What Options am I lacking?

[unluky]

So new potential X5 buyer here and found one that has a lot of the options I am looking for. I have a budget and am looking for used, so I can't be too picky, but hate to know I missed something I wanted AFTER I buy something. Have to go a ways to look at this one, so trying to do my research first.

I know I am missing the HK system, LED lights, and DHP (which seems to be rare anyway) but none of these are deal breakers for me. Seems remote start is not an option at all on these - same with Tow package - but both can be added later. Not crazy about these wheels - but again those can be swapped.

Anything else I should consider?? I just don't know what I don't know if you know what I mean! lol. Thanks for any suggestions!


P7S5A 
Interior design 'Pure Excellence'
S1CAA 
Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S212A 
Equipment, brake syst. country-specific
S245A 
Steering wheel column adjustment,electr.
S255A 
Sports leather steering wheel
S258A 
Tire with run-flat functionality
S2AZA 
BMW LA wheel Double Spoke 446
S2VBA 
Tire pressure display
S302A 
Alarm system
S319A 
Integrated universal remote control
S322A 
Comfort access
S346A 
Chrome Line exterieur
S3AAA 
Roof railing black
S3AGA 
Reversing camera
S402A 
Electric panoramic roof
S417A 
Roller sun vizor, rear door
S420A 
Sun protection glazing
S423A 
Floor mats, velours
S430A 
Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S441A 
Smoker package
S453A 
Climate-controlled seats, front
S456A 
Comfort seat with memory
S488A 
Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S493A 
Storage compartment package
S494A 
Seat heating driver/passenger
S4ACA 
Fine wood trim poplar grain
S4NBA 
Autom. climate control with 4-zone ctrl
S4NEA 
Blow-by heater
S508A 
Park Distance Control (PDC)
S522A 
Xenon Light
S524A 
Adaptive Headlights
S563A 
Light package
S575A 
Supplementary 12V sockets
S5A1A 
LED Fog lights
S5AGA 
Lane-change warning
S5ASA 
Driving Assistant
S5DLA 
Surround View
S609A 
Navigation system Professional
S610A 
Head-up display
S645A 
BMW US Radio
S655A 
Satellite tuner
S676A 
HiFi speaker system
S697A 
Area-Code 1 for DVD
S6ACA 
Intelligent emergency SOS call
S6AEA 
Teleservices
S6AKA 
Connected Drive Services
S6AMA 
Real-Time Traffic Information
S6APA 
Remote Services
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Hot-climate version
S845A 
Acoustic belt warning
S853A 
Language version English
S8KLA 
Oil service interval 15,000 km/12 months
S8S4A 
Decoding variable light distribution
S8SLA 
Trailer coupling preparation
S8SMA 
Car ident. number visible from outside
S8THA 
Road sign detection
S8TNA 
Daytime run.lights adjus.via light menu
S992A 
Control of number-plate attachment
S9AAA 
Outer skin protection

[The Libertine]

Drivers Assistance Plus Package, if those additional features beyond basic Driver Assistance are important to you. Maybe I missed?

Nor did I see Heated Steering Wheel (nice to have on cold mornings).

Reagarding HK, you’re right, not easy to find an X5 with on the dealer lot; however, it is well worth the effort to do so. I know it sounds crazy, but no HK was an absolute deal-breaker for me when I was searching for mine earlier this year.

[bagekko]

MSport
Sport or Multi Contour Seats
Soft close doors
Rear heated seats
Night vision
3rd Row

Originally Posted by unluky

So new potential X5 buyer here and found one that has a lot of the options I am looking for. I have a budget and am looking for used, so I can't be too picky, but hate to know I missed something I wanted AFTER I buy something. Have to go a ways to look at this one, so trying to do my research first.

I know I am missing the HK system, LED lights, and DHP (which seems to be rare anyway) but none of these are deal breakers for me. Seems remote start is not an option at all on these - same with Tow package - but both can be added later. Not crazy about these wheels - but again those can be swapped.

Anything else I should consider?? I just don't know what I don't know if you know what I mean! lol. Thanks for any suggestions!


