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X6 M50d

Post by squeaky2 » Mon Oct 01, 2012 7:25 pm

Was going to put this in the X6 bit but thought nobody would notice  ;)

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Post by Rusty » Mon Oct 01, 2012 7:31 pm

Good choice of forum placement.

If TG likes the engine, what more is to me said?

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Post by Cannondale » Mon Oct 01, 2012 7:36 pm

Very nice

But all them £££,s and its not much quicker than an old 4.8is


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Post by X5Sport » Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:47 pm

[quote="Cannondale"]
.........and its not much quicker than an old 4.8is[/quote]

but uses half the fuel.... O:-)

Yeah Right!  Most owners are not going to buy one to "pootle' as the article hints at.  Let's face it, it will be an awesome beast and has half the cylinders of a 'Q' too...... ;)

The 40d isn't exactly slow, so the M50d is likely to be a bit scary if given half a chance.....  :drive:  have to wait until they appear on the 'used' market....that's too pricey for me.
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Post by snipez999 » Tue Oct 02, 2012 12:00 am

Great review
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Post by snipez999 » Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:50 pm

Dealer called me up today.  Car off assembly line by end of the week and on the boat from USA.  Expected here mid Nov.
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Post by pvr » Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:23 pm

Exactly at the same time as your forum ban then  >:D
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Post by Sanj » Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:29 pm

Ban him now, I don't wanna see any pics (for a change)!  :P

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Post by X5Sport » Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:00 pm

Of course someone could always take it for a test drive before it gets on the boat.  Say a quick jaunt around Florida for a couple of weeks, just to make sure it's all glued together properly........>:D

Save the cost of a hire car AND the steering wheel will be on the correct side for a UK driver.... 8)
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Post by snipez999 » Tue Oct 23, 2012 9:46 pm

Damn just noticed your kind offer as the car was being loaded on to the ship.  Oh well......
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Post by snipez999 » Mon Nov 05, 2012 6:40 pm

Get that forum ban ready.  Car docks in Southampton Weds :-)
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Post by mogsyman » Mon Nov 05, 2012 8:01 pm

Going to be a great car.

Interesting that a 'diesel' oil burner rattle machine is a performance car!

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Post by 535dboy » Mon Nov 05, 2012 8:34 pm

[quote="snipez999"]
Get that forum ban ready.  Car docks in Southampton Weds :-)
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Better check the news. Car ferry sank on way to Southampton. Hope it is not yours!
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Post by pvr » Mon Nov 05, 2012 8:40 pm

Not to mention the snow. No chance of safe arrival  O:-)
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Post by mogsyman » Mon Nov 05, 2012 8:43 pm

Nope, it's sitting on the bottom of the channel  :))
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