2016 vs 2017

leftoverture · 11-22-2021, 09:14 PM

I'm looking to buy an X5. I have two vehicles in mind. Both are X-drive 35i, one is a 2016 and the other is a 2017. Just wondering what changes were for the 2017 model year. Both have similar mileage but the 2016 is 3 grand less, so basically wondering if there are changes on the 2017 that make it worth the extra cash.

Chilled · 11-22-2021, 10:08 PM

The main thing that comes to mine would be the TouchScreen with iDrive 5 and the newer wedge style keyfob.

tominfhl · 11-22-2021, 10:18 PM

Also Carplay, 4g ATM for continued Connected Drive services after Feb. 2022, wireless lan hotspot, possibly 6wb (that is standard on 2018 optional on 2017)

jiggz · 11-22-2021, 11:26 PM

As others have said, the biggest difference is the head unit version - with the 2017 you get NBT Evo ID5/ID6 which includes touchscreen functionality and optional OEM Apple CarPlay. No OEM CarPlay options in 2016 or prior on the X5. And then wireless charging was also an option starting in 2017.

Aside from the above, no changes. There may have been some slight package configuration changes, but otherwise no differences.

Ascotgrun · 11-23-2021, 12:29 AM

I would go for the 2016 and save the money. I got a 2017 thinking the improved idrive would be worth it, but it really isn't. Maybe if I had an iPhone I would appreciate it more, but doubt I would appreciate it enough to warrant an extra $3K.

Luckily I didn't pay significantly more for my 2017 compared to what 2016s were going for at the time.

Clifton · 11-23-2021, 08:24 AM

I had a 2014 which I replaced with a carbon copy only as a 2017. There were subtle differences, most of which for the better. Only a few small take aways.

If the two X5's your are looking at are similar spec, I'd go with new one.

Keithwand · 11-23-2021, 08:47 AM

My 2016 exhaust tips are round and the 2017 rectangular. Go figure the GO5 is round coming out of a rectangular outlet.
Best of both lol.

FCX5 · 11-23-2021, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by leftoverture

I'm looking to buy an X5. I have two vehicles in mind. Both are X-drive 35i, one is a 2016 and the other is a 2017. Just wondering what changes were for the 2017 model year. Both have similar mileage but the 2016 is 3 grand less, so basically wondering if there are changes on the 2017 that make it worth the extra cash.

2017 has new iDrive, 2018 has a new transmission, which shifts faster.

jmack123 · 11-23-2021, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leftoverture

I'm looking to buy an X5. I have two vehicles in mind. Both are X-drive 35i, one is a 2016 and the other is a 2017. Just wondering what changes were for the 2017 model year. Both have similar mileage but the 2016 is 3 grand less, so basically wondering if there are changes on the 2017 that make it worth the extra cash.

As others have said, main difference is the headunit MMI. Depending on the difference in price, you may be able to retrofit for cheaper, but if the two vehicles are within around $2k, it may make sense to go with the 2017 (all other options being equal) if having the updated operating system is valuable to you.

jiggz · 11-23-2021, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by FCX5

....2018 has a new transmission, which shifts faster.

Really? I've never heard this

Or did I miss the sarcasm?

leftoverture · 11-23-2021, 11:41 AM

Thanks. Lots of good comments. As for the i-drive version, I probably wouldn't value the updated version too much as I'm older and don't use much of the tech stuff. My current car has Android Auto and I never use it. So maybe I'm with Ascotgrun and leaning towards saving money with the 2016.

The Libertine · 11-23-2021, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jmack123

As others have said, main difference is the headunit MMI. Depending on the difference in price, you may be able to retrofit for cheaper, but if the two vehicles are within around $2k, it may make sense to go with the 2017 (all other options being equal) if having the updated operating system is valuable to you.

+1. Good advice.

FCX5 · 11-23-2021, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jiggz

Quote:

Originally Posted by FCX5

....2018 has a new transmission, which shifts faster.

Really? I've never heard this

Or did I miss the sarcasm?

'New' is an exaggeration. LOL. It was supposedly tweaked....

What's New for 2018?
BMW tweaked the X5's eight-speed automatic transmission for 2018 and made paddle shifters standard on the plug-in hybrid xDrive40e model. Both gasoline-powered 35i models and the diesel-burning 35d receive new trapezoidal tailpipe finishers, and non-hybrid X5s with the M Sport package can be upgraded to 21-inch wheels with performance run-flat tires.

Chilled · 11-23-2021, 07:08 PM

Is this just a software thing? or did they actually change things?

CatalinP · 11-24-2021, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by leftoverture

Thanks. Lots of good comments. As for the i-drive version, I probably wouldn't value the updated version too much as I'm older and don't use much of the tech stuff. My current car has Android Auto and I never use it. So maybe I'm with Ascotgrun and leaning towards saving money with the 2016.