P7S5A 
Interior design 'Pure Excellence'
S1CAA 
Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S212A 
Equipment, brake syst. country-specific
S245A 
Steering wheel column adjustment,electr.
S255A 
Sports leather steering wheel
S258A 
Tire with run-flat functionality
S2AZA 
BMW LA wheel Double Spoke 446
S2VBA 
Tire pressure display
S302A 
Alarm system
S319A 
Integrated universal remote control
S322A 
Comfort access
S346A 
Chrome Line exterieur
S3AAA 
Roof railing black
S3AGA 
Reversing camera
S402A 
Electric panoramic roof
S417A 
Roller sun vizor, rear door
S420A 
Sun protection glazing
S423A 
Floor mats, velours
S430A 
Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S441A 
Smoker package
S453A 
Climate-controlled seats, front
S456A 
Comfort seat with memory
S488A 
Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S493A 
Storage compartment package
S494A 
Seat heating driver/passenger
S4ACA 
Fine wood trim poplar grain
S4NBA 
Autom. climate control with 4-zone ctrl
S4NEA 
Blow-by heater
S508A 
Park Distance Control (PDC)
S522A 
Xenon Light
S524A 
Adaptive Headlights
S563A 
Light package
S575A 
Supplementary 12V sockets
S5A1A 
LED Fog lights
S5AGA 
Lane-change warning
S5ASA 
Driving Assistant
S5DLA 
Surround View
S609A 
Navigation system Professional
S610A 
Head-up display
S645A 
BMW US Radio
S655A 
Satellite tuner
S676A 
HiFi speaker system
S697A 
Area-Code 1 for DVD
S6ACA 
Intelligent emergency SOS call
S6AEA 
Teleservices
S6AKA 
Connected Drive Services
S6AMA 
Real-Time Traffic Information
S6APA 
Remote Services
S823A 
Hot-climate version
S845A 
Acoustic belt warning
S853A 
Language version English
S8KLA 
Oil service interval 15,000 km/12 months
S8S4A 
Decoding variable light distribution
S8SLA 
Trailer coupling preparation
S8SMA 
Car ident. number visible from outside
S8THA 
Road sign detection
S8TNA 
Daytime run.lights adjus.via light menu
S992A 
Control of number-plate attachment
S9AAA 
Outer skin protection

[unluky]

I actually don't care about the heated steering wheel except for possible help selling in the future. My GF car has it and I don't care for it. Of course I don't often use heated seats either, so I'm weird. I DO like the cooled seats and this one has them which seems to be pretty hard to find. This is actually the first one I have found with them so far in my colors and price range.

It does have the comfort seats - which is not a must have for me, but a big plus and I am glad it has them. Never heard of soft close, but think I can live without and I think I can live without night vision! I can always strap mine on if I need it. lol

I can live without Msport, rear heated seats (in it alone 90% of the time and only 2 people 99.9% of the time) and I actually do NOT want a 3rd row as that rear storage compartment is what I like and want.

Not sure what I am missing from the Drivers Assistance Plus Package - I will have to check that out???

This is what I need - thank you and keep them coming!

Matt

[Kzang]

Any of the features you can live without... until you expereince them yourself and later its a must have options. Typically that is what happens because you can't miss what you have never had?

With that said, don't get your hopes up too high on the ventilated seats.. because its just ventilated... it isn't cooled.

Good luck.

[unluky]

Yeah - that is what I read about the ventilated seats which is why it is not a must have, but I used mine like that most times on long trips as the cool AC makes you feel like your ass is wet - when it is not - after a few hours. The vent is prefect to me. Again - not a must have, but I do like that it is there and the comfort seats are a big plus too. Nice seats are a big deal to me.

I am an options guy, but only the ones that matter to me. I'm not the guy that wants to impress anyone with what my car can do - it has to be something I will actually use before it goes on the must have. I would like the DHP, but I have not even run into one yet so I kind of expect that will be a unicorn find for me. My current DD has about every option I want and never really wish for more, I just want a car with a better driving experience which I feel the X5 will fit. I don't want to go backwards with options though and miss something I have now. I do like my current stereo set up, but it is nothing fancy and suits me well - I hope the X5 will do the same even if I need to upgrade the amp or something which seems to be a easy thing to do with the hifi system. I'll just have to test it out and see before I buy!

I can handle not getting an option better if I know what I am passing up before hand - buyers remorse is the worst! BMW options are kind of hard to interrupt to say the least! Appreciate the help!

[kenniff]

The 2 things I got on my latest X5 (that I didn't have on my previous 2):

Heads Up display
Active cruise control

I would def have these on any future cars

[alphaod]

Originally Posted by bagekko

MSport
Sport or Multi Contour Seats
Soft close doors
Rear heated seats
Night vision
3rd Row

Also missing a spare tire, package with leather dash and ceramic controls.

