[mitch57]

Originally Posted by Phasers

• iDrive internal hard disk storage drive (I can jump forward and backwards on SiriusXM, so I assume it's there)

I think this was deleted for all models after My2020. The only way to know for sure is if you have an option to copy files to the internal hard drive. Have you tried that?

[rich5741]

Originally Posted by wamochi

oh i stand corrected! i've never seen them. my salesperson said they hadn't seen any manual shades but that the ordering sheet would say "manual" even though they were electric . weird

My 2021 40i has electric sunshades. Has been really good, especially with young kids, that makes it easy to manage the sunshades from the front seat.

[JoeyDDD0919]

My car arrived with gloss black trim for 3rd row.

Not a very big deal to me though.

[robersoj1]

Originally Posted by JoeyDDD0919

My car arrived with gloss black trim for 3rd row.

Not a very big deal to me though.

Same here.

[Wild Blue]

Well, I just placed an order for the last MY2022 X5 allocation. It will be replacing my 2nd car, not the X7. Still ran into decontent issues. So far, it's trailer hitch, no upgraded audio system options, and no luxury seating package, to include ventilated or massage seats.

[ComingInHot]

Originally Posted by Wild Blue

Well, I just placed an order for the last MY2022 X5 allocation. It will be replacing my 2nd car, not the X7. Still ran into decontent issues. So far, it's trailer hitch, no upgraded audio system options, and no luxury seating package, to include ventilated or massage seats.

Congrats! Doing factory pickup again? Road Trip Thread!!!!!

[Wild Blue]

Originally Posted by ComingInHot

Congrats! Doing factory pickup again? Road Trip Thread!!!!!

Actually, yes. Just started the planning. Gonna be my biggest road trip thread yet.

[3erMan]

Originally Posted by Wild Blue

Well, I just placed an order for the last MY2022 X5 allocation. It will be replacing my 2nd car, not the X7. Still ran into decontent issues. So far, it's trailer hitch, no upgraded audio system options, and no luxury seating package, to include ventilated or massage seats.

Nice! The order that is, not the de-contenting.

Anyone who reads your posts here would know that you're not about to replace that X7. I just took delivery of one last month, so I know what it's like to want to keep that in the stable!

[Brigitte]

Originally Posted by Wild Blue

Well, I just placed an order for the last MY2022 X5 allocation. It will be replacing my 2nd car, not the X7. Still ran into decontent issues. So far, it's trailer hitch, no upgraded audio system options, and no luxury seating package, to include ventilated or massage seats.

Congrats! Were you able to get a discount off the MSRP?

Also...did you include the "Driver Assistance Pro" package in MY2022 order? I'm wondering because according to the ordering guide for the 2023 that package will be available in December..

[Wild Blue]

Originally Posted by Brigitte

Congrats! Were you able to get a discount off the MSRP?

Also...did you include the "Driver Assistance Pro" package in MY2022 order? I'm wondering because according to the ordering guide for the 2023 that package will be available in December..

I got 5% before incentives. And because this is not my primary X7, I didn't order the DAPP. You're right, the DA Pro isn't available on the MY2022 X5, and it's not certain yet whether it'll still be December production on that or not.

[Brigitte]

Originally Posted by Wild Blue

I got 5% before incentives. And because this is not my primary X7, I didn't order the DAPP. You're right, the DA Pro isn't available on the MY2022 X5, and it's not certain yet whether it'll still be December production on that or not.

Great discount! I called Genius to inquire about the DAPP availability. He did confirm that so far the estimated date is December. However, he added that there is a possibility it will be available sooner. This will be my first BMW. I haven't decided yet...I'm between the X7 and the X5 45e. I'm a retiree...so I don't drive that much. This will be the last car I will own...so I want to get the best that will give me peace of mind.

[Eugr]

Originally Posted by Brigitte

Great discount! I called Genius to inquire about the DAPP availability. He did confirm that so far the estimated date is December. However, he added that there is a possibility it will be available sooner. This will be my first BMW. I haven't decided yet...I'm between the X7 and the X5 45e. I'm a retiree...so I don't drive that much. This will be the last car I will own...so I want to get the best that will give me peace of mind.

DAPP is great for road trips, so I'd wait until it becomes available. Also, with DAPP you get all active safety features, not just basic ones.

