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X5 4.8i~loaded!!~navi~camera~3rd Row~serviced~30pics~a Must See on 2040-cars

US $19,999.99
Year:2007 Mileage:82029 Color: SPACE GREY METALLIC /
 BLACK NEVADA LEATHER
Location:

Irwin, Pennsylvania, United States

Irwin, Pennsylvania, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:SUV
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.8 LITER
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 5UXFE835X7LZ40959
Year: 2007
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: BMW
Model: X5
Trim: 4.8i
Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 82,029
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: X5 4.8i
Exterior Color: SPACE GREY METALLIC
Interior Color: BLACK NEVADA LEATHER
Warranty: Vehicle has an existing warranty

< Harrison Auto Sales

 


12451 Rt. 30
Irwin, PA 15642

PRESENTS

 

2007 BMW X5 4.8i

Premium Package

Cold Weather Package

Rear Climate Package

BMW Navigation & Back Up Camera

Optional 3rd Row Seating

2-Owner BMW...You Know The Difference

**Carfax Certified!!..Buy With Confidence!!**

****Only 82,029 Actual Miles!!****

Serviced..........Inspected

YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!

 

Aggressively "PRICED RIGHT" To Sell  Fast!!

Buy For Dealer Wholesale Price!!

Why Pay New BMW Dealership Prices??

DON'T WAIT & MISS OUT!!

BUY-IT-NOW!!!

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL ME AND ASK WHAT THE RESERVE PRICE OF THIS AUCTION IS. I HAVE BEEN OVERWHELMED BY EMAILS WITH THIS QUESTION. AS A SELLER FOR OVER 12-YEARS ON EBAY I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS THINKING....IT IS MY POLICY NOT TO DISCLOSE THE RESERVE PRICE ON MY AUCTIONS. ALL MY VEHICLES ARE PRICED VERY FAIRLY & ALSO VERY COMPETITIVELY. THANK-YOU FOR YOU UNDERSTANDING IN REGARDS TO THIS PROCEDURE.

 

2007 BMW X5 4.8i

"SPORT UTILITY"

  ONLY 82,029 ACTUAL MILES!! ........SERVICED WITH NEW STATE INSPECTION &  EMISSION!!

WHY DO WE DO PRIVATE AUCTIONS?

As you can see by our feedback, Harrison Auto Sales is a recognized & trusted seller here on eBay for the last 12 years.  This simply means we have completed many, many auctions with very favorable feedback.  Based on our years of selling experience on eBay, we have seen many ways in which people try to get around the rules and fees of eBay.  One thing that these other people do is email and harass bidders of our auctions trying to get them to buy their cars and in many instances those automobiles aren't even listed on eBay.  The only way that we can protect our bidders and ensure them a positive experience is to do a private auction.  In fact, eBay even recommended this to us.  All that this does is protect the bidders identity from unwanted solicitation.  As you can see from our more than 1,000 positive feedback history, we have nothing to hide.  We are simply doing this to make your eBay experience with Harrison Auto Sales as pleasurable as possible.

MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE PICTURES BELOW!!

WELCOME ALL E-BAYER'S..........HARRISON AUTO SALES IS PLEASED TO OFFER THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO  PURCHASE ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE  IMPORT SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ON THE ROAD TODAY!!!......THE EVER POPULAR BMW X5 4.8i SERIES.........ALL WHEEL DRIVE!!.......THIS WAS A LOCAL NEW CAR DEALER TRADE-IN....PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE THIS QUALITY BMW WITH SOME RE-SCUFFLED AUCTION VEHICLE LIKE OTHER DEALERS ARE SELLING HERE ON EBAY!!......I SELL ONLY PREMIUM MERCHANDISE HERE ON EBAY AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES!

THIS BMW IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION....WE HAVE SERVICED AND STATE INSPECTED IT.......AND IT IS READY FOR MANY MILES OF DRIVING PLEASURE FOR YOU!!!........AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE MANY INTERIOR PICTURES THE INTERIOR  SURFACES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...............BUY WITH CONFIDENCE....CHECK OUR FEEDBACK!!!....WE WANT TO EXCEED ALL OF OUR CUSTOMER'S EXPECTATIONS!!!......I DO NOT BELIEVE IN LONG DESCRIPTIONS HERE ON EBAY...THERE IS A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL THE EQUIPMENT LISTED BELOW AND MANY PICTURES SO YOU CAN HAVE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THIS FINE AUTOMOBILE....IF YOU WOULD HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS....FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AT BRAD@HARRISONAUTOS.COM AND I WILL BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL EMAILS AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE...THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING!!!

