[utcadman]

I have had several X3's...all carbon black and strongly considered and the X3MC but just needed a change. A V8 change:-). Here is my build:

21SJ X5 M50i
Arctic Grey Metallic
Black Extended Merino Leather
Dynamic Handling Package
Driving Assistance Professional Package
Executive Package
22" M Double-spoke black wheels, style 742M
Heated Front Seats, Armrests & Steering Wheel
Trailer Hitch
Carbon Fiber trim
Extended Shadowline Trim

Very excited!!

I have been watching and waiting here for months and learned a lot...so thank you.

[wishman]

Originally Posted by utcadman

I have several X3's...all carbon black and strongly considered and the X3MC but just needed a change. A V8 change:-). Here is my build:

21SJ X5 M50i
Arctic Grey Metallic
Black Extended Merino Leather
Dynamic Handling Package
Driving Assistance Professional Package
Executive Package
22" M Double-spoke black wheels, style 742M
Heated Front Seats, Armrests & Steering Wheel
Trailer Hitch
Carbon Fiber trim
Extended Shadowline Trim

Very excited!!

I have been watching and waiting here for months and learned a lot...so thank you.

Congrats! I'm getting ready to submit mine this week.

No Parking Assistance Package? Seems no brainer at $800. This is not included in 2021 Executive Package as far as I can tell (was included in 2020 Exec package).

Also, would strongly suggest Space Saver Tire at $150.

[produhktiv]

I'm excited to see pics of the Carbon Fiber trim

Agree with wishman on both Spare Tire & PAP! The Surround View is worth it alone to me.

[utcadman]

Ha!

Ok! you convinced me... PAP will go in....

The space saver is included at no cost with the wheel and tires I selected.

Thanks for the advice..:-)

[usna86]

I put in my order for a 2021 X5 on Saturday as well, and allegedly have a week 33 build date. I'm pretty excited about it, but here's my build:

Carbon Black Metallic
Cognac Vernasca Leather
M Sport package
Executive package
Drivers Assistance Pro package
Luxury Seating Package
Parking Assistance Package
Extended Shadowline Trim
Front massaging seats
Heated Front Seats Armrests / Steering Wheel
M Sport Brakes with Blue Calipers

[wheine4147]

Originally Posted by usna86

I put in my order for a 2021 X5 on Saturday as well, and allegedly have a week 33 build date. I'm pretty excited about it, but here's my build:

Carbon Black Metallic
Cognac Vernasca Leather
M Sport package
Executive package
Drivers Assistance Pro package
Luxury Seating Package
Parking Assistance Package
Extended Shadowline Trim
Front massaging seats
Heated Front Seats Armrests / Steering Wheel
M Sport Brakes with Blue Calipers

What kind of discount did you get?

[usna86]

Originally Posted by wheine4147

What kind of discount did you get?

The final price is still kind of TBD because they wouldn't commit to what incentives I'll get when the car arrives. I have a USAA one in my hip pocket for $3250, but I guess looking at it right now I got a 5% discount. I was happy with the price and didn't feel the need to haggle a lot though, so YMMV.

[AshFTW]

Originally Posted by usna86

The final price is still kind of TBD because they wouldn't commit to what incentives I'll get when the car arrives. I have a USAA one in my hip pocket for $3250, but I guess looking at it right now I got a 5% discount. I was happy with the price and didn't feel the need to haggle a lot though, so YMMV.

What’s USAA? Thanks!

[usna86]

Originally Posted by AshFTW

What’s USAA? Thanks!

My bank/insurance company (I'm former military and that's who they cater to). I'd have to finance outside of BMW to get that incentive though, and at least right now, the BMW rate is better. I expect to get another $3k off the price one way or the other though.

