Looking for some help in finding the right X5 50i 3rd row vs DHP

[PanthersFX]

So been debating and looking for while now. Found 2 that I am interested in both near the end of their warranties, both CPO. I am thinking 3rd row would be nice to have but not needed. The X5 with the 3rd row is cheaper also. Below are the specs and price. What do you guys think? leaning toward the one with DHP but wondering if price is to high? I was really wanting to stay sub 40K I see you can get 2015 X5M in High 40K also.

Its $38K vs $42K Is the one with DHP missing any options you guys recommend?


Car # 1 with DHP
2016 X5 xDrive50i
Price: $42,000
Mileage: 48 K
Standard Warranty remaining: 9 months or 1,472 miles


Exterior Color: Space Gray Metallic
Interior Color: Black Dakota Leather


Featured Options

Included Packages:
Cold Weather Package
Driving Assistance Plus
Dynamic Handling Package
Lighting Package
M Sport
M Sport Package

Featured Options:
M Sport
Cold Weather Package
Driving Assistance Plus
Dynamic Handling Package
Lighting Package
M Sport Package
20" M wheel 469M w/perf rft
Adaptive M Susp + rear air sus
Soft-close automatic doors
Front ventilated seats
ACC Stop&Go + Active Drive Ast
Smartphone Integration

vs


Car # 2 3rd row no DHP
2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i
Price: $38,000
Mileage: 43K
Standard Warranty remaining: 1 month or 6,233 miles

Exterior Color: Space Gray Metallic
Interior Color: Black Dakota Leather


Included Packages:
Cold Weather Package
Executive Package
M Sport
M Sport Package

Featured Options
M Sport
Cold Weather Package
Executive Package
Aluminum Hexagon interior trim
3rd row climate control
3rd row seat + air suspension
Enhanced B/T and Smartphone In
Standard Suspension


Thanks for any advice in advance!

[yewlock]

I will choose the lighting package and DHP over 3rd row.

[BimmerTy]

Originally Posted by PanthersFX

So been debating and looking for while now. Found 2 that I am interested in both near the end of their warranties, both CPO. I am thinking 3rd row would be nice to have but not needed. The X5 with the 3rd row is cheaper also. Below are the specs and price. What do you guys think? leaning toward the one with DHP but wondering if price is to high? I was really wanting to stay sub 40K I see you can get 2015 X5M in High 40K also.

Its $38K vs $42K Is the one with DHP missing any options you guys recommend?
!

The one with DHP any day of the week. Yes, it's $4K more, but also has $10K+ more in options. 20" wheels. I use DA+ with surround view several times a week. Lighting package if you code anti-dazzle is pretty badass. ACC Stop&Go is cool too have but BMW's execution was not as good as some other manufacturers for that year. If is has soft close door's I'm pretty sure that's part of the executive package too - so that include ceramic controls, HUD, etc.
Do you have the VIN's so we can decode them to compare/contrast?

[Violator]

+3 on Option 1.

This seems to be a no-brainer to me.

[spyderdoc]

Without a doubt, buy the one with DHP. A great benefit of not having the 3rd row, you get storage space that you can put a spare tire and get non-runflats. Stop and go cruise is great and I use it everyday on mine. You will be much happier with the DHP equipped vehicle.

[HydroStream6]

One word of caution against DHP: if it breaks, be prepared to open up the check book. Other than that, it's awesome.

[spyderdoc]

Originally Posted by HydroStream6

One word of caution against DHP: if it breaks, be prepared to open up the check book. Other than that, it's awesome.

Doesn't that go for anything that "MAY" break on a BMW tho?

[PanthersFX]

Originally Posted by BimmerTy

The one with DHP any day of the week. Yes, it's $4K more, but also has $10K+ more in options. 20" wheels. I use DA+ with surround view several times a week. Lighting package if you code anti-dazzle is pretty badass. ACC Stop&Go is cool too have but BMW's execution was not as good as some other manufacturers for that year. If is has soft close door's I'm pretty sure that's part of the executive package too - so that include ceramic controls, HUD, etc.
Do you have the VIN's so we can decode them to compare/contrast?

Here are the Vins
Car # 1 with DHP VIN: 5UXKR6C58G0J81625
Car # with 3rd Row VIN: VIN: 5UXKR6C56F0J77314

I don't think Car # 1 is missing anything that I would want but you guys know the options better than me. Only issue is the price. If it was sub 40K I'd go buy it this weekend.
The CPO also has me wondering. If it would just be better to find one that in Warranty and pay out of pocket for the extended warranty rather than getting the CPO which is just 1 year and its no bumper to bumper.

[Violator]

It’s because #1 is worth $4k more than #2.
#1 has more options, DHP, and a year newer, seems silly to consider #2.

[Kzang]

Get the DHP, it's a no brainer.

[HydroStream6]

Originally Posted by spyderdoc

Doesn't that go for anything that "MAY" break on a BMW tho?

Nothing really to break with the standard suspension. And if it does, it's replacement parts from you corner store.

