2016 xLine Trim Changes???

[Raikkonen]

Anyone else notice that the 2016 xLine no longer includes the unique "alloy" colored lower lip trim, grill, uniquely shaped air intake inserts, and rear lower bumper trim???

It wasn't mentioned on the model year change guide, but both the configurator and a few 2016 xLines on Cars.com uphold the fact...if this is true, the xLine looks VERY mundane now...

[spike5150]

I noticed it. Looks basically like no-line now. I got xline because of the air intake inserts mainly. Not sure why they would change them?

[akhter]

If X line doesn't contain the pure experience package (as it is sold every where else outside of NA) what does the line include anyway?

[stingr23]

I am glad I got mine before they changed this for 2016. The alloy is what differentiated xLine from the others and is the main reason I chose it. I didn't want too much black...

[Raikkonen]

I agree. The xLine looked fantastic with the additional trim; it really set it apart from the base, luxury, and Msport.

It does look like a base model now, kinda boring, kinda basic.

I guess it does beg the question, what does the xLine include that differentiates it from the other trim options, that warrants $2k???

[artisan]

My 2016 X5 xDrive 35i just started production yesterday and I ordered the xLine package.

I really hope these changes are not true, otherwise I don't know what I can do when the car arrives. I want xLine mainly because of the steel panel on front & rear bumpers and silver kidney grille & air intake inserts.

I also found one 2016 X5 from a NJ dealer, which has xLine wheel (style 449), the aluminum running board, and roof rails in satin aluminum, but doesn't have other xLine trims. Here is the link to that car's pictures: http://www.bmwoffreehold.com/new-bmw...P19151/BF60082

Again, really hope BMW didn't change anything in xLine package for 2016.

[Raikkonen]

Originally Posted by artisan

My 2016 X5 xDrive 35i just started production yesterday and I ordered the xLine package.

I really hope these changes are not true, otherwise I don't know what I can do when the car arrives. I want xLine mainly because of the steel panel on front & rear bumpers and silver kidney grille & air intake inserts.

I also found one 2016 X5 from a NJ dealer, which has xLine wheel (style 449), the aluminum running board, and roof rails in satin aluminum, but doesn't have other xLine trims. Here is the link to that car's pictures: http://www.bmwoffreehold.com/new-bmw...P19151/BF60082

Again, really hope BMW didn't change anything in xLine package for 2016.

I think that's what worries me, xLine wheels, but no associated trim.

wearenh - good find too, and I hope you're right!!!!

[wearenh]

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here is another 2016 with xLine with 3E2 with silver trim ... hopefully your car will be ok!

2016 xLine with silver trim

VIN = 5UXKR0C51G0P18977









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[artisan]

Originally Posted by wearenh

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here is another 2016 with xLine with 3E2 with silver trim ... you car will be ok!

2016 xLine with silver trim

VIN = 5UXKR0C51G0P18977

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Thanks a lot for the info. It makes me feel a lot better

[wearenh]

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no problem ... I just know that the weeks of anticipation were the best times for me
and I didn't want them to be spoiled for you!

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[Snow-Kidney]

Originally Posted by artisan

My 2016 X5 xDrive 35i just started production yesterday and I ordered the xLine package.

I really hope these changes are not true, otherwise I don't know what I can do when the car arrives. I want xLine mainly because of the steel panel on front & rear bumpers and silver kidney grille & air intake inserts.

I also found one 2016 X5 from a NJ dealer, which has xLine wheel (style 449), the aluminum running board, and roof rails in satin aluminum, but doesn't have other xLine trims. Here is the link to that car's pictures: http://www.bmwoffreehold.com/new-bmw...P19151/BF60082

Again, really hope BMW didn't change anything in xLine package for 2016.

I asked dealer about this X5 and the reply states that it does have xline:

Model 16XG X5 xDr35i USD 56,200.00
Color A89 Imperial Blue Metallic 550.00
Upholstery LCMY Mocha Dakota Leather N/C
Options ZXD xLine 2,000.00
2D4 19" Light alloy Orbit Grey wheels style 449... N/C
3AT Roof rails in Satin Aluminum N/C
3MB Satin aluminum line exterior trim N/C
ZCW Cold Weather Package 550.00
248 Heated Steering Wheel N/C
496 Heated rear seats N/C
502 Retractable headlight washers N/C
ZPP Premium Package 2,550.00
322 Comfort Access keyless entry N/C
4NB 4-zone automatic climate control N/C
655 Satellite radio with 1 year subscription N/C
1CA CO2 relevant vehicles N/C
328 Aluminum running boards N/C
3AG Rear view camera 400.00
4AC Poplar Wood Trim N/C
5DL Surround View 750.00
8S4 Variable Light Decoding N/C
9AA Transport protection N/C
ZTM Tier 2 N/C
Net Total 63,000.00
Total Suggested Price 63,995.00

[Snow-Kidney]

Originally Posted by Raikkonen

Anyone else notice that the 2016 xLine no longer includes the unique "alloy" colored lower lip trim, grill, uniquely shaped air intake inserts, and rear lower bumper trim???

