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      11-22-2021, 04:14 PM   #1
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Goodbye M2, Hello X5!

Picked up my new X5 today...bittersweet because I am trading in my 2018 M2...the kids have grown about a foot since I bought the M2 and it just got too tight size-wise...I am happy about the X5 but the don't think I'll ever forget the M2, the first car I had that I ever really loved...

Although the DCT was a little chuggy when cold and driven at low speed, and the N55 engine got a bit wheezy at high RPMs, the M2 was a hoot to drive. Could be one of the last cars with any real "analog" feel left. I will miss the burbles and pops from the exhaust system (especially loud when in TRACTION mode). It looked so sexy with those flared hips, and I got tons of compliments on it over the years.

Anyways, here is my order timeline:

10-22 order
10-28 prod begins
11-07 entering assembly lane
11-08 quality check
11-10 awaiting carrier assignment
11-15 dispatched from factory
11-17 at dealer (!) - I was out of town so had to wait to pick it up
11-22 picked up

My X5 is affected by the touchscreen delete, which I was a bit annoyed about, but I never used the touchscreen on my old car so I hope it will be fine.

And here's a pic of the outgoing and new rides...
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      11-22-2021, 07:12 PM   #2
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Congratulations. Good luck, enjoy and be safe.
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      11-22-2021, 08:47 PM   #3
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Looks great. Same boat gave up the G80 because of the kids.
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      11-22-2021, 11:20 PM   #4
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Nice pick up - I'm fortunate enough to have been able to keep my M2 whilst also getting the X5. I actually love driving both of them - you'll definitely enjoy the X5!
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