[BMWSAC]

Originally Posted by usna86

I put in my order for a 2021 X5 on Saturday as well, and allegedly have a week 33 build date. I'm pretty excited about it, but here's my build:

Carbon Black Metallic
Cognac Vernasca Leather
M Sport package
Executive package
Drivers Assistance Pro package
Luxury Seating Package
Parking Assistance Package
Extended Shadowline Trim
Front massaging seats
Heated Front Seats Armrests / Steering Wheel
M Sport Brakes with Blue Calipers

Please please do consider getting the Merino leather, night and day differences on comfort, looks and sense of luxury. Unless you needed the tougher leather

[usna86]

Originally Posted by BMWSAC

Please please do consider getting the Merino leather, night and day differences on comfort, looks and sense of luxury. Unless you needed the tougher leather

I'm fine with the tougher leather. I didn't like the colors that Marino comes in so that was the primary driver. Plus, with the luxury seats, they're going to be way better than what I have in my Volvo XC60 at the moment.

[BMWSAC]

Originally Posted by usna86

I'm fine with the tougher leather. I didn't like the colors that Marino comes in so that was the primary driver. Plus, with the luxury seats, they're going to be way better than what I have in my Volvo XC60 at the moment.

Vernasca creates fatigue on longer drives, and Cognac looks more "poopy" than "cognac" hehe, I feel your build would look great with Tartufo!

oh well, I tried Enjoy your car!

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by usna86

I'm fine with the tougher leather. I didn't like the colors that Marino comes in so that was the primary driver. Plus, with the luxury seats, they're going to be way better than what I have in my Volvo XC60 at the moment.

OP, congratulations on upgrading from the XC60! Enjoy Vernasca, it's durable and relatively maintenance free compared to Merino.

Originally Posted by BMWSAC

Vernasca creates fatigue on longer drives, and Cognac looks more "poopy" than "cognac" hehe, I feel your build would look great with Tartufo!

oh well, I tried Enjoy your car!

Plenty of Bimmer owners from 1 Series to X7s driving around in Vernasca and some BMW vehicles that's the highest leather option.

Vernasca is an improvement over Dakota and doesn't create fatigue on long drives unless you're able to share quantitative and qualitative ownership findings that says otherwise.

[wishman]

Just put in our order for a '21 X5 M50i. Don't have build date, but advisor expected it to be in August.

Tried to find right balance of sportiness/comfort. Going to be primarily the wife's car who is ok with the sportier drive. But in the end, after several test drives (unfortunately never found a DHP to test drive), decided against 21" or 22" wheels for both the extra comfort and the wealth of 20" choices.

21SJ X5 M50i
Mineral White
Black Extended Merino
Dynamic Handling Package
Parking Assistance Package
Premium Package
20" 740M wheels
Space Saver Tire
F/R Heated Seats
Heated Front Seats, Armrests, & Steering Wheel
Fineline Stripe Brown Trim
Extended Shadowline Trim

[rayray718]

Originally Posted by BMWSAC

Vernasca creates fatigue on longer drives, and Cognac looks more "poopy" than "cognac" hehe, I feel your build would look great with Tartufo!

oh well, I tried Enjoy your car!

I have an m50i with coffee Vernasca. I personally really like it. The Merino is nicer for sure but my wife didn't like the quilted look plus two kids who step on seats constantly.

I drove 4.5 hours straight from NYC to Cape Cod and did not experience any seat related fatigue.

[BMWSAC]

Originally Posted by Auricom

OP, congratulations on upgrading from the XC60! Enjoy Vernasca, it's durable and relatively maintenance free compared to Merino.



Plenty of Bimmer owners from 1 Series to X7s driving around in Vernasca and some BMW vehicles that's the highest leather option.

Vernasca is an improvement over Dakota and doesn't create fatigue on long drives unless you're able to share quantitative and qualitative ownership findings that says otherwise.

Fair enough, I guess I've just been spoiled, anything less than Napa gives me fatigue, I want and need the supplest leather possible my hope is they'll soon be doing goat or lamb skins

[BMWSAC]

Originally Posted by rayray718

I have an m50i with coffee Vernasca. I personally really like it. The Merino is nicer for sure but my wife didn't like the quilted look plus two kids who step on seats constantly.

