[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by RNorb

Yes...but I was thinking that since BMW has not acknowledged the problems they won't announce any fixes. So at this point we have to wait to hear from the March/April deliveries...probably sometime in May or June. At that point one might as well wait for the MY25. I'm still hoping they will add back some of the de-contented content.

Hopefully they will but I'm starting to think items are gone for good or at least until the G65.

[BourbonJ]

Originally Posted by dwwStL

a production halt is an interesting idea, and maybe this has been discussed in other threads. For personal property tax reasons, I wanted to take delivery in January. Salesman told me there was no guarantee they would get a 50e build in December so I took their single November build. He did confirm that they did not get a December build for a 50e and now I'm thinking they have halted the 50e while they solve the issues we keep reading about here.

Good thing you took the November build because you qualify for the$3750 Federal Tax Credit, Starting Jan.1, 2024 the 2024 BMW X5 50E does "not" qualify for the tax credit.

[krypttic]

Originally Posted by BourbonJ

Good thing you took the November build because you qualify for the$3750 Federal Tax Credit, Starting Jan.1, 2024 the 2024 BMW X5 50E does "not" qualify for the tax credit.

Except it's very difficult to spec this vehicle under $80K without leaving off most options.

[BourbonJ]

Originally Posted by krypttic

Except it's very difficult to spec this vehicle under $80K without leaving off most options.

I think its all personal preference, last year we drove one with all the options, but the only options we liked and within our budget we ordered were:
Base: 72,500
M sport: 2,750
Parking Assist: 900
Heated Seats/Steering Wheel: 350
Harmon Kardon Speakers: 875
Floor Mats: 215
Luggage mats 245
MSRP Total: 77,835
Destination, sales tax, registration and fees are not part of the MSRP for the tax credit. Actual negotiated price was far less. Unfortunately all this does not apply for this year.

[tooloud10]

While I don't know anyone's use case for their new X5, I would not buy one withOUT the Driving Assistance Professional Package. Puts the MSRP over $80k but it's the best option on the list.

EDIT: fixed a typo

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by tooloud10

While I don't know anyone's use case for their new X5, I would not buy one with the Driving Assistance Professional Package. Puts the MSRP over $80k but it's the best option on the list.

I agree, it is a must-have option along with the Parking Assistance package.

[krypttic]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

I agree, it is a must-have option along with the Parking Assistance package.

I think you mis-read his post (or he mis-typed it). He said he would NOT buy one with that option.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by krypttic

I think you mis-read his post (or he mis-typed it). He said he would NOT buy one with that option.

Yes, read it as he would not buy one without it given his description of it being the best option.

[tooloud10]

Originally Posted by krypttic

I think you mis-read his post (or he mis-typed it). He said he would NOT buy one with that option.

I did mis-type that and just fixed it. I would not buy one without the DAPP option.

[AidenL]

Pretty much a split decision here so far.

[BlkGS]

I originally voted yes, but as time has gone on, my answer has changed. I'd find a used 45e over buying a new 50e now.

[AidenL]

Originally Posted by BlkGS

I originally voted yes, but as time has gone on, my answer has changed. I'd find a used 45e over buying a new 50e now.

I’m more hesitant now myself too, based on the pollTurtleBoy has running. This seems to be a real problem.

It could very well have an impact on used values if it becomes common knowledge in the motor trade.

[Cityman]

FWIW, I’ve been talking to a dealership in the DFW Metroplex, which is one of the largest in the U.S., and was recently told they’ve sold a lot of 50e’s, and the “vast majority of customers” have had zero mechanical issues, but some have had the CEL or powertrain problems. Now you might expect they’d tell me that, but I was also there talking to them about switching my order to a M60i that costs more. It is a shame that one has to worry about a $90,000 vehicle before it is even delivered.

[BlkGS]

The vast majority of LS7 motors don't have issues, yet their values are crushed by a fear of dropping a valve and nuking the engine. That makes c6 Z06s a performance bargain, but also means the first few owners get hit hard with depreciation.

On the flip side, BMWs seem to be immune from this. The M motors have had issues with rod bearings, carbon build up, VANOS issues, etc and people still pay a ton for older M3s and M5s, so maybe there's a level of unreliability accepted with a BMW? I dunno.

[tooloud10]

Originally Posted by BlkGS

The M motors have had issues with rod bearings, carbon build up, VANOS issues, etc and people still pay a ton for older M3s and M5s, so maybe there's a level of unreliability accepted with a BMW? I dunno.

I would say that there's a level of acceptable unreliability for an M3 or M5, but not for any of the soccer mom BMWs like the X5.

[13 NF]

Nope!

[X5 M60i Michigan]

Just changed my order from 50e (week 10 build) to M60i. Crazy I handle BMW issues by giving them more money.

I need a new username.

[davchr]

After thinking about it we are keeping our week 11 50e build order. Never owned a BMW but after looking at everything else available we liked the X5 the best. I figure, one way or another BMW will have to make it right.

[AidenL]

Anyone have any change of mind on this since?

[X3M40irl]

I have had my 50e since August 2023. 5k miles 2.5 k electric only. Very happy with it and basically no issues. Would definitely buy again.

[carfan36]

Originally Posted by X3M40irl

I have had my 50e since August 2023. 5k miles 2.5 k electric only. Very happy with it and basically no issues. Would definitely buy again.

+1. Bought in Feb this year, 3K miles done with 2.5K in electric, no issues this far 🪵. Drive is simply awesome

[Javiggan]

I ended up swapping from a 50e to M60i. I am week 20 for the M60i. I did not want to take a chance.