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by RodHB
Wed Mar 02, 2016 11:06 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: BMW PCP Discussions
Replies: 10
Views: 4357

Re: BMW PCP Discussions

Resale value - higher for BMW
by RodHB
Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:02 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: 2 Questions: Music Folders on USB Stick and Tuning New DAB Stations
Replies: 16
Views: 7588

Re: 2 Questions: Music Folders on USB Stick and Tuning New DAB Stations

No folders as such just copied everything into the USB (root I assume?)
by RodHB
Tue Mar 01, 2016 4:42 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Service costs
Replies: 7
Views: 4120

Re: Service costs

Yes it does and also how it's driven.
On switch on its saying next service in 19k miles but I've only done 128 so far[emoji3].
My last one initially said 17k but actually had its first service when it was 2yrs old and done about 12k.
by RodHB
Tue Mar 01, 2016 3:03 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: 2 Questions: Music Folders on USB Stick and Tuning New DAB Stations
Replies: 16
Views: 7588

Re: 2 Questions: Music Folders on USB Stick and Tuning New DAB Stations

I copied my iTunes library onto a USB flash drive which is easy to do using a computer. Works/worked really well on all my iDrive cars.
by RodHB
Tue Mar 01, 2016 2:57 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Service costs
Replies: 7
Views: 4120

Re: Service costs

I bought the service pack on my previous F25 but was annoyed to find the first service was due in 17k miles.
Due to illness it only had one service in the 3yrs I had it.
The garage do say they factor in the service pack into the resale price?
My new F25 says 19k to the next service.
The garage did ...
by RodHB
Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:59 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: F25 Spare Wheel kit
Replies: 14
Views: 8388

Re: F25 Spare Wheel kit

I would have to do the maths but would they work with 17" wheels?
by RodHB
Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:20 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: F25 Spare Wheel kit
Replies: 14
Views: 8388

Re: F25 Spare Wheel kit

Your tyres are the same as mine.
The wheel fitted OK with no binding with the brake discs.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160228/d189435cab3af3c2b52d6540c7fe9f94.jpg

Emergency space saver wheel with tyre set comprises:

1x Black steel emergency wheel 4BX17 ET:18 (36 11 6 758 778)

1x Rubber ...
by RodHB
Thu Feb 25, 2016 11:29 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: F25/F26 Tyre thread
Replies: 45
Views: 17486

Re: F25/F26 Tyre thread

When I picked my car up they were set at 35 all round - I think they are supposed to be 32 front 35 rear?
by RodHB
Tue Feb 23, 2016 9:40 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: F25/F26 Tyre thread
Replies: 45
Views: 17486

Re: F25/F26 Tyre thread

No I had it already from when I had an E61 and at that time was replacing run flats to normals.
It was a MSport with sports suspension and the run flats made for a very hard uncomfortable ride.
I'd replaced the rears with normals as they wore out but didn't get round to the fronts before I sold it ...
by RodHB
Tue Feb 23, 2016 9:29 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: F25 Spare Wheel kit
Replies: 14
Views: 8388

Re: F25 Spare Wheel kit

Yes I think so - we tried it out when I got my first F25 3yrs ago?
If my ageing memory severs me right - I'd bought a set of E83 winter wheels (which wouldn't fit) and tried it out then whilst it was jacked up at the garage?
If not I've been carrying it for nothing. [emoji3]
When I get the chance I ...
by RodHB
Mon Feb 22, 2016 8:40 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Buyers Guide for F25 X3s?
Replies: 7
Views: 5914

Re: Buyers Guide for F25 X3s?

I've just replaced my 3yr old F25 20d SE for a new 2.0d MSport
Extras include variable damping control, zenons, adaptive lighting, headlight assist and surround view.
The lights and the headlight assist are amazing. I was quite concerned using them until I watched the animation sequence that you can ...
by RodHB
Mon Feb 22, 2016 8:29 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: F25/F26 Tyre thread
Replies: 45
Views: 17486

Re: F25/F26 Tyre thread

I have run flats on my F25 - mainly for peace of mind when my wife drives it on her own. We do have a space saver (emergency wheel kit) in the boot.
My winter set are normals. Gives a rougher but softer ride but hardly discernible from the run flats.
Perhaps the variable damping helps?
by RodHB
Mon Feb 22, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: F25 Spare Wheel kit
Replies: 14
Views: 8388

Re: F25 Spare Wheel kit

On my F25 I carry the Emergency Wheel Kit that I bought for my E61.
My garage checked that it would fit but thankfully I've not had to use it - touch wood!