I pickuped up my new 2012 BMW x5 two days ago. I did not see a compact(spare) tire and I asked my sales guy and he told me that X5 does not come with a compact(spare) tire. When I read owner's manual coming with the X5, it is said that a compact tire is located in the cargo area under the floor panel. I am confused.
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Yup, it's a $150 option. Ordered it on my X5d that I should be getting soon.
It's stupid how BMW charges you for the most primitive things...
It's stupid how BMW charges you for the most primitive things...
Stupid if you hit a piece of metal and shred a tire 300 miles from nowhere in new mexico.
OP:
DO YOU HAVE THIRD ROW SEATS? If yes, you cannot use a spare.
OP:
DO YOU HAVE THIRD ROW SEATS? If yes, you cannot use a spare.
in my case it is dealer's fault that he did not manage to add the option - is it possible to add spare after the car comes to dealer?
the obiouse difference is market price for spare which is much more than 150$ from the factory - but what about the compartment? the spare fits?
the obiouse difference is market price for spare which is much more than 150$ from the factory - but what about the compartment? the spare fits?
How is it the DEALER's fault???? Did you order the car built with the spare, but the dealer screwed up? Even so, when the dealer emailed you the build sheet, did you forget to check that all the options were there?
Or is it that YOU forgot to add the option, but it is just more convenient to blame the dealer?
As to the spare "fitting": if you have 3rd row, there is no compartment. If you have no third row, there is a compartment. And the compartment is the same size whether or not a spare is riding in it.
Or is it that YOU forgot to add the option, but it is just more convenient to blame the dealer?
As to the spare "fitting": if you have 3rd row, there is no compartment. If you have no third row, there is a compartment. And the compartment is the same size whether or not a spare is riding in it.
rather long story... it is not my fault
now I am waiting how the dealer will reward all of the inconvenience caused... if he does not, I will write to BMWNA and of course report the whole purchase process on this forum
that is my first new BMW and the purchase process was just horrible (including the pick up day)
I do not have 3rd row, so I will demand they add the spare for 150$ and not for 400-500$ as the market value is
now I am waiting how the dealer will reward all of the inconvenience caused... if he does not, I will write to BMWNA and of course report the whole purchase process on this forum
that is my first new BMW and the purchase process was just horrible (including the pick up day)
I do not have 3rd row, so I will demand they add the spare for 150$ and not for 400-500$ as the market value is
yes, I feel spare is a must
no, I do not expect CA to read my mind, it is enough he reads my emails
no, I do not expect CA to read my mind, it is enough he reads my emails
@kanar: Look, either be more forthcoming or stop wasting everyone's time.
Did you email the CA to include a spare in your build? Did he confirm that to you in writing? When he sent you the build sheet for final review, did the factory show the car was being built with a spare? Or did you neglect to review the build sheet and spot the error?
All of this could be handled in a 2 paragraph post, and everyone would be able to judge where the problem lies. Dealers are human, and they make mistakes from time to time. As do buyers. If it truly was the dealer's fault, I expect they will try to do right by you.
Did you email the CA to include a spare in your build? Did he confirm that to you in writing? When he sent you the build sheet for final review, did the factory show the car was being built with a spare? Or did you neglect to review the build sheet and spot the error?
All of this could be handled in a 2 paragraph post, and everyone would be able to judge where the problem lies. Dealers are human, and they make mistakes from time to time. As do buyers. If it truly was the dealer's fault, I expect they will try to do right by you.
@quackbury, sorry, but I do not understand what is your problem in this case (I think that mostly you write no BS)
My question what not whether or not it is dealer's fault that I do not have spare - it is obvious for me and I am not going to discuss it; I was asking about adding spare after the car comes to the dealership
My question what not whether or not it is dealer's fault that I do not have spare - it is obvious for me and I am not going to discuss it; I was asking about adding spare after the car comes to the dealership
Took delivery of my 2012 X5 today. Attached is a picture of what the spare tire looks like. What is interesting is that when I looked at the options for my vehicle online while it was in production, it only showed one (Sat ratio) of the two options (sat radio and spare tire) I ordered. I had a brief panic but paperwork was accurate showing the options I had ordered. Fortunately, the website was wrong and the vehicle arrived as ordered. Stickers on the spare tire even showed FIFO date of 5/3/2011 which I think suggests the dealer did not do the spare tire install.
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I have a 2011 X5D also with a run flats. Was also wondering about the lift system for the lid. The manual shows a small hydrauli unit, but the car has none. It does have four holes and a bracket to hold an arm, but no arm The dealer says it is only on European models. I called BMW cust. serv. and a gal said that the part is available. My dealer says not part is available for that, and that I could just use a dowl or piece of wood to hold it open. Anybody know of a part that works? Kind of a pain to hold it open with one hand and access the area. A peice of wood seems rather lame. thanks
I have a 2011 X5D also with a run flats. Was also wondering about the lift system for the lid. The manual shows a small hydrauli unit, but the car has none. It does have four holes and a bracket to hold an arm, but no arm The dealer says it is only on European models. I called BMW cust. serv. and a gal said that the part is available. My dealer says not part is available for that, and that I could just use a dowl or piece of wood to hold it open. Anybody know of a part that works? Kind of a pain to hold it open with one hand and access the area. A peice of wood seems rather lame. thanks
Welcome to the 'Fest. You will find there is a really useful "Search" feature on the second menu bar from the top of the page. If you use it, you will find that this topic has been discussed many times.
