Took Delivery of 2011 BMW X5 35D

VIPER_SRT · 24th June 2010, 20:56

After a long exhaustive research I booked the BMW X5 diesel last week and took the delivery yesterday. Initially I was inclined towards the new gas engine which has 300Hp and 300 lb ft of torque clubbed with a 8 speed ZF automatic transmission but the pickup of the diesel took me by surprise. The 35D engine has 265HP with twin turbo and has a torque of 425 lb ft. The mileage is 26 miles on highway but if you drive it on a cruise it gives upto 31. The drive is amazing as one expects from a BMW.

I had the following options:

Premium Package, Cold Weather, Rear Climate, Technology Package, Sports Activity Package with 20" wheels, Comfort Access Key, iPod/USB, Running Boards, Roof Rails, Sat Radio, 3rd row seating.

Here are few snaps from my cell, Photo shoot will follow with interiors.

Pancham · 24th June 2010, 21:17

Yipee the first person to congratulate you.!!

Can you please explain to me the number plate.
We need a detailed report buss..hehe.

nirmaljusdoit · 24th June 2010, 21:26

Wonderfull ! Congrats on the choice, looks wonderful in black (Saphire black?)

Awesome alloys, Are those Dunlop run flats ? Please do post sum pics of the interiors

Akki_5 · 24th June 2010, 21:28

Congratulations! The wheels are super sexy!

nitrous · 24th June 2010, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pancham

Can you please explain to me the number plate.

Must be the dealer's plates.

sachinj12 · 24th June 2010, 21:42

The alloys just look fantastic. Jaw dropping.

Congrats on the car.

Pancham · 24th June 2010, 21:47

An X6 has been spooted in Kolkata with these Y-shaped alloy. Looks evil

Here is the link--
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/super-...ml#post1950877

//M · 24th June 2010, 22:20

Great choice mate. Congratulations on your new X5. It definitely is among the best SUV's available. Love the alloys, they give the X5 a whole new character.

VIPER_SRT · 25th June 2010, 02:56

Pancham: Thanks for the first wish

... those are the dealer plates as nitrous mentioned. Will have a custom plate once its registered.

nirmaljusdoit: Yea.. Its Sapphire Black Metallic with Black Interior. The tires are Dunlop Run Flat Performance 275 40R20

Thanks Akki, Sachin and M

I'll upload snaps of exteriors and interiors in detail tomorrow.

VIPER_SRT · 8th July 2010, 22:27

Here are the interiors of 2011 X5: I will post my initial review and experience after some time.

Nitin · 8th July 2010, 22:58

Nice choice!
I had my eyes on an X3 some time ago, and didn't have a choice but to push things off until better times. The X5 is one sweet ride, and I'm sure you'll have miles and miles of comfortable and safe driving.
The vehicle comes with the standard 4 year cost free maintenance,right?

FlyingSpur · 8th July 2010, 23:17

Oooh, you have the "nice" wheels that some people get on their fugly X6's here in India

They look way better on your car fo sho !! Congratulations and wishing you happy miles.

VIPER_SRT · 8th July 2010, 23:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitin

Nice choice!
I had my eyes on an X3 some time ago, and didn't have a choice but to push things off until better times. The X5 is one sweet ride, and I'm sure you'll have miles and miles of comfortable and safe driving.
The vehicle comes with the standard 4 year cost free maintenance,right?

Thats right! Thats a great value and also comes with safety plan for free in case of accidents like On-Star in GM vehicles. I spent good amount of money on servicing previous Mercs. Atleast I done have to think about anything for next 4 yrs

Looking forward for those long drives.

VIPER_SRT · 8th July 2010, 23:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingspur

Oooh, you have the "nice" wheels that some people get on their fugly X6's here in India

They look way better on your car fo sho !! Congratulations and wishing you happy miles.

Thanks Flyingspur: I'm not sure why they are looking ugly on X6, is it the Color or the X6 shape itself. One thing I noticed about the X6 after hearing from others is that "You will either like it or Hate it at the very first look"

suhaas307 · 9th July 2010, 00:20

Great car and fantastic choice of wheels as well! Congratulations!