I drove 4.5 hours straight from NYC to Cape Cod and did not experience any seat related fatigue.

oh yeah, with two kids and who step on seats, the Vernasca is a must!

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by BMWSAC

Fair enough, I guess I've just been spoiled, anything less than Napa gives me fatigue, I want and need the supplest leather possible my hope is they'll soon be doing goat or lamb skins

It must be excruciating settling for common Merino as ALPINA Lavalina is the pinnacle of leathers available on vehicles with a Roundel - unfortunately available only on international market ALPINAs:

https://www.alpina-automobiles.com/e...world/bespoke/

"LAVALINA is amongst the most natural and highest quality leather types available worldwide and offers all the advantages of untreated full-grain cowhide. It is cask-pigmented and is produced using the highest-quality hides sourced in South Germany. Silky smooth to the touch, this leather is unrivalled in terms of its surface texture, climatic comfort and appearance. Its natural qualities can be felt with every touch. It guarantees excellent temperature compensation and moisture regulation and is extremely breathable.

In a special additional tanning process, the individual fibres of the cowhide are impregnated with precious natural oils. This preserves the properties of the natural leather, such as its silky and extremely soft touch, while at the same time increasing the resistance to wear and tear. The natural traces and marks of life remain visible on the surface of the leather and lend LAVALINA leather its unique characteristics, which are valued by connoisseurs worldwide."

What they don't tell you is that it requires regular cleaning, using only boiled water and a pH-neutral soap.

[usna86]

Originally Posted by BMWSAC

Vernasca creates fatigue on longer drives, and Cognac looks more "poopy" than "cognac" hehe, I feel your build would look great with Tartufo!

oh well, I tried Enjoy your car!

Haha thanks. I actually test drove an X7 that had Tartufo and we really didn't like the color. To each their own, right? That's why they give us all these options.

I debated getting the beige since that's what I have in my Volvo and I like the look but my lovely wife reminded me how we get some color bleed from our Levis onto the seats so the cognac was a good compromise.

[BMWSAC]

Originally Posted by Auricom

It must be excruciating settling for common Merino as ALPINA Lavalina is the pinnacle of leathers available on vehicles with a Roundel - unfortunately available only on international market ALPINAs:

https://www.alpina-automobiles.com/e...world/bespoke/

"LAVALINA is amongst the most natural and highest quality leather types available worldwide and offers all the advantages of untreated full-grain cowhide. It is cask-pigmented and is produced using the highest-quality hides sourced in South Germany. Silky smooth to the touch, this leather is unrivalled in terms of its surface texture, climatic comfort and appearance. Its natural qualities can be felt with every touch. It guarantees excellent temperature compensation and moisture regulation and is extremely breathable.

In a special additional tanning process, the individual fibres of the cowhide are impregnated with precious natural oils. This preserves the properties of the natural leather, such as its silky and extremely soft touch, while at the same time increasing the resistance to wear and tear. The natural traces and marks of life remain visible on the surface of the leather and lend LAVALINA leather its unique characteristics, which are valued by connoisseurs worldwide."

What they don't tell you is that it requires regular cleaning, using only boiled water and a pH-neutral soap.

nah not at all, that's just marketing material, it's not Vernasca vs Napa/Merino difference. LAVALINA is nice, not nicer than bespoke in a Roller, it's just bull hides after all, no matter how they process it, it's no goat nor lamb!

Different tanning and treatment process produced result requires different (extra) caring isn't a big deal, like paying extra insurance on a LFA, or paying a little extra for 94 gas, part of the "experience"

[BMWSAC]

Originally Posted by usna86

Haha thanks. I actually test drove an X7 that had Tartufo and we really didn't like the color. To each their own, right? That's why they give us all these options.

I debated getting the beige since that's what I have in my Volvo and I like the look but my lovely wife reminded me how we get some color bleed from our Levis onto the seats so the cognac was a good compromise.

Yeah totally, and it's a good alternate if you wanted beige initially

[utcadman]

I went through the same discussion in my head you guys had here and ordered black. (merino) :-)