It wasn't mentioned on the model year change guide, but both the configurator and a few 2016 xLines on Cars.com uphold the fact...if this is true, the xLine looks VERY mundane now...

100% agree.

[wearenh]

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that is very troubling ... because the $63,995 price matches the xLine build in the configurator
and if you built a no-line the same way it would be $62,395 and in the configurator there
is no way to get the no-line with the 449 wheels

so ... the problem seems to be that we have an xLine without 3E2, despite the fact that
the pricing guide and ordering guide clearly states that xLine has 3E2



so *artisan* you need to get back to your dealer and make sure the build sheet has 3E2
on it (if you have the VIN post it) or you can run the VIN

even the website pics feature an xLine with all the "satin aluminum line exterior trim" and
says it is a feature of the xLine later down in the website, and on the configurator.
If it doesn't have 3E2, I would refuse it and have them make you another one ... just
the evidence on the pricing guide is enough to support your position

http://www.bmwusa.com/bmw/Xmodels/X5





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[Snow-Kidney]

Uh oh...

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...07648861&Log=0

Looks like they effed up the xline.

[wearenh]

Originally Posted by Snow-Kidney

And this, another xline without everything:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...07419151&Log=0

The xline may have been changed early in 2016 production.

Here's a 2016 but with all xline goodies:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...07469688&Log=0

I'm not sure if this theory is correct but a spot check reveals xline package changes with vin. Last 5 digits start with 19XXX = new xline pkg.

ut oh:

2016 xLine Examples found with 3E2
5UXKR0C51G0P18977 Prod. date 2015-08-01

2016 xLine Examples found without 3E2
5UXKR0C5XG0P19058 Prod. date 2015-08-02
5UXKR0C50G0P19151 Prod. date 2015-08-03
5UXKR0C59G0P19407 Prod. date 2015-08-06

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[Snow-Kidney]

8/1 may have been the last day for 3E2 xline, unfortunately.

Now we see why xline pricing dropped from $2500 to $2000. Deletion of:

- G shaped air intakes
- Aluminum front bumper trim
- Matte silver kidney grills
- Rear bumper trim (2 pieces)

[Snow-Kidney]

I'm curious if the 50i will get to keep any of the deleted items from 3E2.

My best guess is that the 50i gets the matte silver kidney grills because on the m-sport 35i gets black and 50i get matte silver grills.

[artisan]

Originally Posted by wearenh

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that is very troubling ... because the $63,995 price matches the xLine build in the configurator
and if you built a no-line the same way it would be $62,395 and in the configurator there
is no way to get the no-line with the 449 wheels

so ... the problem seems to be that we have an xLine without 3E2, despite the fact that
the pricing guide and ordering guide clearly states that xLine has 3E2



so *artisan* you need to get back to your dealer and make sure the build sheet has 3E2
on it (if you have the VIN post it) or you can run the VIN

even the website pics feature an xLine with all the "satin aluminum line exterior trim" and
says it is a feature of the xLine later down in the website, and on the configurator.
If it doesn't have 3E2, I would refuse it and have them make you another one ... just
the evidence on the pricing guide is enough to support your position

http://www.bmwusa.com/bmw/Xmodels/X5





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I just checked the build sheet which doesn't show 3E2 on it (I should notice this earlier). I am still waiting to get the VIN to double check, but probably I will need to re-order the car. Another 3 weeks waiting...

[artisan]

Originally Posted by Snow-Kidney

8/1 may have been the last day for 3E2 xline, unfortunately.

Now we see why xline pricing dropped from $2500 to $2000. Deletion of:

- G shaped air intakes
- Aluminum front bumper trim
- Matte silver kidney grills
- Rear bumper trim (2 pieces)

Luxury line also dropped from $1600 to $1100, but seems there are no changes to it?

[Snow-Kidney]

Originally Posted by artisan

Luxury line also dropped from $1600 to $1100, but seems there are no changes to it?

Take a look at these lux lines. Am I seeing things or is there a silver trim on the front bumper and two pieces of trim on rear bumper like the outgoing xline??:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...07657140&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...07467439&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...07494698&Log=0

And how about these xline/no-line. They have all of the xline features but with no-line wheels:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...07562775&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...07760461&Log=0

Possible good news for xline buyers. 8/7 build date and with 3E2:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...07994786&Log=0

[lowlevelhell]

Originally Posted by Snow-Kidney

Take a look at these lux lines. Am I seeing things or is there a silver trim on the front bumper and two pieces of trim on rear bumper like the outgoing xline??:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...07657140&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...07467439&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...07494698&Log=0

And how about these xline/no-line. They have all of the xline features but with no-line wheels:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...07562775&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...07760461&Log=0

Possible good news for xline buyers. 8/7 build date and with 3E2:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...07994786&Log=0

Incorrect. Those are Lux Line wheels, not no-line wheels.

[Snow-Kidney]

Originally Posted by lowlevelhell

Incorrect. Those are Lux Line wheels, not no-line wheels.

Incorrect. For 2016 these are the no-line wheels. Lux line wheels have changed. You might want to do thirty seconds of research before you pop a woody to correct someone.