WTF? How can you choose a car based on the type of phone you currently have?

Is should be easier and cheaper to swap phones than cars...

topspeed55 · 11-24-2021, 12:38 AM

2017's got extra PDC sensors on the side of front bumper, I'm assuming they got parking assistant standard with new iDrive version?

leftoverture · 11-24-2021, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CatalinP

WTF? How can you choose a car based on the type of phone you currently have?

Is should be easier and cheaper to swap phones than cars...

You didn't read my post correctly. I said I don't value the tech that much because I don't really use it. I stream podcasts alot, but other than that I listen to HD or satellite radio most of the time, both of which the 2016 has.

Kevostyle · 11-24-2021, 10:09 AM

Sounds like you’re pretty content with the 2016 model to save money which is wise if you don’t care for the extra features or newer model year.

jiggz · 11-24-2021, 10:57 AM

More importantly than model year IMO is how they're spec'd. I'd take a well optioned 2014 over a stripper 2018 assuming the mileage wasn't miles apart. Even then I'd have a hard time giving up most packages/options just to have newer.

LYTSOUT · 12-27-2021, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Chilled

Is this just a software thing? or did they actually change things?

I'm wondering the same thing. Is this actually an entirely new transmission, or just an updated tune. If so, this same result could [presumably] be attained by tuning an F15 from prior to 2018?

"New automatic transmissions for all versions of the X5 luxury SUV are the biggest news for 2018; BMW says they will deliver quicker shifts."

https://www.cars.com/articles/2018-b...1420696361241/

11-22-2021, 09:14 PM	#1
leftoverture Captain 439 Rep 619 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Edina, MN iTrader: (0)	2016 vs 2017 I'm looking to buy an X5. I have two vehicles in mind. Both are X-drive 35i, one is a 2016 and the other is a 2017. Just wondering what changes were for the 2017 model year. Both have similar mileage but the 2016 is 3 grand less, so basically wondering if there are changes on the 2017 that make it worth the extra cash.
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Chilled Major 366 Rep 1,036 Posts Drives: F85 X5M Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Tiny Island, Middle of Nowhere iTrader: (0)	The main thing that comes to mine would be the TouchScreen with iDrive 5 and the newer wedge style keyfob.
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tominfhl Private 22 Rep 51 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15 35d Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Also Carplay, 4g ATM for continued Connected Drive services after Feb. 2022, wireless lan hotspot, possibly 6wb (that is standard on 2018 optional on 2017)
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jiggz Brigadier General 2152 Rep 3,654 Posts Drives: E90 M3\|F15 X5 50i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	As others have said, the biggest difference is the head unit version - with the 2017 you get NBT Evo ID5/ID6 which includes touchscreen functionality and optional OEM Apple CarPlay. No OEM CarPlay options in 2016 or prior on the X5. And then wireless charging was also an option starting in 2017. Aside from the above, no changes. There may have been some slight package configuration changes, but otherwise no differences.
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Ascotgrun Second Lieutenant 171 Rep 299 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I would go for the 2016 and save the money. I got a 2017 thinking the improved idrive would be worth it, but it really isn't. Maybe if I had an iPhone I would appreciate it more, but doubt I would appreciate it enough to warrant an extra $3K. Luckily I didn't pay significantly more for my 2017 compared to what 2016s were going for at the time.
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Clifton Captain 228 Rep 666 Posts Drives: Cars with tires Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I had a 2014 which I replaced with a carbon copy only as a 2017. There were subtle differences, most of which for the better. Only a few small take aways. If the two X5's your are looking at are similar spec, I'd go with new one. __________________ Regards, Clifton
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Keithwand First Lieutenant 109 Rep 385 Posts Drives: 22 X5 replaced 16 X5 6/22 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lakewood Ranch FL iTrader: (0)	My 2016 exhaust tips are round and the 2017 rectangular. Go figure the GO5 is round coming out of a rectangular outlet. Best of both lol.
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leftoverture Captain 439 Rep 619 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Edina, MN iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Lots of good comments. As for the i-drive version, I probably wouldn't value the updated version too much as I'm older and don't use much of the tech stuff. My current car has Android Auto and I never use it. So maybe I'm with Ascotgrun and leaning towards saving money with the 2016.
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topspeed55 New Member 9 Rep 24 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	2017's got extra PDC sensors on the side of front bumper, I'm assuming they got parking assistant standard with new iDrive version?
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Kevostyle Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2001 BMW M5 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Sounds like you’re pretty content with the 2016 model to save money which is wise if you don’t care for the extra features or newer model year.
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jiggz Brigadier General 2152 Rep 3,654 Posts Drives: E90 M3\|F15 X5 50i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	More importantly than model year IMO is how they're spec'd. I'd take a well optioned 2014 over a stripper 2018 assuming the mileage wasn't miles apart. Even then I'd have a hard time giving up most packages/options just to have newer.
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