Quote:

Originally Posted by VIPER_SRT

I'm not sure why they are looking ugly on X6, is it the Color or the X6 shape itself. One thing I noticed about the X6 after hearing from others is that "You will either like it or Hate it at the very first look"

Well, neither do I hate it, nor do I love it! Somehow, it's 'tolerable' IMO!

I'd take the X5 any day though!

24th June 2010, 20:56	#1
VIPER_SRT BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: FL Posts: 440 Thanked: 195 Times View My Garage	Took Delivery of 2011 BMW X5 35D After a long exhaustive research I booked the BMW X5 diesel last week and took the delivery yesterday. Initially I was inclined towards the new gas engine which has 300Hp and 300 lb ft of torque clubbed with a 8 speed ZF automatic transmission but the pickup of the diesel took me by surprise. The 35D engine has 265HP with twin turbo and has a torque of 425 lb ft. The mileage is 26 miles on highway but if you drive it on a cruise it gives upto 31. The drive is amazing as one expects from a BMW. I had the following options: Premium Package, Cold Weather, Rear Climate, Technology Package, Sports Activity Package with 20" wheels, Comfort Access Key, iPod/USB, Running Boards, Roof Rails, Sat Radio, 3rd row seating. Here are few snaps from my cell, Photo shoot will follow with interiors. Attached Thumbnails
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24th June 2010, 21:17	#2
Pancham Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kolkata/NCR Posts: 1,844 Thanked: 3,153 Times	Yipee the first person to congratulate you.!! Can you please explain to me the number plate. We need a detailed report buss..hehe. Last edited by Pancham : 24th June 2010 at 21:18.
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24th June 2010, 21:26	#3
nirmaljusdoit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 847 Thanked: 714 Times	Wonderfull ! Congrats on the choice, looks wonderful in black (Saphire black?) Awesome alloys, Are those Dunlop run flats ? Please do post sum pics of the interiors
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24th June 2010, 21:28	#4
Akki_5 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 310 Thanked: 67 Times	Congratulations! The wheels are super sexy!
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24th June 2010, 21:42	#6
sachinj12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,187 Thanked: 169 Times	The alloys just look fantastic. Jaw dropping. Congrats on the car.
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24th June 2010, 21:47	#7
Pancham Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kolkata/NCR Posts: 1,844 Thanked: 3,153 Times	An X6 has been spooted in Kolkata with these Y-shaped alloy. Looks evil Here is the link-- http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/super-...ml#post1950877
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24th June 2010, 22:20	#8
//M Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 6,566 Thanked: 25,160 Times	Great choice mate. Congratulations on your new X5. It definitely is among the best SUV's available. Love the alloys, they give the X5 a whole new character.
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25th June 2010, 02:56	#9
VIPER_SRT BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: FL Posts: 440 Thanked: 195 Times View My Garage	Pancham: Thanks for the first wish ... those are the dealer plates as nitrous mentioned. Will have a custom plate once its registered. nirmaljusdoit: Yea.. Its Sapphire Black Metallic with Black Interior. The tires are Dunlop Run Flat Performance 275 40R20 Thanks Akki, Sachin and M I'll upload snaps of exteriors and interiors in detail tomorrow.
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8th July 2010, 22:27	#10
VIPER_SRT BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: FL Posts: 440 Thanked: 195 Times View My Garage	Here are the interiors of 2011 X5: I will post my initial review and experience after some time. Attached Thumbnails
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8th July 2010, 22:58	#11
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	Nice choice! I had my eyes on an X3 some time ago, and didn't have a choice but to push things off until better times. The X5 is one sweet ride, and I'm sure you'll have miles and miles of comfortable and safe driving. The vehicle comes with the standard 4 year cost free maintenance,right?
	() Thanks

8th July 2010, 23:17	#12
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,936 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	Oooh, you have the "nice" wheels that some people get on their fugly X6's here in India They look way better on your car fo sho !! Congratulations and wishing you happy miles.
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