MSport isn’t a missing “option”

———

I found my X5 on a dealer lot. Had almost all the options I wanted. Just involved a lot of searching.

My requirements were:
V8, multi contour seats, hud, led headlight, surround camera, rear air suspension for occasional towing

I would have liked the radar cruise control but was really hard to find. I’ve never really cared for dhp since I don’t know what that feels like.

I actually did not want headlight washers at the time, but now I think I should have gotten them.

I was also willing to go for older model year for heavier discount.

[SCA]

I never thought I would like the HUD, but now when I drive a vehicle without it I definitely miss it. M Sport Pkg with M Adaptive Suspension and 20” wheels were a must. LED headlights and Mulit-Contour seats were worth every penny.

[unluky]

Originally Posted by kenniff

The 2 things I got on my latest X5 (that I didn't have on my previous 2):

Heads Up display
Active cruise control

I would def have these on any future cars

It does have HUD - but I don't think it has Active cruise. I have never had that and think I would like it!

[unluky]

Originally Posted by alphaod

Also missing a spare tire, package with leather dash and ceramic controls.

MSport isn’t a missing “option”

———

I found my X5 on a dealer lot. Had almost all the options I wanted. Just involved a lot of searching.

My requirements were:
V8, multi contour seats, hud, led headlight, surround camera, rear air suspension for occasional towing

I would have liked the radar cruise control but was really hard to find. I’ve never really cared for dhp since I don’t know what that feels like.

I actually did not want headlight washers at the time, but now I think I should have gotten them.

I was also willing to go for older model year for heavier discount.

This one does have the leather dash - (Upholstery 
EXCL.LED.NAP.ERW./ELFENBEINW./ELFEN (NAEX) which I would not have known to look for, but now that I have seen it I like it. Same with the surround camera - this one has one but i didn't know to look for it till I found this one - now I kinda want it. I'll have to find a spare and I can live without the ceramic knobs!! lol

[alphaod]

Originally Posted by unluky

This one does have the leather dash - (Upholstery 
EXCL.LED.NAP.ERW./ELFENBEINW./ELFEN (NAEX) which I would not have known to look for, but now that I have seen it I like it. Same with the surround camera - this one has one but i didn't know to look for it till I found this one - now I kinda want it. I'll have to find a spare and I can live without the ceramic knobs!! lol

The ceramic controls are more like shiny plastic that shows all the oils from your fingers. Not that great actually.

[unluky]

Originally Posted by alphaod

The ceramic controls are more like shiny plastic that shows all the oils from your fingers. Not that great actually.

I wondered about that - I have never seen them. I figured they felt great to spin with the weight, but wondered how bad they would fingerprint up!

[unluky]

Originally Posted by SCA

I never thought I would like the HUD, but now when I drive a vehicle without it I definitely miss it. M Sport Pkg with M Adaptive Suspension and 20” wheels were a must. LED headlights and Mulit-Contour seats were worth every penny.

I think I would like HUD too and this one has it. I can live without Msport I think - but do wish it had 20 wheel. That can be fixed easier than some other missing options though......

I DO want the LEDs, but I have yet to see one with them. This does have the MC Seats - which I agree I would like to have.

[alphaod]

Originally Posted by unluky

I wondered about that - I have never seen them. I figured they felt great to spin with the weight, but wondered how bad they would fingerprint up!

Oh no they are actually plastic. They are definitely not real ceramic.

They look nice when they’re clean. Only when they’re clean.

[unluky]

Originally Posted by alphaod

Oh no they are actually plastic. They are definitely not real ceramic.

They look nice when they’re clean. Only when they’re clean.

LOL - even worse! I figured they had a nice "thick" weighted feel to them. If I remember right they were a pretty expensive option new too! Why I figured they were real.....

[lefty3292]

Not crucial, but I prefer the Msport steering wheel to the standard one. I had a loaner without Msport pack and couldn't stand the steering wheel.

Beyond that, the multi contour seats are infinitely better than the standard sport seats. Leather on the dash is nice, but some say that since that area gets the most sun, leatherette is a better choice. Surround view camera is an absolute game changer.

I have the ceramic controls, I just give them a wipe with a microfiber cloth now and then to keep them looking fresh.

The benefit of not having a spare tire is that you can use that space for storage, but might mean you'd want run flat tires which some people loath.

