[rjp71]

I ordered a Ghibli yesterday! It is replacing a 2012 BMW 550i xDrive (which replaced a 2011 550i xDrive). That was my seventh BMW since 1993 so I thought it was time for a change. I think I had the iDrive tell me about a drivetrain malfunction one too many times.

The Ghibli was the only car I looked at that made we want to switch brands. The exhaust sound nada lot to do with it.

My order is as follows:

Ghibli S Q4
Blu Emozione
Nero Interior
Extended Leather
Carbon Fiber Trim
Premium Package
19" Proteo Wheels

A couple of things that may help others. The sport package requires that you get extended leather. Carbon Fiber trim means no heated steering wheel or rear heated seats.

I haven't gotten an estimated delivery date yet.

 

[Etodd31856]

Sweet Choices!

 

[blunero]

The exhaust still impresses me every day. For me it has an even better sound now that the car is broken in (2200 miles) than it did at delivery.

 

[colleyt]

congrats, no 20's though?

 

[rjp71]

No, the winter has been really rough on the roads on my area. I have bent two rims on my car this winter. They are 19s too but with a shorter sidewall on the tire.

Hopefully, the Proteos will be more durable.

I am glad to see the Ghibli has a spare and not run flats. I had to replace seven run flats because of bubbles in the sidewalks.


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[rjp71]

Should say sidewalls not sidewalks!


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[colleyt]

No, the winter has been really rough on the roads on my area. I have bent two rims on my car this winter. They are 19s too but with a shorter sidewall on the tire.

Hopefully, the Proteos will be more durable.

I am glad to see the Ghibli has a spare and not run flats. I had to replace seven run flats because of bubbles in the sidewalks.


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I figured as much. I might trade snow for having to pull down my alley everyday. Its crazy how many nails Ive picked up in my Audi

Thankfully you get a little more sidewalk on the Ghibli 20's than the A7

 

[rjp71]

Now I feel better about not getting 20s.

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[colleyt]

Eh that's what AAA is for

 

[rjp71]

No, thats why I have tire and rim insurance!

Its still a hassle to get replaced but at least it doesn't cost anything.

 

[rjp71]

My Ghibli will arrive in port on 5/19. I ordered it on 2/22.

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[GhibliFan]

I wonder how many ships arrive from Italy monthly that drop off the Ghiblis in port of N.J. ?

 

[Spsesq]

Mine is on the same boat but I was told it lands 5/17

 

[tjsbeer]

You guys aren't going to get any sleep for the next three weeks

 

[Etodd31856]

Outstanding welcome to the club........i always remote start so I can hear the cold start!!! and just call me sports manual man!!! I might spend more on gas than the car!!!

 

[rjp71]

Mine is on the same boat but I was told it lands 5/17

I hope you're right.


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[Spsesq]

Once the ship arrives how long does it take for customs, dealer prep then delivery?

This waiting is gunna kill me Lol. :crying:

 

[tjsbeer]

Once the ship arrives how long does it take for customs, dealer prep then delivery?

Took 7 days from port to ready for pick up with mine.

 

[Etodd31856]

7 days for me as well however me and tjsbeer are on east coast cars arrive in Newark...........my guess is west coast may be longer.

 

[StickBreitling]

Must feel like the longest 7 days ever