I finally got my 4.8is and I love it

X5Driver · Post by **X5Driver** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 1:06 pm

Updated my other inactive suspension thread if anyone is interested in the outcome

CondorX5 · Post by **CondorX5** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 7:24 pm

Belated welcome to the 4.8is brigade - its not the best colour though

because mine is

I absolutely love mine - a joy to drive even if it costs a fortune to fill up and keep warrantied etc etc.

X5Driver · Post by **X5Driver** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:01 pm

Funny the fuel doesn't bother me got a 300tdi discovery that does about 22mpg (pump fettled) and had a
Remapped s4 which did 21 so it's not that bad fuel wise.

Now mechanical issues may be different discovery never goes wrong changed oil and filter 3 times in 100k now on 130k and overdue a cambelt but it's fine.

Funny washed x5 3 times in 2 weeks washed discovery about 10 times in 10 years and felt so guilty I washed the headlights after washing the x5

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:43 pm

I would stick to once a year with Disco, it'll allow it to dry out inside again......

X5Driver · Post by **X5Driver** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:46 pm

I do get ice on the inside of the windscreen when it's cold

B5tew · Post by **B5tew** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 12:31 am

I must get around to spraying my grills silver every time I see X5Drivers picture it reminds me to get it done it looks so much better than the black ones on my car.

X5Driver · Post by **X5Driver** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 12:38 am

I do think it works well with our colour x's, sure you'll get there soon braver than me as i always worry about painting anything especially plastic stuff

Sanj · Post by **Sanj** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 7:20 am

[quote=""X5Driver""]I do think it works well with our colour x's, sure you'll get there soon braver than me as i always worry about painting anything especially plastic stuff[/quote]

Did mine 2 years ago - no special paint used and I didn't key the grille to take the paint. Still on there and miles better than in black.

B5tew · Post by **B5tew** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 4:36 pm

Well I finally got round to it I hope I have guessed the right colour silver

More pics when they are back on the car

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B5tew · Post by **B5tew** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:23 pm

All done and I think it's a massive improvement TBH

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X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:27 pm

Nice job....

X5Driver · Post by **X5Driver** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:33 pm

Totally agree, much better. well done that man

shadrack · Post by **shadrack** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:34 pm

looking good there B5 TEW, however been as though mine are currently getting painted gloss black i say silvers rubbish lol

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