NEW CAR! BMW X5 4.8is (loaded with pics)

**joyriide1113** · 04-15-2006, 12:13 AM

I got a new car!

Now before you question yourself, yes, I did just recently get a hold of the new 2006 bmw 330i in July, but after evaluating what would be more practical, spending 7k on wheels and tires, or getting a new car, obviously the new car became more practical.

My new car is a 2006 BMW X5 4.8is. Its even faster than my 330i on a drag. And for it being an SUV or SAV as BMW likes to call it, it handles awesome. This car comes standard with practically every single option, and makes a throaty grunt as it passes many.

Im soo excited, and even more happier that I stayed in the BMW family. I dont think I will ever chnage brands.

2004 Mini Cooper
2006 330i
2006 X5 4.8is.

Now I know why its called 4.8is. Its engine is friggin massive. With 315 size tires in the back and 20 inch wheels, its a huge upgrade for me and my wallet.

The car was the only 4.8is at the dealer, so it was their showcase model. Only had 8 miles on the odometer. I guess no one test drove it. I picked it up last sunday.

Only mod done were tints.
5% Rear
20% front

PLUS Detail

Polished with Optimum Polish via rotory @ 1200rpms
Finished with Menzerna Final Polish via PC speed 5
Sealed with Zaino Z2 for the metallic in the paint
Topped with FK1 FX100

Interior Leather was dressed with BMW Premium Leather Care (rebadged megs)

everythign else got Eagle One Nano Protectant. (very matte)

**SNike05** · 04-15-2006, 12:27 AM

Very nice choice. Beautiful car and love the colour. We chose the 2006 ML over the X5 just picked it up last week.

**BLACKWRX** · 04-15-2006, 12:27 AM

ENJOY......The x5 is one of the nicest suv`s you can buy....and with a V8 Shiet, your set.....the x5 handles like a car its an amazing vehicle.....i sell high end used cars and the BMW`S are buy far the nicest cars you can buy......i tell customers if you buy a bmw your not going to be able to buy a better driving car mercedes, audi, volvo, lexus, acura, saab cant touch bmw......
and iam sure you will be keepin that beast crystal clean to
sweet vehicle

**cwcad** · 04-15-2006, 12:37 AM

WOW!!

Nice looking vehicle! Are the seats as soft as they look? It would seem that one would melt into a seat such as these?

Now keep posting great pictures for a while so we can watch it age beautifully as you detail it!!!

**joyriide1113** · 04-15-2006, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by cwcad

WOW!!

Nice looking vehicle! Are the seats as soft as they look? It would seem that one would melt into a seat such as these?

Now keep posting great pictures for a while so we can watch it age beautifully as you detail it!!!

Yes they are. They`re call Nappa Leather, w/e that means, but it obviously isnt the same leather in my `06 330i, those felt much firmer. These plus side bolsters, and heated seats will definaltey get you to melt

**audiboy** · 04-15-2006, 07:48 AM

Very nice new vehicle you have there. Make sure you take good care of her!

Originally Posted by BLACKWRX

i sell high end used cars and the BMW`S are buy far the nicest cars you can buy......i tell customers if you buy a bmw your not going to be able to buy a better driving car mercedes, audi, volvo, lexus, acura, saab cant touch bmw......

While it`s a nice vehicle, I wouldn`t necessarily go that far. BMW is definately in the upper echelon of mid priced vehicles, but there are many brands as good and better than them too.

**pmd** · 04-15-2006, 08:15 AM

You can pickup some serious hotties with that whip!

**groebuck** · 04-15-2006, 08:58 AM

Dang man - you Bill Gates`s nephew or sumpting :lol = schweeet.

**jdoria** · 04-15-2006, 09:00 AM

I had a 4.4i a few years back. The car was unreal. Its like a sports car with luggage space.
I moved to a Cayenne S, very similar in ride and performance. I am sure the 4.8i blows my truck away.

**mgm2003** · 04-15-2006, 09:00 AM

Nice ride! My wife says this is her `next` SUV (LOL).

**Ferrarislave** · 04-15-2006, 11:10 AM

Very nice Joyride, why don`t you post on exotiXboard anymore man?

**joe.p** · 04-15-2006, 11:18 AM

Congrats on the new Car,
I`m sure you will get plenty of enjoyment out of it..

**Beemerboy** · 04-15-2006, 11:22 AM

The word spoiled come to mind for me....the next word that comes to mind is jealous....great ride JOY we are looking at the x series right now but haven`t decided on that or the MB SUV`s

**CalgaryDetail** · 04-15-2006, 11:30 AM

Thats a really really nice car, i relly like the X5, good choice. The gusy at the dealership must think your nuts buying all those new bmw`s lol. But its a very nice car i have a feeling you will really enjoy it