[allinon72]

After months of combing over this forum and trying to decide of the X5 is for us, we finally settled on the 45e and found an open allocation at a dealer 3 hours from us. This will be replacing my wife's X1 and it will be quite the upgrade!

We originally were going to find a used X5 in the ~65k range, but quickly found out that used prices are about the same as new. So then we started looking for new cars and very quickly found that...there were none, at least to our liking. And if we did we'd be paying close to MSRP anyway, so why not just order what we want?

So here we are - we were very strategic in picking only the options that we were dead set on, trying to resist BMW's temptations of putting certain features in packages. We chose to stick with the standard 20" rims for comfort but also for the all-seasons. We chose Vernasca because of the durability and resisted some of the very tempting seating options that add up really fast (hence only multi-contour) and decided to give the Driving Assistance Plus option a chance despite being horrible and basically unusable in my X3M (my opinion of course).

Anyway, this is our first ever car build and we are excited to track the progress. The car is not yet scheduled for production but should hopefully be in the next few days.

[G07xG80]

Congrats!! Awesome build!

[45e21]

Congratulations! The build looks awesome. Now the excruciating wait begins. Hope you get it soon. Cheers.

[FastMarkA]

That's a really savvy, "economical" build -- you have all of the right options (well, of those that BMW makes available these days ).

No chance of swaying you to get the Aluminum Tetragon trim, especially since it's only available on the M-Sport?

[kwarden13]

Originally Posted by FastMarkA

That's a really savvy, "economical" build -- you have all of the right options (well, of those that BMW makes available these days ).

No chance of swaying you to get the Aluminum Tetragon trim, especially since it's only available on the M-Sport?

This is almost my exact build! I went with tetragon trim and added the trailer hitch since aftermarket is more expensive. I pick up my 45e this week!!!

[allinon72]

Originally Posted by FastMarkA

That's a really savvy, "economical" build -- you have all of the right options (well, of those that BMW makes available these days ).

No chance of swaying you to get the Aluminum Tetragon trim, especially since it's only available on the M-Sport?

Thank you - Tetragon is ok but like the dark mesh better!

[allinon72]

Still waiting in "Order Received" purgatory - checking status every 60 seconds for an update

[45e21]

Originally Posted by allinon72

Still waiting in "Order Received" purgatory - checking status every 60 seconds for an update

Yes, that time when you find out that pressing refresh button every minute has no effect on your order status

[allinon72]

Finally went to "Production Scheduled" status. Called the Genius hotline and unfortunately they don't have a production date yet. Hopefully soon!

[allinon72]

Things are moving quickly - today it switched to "Production Begins" and I have a VIN! I believe things will be moving quickly from here.

[jlgs2000]

Awesome build. How long did it take from the order being placed to getting a VIN. We did a order on 9/16 and are just playing the waiting game now. Thanks.

[allinon72]

Originally Posted by jlgs2000

Awesome build. How long did it take from the order being placed to getting a VIN. We did a order on 9/16 and are just playing the waiting game now. Thanks.

We ordered on Sept. 1st and got the VIN today the 24th.

[allinon72]

Still stuck on "Production Begins", I have a feeling it's going to jump several steps one day. One odd note - i punched my VIN into the MyBMW app and it shows a fuel level (that goes down daily) and an 8,800 mileage. Probably a software glitch, but a bit weird.

[Olih923]

I got production Begins on 9/17(week 40 build according to geniuses) and stuck for around 2 weeks. Suddenly 9/30 it jumps to entering assembly line and next day awaiting carrier, I was told the car will be at dealer next Tuesday so yes, I guess it depends on when the status was triggered but once it's in the assembly line it's super fast. Cannot wait to get my hands on the car!

[allinon72]

Called the Genius line today and they said my build date was this Thursday :

[allinon72]

And as of this morning I'm on the final quality check. Hoping to get lucky with transport and have it leave the factory yet this week!

[allinon72]

Dispatched from factory - hoping it arrives at the dealer (Illinois) for me to pick it up on the 16th :

[taek]

Dispatched from Factory to dealership for me was only 5 days to Chicago, I think you'll have it soon.

[allinon72]

SA just texted me that the car is at the dealer! That was certainly quick. Picking up this Saturday!

[allinon72]

We picked up the car today - great service as always from Isringhausen BMW in Springfield, IL! Great dealer to work with.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by allinon72

We picked up the car today - great service as always from Isringhausen BMW in Springfield, IL! Great dealer to work with.

Congratulations, looks great. Good luck, enjoy and be safe.

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by allinon72

We picked up the car today - great service as always from Isringhausen BMW in Springfield, IL! Great dealer to work with.

Congrats allinon72, she's a beaut! Pretty nice match to the X3M ...