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Newbie in Bristol
Newbie in Bristol
I used to have a 2007 x3 30D, decided I wanted something different so two years ago bought an Audi A5 sportback. Despite being a nice car, it seemed to lack something. I never enjoyed driving it as much as the X3 or previous BMWs.
So, I started shopping around a few weeks ago looking for a secondhand E70, had been looking on the AUC site and found some, but most of the cars I was interested in seemed to be either 150 -180 miles away.
Two weeks ago popped into Lovetts in Bristol, they had a couple of second hand cars and this unregistered X5:
Started taking to the salesman who mentioned they would be able to do a deal if I bought the car before the end of February.
By the time we had finished the finance rate was down and I had a decent reduction in price meaning it was cheaper to buy the new car than the secondhand ones looked at before.
Picked up the car on the 22nd and have been enjoying it since.
The spec is almost what I would have ordered if I had ordered the car initially:
3.0d SE, sapphire black, black leather, media pack, side-steps, sun protection glass, heated seats, folding and dipping mirrors, internet, 19" non-staggered wheels and extra seats in the boot (probably the one option I wouldn't choose as I will never use them).
Looking a little dirtier now as I've used it to go clay shooting in (the extra ground clearance was another reason to change from the Audi).
Am looking forward to taking it across France and into Spain later in the year.
Andy
So, I started shopping around a few weeks ago looking for a secondhand E70, had been looking on the AUC site and found some, but most of the cars I was interested in seemed to be either 150 -180 miles away.
Two weeks ago popped into Lovetts in Bristol, they had a couple of second hand cars and this unregistered X5:
Started taking to the salesman who mentioned they would be able to do a deal if I bought the car before the end of February.
By the time we had finished the finance rate was down and I had a decent reduction in price meaning it was cheaper to buy the new car than the secondhand ones looked at before.
Picked up the car on the 22nd and have been enjoying it since.
The spec is almost what I would have ordered if I had ordered the car initially:
3.0d SE, sapphire black, black leather, media pack, side-steps, sun protection glass, heated seats, folding and dipping mirrors, internet, 19" non-staggered wheels and extra seats in the boot (probably the one option I wouldn't choose as I will never use them).
Looking a little dirtier now as I've used it to go clay shooting in (the extra ground clearance was another reason to change from the Audi).
Am looking forward to taking it across France and into Spain later in the year.
Andy
Re: Newbie in Bristol
Welcome. Very nice example you have there. Enjoy!
People buy horsepower but drive torque!
Re: Newbie in Bristol
Welcome
How good was the deal then?
How good was the deal then?
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros
Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros
Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport
Re: Newbie in Bristol
Hello, and congrats on the new motor.
Just traded in my X3 for a 09 X5 35d SE. Picked it up from Dick Lovett last Friday.
Been grinning ever since (though the X5 is a bit thirstier than i'd expected ).
Enjoy
Just traded in my X3 for a 09 X5 35d SE. Picked it up from Dick Lovett last Friday.
Been grinning ever since (though the X5 is a bit thirstier than i'd expected ).
Enjoy
Re: Newbie in Bristol
Very nice! I too bought new and it worked out cheaper than 2nd hand due to the interest rates. The 3rd row seats will help sell it (one day) so probably a useful extra to have. According to one dealer I spoke to, they add about a grand to the 2nd hand price.
Happy motoring!
B
Happy motoring!
B
Current: 2012 X5 MSport 3.0d - carbon black, 3rd row, panoramic, media, TV, top-view camera, power boot.
Former: 2006 520d SE (E60) - auto, black leather
Former: 2006 520d SE (E60) - auto, black leather
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Re: Newbie in Bristol
Hello and Andy, a great car and by the sounds of it a great deal. Congratulations.
Don
Don
Re: Newbie in Bristol
[quote="Benstan"]
Very nice! I too bought new and it worked out cheaper than 2nd hand due to the interest rates. The 3rd row seats will help sell it (one day) so probably a useful extra to have. According to one dealer I spoke to, they add about a grand to the 2nd hand price.
Happy motoring!
