Must have's?

[Ducklakeview]

[quote="snrbrtsn"]
Your as well hanging out for ticks in all the boxes, retrofitting is expensive and examples are plentiful.

Re The handling, you should consider putting self levelling suspension on the list, works in tandem with the xdrive of the 4.0d and allows for flat cornering, little lean / Body roll & provides saloon like handling.
I'm still surprised at the abuse I can throw into cornering with little body roll, checking the specs of the car you test drove will confirm fitment.
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I take it that's not the same as the "active drive?" Do 7 seaters not come with self-levelling? I know it was std with Nivomats on our XC90's.

Mike

[snrbrtsn]

I believe your correct, all 7 seaters  did come with it and it's relatively rare on the 5 seaters (or at least was an option on the 5 seater)

The BMW system is dynamic drive, this gives active anti roll bars to stop the body roll, the self levelling suspension does a good job of imitating this system allbeit it's the air springs on the rear that's doing the work as opposed to an active & complex hydraulic system.

[X5Sport]

Self levelling was standard on certain trims and if a tow bar was fitted I believe.

There are two types of High Beam assist.  The clever one is only fitted to cars with full LED lighting.  The cheap version just flicks main beam on and off.

[john_o]

The two things that stand out for me are

Heated seats. Once you've had them,you never go back!  I did think they would be std on x5s but apparently not.

Non msport suspension. This really helps the ride if on 20 inch runflat and still handles great.  Either that or ditch the rf and/or get smaller wheels.

The exterior lighting pack is nice.

Pan roof I love but very much a personal choice and £££££ if it goes wrong

Folding mirrors and rear camera useful.

Soft close doors / boot or closing boot seem pretty ott IMHO

If you get 7 seat it's rear air suspension and no room for a spare if you ever wanted to carry one (if ditching rfs)

Try a few cars and get a feel.  They are all quite different. The vin options checker is great.  Lots of things I never knew the car had.

Good luck
John

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[concept]

Must haves:

Long legs so you can get in and out comfortably and without getting the back of your trousers filthy

Some have said comfort seats, don't bother, they are a pain in the neck, you can NEVER get it just right, too many adjustments. I jest, but, they are very nice.

Comfort access is lovely.

Head up display is also great, rarely look at the dials now.

[X5Sport]

[quote="john_o"]
Heated seats. Once you've had them,you never go back!  I did think they would be std on x5s but apparently not.
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Be grateful you get all 4 wheels!  BMW want to charge extra for absolutely everything they can get away with!



As an aside I have begun to see more and more manufacturers dropping electrical load items (along with a free spare wheel) to keep the engine emissions down.

[Ducklakeview]

Ok,

Seen a nice 2010 40d with the following spec;

S1CA Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S1CB CO2 package
S220 Self-levelling suspension
S226 Sports suspension settings
S230 Extra package, EU-specific
S233 Increased towing capability
S235 Towing hitch, detachable
S2NY BMW LA wheel, M Double Spoke 333
S2PA Wheel bolt retainer
S302 Alarm system
S319 Integrated universal remote control
S320 Deleted, model lettering
P337 M Sports package
S3AH Backup camera and Top View
S3AP Windshield with grey wedge
Vehicle options
S3MB Indiv. Ext. Line, burnished aluminium
S3MC Indiv. roof rail high-gloss Shadow Line
S423 Floor mats, velours
S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430 Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441 Smoker package
S459 Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S481 Sports seat
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
S496 Seat heating, rear
S4AB Fine wood trim burr walnut
S4NC Additional heating/ventilation
S4UB 3rd seat row
S502 Headlight cleaning system
Vehicle options
S508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521 Rain sensor
S522 Xenon Light
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S544 Cruise control with brake function
S563 Light package
S5DA Passenger airbag deactivation
S609 Navigation system Professional
S612 BMW Assist
S615 Expanded BMW Online Information
S616 BMW Online
S633 Preparation, mobile phone, Business
S654 DAB tuner
S672 CD changer for 6 CDs
S676 HiFi speaker system
Vehicle options
S698 Area-Code 2 for DVD
S6AA BMW TeleServices
S6AB Control for Teleservices
S6FL USB/Audio interface
S710 M leather steering wheel
S761 Individual sunshade glazing
S775 Headlining anthracite
S7M5 M Exterior equipment

Ticks most of my boxes, plus it has a towbar and the upgraded towing pack, which I believe includes an extra radiator and is stupidly expensive?