[The Libertine]

Originally Posted by unluky

It does have HUD - but I don't think it has Active cruise. I have never had that and think I would like it!

To my earlier response noting Driving Assistane Plus, ACC as well as Extended Collision Mitigation are part of that package.

I think I used the ACC once in my 8 months of ownership.

[unluky]

Originally Posted by ericbellet

Not crucial, but I prefer the Msport steering wheel to the standard one. I had a loaner without Msport pack and couldn't stand the steering wheel.

Beyond that, the multi contour seats are infinitely better than the standard sport seats. Leather on the dash is nice, but some say that since that area gets the most sun, leatherette is a better choice. Surround view camera is an absolute game changer.

I have the ceramic controls, I just give them a wipe with a microfiber cloth now and then to keep them looking fresh.

The benefit of not having a spare tire is that you can use that space for storage, but might mean you'd want run flat tires which some people loath.

I agree on the wheel! I upgraded the one in my Z4 to a M and I LOVE it. Huge difference in driving feel. Probably do the same here if the difference is as much - easy mod to do myself though.

My car is parked indoors most of the time - so sun damage is usually very little on my cars. I am not sure the surround view is a must - but now that I have seen it I want it! Looks like it would be very hand indeed.

Run Flats I do not care for. My Z4 had them when I bought it and even though they were less than 5K on them and nice brand tires - with that little car it felt like you were driving in a hurricane. I upgraded them to non-RFT and the difference was night and day. Might not be as bad on the X5 due to the larger size and larger sidewalls, but they were terrible on that car for sure. Follow any crack in the road.

I do want to keep that compartment empty if I can though....I have plans for it! lol

[unluky]

Originally Posted by The Libertine

To my earlier response noting Driving Assistane Plus, ACC as well as Extended Collision Mitigation are part of that package.

I think I used the ACC once in my 8 months of ownership.

I usually drive faster than most, so I am usually passing not following, but I could see on 2 lane roads where passing might not be possible it would be nice to not have to constantly take your cruise off or drive manually. I probably would not use it much either, but I'd like to try it.

[DuSh]

Ventilated seats are hit and miss - or to be more precise it depends on owner. Some find it uncomfortable for long drives. The reason is that there is less padding for ventilated seats to work and for some owners it feels a bit uncomfy. On the other hand just regular comfort seats (multi-contour) are heavenly good.

P.S. Does it have adaptive suspension? Self leveled rear suspension is very good for towing.

P.P.S. Not going to rub it in lol, but M-Sport package is really growing on me. It has front and rear a lot nicer bumpers, different side skirts, different exhaust tips, m-sport steering wheel (which looks a lot nicer than stock one) and some other goodies like additional sport+ mode that tightens steering and suspension, adds launch control mode etc. IMHO you'll pay a lot more to add elements of it later. Even just a steering wheel replacement is going to be about $1k (as airbag is different too on m-sport steering wheel).

[unluky]

Originally Posted by DuSh

Ventilated seats are hit and miss - or to be more precise it depends on owner. Some find it uncomfortable for long drives. The reason is that there is less padding for ventilated seats to work and for some owners it feels a bit uncomfy. On the other hand just regular comfort seats (multi-contour) are heavenly good.

P.S. Does it have adaptive suspension? Self leveled rear suspension is very good for towing.

P.P.S. Not going to rub it in lol, but M-Sport package is really growing on me. It has front and rear a lot nicer bumpers, different side skirts, different exhaust tips, m-sport steering wheel (which looks a lot nicer than stock one) and some other goodies like additional sport+ mode that tightens steering and suspension, adds launch control mode etc. IMHO you'll pay a lot more to add elements of it later. Even just a steering wheel replacement is going to be about $1k (as airbag is different too on m-sport steering wheel).

It does not appear to have Adaptive Suspension. I tow a mower on it about an hour each way 1-2 times a month - that is about it. The trailer balances perfectly and I can move it by hand with the mower on it. Usually do not even know it is back there.

I DO like the looks of the Msport for sure - but I'd have to trade a lot of miles or years to get it in my budget - so not worth it to me for the looks. I do love the front and back treatments it provides though. I have other cars when I want to worry about looks! I do like the wheel though - but I have already found a few in classifieds here and there if I decide I need it. This X5 might see dinner on the town or the rear full of decoys on the way to hunt - so even though my cars always look better when I sell them than when I buy them - I use them!