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Joining the X5 fold

Post by snipez999 » Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:45 pm

Casual surfing sesh looking at X5s. Got my online broker quote, took it into my local BMW dealer and within 30 minutes had signed the order form. Not only did they match the discounted price, they also gave me 5k more than I had been quoted for the p'ex, allowing me to up the spec even more against my budget whilst still retaining use of the Q7 until March/April.

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E70 X5 xDrive 40d M Sport
Alpine white
Black perforated Nevada leather
Media package
Sport suspension
Towbar detachable
Style 333M 20" shoes
Powered bootlid
Comfort access
Soft close doors
Reverse assist camer + top view
Folding/dimming mirrors
High gloss shadowline
Front seat ventilation
Front comfort seats
Lumbar supports
Front & rear seat heating
3rd row seating
Adaptive headlights
Sidce view cameras
HUD
Internet
BMW Business speakers
USB audio interface telephone
Mobile app preparation
Sun protection glass
M sport wheel
M bodykit
Piano black trim
Iphone 4s cradle
USB Y cable
Service pack

Delivery hopefully end March.
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Re: Joining the X5 fold

Post by X5Sport » Wed Jan 11, 2012 4:17 pm

You binning the '6' then? Or adding to the fleet?
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Post by Sanj » Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:31 pm

Nice....

Almost my perfect car minus the colour and no mention of Heated Steering Wheel.

Well done!
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Post by snipez999 » Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:57 pm

Nope, keeping the X6, this is a pressie for the missus.

Thanks for the reminder. I have emailed dealer to see if heated steering wheel can be added :-)

Nothing I can do about the colour - we live in Cheshire after all LOL
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Post by X5Sport » Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:04 pm

[quote=""snipez999""]Nope, keeping the X6, this is a pressie for the missus.[/quote]

I'm not letting mine read this thread........she might get some ideas. I'll just remind her that she had an X5, but used too hot a wash so now it's a Mini. Somehow I'm not sure she'll be that easily convinced.... :cry:

It usually starts with something like......."If you loved me........etc etc!". And when those conversations start, I just know I'm in trouble and about to become poorer again..... :(
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Post by snipez999 » Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:45 pm

Locked into build now, so no heated steering wheel.

That's it then, divorce looms......
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Joining the X5 fold

Post by ITBarbie » Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:53 pm

I'd marry you if you buy pressies like that!
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Post by Sanj » Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:55 pm

Lol! So would I!

Can you not ask the dealer to retro-fit? Depending on how bad you want it, you should have some persuasion as buyer???
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Post by X5Sport » Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:57 pm

[quote=""snipez999""]Locked into build now, so no heated steering wheel.

That's it then, divorce looms......
:rofl:[/quote]

Oooopps!!

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Even I remembered that 'critical' option :D. There's nothing worse than cold hands when...well...er.....umm.... :P
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Post by snipez999 » Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:18 pm

It's already better specced than my own car, and I did try... :driving:
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Post by X5Sport » Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:17 pm

Yeah, I know exactly what you mean - her Mini was the most expensive of the type that the Dealer has sold to date AND the X5 went as well :cry:

Still, we luv em really :D
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Joining the X5 fold

Post by ITBarbie » Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:52 pm

[quote=""Sanj""]Lol! So would I!
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You're such a tart!
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Post by snipez999 » Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:19 pm

Ah but is he double jointed as well? :rofl: :rofl:
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Post by X5Sport » Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:55 pm

[quote=""snipez999""]Ah but is he double jointed as well? :rofl: :rofl:[/quote]

No, just easy....... :wub:
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Re: Joining the X5 fold

Post by Sanj » Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:42 pm

LOL! :kiss:

I'll even wear the lippy...
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