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Finally found my perfect X5
Re: Finally found my perfect X5
It's a stunner!
Re: Finally found my perfect X5
Thanks for the info and the comments 
Collecting it, well the dealership offered free delivery, might not sound brilliant but when you consider the car is in Yorkshire and I'm just north of London and it's a 3 hour drive then it's appealing.
It only needs a few very minor scratches polished out and the tyres fitted, no major repairs or paint so I'm thinking that delivery might be the easier option. The sales bloke says he will take pics of any corrections prior to agreeing delivery and send them to me and the delivery driver is a guy around 60yrs old who is use to driving these and BMWs up to £70K so he respects them and knows he needs to look after it.
If I train it up there I need to go into London, Euston/Kings Cross before I can get a direct train to Wakefield, not the most pleasant experience
They are looking at the end of next week if the delivery guy is available.
Another pic;
Collecting it, well the dealership offered free delivery, might not sound brilliant but when you consider the car is in Yorkshire and I'm just north of London and it's a 3 hour drive then it's appealing.
It only needs a few very minor scratches polished out and the tyres fitted, no major repairs or paint so I'm thinking that delivery might be the easier option. The sales bloke says he will take pics of any corrections prior to agreeing delivery and send them to me and the delivery driver is a guy around 60yrs old who is use to driving these and BMWs up to £70K so he respects them and knows he needs to look after it.
If I train it up there I need to go into London, Euston/Kings Cross before I can get a direct train to Wakefield, not the most pleasant experience
They are looking at the end of next week if the delivery guy is available.
Another pic;
Last edited by Barney on Thu Apr 04, 2013 1:27 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Finally found my perfect X5
[quote="Benstan"]
we only use the full pan roof for watching fireworks and @ slow speeds!
[/quote]
or shagging!
we only use the full pan roof for watching fireworks and @ slow speeds!
[/quote]
or shagging!
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: Finally found my perfect X5
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Benstan"]
we only use the full pan roof for watching fireworks and @ slow speeds!
[/quote]
or shagging!
[/quote]
I'm married with 2 small kids. What is this "shagging" to which you refer?
[quote="Benstan"]
we only use the full pan roof for watching fireworks and @ slow speeds!
[/quote]
or shagging!
[/quote]
I'm married with 2 small kids. What is this "shagging" to which you refer?
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
Re: Finally found my perfect X5
[quote="Benstan"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Benstan"]
we only use the full pan roof for watching fireworks and @ slow speeds!
[/quote]
or shagging!
[/quote]
I'm married with 2 small kids. What is this "shagging" to which you refer?
[/quote]
+1 i share your pain.
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Benstan"]
we only use the full pan roof for watching fireworks and @ slow speeds!
[/quote]
or shagging!
[/quote]
I'm married with 2 small kids. What is this "shagging" to which you refer?
[/quote]
+1 i share your pain.
Last edited by JHK on Thu Apr 04, 2013 2:14 pm, edited 1 time in total.
2006 3.0d Sport, Carbon Black,Comms pack with Assist,Climate pack,Premium + Sport Plus pack, Nappa leather,pano roof, and Comfort seats - which is sadly now sold and has been replaced by a Mazda 6, oh well shit happens.
Re: Finally found my perfect X5
[quote="4687ah"]
[quote="Benstan"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Benstan"]
we only use the full pan roof for watching fireworks and @ slow speeds!
[/quote]
or shagging!
[/quote]
I'm married with 2 small kids. What is this "shagging" to which you refer?
[/quote]
+1 i share your pain.
[/quote]
You clearly need to shop around then!
[quote="Benstan"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Benstan"]
we only use the full pan roof for watching fireworks and @ slow speeds!
[/quote]
or shagging!
[/quote]
I'm married with 2 small kids. What is this "shagging" to which you refer?
[/quote]
+1 i share your pain.
[/quote]
You clearly need to shop around 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: Finally found my perfect X5
Do you have a private plate for it?
People buy horsepower but drive torque!
Re: Finally found my perfect X5
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="4687ah"]
[quote="Benstan"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Benstan"]
we only use the full pan roof for watching fireworks and @ slow speeds!
[/quote]
or shagging!
[/quote]
I'm married with 2 small kids. What is this "shagging" to which you refer?