****VERY IMPORTANT...PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH****

P.S. WE LIKE TO REMIND YOU THAT WE WELCOME PRE-BUY INSPECTIONS. I AM SURE THAT YOU WILL BE MORE THAN SATISFIED WITH THE CONDITION OF THIS VEHICLE. AS MANY KNOW ALREADY...THERE ARE MANY VEHICLES FOR SALE BOTH IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY & ON THE INTERNET. I SELL ONLY TOP QUALITY, "PREMIUM"  MERCHANDISE AND THIS IS WHAT I FEEL SETS ME, MY PRODUCT, AND MY DEALERSHIP APART FROM ALL OTHERS. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO TALK WITH OTHERS THAT HAVE MADE A PURCHASE FROM ME AND YOU WILL SEE THERE IS A DIFFERENCE!! I FEEL THIS SHOULD PUT CONFIDENCE IN THE BUYERS HERE ON EBAY...IF THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE OR THE PRODUCT I WOULD NOT ENCOURAGE THIS....I WANT ALL MY CUSTOMERS TO BE HAPPY WITH THEIR PURCHASE FROM ME.

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ALSO.....AS YOU CAN SEE WE HAVE ADDED A BUY-IT-NOW OPTION TO THIS AUCTION.......IF YOU LIKE, YOU CAN USE THIS TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS OR BEFORE ANOTHER SMART & EDUCATED E-BAYER GETS A GREAT DEAL ON THIS VEHICLE...BEFORE  CHOOSING THIS OPTION PLEASE HAVE ALL OF YOUR FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS IN ORDER......WE MAKE BUYING A CAR THE MOST PLEASURABLE AND HASSLE FREE THAT YOU WILL FIND ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET.

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A VEHICLE FROM A REPUTABLE SELLER HERE ON EBAY AT A TREMENDOUS SAVINGS!!!.........THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT DEAL FOR THE RIGHT PERSON!!

AS ALWAYS PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS AUCTION AT ANYTIME AS WE ARE IN THE RETAIL AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY.....BUT ONCE THE RESERVE HAS BEEN MET HERE ON EBAY THE VEHICLE WILL NO LONGER BE FOR SALE AT OUR RETAIL LOCATION AND WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER HERE ON EBAY....BID EARLY!!!!...BID TO WIN!!!

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PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO LOOK OVER A COMPLETE LIST OF THE OPTIONS LISTED BELOW AND PLEASE BE PATIENT WHILE ALL OUR PICTURES UPLOAD. WE TRY TO BE VERY SPECIFIC AND TAKE TIME TO LIST ALL THE OPTIONS. ALSO WE MAKE A HABIT OF DRIVING ALL OUR VEHICLES WHILE THEY ARE LISTED  TO MAKE SURE THAT AT THE END OF THE AUCTION AND AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY ALL VEHICLES WILL BE 100% AND READY TO GO...SO WHAT THIS MEANS IS TO EXPECT UP TO 500 OR SO MORE MILES ON THE VEHICLE THAN WHAT IS LISTED IN THE AUCTION...WE WANT ALL OUR CUSTOMERS TO BE HAPPY ONES. ALSO PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BY WHICH WE SELL OUR VEHICLES HERE ON EBAY...THESE TERMS ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE AND IF YOU CANNOT STAY WITHIN THESE GUIDELINES THEN WE WOULD RESPECTFULLY ASK YOU NOT TO BID ON OUR VEHICLES.....GOOD LUCK AND ALWAYS HAPPY BIDDING

OPTIONS AND EQUIPMENT

  • 2007 BMW "X5"

  • NON-SMOKER OWNED

  • ALL WHEEL DRIVE

  • 4.8 LITER.........................................8CYLINDER ENGINE

  • DRIVER'S SIDE & PASSENGER AIR BAGS

  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  • AIR CONDITIONING

  • POWER TILT MULTI-FUNCTION "HEATED" STEERING WHEEL

  • CRUISE CONTROL

  • POWER WINDOWS

  • POWER DOOR LOCKS

  • POWER MIRRORS

  • DUAL POWER SEATS...............DRIVER & PASSENGER SIDE

  • DUAL "HEATED" FRONT SEATS!!!

