Hello everyone!
great forum and very informative
Just bought a 2010 X5 40d M sport 7 seater. Overall, very happy with the car but a bit disappointed about the MPG figures as I'm averaging 27 mpg mix driving. I can't remap as yet as I believe this will void my the BMW dealer warranty.
I'm well aware and concerned about the OBD key cloning issue and looking forward to install a Viper alarm (added piece of mind).
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Newbie in Reading
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telatech
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Don Coffey
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Re: Newbie in Reading
Welcome. :punk:
Great choice of motor. Although not sure you should have an issue with key cloning. If your car hasn't been updated then book it in with dealer to arrange. (Free of Charge) Not heard of anyone else fitting a second alarm but if it gives you that extra piece of mind than that's fair enough.
Don
Great choice of motor. Although not sure you should have an issue with key cloning. If your car hasn't been updated then book it in with dealer to arrange. (Free of Charge) Not heard of anyone else fitting a second alarm but if it gives you that extra piece of mind than that's fair enough.
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Benstan
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Re: Newbie in Reading
Welcome! Unlike Don not to ask for pics.... 
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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535dboy
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Re: Newbie in Reading
Enjoy
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
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Sanj
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Re: Newbie in Reading
Scn Protect,Alarm Chirp,Ashtray del,Sub install,IV2,Screens,PS2 Media,Chrome rings,Schnitzer pedals,Reverse cam,Silver Grills,F/mirrors,Comp Spkrs,Heated S/W,20"168s,Splash scn,Arches,Remap,LED Tails,ACS Spoiler,'is' Bumper Trim,Rear heated seats,Rear blinds
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Re: Newbie in Reading
Welcome!
Give it some time to settle down. I'm getting 27mpg mixed as well but that us heavily weighted towards shorter, town driving with the occasional long run.
Enjoy!
Edit: just checked. Am getting 29.
Give it some time to settle down. I'm getting 27mpg mixed as well but that us heavily weighted towards shorter, town driving with the occasional long run.
Enjoy!
Edit: just checked. Am getting 29.
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Re: Newbie in Reading
When I had the RX8 16mpg around town 
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AW8
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Re: Newbie in Reading
Hmmm.....I also recall 16mpg from my RX-8- Not good.
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Re: Newbie in Reading
Yes but you got 22 ish on a motorway run ).
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Re: Newbie in Reading
[quote="Benstan"]
Welcome! Unlike Don not to ask for pics....
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Sorry, I was replying through the iPhone. Buttons just too small so didn't want to spend to much time typing. ::)
Don
Welcome! Unlike Don not to ask for pics....
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Sorry, I was replying through the iPhone. Buttons just too small so didn't want to spend to much time typing. ::)
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Re: Newbie in Reading
[quote="AW8"]
Hmmm.....I also recall 16mpg from my RX-8- Not good.
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Ditto the 4.8 E70 ! But we're helping to reduce the national debt with all those taxes......
Hmmm.....I also recall 16mpg from my RX-8- Not good.
Welcome aboard telatech
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Ditto the 4.8 E70 ! But we're helping to reduce the national debt with all those taxes......