[/quote]
+1 i share your pain.
[/quote]
You clearly need to shop around then!
[/quote]
Ahhh, the pain of cold, hard logic.
I'll hang on for a bit, it'll be Christmas soon!
[quote="4687ah"]
[quote="Benstan"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Benstan"]
we only use the full pan roof for watching fireworks and @ slow speeds!
[/quote]
or shagging!
[/quote]
I'm married with 2 small kids. What is this "shagging" to which you refer?
[/quote]
+1 i share your pain.
[/quote]
You clearly need to shop around then!
[/quote]
Ahhh, the pain of cold, hard logic.
I'll hang on for a bit, it'll be Christmas soon!
2006 3.0d Sport, Carbon Black,Comms pack with Assist,Climate pack,Premium + Sport Plus pack, Nappa leather,pano roof, and Comfort seats - which is sadly now sold and has been replaced by a Mazda 6, oh well shit happens.
Re: Finally found my perfect X5
Shagging, yep I'm not married so that might have some use if I'm lucky 
You guys think of everything !!
No, not got a private plate for it yet.....I'm guessing you're about to offer me one at an extortionate price...lol
(It had a private plate but has just been put back on the 60 reg)
You guys think of everything !!No, not got a private plate for it yet.....I'm guessing you're about to offer me one at an extortionate price...lol
(It had a private plate but has just been put back on the 60 reg)
Re: Finally found my perfect X5
No but the current one looks like its calling owner a moron!
Sorry, I spotted it on the AUC site.
Sorry, I spotted it on the AUC site.
People buy horsepower but drive torque!
Re: Finally found my perfect X5
[quote="X Box"]
No but the current one looks like its calling owner a moron!
Sorry, I spotted it on the AUC site.
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LOL, I never took too much notice before but you're right, I bet my family and friends will pick this up too. Maybe I need to get a private plate sooner rather than later
Thinking about it that's the reason it still had it's previous owners private plate on when I viewed it !! Crafty buggers.
No but the current one looks like its calling owner a moron!
Sorry, I spotted it on the AUC site.
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LOL, I never took too much notice before but you're right, I bet my family and friends will pick this up too. Maybe I need to get a private plate sooner rather than later
Thinking about it that's the reason it still had it's previous owners private plate on when I viewed it !! Crafty buggers.
Re: Finally found my perfect X5
Sorry, I couldn't help but mention it!
I still seem to get loads of emails about X5's for sale plus other dealer offers even though I bought mine in January.
I keep telling them but then I get more from another dealer - must have been yesterday or day before I saw yours and it rung a bell when you posted the spec.
I still seem to get loads of emails about X5's for sale plus other dealer offers even though I bought mine in January.
I keep telling them but then I get more from another dealer - must have been yesterday or day before I saw yours and it rung a bell when you posted the spec.
Last edited by X Box on Thu Apr 04, 2013 6:01 pm, edited 1 time in total.
People buy horsepower but drive torque!
Re: Finally found my perfect X5
I think the speed limit display takes a combination of Sat Nav and reading the signs from a camera mounted on the rear view mirror.
I have the HUD so see it there, but you can also display it on the little orange OBC screen between the speedo and rev counter.
Colour looks great, didn't spot it was grey initially!
I have the HUD so see it there, but you can also display it on the little orange OBC screen between the speedo and rev counter.
Colour looks great, didn't spot it was grey initially!
Re: Finally found my perfect X5
Finally! Well done! Now PM me what your fantastic deal was!
Oh and I'm jealous! Lovely car in a great colour.
Oh and I'm jealous! Lovely car in a great colour.
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Re: Finally found my perfect X5
Another question
The rear seats.... The salesman showed the back of the seats hinging forward to provide a bigger load area but they it still gave an angle as the base of the rear seats weren't lifted up first as you can do in most hatchbacks/estates.
Now, he said the base of the rear seats doesn't lift up to give a flat load area and are fixed, is this yet another example of him not knowing the car or is he right?
The rear seats.... The salesman showed the back of the seats hinging forward to provide a bigger load area but they it still gave an angle as the base of the rear seats weren't lifted up first as you can do in most hatchbacks/estates.
Now, he said the base of the rear seats doesn't lift up to give a flat load area and are fixed, is this yet another example of him not knowing the car or is he right?