The strut was standard through 2010, then decontented in US vehicles beginning in MY 2011. The threaded holes remain. The parts are available. IIRC the cost is +/- $10. When you do the Search, you will find the parts numbers.
The strut was standard through 2010, then decontented in US vehicles beginning in MY 2011. The threaded holes remain. The parts are available. IIRC the cost is +/- $10. When you do the Search, you will find the parts numbers.
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If anyone's interested, I'm selling lift support kits for the X5 spare tire cover/cargo storage cover.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd...=ViewItem&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649&item=200658675609&sspagename=STRK:MESELX:IT
https://picasaweb.google.com/101774...ireCoverLiftSupportKit?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCMrSk6WBg6KMmAE&feat=directlink
If anyone's interested, I'm selling lift support kits for the X5 spare tire cover/cargo storage cover.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd...=ViewItem&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649&item=200658675609&sspagename=STRK:MESELX:IT
https://picasaweb.google.com/101774...ireCoverLiftSupportKit?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCMrSk6WBg6KMmAE&feat=directlink
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Unfortunately the compact spare is a $150 option when you order the vehicle and is not standard. An X5 with the 3rd row option cannot carry the compact spare. There have been a few others who have forgotten to order this option. You can get it aftermarket from your dealer (close to $600 i believe) or do an online search for one yourself and get one cheaper (as an example http://www.beastpower.com/p/bmw/bimmerzone-bmw/BM-E70-ST)
I paid about $80 for the steel rim and $130 for the compact spare on TireRack a while ago. The tire I got was a Continental T155/90R18 compact spare.
I spent another $40 on the mounting, jacks, tire iron, etc. Overall it all fits under on the rear cover. Sure it's nice to have it stock, but it wasn't even an option when I ordered my vehicle. I don't think you can purchase the center post that holds the spare in place as that comes with the spare tire from the factory. I found 2 $3 tire chocks works great holding it centered otherwise (plus they come in handy when you need to change your tire).
I spent another $40 on the mounting, jacks, tire iron, etc. Overall it all fits under on the rear cover. Sure it's nice to have it stock, but it wasn't even an option when I ordered my vehicle. I don't think you can purchase the center post that holds the spare in place as that comes with the spare tire from the factory. I found 2 $3 tire chocks works great holding it centered otherwise (plus they come in handy when you need to change your tire).
Here's the deal. Since I am on my 3rd E70, I "may" have some knowledge that can help folks out. Like the guy on the other thread who was looking for the proper torque for his lug nuts and apparently didn't know there was a PDF version of the owner's manual. (He didn't want to walk 5 blocks to his garage to check the paper manual, which raises the interesting question of how he was going to operate his torque wrench from 5 blocks away. Whatever).
When AutoUnion, ard, I or anyone else posts to a thread, we are "subscribed". That means we get an email whenever there is a new post. Most of the time, that's a good thing, because if someone we are trying to help says "I didn't understand your answer, could you elaborate?" we can get right back to the guy while he is still online.
Sometimes, subscribing is very frustrating. E.g. when an OP comes back on the thread and states the same thing (vaguely) over and over and over again, we get email after email. I guess one solution is never to post, which means not downloading any of the information we've accumulated over many years of ownership. Is that productive? Another solution is to never subscribe to a thread, just lob out info, ride off into the sunset and let folks sort it out on their own. A third solution is to keep on keeping on and flame the occasional d-bag with 3 posts who doesn't get it. Sorry you don't like my choice. Maybe I will reconsider it and go with Door #1 or Door #2 instead.
When AutoUnion, ard, I or anyone else posts to a thread, we are "subscribed". That means we get an email whenever there is a new post. Most of the time, that's a good thing, because if someone we are trying to help says "I didn't understand your answer, could you elaborate?" we can get right back to the guy while he is still online.
Sometimes, subscribing is very frustrating. E.g. when an OP comes back on the thread and states the same thing (vaguely) over and over and over again, we get email after email. I guess one solution is never to post, which means not downloading any of the information we've accumulated over many years of ownership. Is that productive? Another solution is to never subscribe to a thread, just lob out info, ride off into the sunset and let folks sort it out on their own. A third solution is to keep on keeping on and flame the occasional d-bag with 3 posts who doesn't get it. Sorry you don't like my choice. Maybe I will reconsider it and go with Door #1 or Door #2 instead.
Because we're subscribed, so the spam arrives. And you missed part of my point (the biggest part from where I sit). I gladly shared with you (and everyone else) a piece of information of which I think you were unaware. Namely, that you can download a PDF version of your owner's manual and research stuff any time you want from your computer or even your phone. In my experience, that PDF manual is really valuable, even though I only have to walk downstairs to my garage to get the paper version. And the long term owners ("experts" is too much of an overstatement) like ard, AutoUnion, quack and a bunch of others freely offer our expertise and experience, despite the personal insults from the occasional noob d-bag.
It is a rare 'Fester that says "thank you." And although I disagree with you about a lot of things, I will give you props for saying "thanks" on the other thread.
Let's let it go at that, and I'll take you up on your offer. Don't ask me for any help, and I won't offend you by offering. Deal?
It is a rare 'Fester that says "thank you." And although I disagree with you about a lot of things, I will give you props for saying "thanks" on the other thread.
Let's let it go at that, and I'll take you up on your offer. Don't ask me for any help, and I won't offend you by offering. Deal?
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