My 2019 BMW X5 Car Buying Experience at BMW West

2019 BMW X5 from BMW of West Houston

In December I treated myself to a new car – the 2019 BMW X5. Prior to that, I had a 2016 X5 (the hybrid version) and wanted a sexier and faster car, so when the new body style of the popular SUV came out, I was on it.

Thanks to my friends at BMW of West Houston, I was able to make a decision on a new car that fit my needs. There’s so much chatter of when exactly is the best time to buy a new car – is it the end of year, beginning of year, etc? That’s what I love about the team at BMW West – they talked me through the pros and cons of purchasing one of the 2018 vehicles on the lot that had a ton of year-end incentives, or ordering my own custom 2019 and getting the new body style and features.

Here’s why I ordered a new 2019 vs. a 2018 on the lot: basically everything that was on the lot had all kinds of features I didn’t necessarily want or need. Sure, the incentives were great to get the price down, but I didn’t need things like head’s up display or twice the engine size. Charles Cannon at BMW West worked through the numbers with me, and showed me that if I ordered a brand-new car and only picked the features that were important to me, I could get it at the same cost, possibly even less. And boom – have the new body style too.

As a female, there’s definitely a stereotype that car buying can be difficult, but I think it’s the

BMW of West Houston Car Buying Experience

process in general. I needed someone to sit down with me (and I’m talking many hours, multiple days, different people explaining it to me a few different ways, time to process the information and fact check it with others) to understand my trade-in from my 2016 lease and what my payments would look like and if I should lease again or buy. I’ve found that working with a dealership you trust is the key. I even went so far as to price out my “dream car” at a few other local BMW dealerships, because I wanted to make sure I was comparing apples to apples.

I absolutely love my X5 – I got the M Sport package in Carbon Black (it is black, but looks almost navy in sunlight) and I love the sporty look. It has all the features I need and fits me perfectly.

Here’s the breakdown of my 2019 X5 from BMW West:

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• 335-HP 3.0L TwinPower Turbo I6 Engine
• xDrive All-Wheel Drive
• Adaptive LED Headlights
• 10-Speaker HiFi Sound System
• Apple CarPlay™
• Dual 12.3″ Digital Displays
• Panoramic Moonroof
• Active Driving Assistant
• 0-60 MPH: 5.3s

If you’re on the hunt for a new car, definitely take your time researching models and reviews online and ask around. I am a big fan of BMW of West Houston and if you mention me during your visit or test drive, you’ll get a better deal. You can also leave a comment or shoot me a message if you want my tips on my favorite Client Advisors there. I recommend you ask for Charles Cannon – he’s the New Car Sales Manager and knows every car on the lot inside and out.