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by 5wany
Sun Dec 04, 2016 9:06 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Anyone recognise this e53
Replies: 8
Views: 3054

Re: Anyone recognise this e53

Car sold, but not to me. Keep looking I guess...
by 5wany
Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:08 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Anyone recognise this e53
Replies: 8
Views: 3054

Re: Anyone recognise this e53

[quote="pvr"] Still find them great looking cars that have aged very well. [/quote] Exactly. Thats why I'm keen to get my backside back in one. Got a shot of my e70 this morning, (wifey in door doing some house work - I popped out to help a friend with his roof gutters) gave motor a wee push on. The ...
by 5wany
Thu Dec 01, 2016 11:00 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Anyone recognise this e53
Replies: 8
Views: 3054

Anyone recognise this e53

Looking at a e53 for second car (had one 6 year ago and have had an e70 since, but wife drives all the time so want to get an e53 for my runaround / commute as I thought it was a great car) Seen several but they are getting on a bit, so low mileage high spec well looked after cars now a bit thin on ...
by 5wany
Fri Jan 22, 2016 12:29 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Tyre repair sealant
Replies: 4
Views: 1831

Re: Tyre repair sealant

The sealants don't damage the tyre. Its just companies/fitters who refuse to wash out due to H&S and chemicals going down drain. I've used for 4 years now on my e70 after getting nail in it after 2 months. Since then never another puncture. I bought a Renault scenic 18 months ago and got a puncture ...
by 5wany
Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:11 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Would you? LPG an X5 e53 4.8i
Replies: 2
Views: 1382

Would you? LPG an X5 e53 4.8i

OK fuel prices are dropping but wondered what thoughts are on LPG X5.
Would you buy one, would you get stock and get LPG fitted
Have you had one
Does it impair performance, servicing issues
.......
by 5wany
Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:38 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Power for a Dash-Cam
Replies: 12
Views: 6874

Re: Power for a Dash-Cam

+1 on taking power from rear cigarette socket
by 5wany
Tue Oct 20, 2015 11:07 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Different Fuel - Different Car
Replies: 16
Views: 8268

Re: Different Fuel - Different Car

Here's my 2 cents (or 2 cents plus additive) 2011 30d 45000miles owned since new, tried all permutations: supermarket only, 31-32mg supermarket with additive (every time 32-33mpg and then every 5th or 6th fill up 32mpg) premium (dearer) both shell / BP variants, 33mpg and marginally sweeter running ...
by 5wany
Tue Oct 20, 2015 10:34 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Replacing front wiper blades LCI X5
Replies: 5
Views: 2896

Re: Replacing front wiper blades LCI X5

LCI e70 (approx. October 2011 onwards) Have hunted around and most sellers have the fitting as side pin. The correct is a top button release / clip in. Bosch and some other do but passenger blade is 19" & not 20" as OEM. Found these on ebay from 'rtgroup11' http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161849570410 ...
by 5wany
Wed Jun 17, 2015 9:51 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Outstanding MPG
Replies: 16
Views: 7888

Re: Outstanding MPG

42K in from new and avg 31-32 with mixed driving using supermarket fuel (Tesco / Sainsbury) If I go on long run at 60 get 40-44mpg, though this quickly drops to 39-40 once you get into running around town again. I don't believe the hype on branded fuel, did run car over 4 or so fill up and felt ...
by 5wany
Sat Dec 13, 2014 9:01 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Winter wheels - advice sought
Replies: 8
Views: 3987

Re: Winter wheels - advice sought

Got sorted, bought set of German e-bay seller 18" (209 style - 5 spoke) with Goodyear Ultra for nudge over £600, tyres with 6-7mm tread. Seller has these slightly cheaper ones (less tread on tyres) here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Bmw-X5-E70-255-55r18-Kit-Winter-Wheels-6mm-Top-/321608745550? ...
by 5wany
Sun Dec 07, 2014 4:23 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Webasto = smelly white smoke?
Replies: 15
Views: 6074

Re: Webasto = smelly white smoke?

I'm sure webasto has own exhaust pipe below the unit at front of car. Its formally called auxiliary heating, I have it on my LCI 2011 and one of the things I noted in handbook is cars with AH should not be driven in water any deeper than 25-30cm (surprised me a 4x4 than can only go in shallow ...
by 5wany
Fri Dec 05, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Winter wheels - advice sought
Replies: 8
Views: 3987

Re: Winter wheels - advice sought

[quote="X5Sport"]
The 'standard' set up is non-staggered ....[/quote]

I take it that 18" or 19" non staggered does not need any spacers on rears as they are 30mm narrower.
by 5wany
Thu Dec 04, 2014 11:18 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Winter wheels - advice sought
Replies: 8
Views: 3987

Winter wheels - advice sought

In the market for a set of winter wheels. Currently run 19"s and they are all getting replaced under warranty for corrosion next week, so made me think about having a second set for winter wheels. (Did think about asking dealer if I could buy my old set back, but I think BMW take wheels back) 8) Set ...
by 5wany
Thu Dec 04, 2014 10:40 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Now sold !
Replies: 7
Views: 4100

Re: BMW X5 E70 19" wheels brand new !

still for sale?
by 5wany
Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:17 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: No stamp in service book!
Replies: 5
Views: 2252

Re: No stamp in service book!

Marketing ploy to 'emotionally lock' owners into continuing servicing through main dealer. :cigar: