2013 x5d order placed

Major options were premium package, sports activity, cold weather, and premium sound. I skipped adaptive drive in spite of all the advice to get it.

Negotiated 1K over invoice (about $62K), then took the $3K eco credit, $1.5K holiday cash,and $1K usaa discount. Should be built during the first or second week of December.

I'm considering calling on Monday to change to 20" wheels since I plan to find a used set of 18's or 19's for snow tires. Also need to settle on a hitch (dealer installed or self installed).

Looking forward to have Santa deliver our x-mas present...

Originally Posted by arrivederci

Major options were premium package, sports activity, cold weather, and premium sound. I skipped adaptive drive in spite of all the advice to get it.

Negotiated 1K over invoice (about $62K), then took the $3K eco credit, $1.5K holiday cash,and $1K usaa discount. Should be built during the first or second week of December.

I'm considering calling on Monday to change to 20" wheels since I plan to find a used set of 18's or 19's for snow tires. Also need to settle on a hitch (dealer installed or self installed).

Looking forward to have Santa deliver our x-mas present...

You have a '13 DIESEL coming before the end of the year? I thought that the '13 Diesels would not be available before February (or so)

2013 diesels start production in December with deliveries 2-3 weeks after that

Originally Posted by ndabunka

You have a '13 DIESEL coming before the end of the year? I thought that the '13 Diesels would not be available before February (or so)

Yes, a '13 diesel. It has status of 112 - Scheduled for daily production pack. Based on the sheet I saw at the dealer, it is listed for build in week 49.

I'd skip on the 20" and get the adaptive drive. I have both and the cost of replacing the tires on the 20's vs the 19's seals the deal for me on my net diesel order. The AD is worth the money in my book if you want a great handling X5. Good luck!

Originally Posted by RV8Pilot

I'd skip on the 20" and get the adaptive drive. I have both and the cost of replacing the tires on the 20's vs the 19's seals the deal for me on my net diesel order. The AD is worth the money in my book if you want a great handling X5. Good luck!

Thx. Added both. We really like the 20s and I'm willing to put up with the cost and implications of staggered (mostly makes rotation more painful). We will hate running around on 18s all winter long. Looking for a set of 18" take offs now.

Originally Posted by RV8Pilot

I'd skip on the 20" and get the adaptive drive. I have both and the cost of replacing the tires on the 20's vs the 19's seals the deal for me on my net diesel order. The AD is worth the money in my book if you want a great handling X5. Good luck!

Absolutely !!!!!!!!!!!!! Very wise words, all future buyers need to read this. AD eliminates MOST of the X5 flaws. The ones that are left I forget about the next time I drive it. The diesel is a torque monster as well.

Disclaimer: All three engines are great (as not to start any fights).

Originally Posted by georgejm

Absolutely !!!!!!!!!!!!! Very wise words, all future buyers need to read this. AD eliminates MOST of the X5 flaws. The ones that are left I forget about the next time I drive it. The diesel is a torque monster as well.

Disclaimer: All three engines are great (as not to start any fights).

1. AD is floaty. and pricey- plus you cant see it and polish it
2. Those 20"s sure look good filling out the fender wells
3. The better handling with the 20s offsets the lack of AD
4. AD is really only if you drive very aggressively
5. I agree with george's post, 100%


So. ONLY one of the above comments is true. Guess...

Originally Posted by arrivederci

Major options were premium package, sports activity, cold weather, and premium sound. I skipped adaptive drive in spite of all the advice to get it.

Negotiated 1K over invoice (about $62K), then took the $3K eco credit, $1.5K holiday cash,and $1K usaa discount. Should be built during the first or second week of December.

I'm considering calling on Monday to change to 20" wheels since I plan to find a used set of 18's or 19's for snow tires. Also need to settle on a hitch (dealer installed or self installed).

Looking forward to have Santa deliver our x-mas present...

Is there any change on the spec of the 2013 X5d compared to the 2012 X5d?

Originally Posted by Awdnut

Is there any change on the spec of the 2013 X5d compared to the 2012 X5d?

Not that I'm aware of (would've love to have an 8 spd). Option prices went up a little bit...

Where did you get your invoice pricing info?

I've compared my config on Costco and TrueCar.com -- same MSRP but mysteriously different "Invoice" prices (apparently not all invoices are created equal).

I compared the Costco to http://www.bmwconfig.com/.

Grr... how did you find 2013 x5d on bmwconfig? I tried typing in "2013 X5" and it only shows the i's and M

How did the Costco #'s compare to bmwconfig?

Originally Posted by bimmerbaba

Grr... how did you find 2013 x5d on bmwconfig? I tried typing in "2013 X5" and it only shows the i's and M

How did the Costco #'s compare to bmwconfig?

You're not doing it wrong...there isn't a 2013 there yet. I picked a 2012 X5d and compared those invoice numbers to the 2013 costco sheet. It was close enough.

Super - thanks much for the help!

We considered ordering a 2013 but weren't willing to wait.

We ordered a 2012 X5 35d to replace the one that the Atlantic Ocean decided to float away on us. Year end deals made it ALOT less painful. We ordered it almost exactly the same we just went for the Multi contour seats this time and aluminum trim interior. Dealer threw in Apps as well. Scheduled to finish production Nov 28. Guessing it will be by the dealer the following week....
PS: if anyone has delusions of driving one of these SAVs near salt water..... DON'T

What kind of end of year specials are you seeing?

Eco credit ($4500 on 2012, $3000 on 2013) and $1500 holiday cash are the biggies.

Originally Posted by arrivederci

Eco credit ($4500 on 2012, $3000 on 2013) and $1500 holiday cash are the biggies.

I just saw a comercial and also now posted on BMW official website - $3,500 holiday credit. Nice

Originally Posted by tribecaX5

I just saw a comercial and also now posted on BMW official website - $3,500 holiday credit. Nice

Yes, it is "up to $3500"...depends on the model you order. The X5d was $1500 for both 2012 and 2013.

Hit the 'production begins' stage on the bmw website either yesterday or today. Good stuff. Still looking for a set of snows, probably going to install an execuhitch myself, and thinking about a clear-bra solution along with some darker window tint in the back.

Anyone know how long it takes once it hits production begins stage? Trying to judge how much time I have to line the other stuff up.

Originally Posted by arrivederci

Hit the 'production begins' stage on the bmw website either yesterday or today. Good stuff. Still looking for a set of snows, probably going to install an execuhitch myself, and thinking about a clear-bra solution along with some darker window tint in the back.

Anyone know how long it takes once it hits production begins stage? Trying to judge how much time I have to line the other stuff up.

I dont know how the car will get to you...does it truck from Spartanburg direct to you in denver? Ask you salesman

Kudos on the hitch self-install too!

A

12/5 Update - production completed and awaiting carrier pickup. If I'm lucky, I'll take delivery by the end of next week.

It took slightly less than 2 weeks from my phone call production start to waiting for shipment. Then I was waiting the slow train to get it to Oxnard and later to Santa Barbara.

Nice! That was just about a week from prod start to prod end?

Not bad - mines been in prod for about 4 days... Can't wait