  • DRIVER'S SIDE MEMORY SEAT WITH POWER LUMBAR

  • FACTORY AM/FM STEREO ...................WITH IN-DASH CD PLAYER

  • FACTORY NAVIGATION WITH BACK UP CAMERA

  • BLUETOOTH CAPABILITY

  • FACTORY GLASS POWER MOON-ROOF

  • REAR WINDOW WIPER

  • REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

  • HOME LINK

  • FOG LAMPS

  • FACTORY ALLOY WHEELS

  • SERVICED AND PENNSYLVANIA STATE & EMISSION TESTED!!

  • ONLY 82,029 ACTUAL MILES!!!!

  • BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE TO VERIFY EQUIPMENT

  • AND MUCH MUCH MORE.......

MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE BUYING A QUALITY VEHICLE!!!


If you wish to purchase a carfax please go to:   http://www.carfax.com/
Also, check the value of this vehicle at: http://kbb.com

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is:   5UXFE835X7LZ40959

BUYER COSTS

  • PENNSYLVANIA BUYER

  • 6 - 7% Sales Tax (depending on the county of residence)

  • $22.50 Title Fee

  • $36.50  License Plate Fee for Cars (trucks are based on weight)

  • $  6.00  Registration Transfer Fee

  • $100.00  Documentary Fee
      

  • OUT OF STATE BUYER

  • Tax, Title, and License Fees Paid in Your State of Residence

  • $170.00  This includes the documentary fee, 30-day temporary tag, overnight all paperwork to your address & return overnight envelope to return paperwork to Harrison auto. This also includes complimentary Transportation from either the Pittsburgh International airport, greyhound bus station, or the Amtrak train station.

  • For ALL INTERNATIONAL BUYERS (CANADA, OVERSEAS, AND ALL PURCHASES OUTSIDE THE US) Your fees will total $195.00. This is not a negotiable fee. These are the guidelines by which our vehicles are sold. Thank you for your understanding and compliance with these regulations.

  • PLEASE NOTE.....If you are paying by check for this vehicle (cashier or certified) the title will be held for 10-business days until all funds have been cleared through our bank. There are no exceptions made. If you want the title for your new vehicle at the time of delivery full payment must be made prior to pick-up by bank wire transfer. Please remember the temporary tag that is issued at the time of delivery is good for 30-days until you register your vehicle in the state you live in.....thank you for your understanding in this matter.

TERMS OF SALE

The following represents the terms and conditions for every one of our vehicles listed on eBay.  If you can't stay within these guidelines please do not bid on the vehicle as these terms are non-negotiable.  We require a $1,000 non-refundable partial payment within 24 hours of the close of the auction and full payment within 7 days.  We prefer the deposit to be made by wire transfer.  We will ONLY accept certified bank checks, cashiers checks, money orders, or wire transfers for the final and full payment of the vehicle.  If you are planning to finance this vehicle, please ensure that the approval is in place before bidding.  If you need financing assistance, you can contact our finance department at brad@harrisonautos.com.  We do reserve the right to end this auction at anytime.

GOVERNING LAW; FORUM SELECTION.  This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of Pennsylvania, without reference to its conflict of laws principals.  All disputes arising out of this agreement shall be subject to exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the Pennsylvania state courts of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (or, if there is exclusive federal jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania), and the parties hereby consent to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of these courts.

FINANCING YOUR VEHICLE

Please be sure to have financing arranged before the end of the auction. 

PICKING UP YOUR VEHICLE

All vehicles will be picked up at out retail location just outside of downtown Pittsburgh.  We are conveniently located near the Pittsburgh International Airport, the Greyhound Bus Station, and the Amtrak Train Station.  As a courtesy to all of our eBay customers, we would be happy to pick you up from any of these locations at no charge.  Please be sure to communicate your travel plans to us by emailing us at brad@harrisonautos.com so that we can make sure that we make your trip a pleasant one. 

SHIPPING YOUR VEHICLE

For those that do not pick up vehicle from our retail location, all associated costs with shipping the vehicle is the sole responsibility of the buyer.  A good resource to estimate and arrange shipment is Dependable Auto Shippers.  You can contact Brad Simon at 1-888-871-8590.  As an alternative you can click the link at the end of this paragraph to get a quote as well.  Please do NOT e-mail us and ask for shipping rates or for us to arrange shipping as this is the only part of the transaction that is the sole responsibility of the buyer.  For an accurate quote from the shipping companies, every vehicle will be picked up at our retail location at 12451 Route 30, Irwin, PA 15642.

 Get a free quote for shipping your new vehicle.  Follow this link... http://www.das.com

Or you can contact United Auto Shippers at www.unitedautotransporter.com and their phone number is 817-847-6474 and please ask for Connie. She is our contact person there.