[gqgambler]

DHP

[spyderdoc]

Originally Posted by HydroStream6

Nothing really to break with the standard suspension. And if it does, it's replacement parts from you corner store.

Honestly, I don't care what it costs, I can't imagine driving mine without it. I had it on my 2009 e70 X5d and never really thought about how fantastic it was until I bought my Touareg TDI, which did not have it. The VW had sooooo much body roll, I could not stand it. I even put Cayenne sway bars on it and everything, but it was never even close to the same as the DHP experience. When I was ready to go back to BMW, I custom ordered my 2018 F15 X5d specifically to get the DHP (as well as a few other tasty treats), and not once have I ever second guessed myself for spending the extra $$ for it. But, hey, thats just me.

OP: GET the DHP optioned one and don't look back.

[HydroStream6]

Originally Posted by spyderdoc

Honestly, I don't care what it costs, I can't imagine driving mine without it. I had it on my 2009 e70 X5d and never really thought about how fantastic it was until I bought my Touareg TDI, which did not have it. The VW had sooooo much body roll, I could not stand it. I even put Cayenne sway bars on it and everything, but it was never even close to the same as the DHP experience. When I was ready to go back to BMW, I custom ordered my 2018 F15 X5d specifically to get the DHP (as well as a few other tasty treats), and not once have I ever second guessed myself for spending the extra $$ for it. But, hey, thats just me.

OP: GET the DHP optioned one and don't look back.

Yup, I agree. DHP is sweet if money is no object. Just pointing it out to the OP that if something fails on it, it's much more money to repair.

[PanthersFX]

What do you guys think of this one has DHP VIN 5UXKR6C51E0J72584 ?
Glacier Silver Metallic 2014 with 47k Miles asking $28K
Much cheaper in price but no warranty
Would prefer interior color to be black but it appear to have the nappa leather which is supposedly an upgrade right ?
The wheels are smaller but I can always go aftermarket with the $14K savings over the CPO one.

[HydroStream6]

Originally Posted by PanthersFX

What do you guys think of this one has DHP VIN 5UXKR6C51E0J72584 ?
Glacier Silver Metallic 2014 with 47k Miles asking $28K
Much cheaper in price but no warranty
Would prefer interior color to be black but it appear to have the nappa leather which is supposedly an upgrade right ?
The wheels are smaller but I can always go aftermarket with the $14K savings over the CPO one.

That's a good deal on a 50i...

[PanthersFX]

Originally Posted by HydroStream6

That's a good deal on a 50i...

Is there any downside to the 2014 other than the small tweak in transmission for 2015+
Makes me wonder if there is something wrong with it from the Carfax it shows Pre-delivery inspection completed 11/19/2018
I contacted the dealer and they said "well kept preowned. This vehicle was not smoked in. It has minor scratches. I would rate our vehicle a 9 out 10" Not sure how much I can trust them.

Also found out Car # 1 with DHP is missing heads up display.
Is this something that can be added easily later or do I just have to live without it?

[gqgambler]

Originally Posted by PanthersFX

Is there any downside to the 2014 other than the small tweak in transmission for 2015+
Makes me wonder if there is something wrong with it from the Carfax it shows Pre-delivery inspection completed 11/19/2018
I contacted the dealer and they said "well kept preowned. This vehicle was not smoked in. It has minor scratches. I would rate our vehicle a 9 out 10" Not sure how much I can trust them.

Also found out Car # 1 with DHP is missing heads up display.
Is this something that can be added easily later or do I just have to live without it?

As more people get G09s you'll see F15s hitting the markets and possibly sitting on the market a bit longer. I would go as new as you can find.
If you want HUD, look for a car with it. It is not a easy add or you will have to live without it.

[PanthersFX]

Originally Posted by gqgambler

As more people get G09s you'll see F15s hitting the markets and possibly sitting on the market a bit longer. I would go as new as you can find.
If you want HUD, look for a car with it. It is not a easy add or you will have to live without it.

Whats weird is that the Cart # 1 list executive package. I thought HUD was standard on Exec package at least thats what the 2014 option list states, bizarre!

[gqgambler]

Originally Posted by PanthersFX

Whats weird is that the Cart # 1 list executive package. I thought HUD was standard on Exec package at least thats what the 2014 option list states, bizarre!

Yes, HUD is on the exec package.
I always try to look at cars myself and don't believe what is posted.

[PanthersFX]

So I test drove a 2016 X5 50i Msport today, had 49K miles on it. It had the 3rd row seating in it.
The color combo was not want I wanted but wanted to get more feel for the ride, handling etc. Does the added rear suspension for the 3rd row add any to handling vs standard suspension?
Had it in Sport+ most of the time and was taking on and off ramps on highway close to 60+ mph, At one point i touch the pedal and was at 93 mph Man if this thing does haul !
Asking as I felt suspension was plenty good for my driving style and use on local roads vs DHP which is bit harder to find and cost more.

[alphaod]

The rear air suspension with 3rd row seating doesn't enhance the handling between Comfort and Sport like on the M and DHP setups, but it definitely makes the ride better than the standard springs especially if you have a trunk full of bricks or you're towing a trailer.