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by mavg
Sat Oct 21, 2017 8:15 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: F15 20 inch alloy: will a 255 50 20 winter tyre fit?
Replies: 7
Views: 1975

Re: F15 20 inch alloy: will a 255 50 20 winter tyre fit?

THanks for the thorough explanation, would any tyre size/profile fit both cars if I change the measurement specs?
by mavg
Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:44 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: F15 20 inch alloy: will a 255 50 20 winter tyre fit?
Replies: 7
Views: 1975

Re: F15 20 inch alloy: will a 255 50 20 winter tyre fit?

Basically I don't have the winter tyres yet. I will have to buy them for the hols but in December but will then take delivery of the Velar in Jan. I would like to buy some tyres that I can use in both the X5 and subsequently the Velar noting I went for 20s as well. The idea being that I will use the ...
by mavg
Fri Oct 20, 2017 2:54 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: F15 20 inch alloy: will a 255 50 20 winter tyre fit?
Replies: 7
Views: 1975

Re: F15 20 inch alloy: will a 255 50 20 winter tyre fit?

Thanks that is the standard setup on the Velar

Do you think these tyres fit the x5 rims noting the tyres go up to 315 on rears?
by mavg
Fri Oct 20, 2017 10:28 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: F15 20 inch alloy: will a 255 50 20 winter tyre fit?
Replies: 7
Views: 1975

F15 20 inch alloy: will a 255 50 20 winter tyre fit?

Hi all I have a f15 16 plate with 20 alloys and the tyres are massive as you all know. I am soon replacing the x5 and the next car will wear a 255 50 20 tyre as standard - I am off to the alps this winter before the new car arrives therefore will need some winter shoes for the car. It would make ...
by mavg
Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:10 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Swapping my 40d with a 40e
Replies: 20
Views: 6843

Re: Swapping my 40d with a 40e

Ok, 10 days with the car, and having driven about 1700 miles here are my thoughts: - Absolutely amazing to drive without the diesel vibration and in pure silence (even the petrol engine is very smooth) - For my local driving I was getting 99.9 mpg (max) but after 100 miles the tank didn't move so ...
by mavg
Tue Apr 11, 2017 7:50 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Is anyone concerned about going deisel ?
Replies: 16
Views: 5237

Re: Is anyone concerned about going deisel ?

I've just swapped my X5 40d with a 40e (both 2016) as for me non diesel is making more sense in the current environment, especially as I prefer "green" vehicles myself

I am absolutely amazed with how good the 40e is....would defo recommend :xmasevil:
by mavg
Wed Mar 29, 2017 9:51 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: New X5
Replies: 11
Views: 3326

Re: New X5

Share some pics with us when you have a chanceĀ  ::)
by mavg
Wed Mar 29, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Swapping my 40d with a 40e
Replies: 20
Views: 6843

Re: Swapping my 40d with a 40e

Car arrived today at the dealer, delivery next week -it looks absolutely brill Plate is YF so probably management car (?)- it has the digital dials that I didnt have on my 16 plate, when did that change? both were built within 3 months of each other - From memory the vin decoder showed somethig like ...
by mavg
Fri Mar 24, 2017 9:51 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Collected my brand new X5 40d SE today
Replies: 7
Views: 2419

Re: Collected my brand new X5 40d SE today

fair point, of course everyone will have their own reason and each f15 is an amazing car on its own right - enjoy the beauty! 8)
by mavg
Fri Mar 24, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Collected my brand new X5 40d SE today
Replies: 7
Views: 2419

Re: Collected my brand new X5 40d SE today

I hope you enjoy it!

I am curious why you havent gone to the Msport spec with the amount of optionals you chose - any particular reason?
by mavg
Fri Mar 24, 2017 2:39 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Swapping my 40d with a 40e
Replies: 20
Views: 6843

Re: Swapping my 40d with a 40e

The only downside I read are residuals, are you at all concerned by that?
by mavg
Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:45 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: New X5
Replies: 11
Views: 3326

Re: New X5

I quite like black, and wanted ivory interior as well, but got a good deal on a 16 plate so decided to go with that...

I am getting the comfort seats on the msport, having come from a standard seat msport - what is your view on the seats?much difference?
by mavg
Thu Mar 23, 2017 7:36 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: New X5
Replies: 11
Views: 3326

Re: New X5

well done! did you go for a brand new or second hand?

What was your spec?

I hope you enjoy the car as much as you did beforeĀ  ;)
by mavg
Tue Mar 21, 2017 11:29 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Swapping my 40d with a 40e
Replies: 20
Views: 6843

Swapping my 40d with a 40e

Hi all So finally decided, and closed with my dealer to swap my Msport 40d 16 plate with a Msport 40e 16 plate as well. Details as follows: 40d msport Crystal white Msport Pan roof 7 seats Black interior Sun protection 5,5k miles Changing to: 40e Glacier Silver msport Pan roof Black interior ...
by mavg
Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: What now? Changing time again? help please
Replies: 7
Views: 2452

What now? Changing time again? help please

Hi all So only very recently took delivery of a 16 plate 40d msport (5k miles). Now my dealer (whom I bought several different cars within the last few years) approached me for a deal. Is it worth it? Option 1) Straight swap of my 40d with a brand new 25d with same spec - pan roof, 7 seats - as an ...