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First time X5 owner from Dundee, Scotland
- Rossco0506
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First time X5 owner from Dundee, Scotland
Hey folks, just a wee note to say hi.
Not only am I a first time X5 owner, I'm also a first time BMW owner! Been looking for an X5 for a while now but it had to be black and it had to be pre 2006 for road tax reasons! ::) Finaly found one on AutoTrader down in Dudley and drove 365 miles to collect just on Saturday past.
Ive always had sporty little hatchbacks. Handy for getting my Golden Lab in the boot but due to family getting bigger, saloons being out the question and estates looking ugly, I opted for a 4x4. X5 wins hands down on looks alone IMO.
My name is Ross, I'm a postman, wife, 3 kids and I'm into motorbikes, falconry, parrots, gym, UFC and cars. Got no time for ball sports, if you cant get hurt or go fast, I aint interested!
Not only am I a first time X5 owner, I'm also a first time BMW owner! Been looking for an X5 for a while now but it had to be black and it had to be pre 2006 for road tax reasons! ::) Finaly found one on AutoTrader down in Dudley and drove 365 miles to collect just on Saturday past.
Ive always had sporty little hatchbacks. Handy for getting my Golden Lab in the boot but due to family getting bigger, saloons being out the question and estates looking ugly, I opted for a 4x4. X5 wins hands down on looks alone IMO.
My name is Ross, I'm a postman, wife, 3 kids and I'm into motorbikes, falconry, parrots, gym, UFC and cars. Got no time for ball sports, if you cant get hurt or go fast, I aint interested!
Re: First time X5 owner from Dundee, Scotland
Cool car, interesting hobbies too.
Welcome.
Nice Mini in the background as well. My father had a few of them and I spent more than a few afternoon's doing various tweaks on it.
Welcome.
Nice Mini in the background as well. My father had a few of them and I spent more than a few afternoon's doing various tweaks on it.
People buy horsepower but drive torque!
Re: First time X5 owner from Dundee, Scotland
Welcome aboard......
Richard
Richard
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Re: First time X5 owner from Dundee, Scotland
Hi & Ross.
Good looking X you have and liking the colour of the wheels. Richard (x5sport) would normally have more to say as way of a welcome but obviously his new born son is taking all his energy ::)
Don
Good looking X you have and liking the colour of the wheels. Richard (x5sport) would normally have more to say as way of a welcome but obviously his new born son is taking all his energy ::)
Don
Re: First time X5 owner from Dundee, Scotland
You've met the X6 twins now meet the normal one!
Welcome and I too think the wheel colour works
Welcome and I too think the wheel colour works
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
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Re: First time X5 owner from Dundee, Scotland
[quote="535dboy"]
You've met the X6 twins now meet the normal one!
Welcome and I too think the wheel colour works
[/quote]
That's the 'devilishly handsome twins'
And how can you call yourself normal? You're an Audi driver! ::)
Don
You've met the X6 twins now meet the normal one!
Welcome and I too think the wheel colour works
[/quote]
That's the 'devilishly handsome twins'
And how can you call yourself normal? You're an Audi driver! ::)
Don
Re: First time X5 owner from Dundee, Scotland
[quote="Don Coffey"]
[quote="535dboy"]
You've met the X6 twins now meet the normal one!
Welcome and I too think the wheel colour works
[/quote]
That's the 'devilishly OLD handsome twins'
And how can you call yourself normal? You're an Audi driver! ::)
Don
[/quote]
Edited above for you and it is no ordinary Audi!
[quote="535dboy"]
You've met the X6 twins now meet the normal one!
Welcome and I too think the wheel colour works
[/quote]
That's the 'devilishly OLD handsome twins'
And how can you call yourself normal? You're an Audi driver! ::)
Don
[/quote]
Edited above for you and it is no ordinary Audi!
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
- Don Coffey
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Re: First time X5 owner from Dundee, Scotland
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Don Coffey"]
[quote="535dboy"]
You've met the X6 twins now meet the normal one!
Welcome and I too think the wheel colour works
[/quote]
That's the 'devilishly OLD handsome twins'
And how can you call yourself normal? You're an Audi driver! ::)
Don
[/quote]
Edited above for you and it is no ordinary Audi!
[/quote]
Nice one )
[quote="Don Coffey"]
[quote="535dboy"]
You've met the X6 twins now meet the normal one!
Welcome and I too think the wheel colour works
[/quote]
That's the 'devilishly OLD handsome twins'
And how can you call yourself normal? You're an Audi driver! ::)
Don
[/quote]
Edited above for you and it is no ordinary Audi!
[/quote]
Nice one )
Re: First time X5 owner from Dundee, Scotland
Hi Ross and from me too. I see the 'Chuckle Brothers' & there mum have said hi ::) and the usual banter has started )
Nice looking 'X' you have there. I have family further up the a92 from you, a nice part of the country.
Hope you enjoy the site
Nice looking 'X' you have there. I have family further up the a92 from you, a nice part of the country.
Hope you enjoy the site
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Re: First time X5 owner from Dundee, Scotland
Cheers for the warm welcome folks!
I wasnt so keen on the wheels to begin with but they are growing on me. They are rather dirty in the pics tho as I was litterly 2 mins home after a 365 mile trip! Cant wait for some decent weather to get the showroom finish it had when I collected it.
I fancy changing the standard BMW badges to carbon black and white ones and maybe adding front and rear chrome M-tech badges too?!?!
I wasnt so keen on the wheels to begin with but they are growing on me. They are rather dirty in the pics tho as I was litterly 2 mins home after a 365 mile trip! Cant wait for some decent weather to get the showroom finish it had when I collected it.
I fancy changing the standard BMW badges to carbon black and white ones and maybe adding front and rear chrome M-tech badges too?!?!
Re: First time X5 owner from Dundee, Scotland
Hi Ross,
Great looking motor. Like you i'm a newbie to the site and just got my X. Enjoy.
Gav
Great looking motor. Like you i'm a newbie to the site and just got my X. Enjoy.
Gav
Re: First time X5 owner from Dundee, Scotland
Welcome aboard.
Nice base X to mod.
You were only down the road from me when you collected it as I'm in Wolverhampton. That's a decent trek to purchase a motor but you got to really get to know her on the journey home.
Nice base X to mod.
You were only down the road from me when you collected it as I'm in Wolverhampton. That's a decent trek to purchase a motor but you got to really get to know her on the journey home.
Re: First time X5 owner from Dundee, Scotland
Good to have aboard! Won't ask if you'll make the meet!
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Re: First time X5 owner from Dundee, Scotland
Welcome, you're only an hr up the road from me. Liking the colour of your wheels against the black, hmmmmmmm refurb on the cards for me maybe.
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