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by Finglonga
Sun Nov 30, 2014 12:12 pm
Forum: The lounge
Topic: So, would you buy a used electric car?
Replies: 16
Views: 5117

Re: So, would you buy a used electric car?

I think most full electric cars have batteries that are on a lease plan and you pay a fixed price per month. So when they do go they will be replaced by the lease holder for the battery and not out of the car owners pocket. Unlike the hybrid car where the owner is responsible for the cost of the ...
by Finglonga
Thu Nov 13, 2014 12:27 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 114d loaner - disappointing fuel economy
Replies: 11
Views: 3753

Re: 114d loaner - disappointing fuel economy

The 1 Series is Golf size & weight so the tiny Polo will give much better mpg even when the 114 loosens up.
by Finglonga
Sun Oct 26, 2014 1:53 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Dash Cams
Replies: 15
Views: 6003

Re: Dash Cams

The wife has a Blackvue DRG-380hd and I have a Finevue CR-500HD and would 100% recommend both of them. Also worth hard-wiring them so parking mode can be used. This has saved the wife already when a transit reversed out of a parking space hitting her car and causing £4000+ worth of damage and then ...
by Finglonga
Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:56 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Woke up to find this damage..
Replies: 10
Views: 3198

Re: Woke up to find this damage..

Try a dealer, sometimes they throw a surprise with their prices. Always worth a try.
by Finglonga
Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:06 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: BMW delete Run Flats Please !
Replies: 8
Views: 3373

Re: BMW delete Run Flats Please !

Turned down the insurance when I got my X6 as I had not had a puncture for years. Sods law I had one a week later but £25 for a repair was all I spent on tyre repairs since then. I like the RFT on the X6, they were hell on the 335i and were changed straight away to standard tyres. I would not want ...
by Finglonga
Sun Aug 17, 2014 9:46 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Which tyres ?
Replies: 10
Views: 4312

Re: Which tyres ?

They told me that they would not cover me for a puncture if I took the RFT off. Still took them off my 335i and the ride was so much better than with the stiffer side walls. I just carried a can of tyre gunk and compressor just in case.
by Finglonga
Wed Aug 13, 2014 7:17 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: m sport grill badge
Replies: 20
Views: 11895

Re: m sport grill badge

Nope, only "M" cars have "M" badges, it is like putting a "Turbo" sticker on a Mk1 Fiesta 1ltr L. :))
by Finglonga
Wed Aug 06, 2014 9:20 pm
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Setting the same cabin temp for driver and passenger
Replies: 5
Views: 2718

Re: Setting the same cabin temp for driver and passenger

Didn't have a sync button on my old 335i (2009) or the X6 (2011). It is second nature to twiddle both buttons. now
by Finglonga
Sat Jul 26, 2014 10:17 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Booked my 40d in
Replies: 4
Views: 1317

Re: Booked my 40d in

It should be a case of they hand you the keys, a sheet of paper with the inspection results and you walk out with nothing to pay. Service packs are great things to have.
by Finglonga
Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:30 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Replacement Horns for X5
Replies: 10
Views: 2304

Re: Replacement Horns for X5

Stebel Nautilus compact, around £25 each. I had one on my Motorbike and then got one for the cars I have had.
by Finglonga
Thu Jul 24, 2014 7:17 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Tyres - what's illegal when edges are worn
Replies: 14
Views: 3430

Re: Tyres - what's illegal when edges are worn

When I got mine it had one in that state but the rest of the tyre was 6mm or close. The dealer would not replace it for that as it was legal, but I have heard of some dealers changing tyres for abnormal wear. Think it depends on the dealer and the amount of wear.
by Finglonga
Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:33 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Tyres - what's illegal when edges are worn
Replies: 14
Views: 3430

Re: Tyres - what's illegal when edges are worn

Check the pressures, mine were wearing like that on the front, upped the pressure by 5psi and it stopped the wear dead.

The rears are another matter if you are on 20" wheels the negative camber likes eating the tyres.
by Finglonga
Fri Jul 11, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Nasty handling with mix and RFTs
Replies: 14
Views: 4530

Re: Nasty handling with mix and RFTs

Should have replaced all 4 at the same time, in UK it would invalidate the insurance as it as said is dangerous. Chances are if pulled by the police the car would not be going anywhere apart from on the back of a recovery truck.
by Finglonga
Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:40 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: How do we solve the enigma of the England football team??
Replies: 21
Views: 4623

Re: How do we solve the enigma of the England football team??

It is only a game. Overpaid school drop-outs who have a constant extortionate high wage even when they loose (most the time). They are not even good role models.  :))