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Posted by Teddy on November 05, 2000 at 02:18:15:

Just got my first BMW -- a new manual shift X5 3.0 w/ climate, activity, leather, xenon, PDC, CD, non-sport, non-premium.

Some first impressions.

1. Handling & drive is great. Pickup with the manual shift is very good. Stick shift doesn't feel as good as my 1993 Mazda MX-6 LS which I really enjoyed. Are all BMW shifters like this?
2. Really wish the passenger seat was electrically adjustable. Paying for leather was probably a mistake because the differences to leatherette is so small.
3. Fit and finish is excellent. Engine is a bit loud when at rest. PDC is useful.

On my to do list:
1. Install my Motorola Timeport phone w/ handsfree kit into the car. Too bad it won't be integrated with the stereo, etc. It's a real disservice to the customers that BMW makes the phone interface proprietary.
2. When the DVD based navigation system comes out, I'd like to get it installed.

Everything else is pretty good so far.

--Teddy


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