Close26 l / 100 km isn't much for 275 kph...my Cayenne Turbo S ate up to 39 l / 100 km at that speed. 
Sorry to hear about your trouble, five days without the car must have been very annoying.
I actually enjoy a lot the combination of sportiness and comfort of my X5 M but to be honest, the X5 M could easily take another 100 HP more without a sweat.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M, BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW
intouch1:
......but what's the CD M Drivers package story again ?
It is actually pretty simple:
If the car is ordered from the factory with the M Driver's Package, it comes already installed with it.
If the car is not ordered from the factory with the M Driver's Package, it can be installed at 2000 km or later only.
Look at the car's documents: if the top speed says 250 kph, you need to install the M Driver's Package, it should be on a DVD with your VIN number on it. If the top speed says 275 kph, then the M Driver's Package is already installed and there is nothing to do anymore.
Mine came with it installed from the factory.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M, BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW
RC:
It is actually pretty simple:
If the car is ordered from the factory with the M Driver's Package, it comes already installed with it.
If the car is not ordered from the factory with the M Driver's Package, it can be installed at 2000 km or later only.
Look at the car's documents: if the top speed says 250 kph, you need to install the M Driver's Package, it should be on a DVD with your VIN number on it. If the top speed says 275 kph, then the M Driver's Package is already installed and there is nothing to do anymore.
Mine came with it installed from the factory.
Thats quite correct.
And yes, 5 days without the X5M are very annoying especially if you get an 535i GT as bridge car.
Can't say how soft and instable the car felt likewise to the X5M
You're complaining about "diving" with the X5M?
Take the new 5 GT and y'll never, never say a single word about...
I am approaching 4600km now. Loving the car. But this week, we had a technical glitch. The auto tailgate wouldn't shut. Brought it back and they diagnose it as a connector issue. Car is fixed and everything works again. Average fuel consumption is 19.5l/100km for us.
Oh yeah, and our loan car was a white 130i with all the BMW Performance goodies. Looks great, drive even better! The little 130i surpassed my expectation, even for someone who has a highly modded 135i.
A small anniversary:
Today my X5 M reaches 20,000 km after 13 months. How quickly the time passes. Time for a photo and a little review. The X 5 is far away from having problems. It couldn't be easier, just a controlunit (Dynamik Drive) had to be exchanged once. This is undoubtedly a really good performance for a 555 HP car. 
He was always a loyal - and if necessary - also sporty companion. The fuel consumption at an average over the time stabilised at 18.6 l / 100 kph. The awaited understatement get fulfilled. It’s a very normal X 5 in the public perception. Nobody can guess how much power is under the hood.
Unfortunately the exhaust sound has neither changed nor improves. I’m a little sorry about this.
But overall I’m very pleased with my „truck.“ Nevertheless nowadays I’m looking forward what’s next, which car will be the successor? Only rough thoughts: Something like Panamera Turbo S, BMW M5 (if with AWD). 
Other suggestions?
Jan 23, 2011 12:15:39 AM
nice little write up Conny. Glad to hear you are happy with the cars after 13 months. Did you get it something for the anniversary, like a nice detail. PS. I second the FFF option haha.
indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine.. I happen to like both :)
Jan 23, 2011 12:34:22 AM
@ Porker
Yes, a Alpina B5 might be a very attractive alternative but by now the AWD isn't available. The Audi is a different story: I don't like Audi in any way. Just a personal view.
@Enmanuel
Of course a Cayenne is always worth to think about but right now I'm not so much in love with it. But thats more designwise particularly the backside. From the interior and technical view the Cayenne would please me
My X5 M (April 2010) has now slightly over 10000 km on it, absolutely (and I mean totally) trouble-free...so far. I love this car, especially because it looks like an ordinary X5 and nobody actually recognizes it. I'm also very surprised to learn that many people actually seem to like the X5, some even ask me why I didn't go for the beautiful X6.
My next family car ? I don't know yet.
My wife wants to take over my X5 M lease when her lease runs out next year.
I'm still looking into a 991 Carrera S (maybe Cab) but I also can imagine going for a Cayenne Turbo S or a Panamera Turbo S. These two are actually the only two cars I could imagine replacing the X5 M. The new Cayenne looks pretty small and people over here don't even care about it anymore, good decision (and great design job) to downsize it "visually". The Panamera seems to impress a lot of people and surprisingly, nobody actually views this car like some sort of gas guzzler, which is also a good thing for me. Unfortunately the visual presence of the Panamera is massive, maybe too massive for me. The 991 is a different story, this is a 911 and a 911 is almost always acceptable (socially).
The new M5 will surely be very attractive from many points of view but I'm a Porsche guy, not a BMW guy and after my 997 Turbo lease runs out this spring, I can't really stay without a Porsche. I put too much soul/work/passion into Porsche cars and my relationship with Porsche is also pretty close, so I would be very dumb to throw this all away.
My dream car is still a 997 GT2 RS or at least a GT3 RS or maybe a 997 Turbo S but I guess I'm going to have to wait for the 991 for various reasons. Money doesn't grow on trees I'm afraid. 
--
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M, BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW
Christian,
Giving away the X5 M to wife will be a good move. Then you can get rid off the M3 cab and can replace it with 991 Carrera S cab.