B
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That's good to know as I've just bought mine new without the 3rd row seats and as it's (from memory) a £1200 option makes sense not to have them if you don't need them (and get the extra cubby holes too)
Very nice! I too bought new and it worked out cheaper than 2nd hand due to the interest rates. The 3rd row seats will help sell it (one day) so probably a useful extra to have. According to one dealer I spoke to, they add about a grand to the 2nd hand price.
Happy motoring!
B
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That's good to know as I've just bought mine new without the 3rd row seats and as it's (from memory) a £1200 option makes sense not to have them if you don't need them (and get the extra cubby holes too)
X5 xDrive40d SE
Sparkling Bronze
Black Nevada + Brushed Aluminium
Panoramic Sunroof
Adaptive Headlights
Media Package
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Sparkling Bronze
Black Nevada + Brushed Aluminium
Panoramic Sunroof
Adaptive Headlights
Media Package
:drive:
Re: Newbie in Bristol
Congrats on the new car. I also moved from an A5 Sportback. You wont regret it!!
Re: Newbie in Bristol
[quote="535dboy"]
Welcome
How good was the deal then?
[/quote]
19% discount.
Welcome
How good was the deal then?
[/quote]
19% discount.
Re: Newbie in Bristol
[quote="johnx5"]
Congrats on the new car. I also moved from an A5 Sportback. You wont regret it!!
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No, I'm glad already
As soon as I got the A5 I started missing the x3.
Not missing the A5 at all, it was just soulless.
Congrats on the new car. I also moved from an A5 Sportback. You wont regret it!!
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No, I'm glad already
As soon as I got the A5 I started missing the x3.
Not missing the A5 at all, it was just soulless.
Re: Newbie in Bristol
[quote="Pope"]
Hello, and congrats on the new motor.
Just traded in my X3 for a 09 X5 35d SE. Picked it up from Dick Lovett last Friday.
Been grinning ever since (though the X5 is a bit thirstier than i'd expected ).
Enjoy
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I just keep reminding myself that the x5 will be more economical than the x3 as the engines have moved on a bit (seems to be a little better already) and should be much better than my thirstiest car which only managed a best of 24MPG, on a run to Cornwall!
Hello, and congrats on the new motor.
Just traded in my X3 for a 09 X5 35d SE. Picked it up from Dick Lovett last Friday.
Been grinning ever since (though the X5 is a bit thirstier than i'd expected ).
Enjoy
[/quote]
I just keep reminding myself that the x5 will be more economical than the x3 as the engines have moved on a bit (seems to be a little better already) and should be much better than my thirstiest car which only managed a best of 24MPG, on a run to Cornwall!
Re: Newbie in Bristol
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I just keep reminding myself that the x5 will be more economical than the x3 as the engines have moved on a bit (seems to be a little better already) and should be much better than my thirstiest car which only managed a best of 24MPG, on a run to Cornwall!
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I'm suprised thats all the mpg you got, what, with that fine motor being a 62 plate an all that.
Oh and congrats on motor, nice deal, good that u got one of the shelf that was close to an ordered spec & 19%=£41K otr reckon they broke even just to hit figures, so well done. Full 3yr warranty 0miles, def better than AUC.
I just keep reminding myself that the x5 will be more economical than the x3 as the engines have moved on a bit (seems to be a little better already) and should be much better than my thirstiest car which only managed a best of 24MPG, on a run to Cornwall!
[/quote]
I'm suprised thats all the mpg you got, what, with that fine motor being a 62 plate an all that.
Oh and congrats on motor, nice deal, good that u got one of the shelf that was close to an ordered spec & 19%=£41K otr reckon they broke even just to hit figures, so well done. Full 3yr warranty 0miles, def better than AUC.
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Re: Newbie in Bristol
Haha
Totally missed the fact I'm on my second 62 plate.
Totally missed the fact I'm on my second 62 plate.
Re: Newbie in Bristol
[quote="andysj"]
[quote="535dboy"]
Welcome
How good was the deal then?
[/quote]
19% discount.
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Good effort, I really must stop by launch cars when they are full price and fashionable!
[quote="535dboy"]
Welcome
How good was the deal then?
[/quote]
19% discount.
[/quote]
Good effort, I really must stop by launch cars when they are full price and fashionable!
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros
Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros
Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport