Well its time for a change and the X5 hit the spot for the Mrs. We are both impressed with the car a 3.0 petrol sport. Its comfy sporty fast and nimble. The only gripe is the stereo is absolute pants. Now looking how to upgrade the sound as it needs some meat and a graffic equaliser for my ears.
The old P38 Rangie feels like a tractor compared to the BMW.
Still need it as I go shooting so the ?BMW is not so goood in the mud.
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new to BMW and new to X5 E53
Re: new to BMW and new to X5 E53
[quote="willos"]
The old P38 Rangie feels like a tractor compared to the BMW.
Still need it as I go shooting so the ?BMW is not so goood in the mud.
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It will never be as capable as a well shod Range Rover but dedciated tyres will improve mud activity in the X5.
The old P38 Rangie feels like a tractor compared to the BMW.
Still need it as I go shooting so the ?BMW is not so goood in the mud.
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It will never be as capable as a well shod Range Rover but dedciated tyres will improve mud activity in the X5.
Gone - 2002 E53 X5 4.4i Sport (Pre Facelift) Owned 2006-2016.
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Re: new to BMW and new to X5 E53
[quote="AW8"]
[quote="willos"]
The old P38 Rangie feels like a tractor compared to the BMW.
Still need it as I go shooting so the ?BMW is not so goood in the mud.
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It will never be as capable as a well shod Range Rover but dedciated tyres will improve mud activity in the X5.
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+1 the X doesn't have a low range gearbox, but unless you are doing very serious off roading the X is very capable with a decent set of tyres on. Try putting 'fifth gear X5 Dakar' into YouTube. You maybe surprised.
That aside, welcome to a great forum. And we love pictures
Don
[quote="willos"]
The old P38 Rangie feels like a tractor compared to the BMW.
Still need it as I go shooting so the ?BMW is not so goood in the mud.
[/quote]
It will never be as capable as a well shod Range Rover but dedciated tyres will improve mud activity in the X5.
[/quote]
+1 the X doesn't have a low range gearbox, but unless you are doing very serious off roading the X is very capable with a decent set of tyres on. Try putting 'fifth gear X5 Dakar' into YouTube. You maybe surprised.
That aside, welcome to a great forum. And we love pictures
Don
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Re: new to BMW and new to X5 E53
My winter tyres are M&S mud and snow, they are a nice ride on normal roads and very quiet. Never tried them in very boggy terrain though. It's well worth reading up on tyres before purchasing. They would be good for all year round according to what I have read, as I don't do much mileage.
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Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
Re: new to BMW and new to X5 E53
Welcome aboard. Agree on the stereo comments. I've gone with a Pioneer double din to start and some upgraded speakers with dedicated amps.
