Must have's on Delivery/ first few days.

[Ramakay]

Hey Guys

I am getting a BMW X5 delivered in the next week.

Is there anything members did in the first few days post the purchase?


Leather protection films?
Tinting?

My config is
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35i
Mineral White, Dakota Mocha Leather
DAP,
Premium Package
XLine.
Adaptive LEd
3rd row seating.

[aw305]

I would say some all weather floor mats,tints and detailing products

[Ramakay]

Thanks - any recommendations on the mats ?

[double_j]

If you're going to have any kind of long-term paint protection applied (clear film or otherwise), best to do it now before you get any rock chips, etc. The front end of the X5 is a magnet for rocks and bugs due to the vehicle's size and height.

Since most detailers can put you in touch with an in-house tint person it also makes sense to have that done at the same time if you're so inclined (though it's not a big deal to do that afterwards, this is more of a convenience thing).

Outside of that, all weather mats and cargo liner. Anything else, do whenever you want.

Re: weather mats, I went with weather tech. The cargo, rear seat (two row configuration) and passenger side mats fit great. The driver's side mat isn't quite as flush as I would have hoped but it's more an aesthetics issue than anything else. The mat still covers what it needs to cover.

The BMW branded weather mats look to be the weather tech mats with a different name slapped on. I think price is pretty much the same.

[ano0oj]

No holes for front license plate

[Ramakay]

Originally Posted by double_j

If you're going to have any kind of long-term paint protection applied (clear film or otherwise), best to do it now before you get any rock chips, etc. The front end of the X5 is a magnet for rocks and bugs due to the vehicle's size and height.

Since most detailers can put you in touch with an in-house tint person it also makes sense to have that done at the same time if you're so inclined (though it's not a big deal to do that afterwards, this is more of a convenience thing).

Outside of that, all weather mats and cargo liner. Anything else, do whenever you want.

Re: weather mats, I went with weather tech. The cargo, rear seat (two row configuration) and passenger side mats fit great. The driver's side mat isn't quite as flush as I would have hoped but it's more an aesthetics issue than anything else. The mat still covers what it needs to cover.

The BMW branded weather mats look to be the weather tech mats with a different name slapped on. I think price is pretty much the same.

Thank you!

Amazon does not seem to carry weathertech , is there a place people order from ( directly from weathertech, store?)

I have asked for a quote for the Paint protection film but what is the range for such a quoting?

[P1]

If you're going to any paint protection, then get a quote on Xpel or something along those lines. I personally don't do much highway driving, so have never gotten it on any of my cars.

[Ramakay]

Originally Posted by P1et

If you're going to any paint protection, then get a quote on Xpel or something along those lines. I personally don't do much highway driving, so have never gotten it on any of my cars.

XPel has many options , hard to tell what is essential:

http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection.../BMW/X5/XLine/

[P1]

Originally Posted by Ramakay

XPel has many options , hard to tell what is essential:

http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection.../BMW/X5/XLine/

If I had to choose one, it would be just the front bumper. Since you don't have the M Sport, rear arches are probably not an issue.

[Broadsword]

When I got PPF done, I went with full bumper, quarter hood, quarter front fenders, and side mirrors.

[toxic_bimmer]

tint the windows.

[artem123]

LOL, and finally every new owner within few days must ask "What is this button?"

[Ramakay]

Originally Posted by artem123

LOL, and finally every new owner within few days must ask "What is this button?"

Yeah what is it brah?

[Ramakay]

Originally Posted by toxic_bimmer

tint the windows.

Thanks

[Ramakay]

On PPF , here is a quote I got

To cover the bumper, partial hood, partial fenders and mirrors in Xpel Paint Protection film it is $945.

[Neuera09]

Originally Posted by artem123

LOL, and finally every new owner within few days must ask "What is this button?"

It's the passenger eject button. Use it carefully.

[hanman]

Temp sensor apparently