[dan321]

Just ordered a 2020 X5 XDrive40i.

Driving Assist Pro Package
Luxury Seating Package
M Sport Package
Executive Package
M Sport Brakes
Integral Active Steering
2 Axel sound
Night Vision
Acoustic Glass
HK sound
Dark Graphite Metallic
Merino Coffee

Dealer says it will probably in the 2nd or 3rd week of August... they are using an allocation they already had.

Saying goodbye to an X3 M40i.

[jphcbpa]

Originally Posted by dan321

Just ordered a 2020 X5 XDrive40i.

Driving Assist Pro Package
Luxury Seating Package
M Sport Package
Executive Package
M Sport Brakes
Integral Active Steering
2 Axel sound
Night Vision
Acoustic Glass
HK sound
Dark Graphite Metallic
Merino Coffee

Dealer says it will probably in the 2nd or 3rd week of August... they are using an allocation they already had.

Saying goodbye to an X3 M40i.

I am considering both x3 m40i and X5. Would you please share some reasons for the change and any insights. TIA


Congratulations

[dan321]

Originally Posted by jphcbpa

I am considering both x3 m40i and X5. Would you please share some reasons for the change and any insights. TIA


Congratulations

X3 M40i is great but we wanted a bit more space. Some features on X5 are not available on X3... we want all the latest drive assist... for example lane change assist. X5 has the latest iDrive too... I doubt BMW is going to update my X3.

It's a bit more luxurious car.

But in the end it just a choice, I can't see how you can go wrong with either car.

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by jphcbpa

I am considering both x3 m40i and X5. Would you please share some reasons for the change and any insights. TIA


Congratulations

You should comb through the X3 G01 forum before buying one. There is a driveline vibration that BMW is not able to solve. Search for my post where I uploaded the Excel summary file and read through it. That is what drove me to the X5 forum.

[TYJ]

1. What is “2 axel sound”?
2. What is appealing about “Integral Active Steering”?

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by TYJ

1. What is "2 axel sound"?
2. What is appealing about "Integral Active Steering"?

1. More likely the OP meant 2-axle air suspension
2. See video, one large benefit is increased low speed maneuverability - like parking and turning.

[dan321]

Originally Posted by TYJ

1. What is “2 axel sound”?
2. What is appealing about “Integral Active Steering”?

Typo 2 axel suspension.

We wanted air suspension and the Integral Active Steering was package with it.

Active Steering makes it a bit easier to pull into parking spaces in tight parking lots.

It may turn out that we can get the air suspension separate from active steering in 2020, we'll find out sometime today when the dealer finishes getting the order into the system.

[dan321]

Originally Posted by Marty in Bgm

You should comb through the X3 G01 forum before buying one. There is a driveline vibration that BMW is not able to solve. Search for my post where I uploaded the Excel summary file and read through it. That is what drove me to the X5 forum.

That's a problem we never ran into with our X3. The only issue we had was that the flappers in front of the radiator had to be replaced after we got a check engine light about a month after we bought it.

[Paladin1]

Originally Posted by TYJ

1. What is “2 axel sound”?
2. What is appealing about “Integral Active Steering”?

#2 - makes the Q7 maneuver like an A3. Wouldn't have an SUV without it now....

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by dan321

That's a problem we never ran into with our X3. The only issue we had was that the flappers in front of the radiator had to be replaced after we got a check engine light about a month after we bought it.

You're one of the lucky ones, it seemed hit-n-miss but if you had it, you can't get rid of it from what I have read. Dealers threw drivetrain parts at the problem but it persisted and even when owners left the dealer after parts replacement and felt no vibrations, the vibes came back after a few months. There were a couple of owners who got BMW to buy their car back and one is in the lemon law stage over it.

[LSM]

Congrats!!

[poppop]

Originally Posted by dan321

Just ordered a 2020 X5 XDrive40i.

Driving Assist Pro Package
Luxury Seating Package
M Sport Package
Executive Package
M Sport Brakes
Integral Active Steering
2 Axel sound
Night Vision
Acoustic Glass
HK sound
Dark Graphite Metallic
Merino Coffee

Dealer says it will probably in the 2nd or 3rd week of August... they are using an allocation they already had.

Saying goodbye to an X3 M40i.

Nice build. Can you tell us your discount? Also what dealer? I will be ordering a 40i in the fall and am near central FL. Thanks.

[JayPichardo]

Congrats!

[dan321]

Originally Posted by poppop

Nice build. Can you tell us your discount? Also what dealer? I will be ordering a 40i in the fall and am near central FL. Thanks.

BMW of Ocala.

There wasn't much of a discount. If you finance or lease, there is a $1200 discount. But I did get quite a bit over blue book trade-in price though so I'm not complaining, that's might be because they know they can move my X3 M40i in a day or two. The gave me a reasonable price on the previous trade-in I did with them too.

If you end up going there, ask for James Jupiter.

I looked at selling my X3 myself but once you factor in how the sales tax on the new car works vs. what the gave me for the trade-in it didn't make sense to me to go to all that effort.

[poppop]

Originally Posted by dan321

BMW of Ocala.

There wasn't much of a discount. If you finance or lease, there is a $1200 discount. But I did get quite a bit over blue book trade-in price though so I'm not complaining, that's might be because they know they can move my X3 M40i in a day or two. The gave me a reasonable price on the previous trade-in I did with them too.

If you end up going there, ask for James Jupiter.

I looked at selling my X3 myself but once you factor in how the sales tax on the new car works vs. what the gave me for the trade-in it didn't make sense to me to go to all that effort.

Thanks for the info. My plan is to have several dealers compete for my build and hopefully get a decent discount off MSRP as well as the KBB trade in allowance. I agree with your trade in strategy; too hard to sell and with so many scammers out there it’s not as easy as it used to be. Good luck with your purchase.

[mephisto2k2]

Originally Posted by dan321

It may turn out that we can get the air suspension separate from active steering in 2020, we'll find out sometime today when the dealer finishes getting the order into the system.

Since you have M Sport you can order air suspension for only $150, regularly $1000. You don't need active steering.

I added it to my order after the fact and online tracking shows it included.

[dan321]

Originally Posted by mephisto2k2

Since you have M Sport you can order air suspension for only $150, regularly $1000. You don't need active steering.

I added it to my order after the fact and online tracking shows it included.

Yes, in the end, we got the two axel air suspension for $150.00 too.

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by mephisto2k2

Since you have M Sport you can order air suspension for only $150, regularly $1000. You don't need active steering.

I added it to my order after the fact and online tracking shows it included.

Technically 2VR has always been $150 for M Sports and you have to select 2VR to get IAS.

For 2019
M Sport Package is $5850
2-Axle air suspension was only available with IAS for $1300 (IAS $1150 + 2VR $150)

M Sport Package = $5850
M Sport with 2VR + IAS = $7150


For 2020
They made 2VR and IAS a la cart but it comes out exactly the same
M Sport Package is $5700 (reduced by $150)
2-Axle air suspension is $150 upgrade
IAS is a separate option for $1150

M Sport with 2VR = $5850 (price of original 2019 M Sport Package without 2VR)
M Sport with 2VR + IAS = $7150

Given that the new G05 is significantly larger than F15, there's a benefit with IAS as older model X5s have had poor turning ratios.

[X1goesx5]

30d with Viz Pack, Tech Pack, Comfort Pack, M Sport Plus Pack, extended Leather, 3rd Row and 22”s. AG/Black.


With a discount well into 5 figures to boot!