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Placed a Deposit on a X5 40d M Sport

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Re: Placed a Deposit on a X5 40d M Sport

Post by Smeeagain » Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:00 pm

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Def get it mapped , you'll be stunned how quick it'll hit 80mph, I even stayed with a Mercedes SL55amg in mine and he only crept away over 80 :o
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Clearly he wasn't trying !
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Can't believe I'm agreeing with 535dboy twice in a row, but I am.....

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Does this mean we are best of buddies now?  I think so.......I'll be round shortly to borrow the lotus.  ;)

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you are welcome but I've just had a recall on it from Lotus

Apparently some oil could leak out and catch fire and I might die
If that doesn't happen, oil my leak on tyres, I crash, I might die

Failing that, while I drive it to dealer my brakes may fail /(because they need changing) so I might die

I kid you not with the first two, they mention fatality in the letter  :blink:
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In which case I'd get them to come and collect it !

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Re: Placed a Deposit on a X5 40d M Sport

Post by ex540d » Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:08 pm

Took the X5 to my mates garage today to get a new number plate light bulb. Took 2 minutes didn't charge me anything.

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Re: Placed a Deposit on a X5 40d M Sport

Post by X5Sport » Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:51 pm

£2k seems to be about average - even if bl@@dy annoying!

There are a few on here who have cars with the suspension delete and have said it gives a much more comfortable ride on runflats.

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Re: Placed a Deposit on a X5 40d M Sport

Post by ex540d » Thu Oct 30, 2014 6:20 pm

I haven't test drove one with the M Sport suspension deletion so i wouldn't know. I went down a cobbled street today and it is very smooth.

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Re: Placed a Deposit on a X5 40d M Sport

Post by X5Sport » Thu Oct 30, 2014 9:45 pm

You would be visiting a dentist if you had the suspension fitted......fillings shaken loose.. :)

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Re: Placed a Deposit on a X5 40d M Sport

Post by ex540d » Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:57 pm

Thank god it has m sport suspension deletion then.
I love the width of the rear tyres it looks like a monster from the back.
One thing which is abit of a pain with the car is that the ipod is connected via Aux. So you have to change the track with the ipod. Is there another way of doing this ?

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Re: Placed a Deposit on a X5 40d M Sport

Post by X5Sport » Fri Oct 31, 2014 12:39 am

Bluetooth streaming.  Assuming it's been fitted as an option?

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Re: Placed a Deposit on a X5 40d M Sport

Post by ex540d » Fri Oct 31, 2014 2:34 pm

Whats the option called ?

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Post by X5Sport » Fri Oct 31, 2014 3:05 pm

You should find it in the Phone Section with the option to pair bluetooth devices.  There is a music symbol there.

Check for Bluetooth Audio under the CD/Ent button on the iDrive and external devices options.

You obviously need an iPod with bluetooth too.  I know many do have it though.

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Re: Placed a Deposit on a X5 40d M Sport

Post by ex540d » Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:57 pm

It doesn't have it.
The wife has copied and pasted her songs from itunes onto a USB and when the USB is in the car it will show the name of the songs and you can move them on with the steering wheel.

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Re: Placed a Deposit on a X5 40d M Sport

Post by ex540d » Sat Nov 01, 2014 12:12 am

There is no protection to the rear wheel arches. Does anybody know of anywhere in the Manchester area that will fit some protective film to protect them from stone chippings ?
Thanks

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Re: Placed a Deposit on a X5 40d M Sport

Post by ex540d » Mon Nov 03, 2014 11:11 pm

Click on the links below for the 2 bimmers together:

http://oi61.tinypic.com/2efht35.jpg

http://oi59.tinypic.com/2629ncl.jpg

http://oi61.tinypic.com/t6rtk9.jpg

The dealer told me that the wheels had been refurbed before it was put on sale. Do you think that the wheels will corrode again ?
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Re: Placed a Deposit on a X5 40d M Sport

Post by X5Sport » Tue Nov 04, 2014 9:52 am

It's possible.  It will depend upon what conditions they are subjected to and how well they were refurbed.  If you use non-acidic cleaners, and a wheel sealant that should help.

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Re: Placed a Deposit on a X5 40d M Sport

Post by ex540d » Tue Nov 04, 2014 3:45 pm

Is it a problem with all diamond cuts ? I never had a problem with the ones on my Audi ?
I use non-acidic cleaners and wheel sealant yes.

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Re: Placed a Deposit on a X5 40d M Sport

Post by 535dboy » Tue Nov 04, 2014 4:35 pm

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Is it a problem with all diamond cuts ? I never had a problem with the ones on my Audi ?
I use non-acidic cleaners and wheel sealant yes.
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Mainly bmws

First happened on E46 M3s!!
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport

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