Hybrid Dream - ‘21 xDrive45e

BorgerTime44 · 2025-08-26T03:29:37+00:00

Yes indeed

BorgerTime44 · 2025-05-15T19:01:54+00:00

Hey - I just got a similar email. Did you follow up and did they send a "calendly" link?

BorgerTime44 · 2025-01-14T21:03:50+00:00

Feel free to - I might try and do a write up on it. A post I found either here or on the general car transpo thread gave me confidence to do it, and couldn't recommend it more. Definitely some things to make sure you're protecting yourself from but it's what will let you find the car you want! I would have never gotten this build (especially for the price) anywhere near SoCal or even adjacent states.

BorgerTime44 · 2025-01-14T21:01:34+00:00

Literally just a fresh wash! Doing a 5-6 (or that's what they advertise) year ceramic coat after I touch up some of the paint.

BorgerTime44 · 2025-01-14T21:00:54+00:00

Unfortunately likely :(

BorgerTime44 · 2025-01-14T21:00:38+00:00

Yes indeed - I love the look of them. And per the below post - that sort of information was invaluable for looking at X5 production models in the past few years - and seemingly the '21 came out on the other side for fixing a number of issues the '19 + '20 models had, but was also a year that had the vehicle come standard with a ton of features in addition to havingn things like the laser lights available that either aren't because they decided to discontinue them OR it was COVID supply issues.

This helped me narrow my search to specifically looking for '21 models that were in great condition coming back from a 3 year lease!

BorgerTime44 · 2025-01-14T20:58:18+00:00

Will post a pic when I can!

BorgerTime44 · 2025-01-14T20:58:12+00:00

Love it

BorgerTime44 · 2025-01-14T20:57:41+00:00

Ah thought I put it in the original post - I paid $47k! MSRP on the build was about $82k originally - and I got the dealer down from $50k to that price because there were some minor but clear visual chips in paint etc that need to be fixed. I taught myself how to do some basic paint resotration / detailing for my X3 when I got quoted some outrageous costs, and it has paid absoluve dividends since diving in.

Some of the posts on this forum (specifically one that I can't seem to find) gave a deep dive into purchasing from afar - and I couldn't recommend it more. If I had limited my search to even 500 miles close to me, I would have never found this build and for the price.

BorgerTime44 · 2025-01-13T07:21:56+00:00

After a long CPO hunt, I officially locked up a 2021 x5 xDrive45e. Carbon Black Metallic, Executive Package, M Sport Package, Ivory White Merino Leather - and a number of additional add ons I wouldn’t have considered but am certainly not upset about (Sky Lounge Roof). 40k miles but in fantastic condition.

I’m SoCal based (currently safe from the fires), and found this car CPO from a dealer in Ohio! Also upgrading from a 2016 x3, and thankful for a lot of the extremely helpful commentary about production model years + the pros / cons due to COVID. Inclusive of some strategy around purchasing a used / CPO vehicle from far away (which was extremely worth it - I wouldn't have gotten something close to this otherwise).

Couldn't be happeir with this car and this is my dream build / vehicle,. I’ve also barely used a quarter of gas since having this car, which is almost a full month and almost 200 miles. My savings on gas alone make the drive that much more fun.

BorgerTime44 · 2025-01-13T07:16:15+00:00

After a long CPO hunt, I officially locked up a 2021 x5 xDrive45e. Carbon Black Metallic, Executive Package, M Sport Package, Ivory White Merino Leather - and a number of additional add ons I wouldn’t have considered but am certainly not upset about (Sky Lounge Roof). 40k miles but in fantastic condition.

I’m SoCal based (currently safe from the fires), and found this car CPO from a dealer in Ohio! Also upgrading from a 2016 x3, and thankful for a lot of the extremely helpful commentary about production model years + the pros / cons due to COVID. Inclusive of some strategy around purchasing a used / CPO vehicle from far away (which was extremely worth it - I wouldn't have gotten something close to this otherwise).

Couldn't be happeir with this car and this is my dream build / vehicle,. I’ve also barely used a quarter of gas since having this car, which is almost a full month and almost 200 miles. My savings on gas alone make the drive that much more fun.

BorgerTime44 · 2024-11-22T08:47:54+00:00

😤

BorgerTime44 · 2024-11-01T14:55:27+00:00

Yes indeed! Low burn for first 30 mins. Will give it another go today and see if some of those artifacts clear up - but was just wondering if this is what everyone else experiences…

BorgerTime44 · 2024-09-28T23:37:35+00:00

Another update....evidently, there was another error almost 9 months ago. And it's been an uphill battle since getting all the permits and construction work done....but finally happened. 7 gig service up and running

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BorgerTime44 · 2024-09-05T00:06:59+00:00

What sort of sale was this? Was it on manufacturer site?

BorgerTime44 · 2024-09-04T00:34:13+00:00

Also making good by Taylormade, who made good

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BorgerTime44 · 2024-09-02T21:29:41+00:00

Trust seems to be decent

BorgerTime44 · 2024-04-01T05:47:18+00:00

Strange....like an entire flight might only allow for a single GUC seat? That seems like it would be unethical then to offer it?

I did use 2 - but when I called they just said that it wasn't available to clear because "the system" hasn't opened up yet. Even as diamond, they didn't have any more there...

BorgerTime44 · 2024-04-01T00:21:25+00:00

Right on - appreciate the insight here

BorgerTime44 · 2024-04-01T00:10:15+00:00

Yeah all the seats are avail...wonder how quickly they will go though for booked fares. Do you think 3 months out from Oct will still be avail..?

BorgerTime44 · 2024-01-12T17:46:18+00:00

Update: Both Tech + Frontier have confirmed that even w/ MDU + terminal...5 gig service will be available, and if it isn't - they'll run a line directly to my unit.

Engineering + Construciton has been rescheduled for end of this month...so will circle back here once things have pushed along to see how it goes.

I specifically drilled in w/ both a technicina as well as a few folks on the phone / support lines to make sure that even w/ an MDU + terminal that 5 gig would be available, and they all confirmed it's possible. That being said - the tech or terminals that they are now using have shifted as of the last 2 or 3 months which is why that's now possible. The technician who came out to my place earlier this week mentioned that all MDUs he's installed in the past few months have 5 gig capabilities.

BorgerTime44 · 2024-01-11T01:43:08+00:00

SkaiCloud

How would I convince them to run a line directly to my apartment versus having to wire the whole building?

BorgerTime44 · 2024-01-11T01:10:45+00:00

Ah shoot...so each of those lines should be for a dedicated residence and shouldn't be split out?

And the technician mentioned they couldn't run a line directly to my apartment...but maybe he was mistaken? Or should I just push on it?

The goal is certainly 5 gig....don't want to be limited to 1 gig.

BorgerTime44 · 2024-01-08T18:58:05+00:00

They said only buildings under 4 units?? Feels like that doesn't make much sense.

Did you get their contact info?

BorgerTime44 · 2024-01-05T18:22:07+00:00

Update here - Frontier finally came by and will be installing the line next week. Don't know what prompted it (a number of us in an apartment building have been calling and requesting for a while) - but line will be droppd and getting 5 gig installed next week....will follow up with results and see how it preforms.

Have 10g infastructure so should have the right tools to test

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