Only fly in the ointment is the Nevada Leather, which I quite like the look of, but with Titan Silver? Good or bad?




Mike

[X5Sport]

Hello and

Increased towing capacity does indeed mean an extra rad etc, and was OK if ordered with the car, but jaw-dropping for post-sale fitting!

Nevada leather looks OK.  I have seen much much worse combinations.

It's a good spec too 

[NehalX5]

Very good spec. More or less like ours except it has the USB/Audio interface which is a good option and DAB. Personally, if I was looking to buy, this would be the one.

[Ducklakeview]

[quote="NehalX5"]
Very good spec. More or less like ours except it has the USB/Audio interface which is a good option and DAB. Personally, if I was looking to buy, this would be the one.
[/quote]

Looks like I'm getting somewhere then!

One thing I cannot see for the life of me is electric folding mirrors, is there an option code I am missing or are they standard?

Mike

[snrbrtsn]

Nevada leather is easily maintained

Options s430 & s431 should provide folding mirrors, easily distinguished by the additional button by the window switches,

I'm basing the above from my spec and have folding mirrors, not that they fold that much out the way

Though I'm looking at your first post

Main beam Assist & Electric tailgate .............

[Ducklakeview]

[quote="snrbrtsn"]
Nevada leather is easily maintained

Options s430 & s431 should provide folding mirrors, easily distinguished by the additional button by the window switches,

I'm basing the above from my spec and have folding mirrors, not that they fold that much out the way

Though I'm looking at your first post

Main beam Assist & Electric tailgate .............
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Not a single car that I've looked at has those I'm being strict with my budget..

Mike

[Ducklakeview]

Ok, I think I have found "The One"

2011 car with 70k, one owner - Spec;

S1CA Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S1CB CO2 package
S220 Self-levelling suspension
S225 Standard suspension
S230 Extra package, EU-specific
S2NY BMW LA wheel, M Double Spoke 333
S2PA Wheel bolt retainer
S302 Alarm system
S316 automatic trunk lid mechanism
S320 Deleted, model lettering
P337 M Sports package
S3AH Backup camera and Top View
S3MB Indiv. Ext. Line, burnished aluminium
S3MC Indiv. roof rail high-gloss Shadow Line
S402 Electric panoramic roof
Vehicle options
S423 Floor mats, velours
S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430 Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441 Smoker package
S459 Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S481 Sports seat
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
S4AD Interior trim strips, alu, brushed, fine
S4NC Additional heating/ventilation
S4UB 3rd seat row
S502 Headlight cleaning system
S508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521 Rain sensor
S522 Xenon Light
Vehicle options
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S544 Cruise control with brake function
S563 Light package
S575 Supplementary 12V sockets
S5DA Passenger airbag deactivation
S609 Navigation system Professional
S612 BMW Assist
S615 Expanded BMW Online Information
S616 BMW Online
S633 Preparation, mobile phone, Business
S654 DAB tuner
S677 HiFi System Professional DSP
S694 Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
S698 Area-Code 2 for DVD
S6AA BMW TeleServices
Vehicle options
S6AB Control for Teleservices
S6FL USB/Audio interface
S6NF Music interface for Smartphone
S6VC Control for Combox
S710 M leather steering wheel
S761 Individual sunshade glazing
S775 Headlining anthracite
S7M5 M Exterior equipment
L812 National version England / Ireland
S840 High speed synchronisation
S863 Retailer Directory Europe
S877 Delete cross-pattern operation
S880 On-board vehicle literature English
S8KA Dummy-SALAPA
S8S2 Coding alarm signal
Vehicle options
S8SC Telematics access request,country-spec.
S8SM Car ident. number visible from outside
S8TG Thiefproofing device
S8TL Dummy-SALAPA
S8TN Daytime run.lights adjus.via light menu
S925 Dummy-SALAPA
Vehicle options
S853 Language version English



I take it the DSP is the highest spec audio?

Mike

[snrbrtsn]

Appears nice spec


The dsp is upspecced, the Individual audio is
S752A Individual Audio System, notable by the silver speaker grilles and a plethora of speakers
I stumbled across by chance and its sublime. A rare option that you'd do well to find!

[X5Sport]

The Pro audio is very good in my X6.  I couldn't justify the Individual on top as the sound stage is a car after all.  I can't remember the overal output but it is more than enough to hurt!  Includes subwoofers too.