WARRANTY

Our vehicles are sold AS-IS unless otherwise stated that it is still under factory warranty.  If possible, we will provide an in-service date of the vehicle for sale, the length of factory warranty, and the expiration date of the factory warranty.  Most of our vehicles are eligible for an after market warranty offered through Guardian.  If you are interested if this vehicle is eligible and the associated cost, just drop us an email at brad@harrisonautos.com.

VEHICLE CONDITION AND DISCLAIMER

 We take great pride in selling the finest of pre-owned vehicles.  However, please remember that you a bidding on a pre-owned vehicle.  All pre-owned vehicles may or may not have chips, dings, dents, scratches, scrapes, or imperfections due to normal everyday use by the previous owner.  We try our best to describe our vehicles as honest and accurately as possible.  A significant percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals as we make sure that all of our customers are happy.  We encourage all bidders to view the vehicle before bidding at our retail location.  We also welcome pre-buy inspections as well.  If you have any questions or wish to make arrangements to view a vehicle, just drop us an email at brad@harrisonautos.com.

WHO IS HARRISON AUTO SALES?  WHY BUY FROM US?

Harrison Auto Sales has been a licensed independent automobile dealership in the state of Pennsylvania.  We are a member of PIADA (Pennsylvania Independent Automobile Dealers Association) and the Better Business Bureau.  We have an excellent reputation for delivering competitively priced high quality pre-owned vehicles.  We take pride in the products that we sell and strive to exceed our customers expectations.  For many years, we have satisfied all types of customers -  from the refined tastes of corporate executives to the distinguished style of today's professional athletes, including many Pittsburgh Steelers.  Harrison Auto Sales is a name that you can trust to deliver your next top quality vehicle.

CONTACTING US

We are SERIOUS about selling this vehicle and we expect you to be SERIOUS about buying this vehicle.  All of our auctions are handled by professionals that are experienced in distant purchases.  Given this, it is important that all communication concerning this vehicle is sent to brad@harrisonautos.com.  You can expect a prompt reply to all questions that you may have or drop us a note with your name and number and we will promptly call you.  Please do not call our dealership as they cannot handle these requests.

IMPORTANT NOTE!!...........PLEASE READ CAREFULLY  

It is important to read our description fully and do not assume anything.  As these are pre-owned vehicles, sometimes we do not receive all of the accessories items that came with the car from the factory.  For example, extra keys, books & owners manuals, remote entry key fobs, factory floor mats, tool kits, cd cartridges, etc. We try very hard to include these items if they have remained with the vehicle when we purchased it. Such items are available at your local franchised dealership. If any of these items are important to you.....please do not assume they are included with the sale of this fine automobile.....instead make sure you email us @ brad@harrisonautos.com.  In any instance, we will not be responsible for any missing minor accessory.  

PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!!

Please be patient while the 35 pictures download.  We try to provide as many pictures as possible to give you a virtual tour of the vehicle.  We feel that all of the pictures give you a realistic visual of the quality of the vehicle. 

***LOADED WITH EQUIPMENT***

PRICED RIGHT!!.....DON'T MISS OUT!!

TAKE A TRIP TO YOUR LOCAL FRANCHISED BMW DEALERSHIP AND SEE IF YOU CAN BUY THE SAME VEHICLE I AM SELLING FOR AT THIS PRICE....I PRICE MY VEHICLES RIGHT SO YOU DO NOT HAVE TO THINK LONG AND MAKE A HARD DECISION.....I MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU HERE ON EBAY!!

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM A REPUTABLE SELLER HERE ON EBAY....LOOK AT MY FEEDBACK AND SEE HOW I HAVE SATISFIED MANY OTHER BUYERS HERE  ON EBAY....YOUR SATISFACTION IS MY #1 GOAL!!!

HOOD AREA IS CLEAN & NOT ALL CHIPPED & NICKED UP. I SELL ONLY PREMIUM MERCHANDISED HERE ON EBAY. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM A REPUTABLE SELLER HERE ON EBAY.....HARRISON AUTO!!

 

 

NICE AND STRAIGHT DOWN THE SIDES

FACTORY SIDE STEP BOARDS

XTRA CLEAN!!...NOTICE THE FACTORY TOW HITCH

LOOKS GREAT FROM ALL ANGLES!!

