, since you get the nice instrument panel at the same time. Driver Assistance Plus w/ Active Driver Assistant: I think this is another must-have. Saved my arse the other day when I didn't see a man on a motorcycle in my blind spot. ACC Stop & Go: works very VERY well. I can drive from my house to downtown without ever touching the brakes. Such a joy in stop and go traffic. Lighting Package: my second "must have" on the F15. Looks so much more aggressive than the regular HID lights, both during the day and at night. I find that without the LED lights, the F15 looks rather basic. Luxury Seating Package: had this in my E70, wanted it in my F15. Best seats. Premium Package: what can I say? I think all X5s have this. Soft Close Automatic Doors: wasn't sure what the point of this was, until I saw my little boy try to close his down door. Comfort Rear Seats: I suppose it's nice that you can adjust the rear seats... Ceramic Controls: a small touch that makes a big difference on the interior. I've heard some complain the controls get hot, but I'm in Texas and yet have to experience that. Surround View: very beneficial! Must-have... Parking Assistant: have yet to try this! Harman Kardon: a nice step up from the basic stereo I had on my E70. Still not amazing though. Concierge Services: I have not tried this. Enhanced USB and Bluetooth: works, what can I say... M Performance grill: annoying to install, but looks great! |
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| 07-18-2016, 06:00 AM | #27 |
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X5 xDrive35i: love this engine. I realize it's not as fast as the 50i, but the 35i is plenty for me as a daily driver.
50i is ESSENTIAL! Black Sapphire Metallic: my E70 was Alpine White, and so is our 135i. My father's F15 was Mineral White, and he vowed never to get it again. I think I was done with white also, and I think there are better colours for the F15. So I hunted around for a black one. Naturally, Carbon Black Metallic was my first choice but when shopping for a used car, beggars cannot be choosers. Very happy with my BSM though, zero regrets. The metallic flakes are fantastic and really pop under the Texas sun. I have not fully polished the paint yet due to time constraints, but will get there (hopefully) soon. Glacier Silver, not common, and I like it for that. Mocha Interior Design Package w/ Fineline Pure Wood Trim: this has to be the #1 thing I get the most compliments on, how gorgeous the interior is. Really takes the X5 to the next level from a luxury perspective. Just keep a microfiber handy in the car as I find that you see dust a lot more than on other interiors. I think it also scratches a bit more easy, as I've found out the hard way... Comes with the territory I suppose. I have the leather dash also, which looks beautiful. IMHO, it will look just "brown" to me after a while. I had to go all black as the Oyster is on the lower dash, seatbelts and seat backs. Yuck. M Sport: what can I say, it as a must-have. Msport was about $2k Aud, with 3rd row NCO on Msport. No brainer. 469M wheels: my second favorite M Sport wheels. Easy to keep clean! Yet to have first wash, but yes, I like them. Not going back to 21", I love the ride now. Cold Weather Package: not very useful but perhaps one or two days in Texas out of the year A few mornings of sub zero c, heated seats is nice. Driver Assistance Package: no brainer on this one: the HUD is a must-have, since you get the nice instrument panel at the same time. Everything but Msport/third row is standard on a 50i in Australia. Lucky Country  Driver Assistance Plus w/ Active Driver Assistant: I think this is another must-have. Saved my arse the other day when I didn't see a man on a motorcycle in my blind spot. ACC Stop & Go: works very VERY well. I can drive from my house to downtown without ever touching the brakes. Such a joy in stop and go traffic. Lighting Package: my second "must have" on the F15. Looks so much more aggressive than the regular HID lights, both during the day and at night. I find that without the LED lights, the F15 looks rather basic. Adaptive LED is awesome Luxury Seating Package: had this in my E70, wanted it in my F15. Best seats. Premium Package: what can I say? I think all X5s have this. Soft Close Automatic Doors: wasn't sure what the point of this was, until I saw my little boy try to close his down door. Soft close is "softer" than e70, I like. Comfort Rear Seats: I suppose it's nice that you can adjust the rear seats... Ceramic Controls: a small touch that makes a big difference on the interior. I've heard some complain the controls get hot, but I'm in Texas and yet have to experience that. Surround View: very beneficial! Must-have... Parking Assistant: have yet to try this! Harman Kardon: a nice step up from the basic stereo I had on my E70. Still not amazing though. Slightly better than the "professional hifi" my e70 has Concierge Services: I have not tried this. The aircraft style button cover is Lambo-esque Enhanced USB and Bluetooth: works, what can I say... Heaps better than e70. Plays your music from where you left it....e70 didn't M Performance grill: annoying to install, but looks great!I'm thinking M twin slat, no badges. |
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