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BMW X5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#2406 of 2444 Re: BMW X5 2013 PRICING [habitat1] by 00boxsters

Jan 03, 2013 (5:45 am)

Replying to: habitat1 (Jan 03, 2013 4:57 am)
Strongly suggest running boards on the X5 be avoided with respect to Habitat1.
 
Unless you mount a kayak or something on top frequently, I'd avoid them.
 
They get your pants dirty upon each ingress and egress, tend to be the first part to discolor or dare i say show rust spots, and also make it tediously harder to step into the vehicle causing you to reach and stretch further. Unless you mount a kayak or something on top frequently, I'd avoid them.

#2407 of 2444 Re: BMW X5 2013 PRICING [00boxsters] by habitat1

Jan 03, 2013 (9:32 am)

Replying to: 00boxsters (Jan 03, 2013 5:45 am)
I'm not sure what running boards you are referring to, but they don't sound anything like the ones on our X5:
 
- Aluminum and hard plastic/rubber don't rust.
 
- They only extend out approximately 3.5" from the lower door sill, which given the curvature of the door, is barely 1" beyond the middle of the drivers door. I'm not sure how you ingress/egress your vehicle, but it's a non issue for me, my wife and daughters. In fact, they use it to assist as a toe step.
 
- About the only thing I would NOT recommend is trying to use the running boards as a step for putting a kayak on the roof. They don't extend far enough out from the vehicle to give you a solid platform and attempting to stand edgewise on them with a kayak over your head is likely to end up ugly.
 
- Personally, I got them mostly for appearance and partly to use as a slight step when holding on to the roof rail and washing/drying the roof of the vehicle. But our experience in having them in the snow was that they worked well as a way to kick snow off your boots and reduce the amount of slush that made it up the door from the wheels (i.e. defacto mud guards).
 
In any event, they are an easy item for others to test drive themself, as most X5's I've seen on lots come with them.

#2408 of 2444 Re: BMW X5 2013 PRICING [habitat1] by laavram

Jan 03, 2013 (9:56 am)

Replying to: habitat1 (Jan 03, 2013 9:32 am)
Thanks for the suggestion and i will call the dealer today to see if i can add the running board.
 
I agree that these running boards are primarily for convenience i.e., to kick snow or sand off your boots and for easy climbing into the car and not a good idea to hang things off the roof. We can certainly use them but be prepared for getting our clothes dirty as we lean to the vehicle.
 
 As of now, I am planning to pick up the vehicle from SC. I still have another week or so to make that decision.

#2409 of 2444 Re: BMW X5 2013 PRICING [laavram] by habitat1

Jan 03, 2013 (10:11 am)

Replying to: laavram (Jan 03, 2013 9:56 am)
As of now, I am planning to pick up the vehicle from SC. I still have another week or so to make that decision.
 
If you can swing it, I can guarantee you won't regret it. I had a 911S for 5.5 years and learned more about how to drive a car properly in 4 hours at the Performance Delivery Center. Skidpad, anti-lock brake strip, mini-formula one course...all with professional racing instructors giving you tips. Plus taking the X5d (theirs, not yours) over their off road course will really show you what all those hill descent and hill hold buttons do, along with the x-drive, etc. It really is the only way to truly appreciate BMW engineering. And the price - free - is hard to beat.
 
They run a first class operation, from picking you up at the airport in an X6 to dinner and room at the Marriott, to the one-on-one delivery of your vehicle in a private showroom. Damn, I'm nearly talking myself into getting a BMW M3 instead of the Cayman S I have on order!

#2410 of 2444 Re: BMW X5 2013 PRICING [laavram] by kvchang1

Jan 03, 2013 (4:18 pm)

Replying to: laavram (Jan 02, 2013 10:09 pm)
Hi Laavram,
 
I have similar build for the X5 xDrive35d. May I ask how much you pay for it?
53500??
I paid 55k with addtion of soft close and running board.
thanks
kv

#2411 of 2444 Re: BMW X5 2013 PRICING [kvchang1] by laavram

Jan 03, 2013 (10:08 pm)

Replying to: kvchang1 (Jan 03, 2013 4:18 pm)
Around $53.9k. Looks like you also did good for $55k

#2412 of 2444 Re: BMW X5 2013 PRICING [laavram] by kvchang1

Jan 04, 2013 (10:45 am)

Replying to: laavram (Jan 03, 2013 10:08 pm)
thanks! good to know

#2413 of 2444 extended warranty/maintenance by kvchang1

Jan 04, 2013 (12:24 pm)

standard is only up to 4 yrs/50k. Anyone buys extended one? if yes, how much for each?
thanks

#2414 of 2444 Re: extended warranty/maintenance [kvchang1] by habitat1

Jan 04, 2013 (1:29 pm)

Replying to: kvchang1 (Jan 04, 2013 12:24 pm)
I declined the extended warranty/maintenance option. Was quoted $3,217 for the extended warranty and $2,495 for the extended service. Ridiculous prices, IMO, given that it's only 2 more years, unless you are a higher mileage driver (12,500+ miles per year). I had no intention of purchasing so I didn't haggle and they knew better than to hard sell me.
 
We have a good independent mechanic that would be 30-40% less than dealer charges for routine oil changes, fluids, brakes, alignment, etc. And does not pad the service with unnecessary repairs. The only thing I would be concerned about would be a major out of warranty repair in years 5 or 6, and I figured I'd take my chances. There are other reputable third party warranties that my mechanic recommended if I get nervous between now and the 4/50 factory warranty expiration.

#2415 of 2444 Re: extended warranty/maintenance [habitat1] by kvchang1

Jan 04, 2013 (5:49 pm)

Replying to: habitat1 (Jan 04, 2013 1:29 pm)
thanks for the quick respond.

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