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HELLO from a z head

Post by paddy wright » Mon Oct 11, 2010 8:41 pm

HI my name is paddy, some of you may know me from the z4 forum where i have been for a fair few years now. PVR suggested i take a look on here as i am considering complementing the z with an x5 as i may need the 4x4 for a new job in a more rural location. I m sorry if my first post seems a bit asking but I could really do with info on price, age, things to look for and are the older x5s realy an everyday proposistion.
Hope to be able to pop in and chat and anyone who wants z4 advice feel fee to ask! :poke:
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Re: HELLO from a z head

Post by x555 » Mon Oct 11, 2010 8:46 pm

Welcome along Paddy :thumbsup: when you get chance make yourself a cuppa or open a tinny and check out AW8's buyers guide for the e53 on here it's full of info that will help you mate.
Any other questions just ask away as there are plenty of friendly helpfull members on here :D
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Re: HELLO from a z head

Post by paddy wright » Mon Oct 11, 2010 8:56 pm

thanks for the welcome- seems a friendly place, much like the z4 forum, if/when i get an x my mrs will not be pleased to find me living on two forums.
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Re: HELLO from a z head

Post by 535dboy » Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:13 pm

Welcome aboard

I'm over at z4 too which caused a few problems...... :D
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Re: HELLO from a z head

Post by pvr » Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:21 pm

You cause problems no matter where you go :D

Welcome paddy :thumbsup:
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Re: HELLO from a z head

Post by 535dboy » Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:26 pm

[quote=""pvr""]You cause problems no matter where you go :D

:[/quote]

That's not a very nice welcome to your other virtual friend!
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Re: HELLO from a z head

Post by AW8 » Mon Oct 11, 2010 10:00 pm

Welcome aboard.

The early X5's certainly are an acceptable used proposition & currently used prices provide v.f.m. if you select & inspect sensibly. As with most prestige stuff with a few years/miles behind them - if you get it wrong & you could easily inherit significant bills courtesy of the previous owners neglect.

As has been said, my buyers guide ramblings can be found elsewhere on these boards.
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Re: HELLO from a z head

Post by Chompers » Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:25 am

Hi Paddy and welcome on board the good ship X Drivers :thumbsup: loads of great info on here by well seasoned 'X' owners new and old + some complete tosh by a few others :poke: :rofl: Feel free to fire off any questions you may have and I'm sure the answers will come flooding in.

What 'Z' do you have by the way?
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