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by bubbabear
Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:39 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: BCA auction
Replies: 1
Views: 1638

Re: BCA auction

I do not believe this is possible.
by bubbabear
Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:18 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Auction prices 18Feb2020
Replies: 2
Views: 1602

Re: Auction prices 18Feb2020

The Tesla is on autotrader for £58k , i didnt realise there was such a high mark up of almost £7k for doing so little.
by bubbabear
Thu Feb 20, 2020 7:55 pm
Forum: Problems (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Pan sunroof
Replies: 8
Views: 14071

Re: Pan sunroof

The answer is to call bmw assist when it wont close then get a written report to hand over to main dealer. Take a photo as well.
by bubbabear
Thu Feb 20, 2020 11:43 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Extending bmw warantee
Replies: 2
Views: 1949

Re: Extending bmw warantee

I called bmw yesterday and they quoted £834 pa with 250xs , or £88 per month on a rolling basis.

I am looking to purchase a 2017/18 F15 so hoping that main dealer can offer car with 2 year AUC warranty..
by bubbabear
Thu Feb 20, 2020 11:39 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Auction prices 18Feb2020
Replies: 2
Views: 1602

Auction prices 18Feb2020

Hi I popped down to my local auction house in Blackbushe yesterday. Here are some hammer prices: Tesla model S Sep18 13k miles £50,500 BMW M4 3.0T Mar18 comp pack dct coupe 7818 miles £32,200 BMW 730D se excl May15 37k miles £13,300 MB GLE 350d amg night ed premium+ Jan19 15k miles £34,400 Porker cay ...
by bubbabear
Thu Feb 20, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 quality enhancement front driveshaft ‘recall’ 2012-2014
Replies: 162
Views: 266466

Re: E70 quality enhancement front driveshaft ‘recall’ 2012-2014

So if the part breaks after bmw have inspected and given the all clear then surely they are liable. Or do they class it as wear and tear?
by bubbabear
Sun Dec 29, 2019 2:23 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Advice buying a used F15 X5
Replies: 9
Views: 5343

Re: Advice buying a used F15 X5

Hi

So does the F15 have a known issue over time with the transfer case. On my E70 it was replaced at 40,000miles.

On the F15 search there is a lot of choice however most main dealers have cars that are above average mileage or low miles asking silly money.

Thanks
by bubbabear
Thu Dec 19, 2019 9:07 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: G A P insurance.???
Replies: 8
Views: 4543

Re: G A P insurance.???

I purchased a ALA GAP policy for my E70 and the car was stolen. They paid out the full amount so if you purchase a high value car or one on finance i would always buy it. Most bmw dealers recommend it . It is not expensive over a 4 year period.
by bubbabear
Wed Dec 18, 2019 9:37 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Advice buying a used F15 X5
Replies: 9
Views: 5343

Re: Advice buying a used F15 X5

Hi Sid

thank you for your feedback this is very useful information. I am happy to travel the country for the right spec car. Which dealer did u purchase the 40d from? I agree pan roof HUD and HK are extras worth having.

Martin
by bubbabear
Wed Dec 18, 2019 12:00 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Advice buying a used F15 X5
Replies: 9
Views: 5343

Re: Advice buying a used F15 X5

Thanks for the feedback. I bought a 3 yr old xdrive30d from John Clark Aberdeen in 2015 with a 2 year auc warranty. The car really was not fit for auc purposes, severe corrosion under the chassis. Endless problems with air suspension , propshaft and transfer box from 40-60k miles. I will buy if a ...
by bubbabear
Sun Dec 15, 2019 1:24 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Advice buying a used F15 X5
Replies: 9
Views: 5343

Advice buying a used F15 X5

Hello everyone I am looking to buy a 2016/17 used F15. I used to have an E70 but it had a few common problems (transfer box failed , air suspension failed, propshaft snapped) . Does the F15 suffer from the same issues? I have found a xdrive40d msport 2018 with 50k miles, one year auc warranty from ...
by bubbabear
Sat Feb 02, 2019 9:22 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 quality enhancement front driveshaft ‘recall’ 2012-2014
Replies: 162
Views: 266466

Re: E70 quality enhancement front driveshaft ‘recall’ 2012-2014

My propshaft was inpected by bmw battersea and deemed fit for use, 3 months later it snapped ! You pay premium money for a bmw and yet quality is like something from Rover.
by bubbabear
Fri Jan 04, 2019 11:51 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 LCI STOLEN !
Replies: 18
Views: 9166

Re: E70 LCI STOLEN !

Update : my insurer paid out 4.5k above we buy any car valuation so i am pleased with the settlement. The issue is that in the SWxx London postcode german SUVs are disappearing like hot cakes during the night. One family lost their Q5 last month only to have their replacement vehicle stolen (LR ...
by bubbabear
Sat Dec 01, 2018 11:50 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 LCI STOLEN !
Replies: 18
Views: 9166

Re: E70 LCI STOLEN !

Thank you all. Is it fair to say that a 1990 vw golf is harder to nick than a 2012 X5? Why the f dont bmw use proper keys on these cars since they are expensive . I think tracker on my next car will be a must if i buy a german brand. I found out today that 2 Audi Q5s got stolen the night before mine ...
by bubbabear
Sat Dec 01, 2018 8:01 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 LCI STOLEN !
Replies: 18
Views: 9166

Re: E70 LCI STOLEN !

My car was up to date with all software. It was serviced last month at main dealer and had the security patch update last year. so if you think your E70 is secure and cant be stolen then you are wrong mine was GONE IN 60 SECONDS !!!other than steering wheel lock and cctv outside house what else can ...