Then you still have 2 cars to give away; 997.1 Turbo and Mini. Leaving them out of the garage may give you place for a special ride 
ONUR 
11 M3 Coupe AW
09 Audi TTS Coupe - 07 997 Carrera S - 05 M3 Coupe - 03 M3 Coupe - 96 M3 Coupe EVO (PASS TIME HISTORY)
pride355:
Christian,
Giving away the X5 M to wife will be a good move. Then you can get rid off the M3 cab and can replace it with 991 Carrera S cab.
Then you still have 2 cars to give away; 997.1 Turbo and Mini. Leaving them out of the garage may give you place for a special ride
Not quite. If she gets the X5 M (and she really seems to want this truck), I get the Porsche (no matter which one it will be in the end). No room for a third car.
There will be however another Mini, very likely the Mini Countryman Cooper S for the entire family and my business but nothing fancy anymore.
I was recently fantasizing about getting a slightly used 997 Turbo S or 997 GT3RS, even the new Carrera GTS came into my mind (dealer has two, a Coupe and a Cab) but I really can't do it right now, the 997 Turbo has to go first and it would help a lot if my wife's lease ends too. We may try to find somebody to take over here lease contract for another year but this isn't easy, despite the fact that she is paying a pretty low monthly lease payment.
Maybe it is a good thing I can't make any car decision this year. Porsche could introduce the 991 Turbo and/or GT3 in 2012, so it may be worth the wait. Rumor indicates 2013 for the 991 Turbo but who knows, maybe I'm lucky. 
To be honest: I don't have a clue what car I am going to get for me but one thing is for sure...it is going to be a Porsche. 
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M, BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW
Deisgn wise the new Cayenne is a big letdown, especially the rear. My wife already said we will not get one of the new ones. Same for the Panamera. Although it looks better in real life than on the pics, depending on the angle, it still looks terrible. Maybe that Maserati SUV?
Jan 25, 2011 12:04:01 PM
Jan 25, 2011 12:33:45 PM
easy_rider911:
RC, did you de-badge your X5M to make it 'look' like a regular X5 or is that overkill in your part of Germany?
Of course I de-badged it. 
Most people seem to think this is a Diesel but they are quite confused when they hear the engine/exhaust sound and even more confused at the fuel station. Apparently many people over here don't know that there are also non-Diesel versions of the X5. 
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M, BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW
Jan 25, 2011 2:52:38 PM
Jan 26, 2011 11:14:15 AM
Despite the pretty insane fuel prices over here right now, I haven't heard much SUV criticism lately from people around me. Weird. On the contrary, I get the feeling that especially smaller SUVs or so called "crossovers" are selling pretty well over here in Bavaria. No wonder, this winter has been pretty harsh compared to other winters.
De-badging is part of german society/culture, most X5 I know don't have any model designation on them (it is usually on the side). Same with the Cayenne or Panamera.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M, BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW
Jan 26, 2011 11:25:02 AM
I find the differences between countries/cultures etc interesting. Germans de-badge to disguise a top of the range car to avoid jealousy, criticism etc. Here in the UK, I think de-badging is less common but it is usually done to disguise an entry level engine size. But my observations are based more on what people do in London and the southeast of the UK.
RT Moderator - 997.1 C2S GT Silver/Cocoa, -20mm sports suspension/LSD, PSE, short shifter, SportDesign rims, Zuffenhausen collection
Jan 26, 2011 12:57:14 PM
easy_rider911:
I find the differences between countries/cultures etc interesting. Germans de-badge to disguise a top of the range car to avoid jealousy, criticism etc. Here in the UK, I think de-badging is less common but it is usually done to disguise an entry level engine size. But my observations are based more on what people do in London and the southeast of the UK.
It is the same in Istanbul. And there are many false badge-ing here, too. I used to regularly see a black 997.1 Carrera 4 cabrio with "Carrera 4S" badge where I went to gym (at that time I had 997.1 Carrera S); I see many Gen.1 Cayenne V6's with "Cayenne Turbo" badges and I don't want to start with M3/M5 badges on 316/318/320/520 BMWs.
I can understand to de-badge a car to avoid jealousy and to hide entry level. BUT to pretend more than what you are makes you classless and shows your inferior complex.
ONUR
11 M3 Coupe AW
09 Audi TTS Coupe - 07 997 Carrera S - 05 M3 Coupe - 03 M3 Coupe - 96 M3 Coupe EVO (PASS TIME HISTORY)
RC:
Despite the pretty insane fuel prices over here right now, I haven't heard much SUV criticism lately from people around me. Weird. On the contrary, I get the feeling that especially smaller SUVs or so called "crossovers" are selling pretty well over here in Bavaria. No wonder, this winter has been pretty harsh compared to other winters.
De-badging is part of german society/culture, most X5 I know don't have any model designation on them (it is usually on the side). Same with the Cayenne or Panamera.
Christian,
How much is 97 octane in Germany right now?
Here in Istanbul, 97 is almost 1,90 Euro/ 1L 
ONUR
11 M3 Coupe AW
09 Audi TTS Coupe - 07 997 Carrera S - 05 M3 Coupe - 03 M3 Coupe - 96 M3 Coupe EVO (PASS TIME HISTORY)
About Rennteam | Help | Terms of use | Privacy Policy | Support | Contact | Imprint | Archive
Powered by
Community
and
