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After going around the houses looking at different SUV’s I’ve ordered a Mineral White X5 x30d M Sport
I’m not sure how the UK models differ in spec/packages to the US but the optional extras I’ve ordered are:- M Sport Pro Pack (includes 22” Bicolour Alloys, Sun Protection Glass, Blue Brake Calipers, BMW Individual High Gloss Shadowline extended, Active Protection, M Sports Exhaust and M seat belts) Technology Park (includes Harman Kardon Stereo, Head up Display, and gesture control) 2-axle Air suspension (which annoyingly comes with the third row seating). Hoping to get it by the end of July, but it’s taking longer these days as apparently the X-series are made in the US these days rather than Germany Out of interest does anyone know if the Ad Blue filler is still under the bonnet like my current F15, or whether they’ve moved it to be next to the petrol filler cap like some BMW’s? I hope it’s the latter as I find it awkward under the bonnet and always end up spilling some. |
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On my40i, there's something next to the fuel filler which I guess is the Ad Blue, although it's covered. I'll take a pic but my guess is it's next to the filler |
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Thanks, that’s going to make life easier although I’ve taken out the full maintenance pack out so maybe I’ll just take it into BMW to top it up rather than forking out £20 myself BTW, does anyone know why I’ve not been getting notifications of replies, my preferences state instant email notification? I’ve checked my spam and it’s not going in there |
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The full maintenance via Alphabet is decent value at around circa £30 per month. I’m weighing this up myself but I only cover circa 6 miles per year so not sure it’s worthwhile. I’ve decided to not order the third row of seating to in turn get air suspension. My X5 is due to be build on week 30 which is 3 weeks after the air suspension is due to return. Bit of a gamble but monthlies would have gone up by £56.
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Nope. Contact your dealer. Although I have heard on another post that HK will resume on WK27. Rumour has it that the shortages are changing by the hour and so BMW does not have the time of informing the dealers of the changes to spec, but building cars as close to the customers requirement hoping the customer accepts I guess
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My ETA is now saying August rather than end of July and maybe this is why. |
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You would of thought it made sense for BMW to prioristise vehicle builds that are the most profitable i.e. those being specced upto the gunnels like mine. However, it appears that it is not the case |
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Just come off online chat with a BMW 'Genius'.......anything but a 'genius' IMO!
Couldnt answer a number of questions asked, but did confirm shortages of HK, Wireless Charging and Air Suspension in the UK, which most of us are aware of. When asked the question about the 'luck of the draw' whereby supply dictates whose car gets built with the chosen options dependent upon week of build he did not deny that it could not be the case, as an example My order was due into build WK23 but no HK available, hence I cancelled. However, customers at Wk24 could receive HK option if supplies allow. No information about delays or otherwise on 22MY was available, although it was confirmed that there were some updates to the BMW websites in the next couple of weeks to clarify build options and an announcement on the semiconductor shortage. Overall, I got the impression that the business is in complete disarray with no media announcements, customers and dealers left in the dark whilst it seems BMW are still taking orders What he hell is going on?! |
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TurtleBoy summarizes the ordering and allocation process that many long time BMW and BMW X5 owners are aware of: Quote:
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I’ve got to say, whilst the semi conductor issues are not of BMWs making, the way they are dealing with the situation is far from ideal but I also get the sense, in my case, dealers are not being up front with customers with this forum being my main source of information. Apparently my order still has the HK option but I can’t see that being the case. Just as I’m thinking of cancelling my order, the FoC B&O Tech pack option is a possibility. First air suspension and now HK. What next??
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