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by X5X3
Mon Apr 11, 2016 4:38 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Checking wheel bolt torque at service
Replies: 1
Views: 1157

Checking wheel bolt torque at service

changing wheels - wheel bolts torqued +++ - stripped locking key, rest removed with scaffolding pole!. I put them on in November - torque to 140nm - never torque locking bolts - just gently tighten. 20000 mile service in January, does this include wheel bolt torque check??. Dealer states it doesn't ...
by X5X3
Tue Jan 12, 2016 8:54 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Recall and software update
Replies: 0
Views: 1615

Recall and software update

had oil service today and software update for a recall for ? wheel speed sensors. Changes noted are a lot faster changing of LED Auto headlight function dip and main beam, and new Trip computer partial screen display. looks good. Anyone noted anything else? only downside is redoing Universal remote ...
by X5X3
Fri May 09, 2014 8:39 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: LED headlights
Replies: 6
Views: 3012

Re: LED headlights

i have had them for 2 months, certainly better than xenons, seems to form a large rectangle of solid light in front of you, the auto dip and light shaping is very clever, although I normally drive on country roads at night so haven't tested the an awful lot with cars in front or many cars coming ...
by X5X3
Thu Mar 27, 2014 7:29 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: new f15 30d
Replies: 25
Views: 9830

Re: new f15 30d

Touch wood - no problems as yet. What would I change - I wouldnt have got the experience x-line internal and external packages, although nice, I think the UK dynamic pack would look better and have saved me lots of money (comfort seats, side steps, anthracite head lining) , Im not sure I like the ...
by X5X3
Tue Feb 11, 2014 8:41 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: X5 Buying options
Replies: 4
Views: 2992

Re: X5 Buying options

cheers, have e-mailed them to thank them but say a bank loan makes more sense.

It must be depressing for them as the longer you wait for a car the more you realise you can get finance and GAP insurance much cheaper elsewhere.

best wishes
by X5X3
Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:01 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: X5 Buying options
Replies: 4
Views: 2992

X5 Buying options

ordered a new car in December , coming next month. A bit spur of moment, dealer encouragement etc, no problems there as wanted an X5. while in dealers discussed finance options, no real decision but thought about BMW Select, got a deal, signed for car and filled a BMW Select application form in ...
by X5X3
Tue Feb 11, 2014 4:54 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: BMW Select
Replies: 1
Views: 929

BMW Select

ordered a new car in December , coming next month. A bit spur of moment, dealer encouragement etc, no problems there as wanted an X5. while in dealers discussed finance options, no real decision but thought about BMW Select, got a deal, signed for car and filled a BMW Select application form in ...