new x5 40d

[nickb]

i have just purchased a new x5 40 sport and should recieve it in a couple of weeks. i am keen to understand if they are as good as i felt it was when i test drove it and is there anything i should be aware of fault wise. i am swapping from a rangerover 4.4 due to being fed up of the old technology they use e.g a really poor phone system and sat nav

[X5Sport]

Welcome aboard......

I have an X6 40d and that certainly produces the goods..

Since new (Nov 2010) the only issues have been defective paint at delivery - polished out and corrected by my local BMW Bodyshop, and a dead dash panel a couple of months ago.  The latter fault was cleared after the bits were removed, disconnected and everything reassembled, and as yet has not reappeared.  Cause unknown.

Richard

[nickb]

thanks richard i appreciate your response. im really excitted and nervous as not had an x5 before. it drove really well in the test drive and i was impressed with the level of spec inside the car and what appeared to be a much newer technology.   

[X5Sport]

What's the spec?  Stick it in the'Newbies section.....

It's a very different car, especially in terms of ride & handling....much better, though some find the ride harsh on 20" wheels because of the Runflat tyres.  At least you won't need to lean into turns anymore.  X5 will stay upright..... )

R

[Lee4.8is]

Hello & welcome, its sounds like an awesome motor, i am sure you will love it!!

All the best for your new purchase & enjoy  :drive:

[Rusty]

Welcome nickb and enjoy your new ride when you get it.

And just to beat Sanj to it, don't forget to post some pics up when you pick it up to make us E53'ers jealous

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[X5Sport]

[quote="Rusty Nail"]
Welcome nickb and enjoy your new ride when you get it.

And just to best Sanj to it, don't forget to post some pics up when you pick it up to make us E53'ers jealous

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Just so you feel like Sanj....





Sent from my computer.....with a keyboard )

[Rusty]

Thanks for that X5sport, edited now

And I have a cupboard of sports just doesn't slays recognise what out is I'm trying to say.

)

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[X5Sport]

[quote="Rusty Nail"]
And I have a cupboard of sports just doesn't slays recognise what out is I'm trying to say.

)

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Err....what??      ???  ) ) )

[Raj]

Welcome aboard and congrats on the new motor.

[quote="X5Sport"]
[quote="Rusty Nail"]
Welcome nickb and enjoy your new ride when you get it.

And just to best Sanj to it, don't forget to post some pics up when you pick it up to make us E53'ers jealous

Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2
[/quote]
Just so you feel like Sanj....





Sent from my computer.....with a keyboard )
[/quote]

That made me laugh Richard...quality.

[Rusty]

[quote="X5Sport"]
[quote="Rusty Nail"]
And I have a cupboard of sports just doesn't slays recognise what out is I'm trying to say.

)

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[/quote]

Err....what??      ???  ) ) )
[/quote]

You see, decoding a predictive touch swype keyboard can be fun when, and I was not paying attention, it would have read -

And I have a keyboard of sorts just doesn't always recognise what it is I'm trying to say

You get it now? Bl@@dy technology >:(

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[X5Sport]

) ) )

[pvr]

Welcome, and yes - the 40d does deliver.

I got mine since mid march and the drive has been very enjoyable and the toys are very modern as well.

[A1GSS]

I'm interested in this one, I've just sold by L322 Range Rover too...

[535dboy]

Welcome