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Newbie Alert!

Post by JohnH » Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:07 am

Hello all,

I'm new to xdrivers so thought I'd say hello.
I'm a long term BMW addict but never took the plunge on an X5 yet. I came close last year but bought a 525i Touring instead.
I'm now hunting for an X5 and have found a couple which are very nice but I need to get an understanding of the gremlins which face them (both are c. 70k miles).

Rather than peppering the forum with questions I'll start doing some searches!

Thanks
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Re: Newbie Alert!

Post by Jalf » Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:10 am

Welcome along John, good luck with your search :D

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Re: Newbie Alert!

Post by Sanj » Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:45 am

Welcoe John,

Take a look at the buyers guide by AW8 - link below:

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=25
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Re: Newbie Alert!

Post by pvr » Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:26 pm

Welcome aboard. Is it the E53 you are looking at?
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Re: Newbie Alert!

Post by JohnH » Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:37 pm

[quote=""Jalf""]Welcome along John, good luck with your search :D[/quote]
Many thanks - deposit put down this afternoon so the search is over.

[quote=""Sanj""]Welcoe John,

Take a look at the buyers guide by AW8 - link below:

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=25[/quote]

I did thanks, a very handy guide.

[quote=""pvr""]Welcome aboard. Is it the E53 you are looking at?[/quote]
It is indeed. I have a deposit down on a 06 e53 with 70k miles on it. It has extended leather, panoramic roof, comms pack, heated seats, individual grey paint.
It's getting an insp II, the wheels refurbed and a few bits and pieces before I pick it up next week.
I can't wait to get it. :D :D

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Re: Newbie Alert!

Post by Turks » Mon Mar 14, 2011 2:34 am

Sounds like a nice car, you didn't hang around to find one then!

Welcome to the forum mate - get some pictures up once you have picked it up!


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Re: Newbie Alert!

Post by x555 » Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:40 am

welcome along fella :thumbsup:
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Re: Newbie Alert!

Post by JohnH » Mon Mar 14, 2011 12:17 pm

Many thanks to all for the warm welcome

Here's a taster of some pics from the dealer's website...
I'll post more when I get my hands on it
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Re: Newbie Alert!

Post by Lee4.8is » Mon Mar 14, 2011 5:01 pm

Loving the cream interior,really nice.

Hope it treats you well & you have lots of fun using it.

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Re: Newbie Alert!

Post by JohnH » Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:49 pm

Thanks Lee

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Re: Newbie Alert!

Post by X5Sport » Mon Mar 14, 2011 10:00 pm

Very nice looking car. Not seen the Individual Grey before. I was always wary of Cream leather (our E53 is black nappa) but I know have it in my X6 and it actually lifts the interior nicely.
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Post by jason@bwchiptune » Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:43 pm

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Re: Newbie Alert!

Post by bayrak » Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:50 am

Nice one I like the wood, enjoy. :driving:

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Re: Newbie Alert!

Post by Sanj » Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:16 am

Beautiful example - welcome to the forum! :thumbsup:
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Re: Newbie Alert!

Post by Chompers » Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:26 pm

Hi & welcome aboard John :thumbsup: Thats a fine 'X' you have bought yourself It's a Exclusive Edition and the colour is called Stratus Grey, interior is Ecru Individual Nappa. More details on this model in AW8's buyers guide
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