[Brigitte]

Originally Posted by Eugr

DAPP is great for road trips, so I'd wait until it becomes available. Also, with DAPP you get all active safety features, not just basic ones.

According to the 2023 ordering guides, it looks like DAPP is available now for the X7. However, it will only be available in December for the X5. I will definitely get the DAPP...

[cfm56d7b]

Every company has operating margin targets and BMW is no exception. Aluminum prices reached a 13-year high …

https://www.spglobal.com/commodityin...tness-concerns.

When costs go up … decontenting is one of the options.

Entirely expected.

[ComingInHot]

Originally Posted by Wild Blue

Actually, yes. Just started the planning. Gonna be my biggest road trip thread yet.

I'm excited for you and for another road trip thread

[Paultattoo]

I guess I am glad that I hate the new dashboard they are putting on the 2023. Sorry to say the list for leaving BMW keeps growing.

I understand chip shortage or whatever the hell is going on in the world. But why is the price not deducted for the missing parts?

My touch knob controller is no longer a touch screen. One of the options I actually use. I get it, no parts. But shouldn't the cost of that option be removed from the price? Even just a few bucks to show some BS good faith.

If you hired me to paint your house and I ran out of paint for the last room, would you still be required to pay full price?

[MystroX5]

Originally Posted by Wild Blue

Well, I just placed an order for the last MY2022 X5 allocation. It will be replacing my 2nd car, not the X7. Still ran into decontent issues. So far, it's trailer hitch, no upgraded audio system options, and no luxury seating package, to include ventilated or massage seats.

Well congrats on another great choice. It will complement your flagship X7 and not feel so extreme of a step down in the model line up.

[HwyKnight]

Just picked up my X7 M50 via PCD yesterday. I got everything I ordered......The damn Climate Control screen is monochrome, not color........I have minor OCD......this triggers it a bit. The rest of the car is GTG..... Having the opportunity to drive an identical car to mine on the track was awesome......

[kendallc24]

I honestly like the monochrome better, looks more classic BMW if that's what you're into.

[PinkNinja400Guy]

Just picked up my '22 M50 today via PCD. May 25 build, fully loaded including full Ivory White / Night Blue Merino leather.

Good things:

- Sunshade is Alcantara
- 3rd row cargo cover is blue Alcantara

It has most of the stuff in it; the *only* things missing are:

- Volume knob is not glass, it's plastic
- 3rd row trim is gloss black, not wood
- iDrive controller is non-touch
- Rear doors don't have puddle lights
- Climate control screen is the more basic monochrome display

And I wasn't able to get these options: Night Vision, Ambient Air, B&W Audio

And that's all. The volume knob glass is an easy ~$20 DIY fix, but it seems like all of the other issues are going to be very expensive to fix.

I'm going to be doing something about the climate control screen...

[roxxor]

Originally Posted by PinkNinja400Guy

And I wasn't able to get these options: Night Vision, Ambient Air, B&W Audio

And that's all. The volume knob glass is an easy ~$20 DIY fix, but it seems like all of the other issues are going to be very expensive to fix.

I'm going to be doing something about the climate control screen...

I looked around online, used climate control panels can be had for around $200ish. Just be careful, some people on eBay are selling ones saying they are for the X5/6/7 but they actually aren’t the right part/design.

For the other ones, yeah it gets expensive lol. Ambient air can be done for around $800-$1000, Night Vision probably around $2000. B&W is the big one, depending on how authentic you wanted to go with it. 100% factory accurate, you’re probably looking at $5k+

[PinkNinja400Guy]

Originally Posted by roxxor

Ambient air can be done for around $800-$1000, Night Vision probably around $2000. B&W is the big one, depending on how authentic you wanted to go with it. 100% factory accurate, you’re probably looking at $5k+

Do you have any more info on the night vision retrofit? I wasn't able to find much, the forum posts I did find were saying $4k+.

For audio I'm probably going to get the bavsound speaker upgrade, $1k for the speakers and $600 for the subwoofers (not sure if I want to do the subs). I doubt it'll be quite as good as the stock B&W system, but hopefully it's not too far off (and the price is definitely much better ... the B&W option pricing seems like a bit of a scam).