So finally picked it up today. Very pleased with the car.

First order of the day, get it valeted professionally to get rid of the cigarette smells which the stealer promised they would sort out. I can still smell it. Thinking of contacting these guys as they are quite local to me:
http://www.clean ...

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And now for the sensible answers....

The DPF will be perfectly OK as long as the car has been used correctly. Short journeys will cause it to clog eventually but as long as the car is used regularly on journeys where it exceeds 40mph for at least ...

[quote="X5Sport"]
And now for the sensible answers....

The DPF will be perfectly OK as long as the car has been used correctly. Short journeys will cause it to clog eventually but as long as the car is used regularly on journeys where it exceeds 40mph for at least 20 minutes after it's warmed up ...

Hi All,

A day away from picking up my X5 40D; however, I am bit concerned as I have just come to know about DPF issues.

How often does the DPF issue surface? The car i have chosen is a Jan 2011 40D with 42k miles on the clock. So if this issue hasn't surfaced before on this particular car it may ...

Anyone have a full specification for 2011 X5s? Want to know what is standard and what is optional.

Thanks

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Try the 'triple hairdryer' M50d then......they do go rather well. :drive:
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Already been doing the research , they make 430ish with a map , absolutely astonishing from a 3ltr diesel that'll do 40mpg in a 2.2t car !!!!

Ps sorry to the OP for hijacking ...

I quite like the sport seat actually :)

yeah i am still bit annoyed about the reverse camera. They have a 30D with reverse camera but i rather have the 40D with that little bit of extra kick.

Yes regarding mats, i can't believe how petty they are about it. I will just take my m3 mats out as well ...

hmmm wish i could wait for one that has all of the options you have listed Richard. I really wanted the reverse camera but haven't been able to find a dealer that has an X5 who is willing to give me a decent part exchange value for my m3. Now if someone was to buy my m3 privately (not one call since ...

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That's quite a basic spec isn't it?

Not worth holding out for something better?

M3 looks nice
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mate what do you think is missing? Any "must have" features? Let me know I can still change my mind. I haven't collected the car yet.

This is the full spec provided by the ...

Drove all the way from Colchester to Stoke to check this monster out:
http://usedcars.knightsnorthstaffsbmw.co.uk/showroom/X/3.0TD-xDrive40d-M-Sport/Stoke-On-Trent/2724718-604554567-3497071.aspx?srcmdc=se_ce_co_

What a beast. The only draw backback is it doesn't have a reverse camera and there are ...

Deposit paid. Going to see it tomorrow. If all goes well will be driving back home in a 2011 xdrive40D x5.

Appreciate the feedback fellas.

Richard thank you.

Sounds like a good bunch of people here. PVR sounds familiar does he own a Z4?

If I could I would  but need a bigger car.

Hi All,

Getting ready to ditch my 2011 M3 for 2011 40D. I have looked around for buyers guide but doesn't seem to have one. Please let me know if there are anything specific I should look out for.

Thanks