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6:15p, 4/9/26
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Pretty much fully loaded new 2026 x5. I'm obsessed with it. It drives so well and is exactly the combo of sporty and luxury I wanted. I understand why BMW drivers have a reputation now! I was going to get a one year old CPO but they were doing 10% off msrp plus promo financing so it was actually cheaper to get a new one.

Side note has anyone done the BMW new owners track drive? Is it worth doing? Spartanburg or CA?



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Roland Schitt
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6:40p, 4/9/26
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Love it! That B58 is such a great engine too. Congrats!
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In reply to JobSecurity • 7:31a, 4/10/26
AG
Gorgeous!

Question - how does it shift? Do you just toggle that switch by the iDrive knob?
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In reply to HollywoodBQ • 7:57a, 4/10/26
AG
yeah, that little chevron shaped handle to the left of the iDrive.
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8:19a, 4/10/26
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All track drives are worth it to the right person. If you're asking then you're probably the right person.
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In reply to RVAg02 • 11:10a, 4/10/26
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RVAg02 said:
yeah, that little chevron shaped handle to the left of the iDrive.

Thanks.

I finally opened up the picture on a computer, zoomed it and it makes sense.

Also, in my 7 Series, I use those buttons in front of the rotating knob all the time - Radio, Map, Vehicle Info, etc.
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11:56p, 4/10/26
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Nice!
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In reply to JobSecurity • 7:37a, 4/11/26
You understand why BMW drivers have a reputation?

Does that mean you removed your turn signal indicator?
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In reply to maroon barchetta • 8:47a, 4/11/26
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So far I haven't forgotten about the turn signal but the car definitely wants to go fast
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In reply to Roland Schitt • 8:49a, 4/11/26
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Roland *****t said:
Love it! That B58 is such a great engine too. Congrats!

I was a little skeptical originally and had been looking for CPO M60s to get the v8 but this engine and gearbox really are so good. I watched a ton of reviews before going to drive one and everybody calls it smooth which I didn't understand but I get it now. The mild hybrid system works so well with it too, you barely even feel when it shifts because it covers those gaps
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In reply to JobSecurity • 12:21p, 4/11/26
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JobSecurity said:
Roland *****t said:
Love it! That B58 is such a great engine too. Congrats!

I was a little skeptical originally and had been looking for CPO M60s to get the v8 but this engine and gearbox really are so good. I watched a ton of reviews before going to drive one and everybody calls it smooth which I didn't understand but I get it now. The mild hybrid system works so well with it too, you barely even feel when it shifts because it covers those gaps


They're fantastic and the combo of that engine and the zf transmission is pretty damn bulletproof. I'm thinking about an x5 or x6 when I get ready to move on to another ride
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8:38p, 4/11/26
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Username checks out
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In reply to maroon barchetta • 8:38a, 4/15/26
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maroon barchetta said:
You understand why BMW drivers have a reputation?

Does that mean you removed your turn signal indicator?


Sounds like the old ladies in my neighborhood that drive BMWs. Completely oblivious to everyone and everything around them. Always wondered if turn signals were optional on X3 and X5s.

Good looking vehicle.
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9:36p, 4/15/26
What dealer giving 10% off msrp?
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In reply to JobSecurity • 8:31a
RE: the New Owner Track Drive, I haven't done that but I did the one-day BMW Performance Driving School in Spartanburg with my dad and little brother a few years ago and it was fantastic, one of the best days ever. I posted the fastest lap in the class, no big deal. We all wound up with different Ms at one time or another afterwards (M5 for dad, M3 for me, M2 for brother).

Might be worth looking into trying to stack the New Owner day with one of the experiences they offer to really make the trip out there worth it.
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In reply to @NFLPlayerProps • 8:48a
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Awesome thanks. It sounds like the new owner drive is only a few hours so I wouldn't mind pairing it with another course.
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In reply to Choward4 • 8:52a
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This was bmw west Houston for a car they had on the lot. But according to reddit and some bmw forums you can use a broker to get exactly what you want for 10% off msrp if you can't find one in stock somewhere. Since they're about to release a new model I think they're willing to move them. Some colors are already unavailable to order though.
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In reply to JobSecurity • 9:05a
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JobSecurity said:
This was bmw west Houston for a car they had on the lot. But according to reddit and some bmw forums you can use a broker to get exactly what you want for 10% off msrp if you can't find one in stock somewhere. Since they're about to release a new model I think they're willing to move them. Some colors are already unavailable to order though.

How common are car purchase brokers? My BIL in NY used one for a Defender and I figured it was just common up there.
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In reply to drumboy • 9:09a
I used one to buy a hard to find 911 once. North Texas
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In reply to JobSecurity • 9:50a
Thank you
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