FRONT BUMPER IS CLEAN-NO CHIPS OR SCRAPES

NICE AND STRAIGHT

LEATHER INTERIOR IS IN GREAT CONDITION

DRIVER'S SIDE POWER &  MEMORY SEATING

GREAT MILEAGE ON THIS QUALITY 2-OWNER BMW

MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL

"HEATED" STEERING WHEEL

BMW FACTORY NAVIGATION.....

....AND BACK UP CAMERA

DUAL "HEATED" FRONT SEATS

NON-SMOKER OWNED.......YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

OWNER'S MANUALS ARE PRESENT

FACTORY GLASS PANO POWER SUNROOF

REAR SEATS ARE IN GREAT CONDITION

REAR CARGO AREA IS CLEAN

REAR CARGO COVER IS PRESENT

YES!!....THIS BMW HAS THE OPTIONAL 3RD ROW SEATING

THE "FAMOUS" BMW POWER PLANT

FACTORY ALLOY WHEELS

EXCELLENT TIRE TREAD

RECENT STATE INSPECTION & EMISSION STICKERS

ORIGINAL VIN TAG IN THE DOOR

Aggressively  "PRICED RIGHT"  To Sell Fast!!

DON'T WAIT & MISS OUT!!....BUY-IT-NOW!!!

WE WELCOME PRE-BUY INSPECTION...I AM SURE YOU WILL BE MORE THAN SATISFIED WITH THE CONDITION OF THIS VEHICLE

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Bunny couldn't out hop a BMW M3 on-track

Mon, 15 Jul 2013

Driving a car is a dangerous hobby, and not just because of other drivers or poor roads. Sometimes, it seems like even the wildlife is out to get you, as evidenced here, here, here, here and here. Now, we can add one more unfortunate car-versus-animal encounter to the tally.
Perhaps believing that this bright orange BMW M3 GTS was a very fast, very loud carrot, an unfortunate bunny leaped into its windshield in a brutal accident at a Polish racetrack. Considering the M3's speed at the time, 89 miles per hour, the passengers are lucky to be okay. Obviously, Bugs didn't make it.
The BMW isn't in such great shape, though. The windshield is in a bit of a state, with safety glass sprayed all over the passenger side of the cabin. There doesn't appear to be any sheetmetal damage, at least from what we can tell from the video. Although there isn't any blood, the hit is really hard. The initial point of impact is at 0:57. Check out the video below.

Toyota close to licensing deal with BMW for fuel cell technology

Wed, 23 Jan 2013

For over a year now, we've been hearing about a potential partnership between Toyota and BMW on everything from sports cars to lithium-ion batteries, but one of the first cooperative projects between these two automakers could bring Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell technology to a BMW vehicle. Reuters is reporting that an announcement is likely to be made as soon as later this week regarding a BMW fuel cell vehicle that could be in production by 2020 with a prototype running around by 2015.
The last we heard of Toyota's fuel cell technology, it was in the FCV-R Concept that we saw at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, but there is no word how far along in development this system is. If it does come to fruition, such a vehicle for BMW would build on the automaker's commitment to hydrogen that started with the Hydrogen 7, which unlike a fuel cell vehicle, simply ran on hydrogen fuel rather than converting it to electricity for use in motors. We're definitely interested where this Toyota/BMW tie up could be headed.

2015 BMW X4

Tue, 27 May 2014

BMW has been in the line-blurring business of late, with the original X5 "Sports Activity Vehicle" muddling the line between SUVs and sport sedans in 1999, the 5 Series Gran Turismo challenging what our definition of "Gran Turismo" means in 2009, and pretty, low-roofed four-doors like the 6 Series Gran Coupe and the fresh new 4 Series Gran Coupe broadening the meaning of the word "coupe."
In the midst of all of this, BMW blurred the lines around both the SUV and coupe genres with its big, heavy, and in many ways ridiculous X5-based "Sports Activity Coupe" (cue collective eye-roll), dubbed X6. Auto wags scoffed at its lack of utility, compromised outward visibility and added cost, but a more emotional public was apparently smitten enough by its aggressive looks to avail itself of some 250,000 of them worldwide in six model years on sale.
Enter the all-new 2015 X4 crossover - err, "Sports Activity Coupe" - which BMW hopes will perform as well in the compact category as the X6 has on the next rung up the ladder. Like the X6, the X4 is a tough sell on paper: it's more expensive and less practical than the X3 on which it's based; it's heavier, despite the loss of interior space; and it doesn't even hold as much stuff in the back as the 3 Series wagon. As with the X6, the X4 is essentially a high-riding style statement that, like proper coupes (the two-door kind), says to the world, "You fools can take your need for practicality and shove it. I just want to look good."