2008 X5 3.0is & 4.8i Ordering Guides

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by gmoney

Thanks once again sir... now is that a DVD player that will play DVD's on the nav screen... or just on the rear entertainment system?

Also, is there any word on final pricing? I ask because my local dealer with whom I've placed the order said he does not have final word yet on anything. Thanks!

It will play DVD audio, among other formats. It won't play on the Nav screen. Not sure if it would even play on the rear entertainment screen. That would make sense if it did though.

No word on pricing yet, it will be posted up within minutes of receipt . Expect only change to be to the ZPP package though.

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by brian5

You got it.

BTW, I just spent 2.5 hours with my local dealer today. This was my first time to discuss the X5 4.8i. I found that, due to what I've learned from this board and other sources, I know a lot more than ANY of the sales people in that dealership. They had never even heard of Saddle Brown and actually managed to find it in their ordering system. I could come up with many more examples.

I'm shocked

[gmoney]

Originally Posted by SuperGreg

It will play DVD audio, among other formats. It won't play on the Nav screen. Not sure if it would even play on the rear entertainment screen. That would make sense if it did though.

No word on pricing yet, it will be posted up within minutes of receipt . Expect only change to be to the ZPP package though.

ZPP = Premium? Thus the changes we've discussed here? e.g. Panoramic sunroor now standard, right? Anything else?

[gmoney]

Originally Posted by brian5

Oh, sorry if my note was misleading. I don't have the 4.8i yet; I have a different Premium Sound package in my 328i. I was just saying that even though I like the idea of "premium sound", that the Premium Sound Package does not sound like it's worth it UNLESS of course you're buying the DVD player (which I'm not) AND you're not using an iPod (which I am).

I see you edited this sir...

So in your opinion, since I too am getting the 4.8 with the iPod adapter, the basic sound is good enough because the "premium" sound, sounds good only in the name... "PREMIUM" but it's not that great of a difference for the price? Si, senor?

[brian5]

Originally Posted by gmoney

I see you edited this sir...

So in your opinion, since I too am getting the 4.8 with the iPod adapter, the basic sound is good enough because the "premium" sound, sounds good only in the name... "PREMIUM" but it's not that great of a difference for the price? Si, senor?

I can't say for sure but based on the "international" catalog, the standard 4.8i comes with 12 loudspeakers, 2 sub-woofers, and 205 watt amp. The HiFi Pro system adds 4 speakers and a 600 watt amp. A lot of the Premium Sound cost is probably related to the 6-disc DVD changer.
The way that I'm looking at it is that if I need a more powerful amp, I'll add one later.

[gmoney]

Thanks Brian5....

Can anyone confirm if the specs for the U.S version of the standard system are the same?

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by gmoney

Thanks Brian5....

Can anyone confirm if the specs for the U.S version of the standard system are the same?

Yes, they are

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by gmoney

ZPP = Premium? Thus the changes we've discussed here? e.g. Panoramic sunroor now standard, right? Anything else?

Correct. Correct. Pano is standard, msrp remains flat to 2007. No other new/notable changes other than availability of auto tailgate, shades with ZRC, and wood/chrome tips std. on 3.0si.

[gmoney]

My CA sent me an email that included this comment when I asked him about pricing:

" I’m still checking for the final pricing because remember that we needed to check the 20” wheels."


That makes it sound like they're expecting a change for the 20" wheels. Your thoughts?

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by gmoney

My CA sent me an email that included this comment when I asked him about pricing:

" I’m still checking for the final pricing because remember that we needed to check the 20” wheels."


That makes it sound like they're expecting a change for the 20" wheels. Your thoughts?

No changes. They are a $950 option on top of the ZSP Sport Package price for the 4.8i.