Longtime N54 fanboy checking in (see: my 135i build thread). With shame and excitement, I've recently bought my first N55-powered vehicle. I'm ready for this slight uptick in reliability.
For the past month, I've been searching nationwide for what I consider the "perfect" E70 X5. That criteria included the following:
I arranged a quick 3rd party inspection through LemonSquad for $200. The inspection report came back good, so I got a quote for transportation through a friend of a friend on Facebook (Tri-Logistics). $1,000 delivered to my door in an enclosed trailer? Sure. I arranged for pickup on Monday and he delivered it to my house at 11:30pm the same day! I didn't expect such a huge truck and trailer to show up at my house, I should've told him I was the guy waiting for the white Lambo
He unloaded it and went on his way. I drove it for the first time yesterday and it's everything I was hoping it'd be. I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out.
Now, let the modding begin!
For the past month, I've been searching nationwide for what I consider the "perfect" E70 X5. That criteria included the following:
- Had to be the 35i (N55) instead of the 50i (N63, very unreliable)
- Had to have M-Sport Package (///M body kit, interior trim, etc.)
- Had to have Cold Weather Package (heated front and rear seats, etc.)
- Had to have Convenience Package (keyless entry/start, rear view camera, etc.)
- Had to have Technology Package (heads-up display, side view cameras, etc.)
- Had to have a heated steering wheel
- Had to have paddle shifters
- Had to be a 2013 (because LCI and this was the only year you could get M-Sport, heated steering wheel & paddle shifters together)
- Couldn't be silver, bronze or brown
- Couldn't have white or gray interior
- Couldn't have any reported accidents
- Mileage and location didn't matter
- Budget was $25k after travel, taxes, registration, etc.
I arranged a quick 3rd party inspection through LemonSquad for $200. The inspection report came back good, so I got a quote for transportation through a friend of a friend on Facebook (Tri-Logistics). $1,000 delivered to my door in an enclosed trailer? Sure. I arranged for pickup on Monday and he delivered it to my house at 11:30pm the same day! I didn't expect such a huge truck and trailer to show up at my house, I should've told him I was the guy waiting for the white Lambo
He unloaded it and went on his way. I drove it for the first time yesterday and it's everything I was hoping it'd be. I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out.
Now, let the modding begin!
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