Count down begins!

mark09 · Post by **mark09** » Sat May 07, 2011 5:54 pm

Been waiting patient since making the order back in February and now the 11th June is only few weeks away, with potential of delivery 1 week earlier which would be just perfect as a have a wedding to attend in Scotland. The long drive will break in the car very nicely!

Reminder of the specification:-

E70 X5 xDrive40d M Sport N57 3.0
Alpine White
NASW Black Exclusive Nappa leather

Options
ZXB Media package
609 Navigation-system Professional
612 BMW Assist
616 BMW Assist online portal
633 Bluetooth phone prep + telematics
654 DAB digital radio
6FL USB audio interface
226 Sport suspension
316 Bootlid operation, powered
322 Comfort Access
3MC Roof rails, High-gloss Shadowline
402 Panoramic glass sunroof
417 Sunblinds - rear side windows
430 Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming
456 Comfort seats, front
488 Lumbar support, driver and front pass.
494 Seat heating, front
496 Seat heating, rear
4UB Third-row seating
524 Adaptive Headlights
601 TV function
672 CD changer
6NF Telephone USB audio interface
6NR Mobile application preparation
710 M Steering Wheel
752 BMW Individual audio system
760 Exterior trim, High-gloss Shadowline
761 Sun protection glass
775 Headlining, Anthracite
7M5 M-Aerodynamic Bodystyling
XE7 Piano Black - BMW Ind.
21" Spider (Black Gloss) Alloy Wheel & Tyre Set
Black Kidney Grills
Rear DVD Installation in headrest
Supaguard Paint Protection
iPod snap in adaptor

Standard Options
337 M Sport Package
508 Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear
220 Self-Levelling Rear Axle
302 Alarm system (Thatcham 1)
423 Floor mats, velour
428 First Aid Kit & Triangle
431 Rear-view mirror, auto dimming
441 Smokers package
502 Headlight wash
521 Rain sensor with auto. headlight activation
522 Xenon headlights
534 Automatic Air Conditioning
544 Cruise control with brake function
563 Extended Interior Light Package
575 12v power sockets
5DA Passenger airbag deactivation, front

Just can't wait and I promise photos soon as I pick the beast up.

Mark

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Sat May 07, 2011 6:04 pm

Have you been tracking the car by any chance

It must be on its way across the Pond by now

mark09 · Post by **mark09** » Sat May 07, 2011 6:49 pm

Dealer told me status is "in production" & expected at dealers first week of June.

MJim · Post by **MJim** » Sat May 07, 2011 7:35 pm

Great spec - you are going to love it!! Hope it arrives in time for your Scotland trip - great way to run it in!

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Sat May 07, 2011 10:48 pm

Fantastic spec on the X, would probably have been quicker to list the options not fitted, (a very short list by my reckoning)

Hope it does arrive early for you. Good luck.

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X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Sun May 08, 2011 3:40 pm

....or of course you can really track by following this.....see third post for details. You're going to need your VIN and also when the car leaves the plant. From there you can track the car.

viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1479

It's a bit of fun if you want to play

mark09 · Post by **mark09** » Sat May 21, 2011 8:03 am

3weeks to go!! I'm having sleepless nights dreaming now ha ha
I've added the trackstar tracker to the order!

mark09 · Post by **mark09** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:18 pm

Cars arrived in UK now. Pick up week Saturday!

Black X5 · Post by **Black X5** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:25 am

Good luck! Not long to go now!!

MJim · Post by **MJim** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:34 pm

Awesome - you are going to love it!
Btw, I'd recommend looking at the Trackstar postings on this site - I decided to use an alternative tracker as they don't seem to be used by some BMW dealers anymore due to problems experienced ...

mark09 · Post by **mark09** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:15 pm

Oh that's interesting. I decided not to proceed with tracker installed via the dealer as lot cheaper else where so am open to suggestion which is best one. That said, current insurance comp not insisting on tracker.

Busy loading my entire music collection to my iPhone in preparation seriously testing the music system ;0)

Minda · Post by **Minda** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:53 pm

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Busy loading my entire music collection to my iPhone in preparation seriously testing the music system ;0)[/quote]

Im pleased with the Individual audio, sure you'll enjoy too

MJim · Post by **MJim** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:16 pm

@mark09 - pm sent

Don't be disappointed when you first listen to it. I have the professional sound on mine, and found it very disappointing at first - but just took a bit of breaking in as speakers usually do. Sounds great now. Maybe the individual is great from the getgo ...

mark09 · Post by **mark09** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:59 am

Thanks MJim.
I have a question. Needs some advice on storing an X5!

A work opportunity has come up overseas & may have to consider storing the new X5 for up to 12 months.
Typical I been waiting since February & expecting to collect next week. :0(

I don't want to be selling it before i have even driven it.

Do I risk damage in any way if car is not ticking over?

Any advice that may help me?

stevee · Post by **stevee** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 5:59 pm

You can't leave a car for 12 month unattended. Battery will need maintenance (like an optimate) , wheels will need to be rotated, engine??. I'm sure you can pay for a professional to store and do all of this.
You might be better either selling it .. or not even taking it from the dealer (your deposit is small compared to 12months losses).

S

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