[raysspl]

Niiiiice give it to me in RWD!

[diesel733]

You can't get dual axle air suspension with the 40i msport unless you get the 50i msport. That's lame

[positiveions]

88k for a fully loaded x50

[Silververtu]

$92k for 50i

[SoCali E36]

Originally Posted by CINISI

Looks like Luxury seating package is shown with Merino seats.
If you choose this option can you opt for Vernasca?

No

[SoCali E36]

Originally Posted by arciga18

Please explain what you ordered and how it compares to the configurator.

I am not saying you are wrong. Instead it might help someone here that didn't read the ordering guide.

He probably has a December production allocation

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by SoCali E36

No

You can order luxury seating with Vernasca. Based on the ordering guide, one cannot order ZLS with SensaTec. Though the online configurator doesn't allow you to order ZLS with black vernasca with brown contrast stitching.

[Alos]

Originally Posted by wankelman24

I have already wasted over an hour tooling around with the configurator at work!

Question; Which looks better, Arctic Grey or Carbon Black? I have CB on my current F15 and LOVE IT. Just having second thoughts about repeating the color. I will have the M Brakes and I think the Grey looks great with the blue on the calipers!

Go completely white. You won't regret it.

[jwwcree]

Originally Posted by adr1974

That is all. Have fun.

https://www.bmwusa.com/byo.html#!/mo...nt-selector/x5

Did I miss something or the best X5 in the world the diesel with 3rd row is not available
Is diesel Kaput? or is BMW bringing an option later oder?

[SpenceRx]

Originally Posted by CINISI

Am I the only one who doesnt like the seat pattern with the Merino leather? It looks dated to me. I prefer the clean look of the Vernasca.

No you're not. It's a bit out there for me.

[JMAN1111]

Originally Posted by sygazelle

It's a great time to be a car buyer when the 5.0i that goes 0-60 in 4.6 seconds is insufficient and we are bummed because the faster model is not released yet.

There's a lot of us waiting for the m50i

[CntryClub007]

Originally Posted by onefishtwofish

No third row seating options on the configurator?

Think it's coming in December (SOP 12/2018)...?

[GOLFFRR]

[CntryClub007]

Originally Posted by Influence

Hopefully someone can clarify what exactly the MSport brakes are on the G05. Are the calipers different? Rotor size? Are they using the same or similar insanely dusty (dark grey dust too) pads like what is on the MSport brakes on the 340i's? Are they going to squeal as much too?

The configurator says that the MSport brake package comes with bigger rotors and enhanced pads...which suggests to me that they will be similar to what you have. That kind of bums me out. I love the looks of those brakes but I hate brake dust! Why can't BMW use other pads like Audi or Mercedes which imho are much less dusty. I am thinking of springing for the Msport brakes and eventually replacing the pads once some after market pads come out. Anyone have any experience with that?

I am really torn.

No idea if the pads are the same type as the 340i, however my thoughts and experience on X5 brakes...

I couldn't stand the brake dust on our M-Sport X5-35i. The wheels were literally black in 2 weeks, it's an E70. When I went to do a brake job, I swapped them for some Akebono Euro Ceramic with new rotors (should be much less dust, which they were). I've never felt a pedal with so much sponge and zero initial bite. I immediately thought it was a hydraulic issue, air in the lines. I bled the system, also went to BMW and they bled it twice, there was nothing else to bleed. Tried them for 1000 miles "break-in", no change. So I swapped the pads for some new OEM pads, and the problem was gone immediately. Stiff pedal, bite was amazing, confidence restored.

I ended up Ceramic Coating my wheels with Gyeon, and all I have to do now is take a power washer to them. 65% of the dust is gone in about 20 seconds per wheel. The remainder comes off very quickly with Adams Iron Remover & Eco Wheel Cleaner (and it doesn't smell bad like the Adams Wheel Cleaner), that takes about 1 minute per Wheel.

I believe brake pads are one of those "you can't have it all" pieces to a car, there are trade offs, and for performance, dust is the trade off. Similar to why some pads need to be heated up for track use, for example Hawk DTC60's. Obviously the trade off here, was when I used them, I couldn't drive on the street with them (due to the low temperature squeal, a little embarrassing with clients in the car, they thought my brakes had a problem).

I've also driven a couple of MB/Audi's, maybe they weren't a sport line vehicle, but the initial bite and modulation (more pressure = faster stopping) wasn't there, which didn't give me a good level of confidence in the braking system. I can only believe they are using some kind of hybrid pad, but perhaps they prefer less dust. I will say that my neighbors 2016 S550 is a brake dust king. Once again though, to stop that tank, a higher performance pad is probably required, more dust.

I've done a couple of X5-50i M-Sport brake jobs with the OEM M-Sport pads and I can't tell you how good they feel. 5300lb truck stops on a dime, I'm pretty blown away.

I haven't fumbled around with any BMW fixed piston caliper setups (Brembo), had them on my tracked daily driver with the DTC60's, but I'd be curious if you can get similar performance of braking characteristics (initial bite, modulation, fade) with a lower dust / ceramic pad, my personal opinion is it's just not technically possible.

Anyhow - Get the M-Sport brakes on the X5 and code brake force to "flashing" so you don't get rear ended when you stop on a dime.

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by diesel733

You can't get dual axle air suspension with the 40i msport unless you get the 50i msport. That's lame

Completely agree.

[cfm56d7b]

The wisdom of not offering Coral Red interior continues to escape me.

[arciga18]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

The wisdom of not offering Coral Red interior continues to escape me.

What exterior color would you pick with coral red interior ?

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by arciga18

What exterior color would you pick with coral red interior ?

Carbon black or alpine white and coral red is always a great choice imo

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by arciga18

What exterior color would you pick with coral red interior ?

Any variation of darker color will look great with red interior. Mugello Red is offered on X5M but not on the regular X5. Unfortunate.

[drjoe66]

Originally Posted by bobloblaw

What a strange color palette. No plain silver or gray, and only one non-neutral color.

I hate the color choices. Soooooo boring. This is the killer for me.

[drjoe66]

Originally Posted by jwwcree

Did I miss something or the best X5 in the world the diesel with 3rd row is not available
Is diesel Kaput? or is BMW bringing an option later oder?

Diesel is being killed by the politicians in Germany. They are trying to destroy that engine concept. And the USA never understood what a modern Diesel engine can do.

[jwwcree]

Originally Posted by drjoe66

Diesel is being killed by the politicians in Germany. They are trying to destroy that engine concept. And the USA never understood what a modern Diesel engine can do.

That is terrible news it is one of the best Diesel engines - the mileage yield and the quietness and responsiveness are fascinating- I hope you are wrong...