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Initial impressions

Post by PeterL » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:13 pm

Hi Guys sorry not posted these sooner, they aren't great but when I get some time I will some proper ones.

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You don't want this in your rear view.

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I love BMW interiors.

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Nice and shiny

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I hope the wife doesnt kerb those wheels!!!

Well almost one week of ownership and it would be unfair to make any comments at the moment as I haven't even run her in.  However I can say that throttle response is impressive but at the moment the ride seems a bit too firm.  I am guessing this will settle after a few miles.  I cant wait for the run in period to elapse and get an oil change, then I will see what you can really do.  :))  Oh and the professional hi fi is amazing.
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Re: A few pics

Post by Shez1878 » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:16 pm

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Re: A few pics

Post by huck » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:18 pm

Very nice Peter, congratulations!!

Looking forward now to getting a few local X6s together! ;)

I'll keep a lookout for it on the school run!
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Re: Initial impressions

Post by huck » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:24 pm

Don't think the ride will soften that much, unfortunately.  But you will quickly get used to it.
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Re: Initial impressions

Post by PeterL » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:26 pm

I hope it does my M5 rides better than the X !!!!
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Re: Initial impressions

Post by Benstan » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:37 pm

Really like the interior - the seat piping looks the business.

I didn't like my X5 MSport when I first got it - the ride spoiled everything else.  Give it a couple of weeks and you will get used to it I am certain.

I put the Summer 19s back on at the weekend (garaging the Winter 18s).  Feels firmer and not as comfortable, but I know that I'll used to it again.

Hope it doesn't taint the ownership too much.....
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Re: Initial impressions

Post by Chompers » Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:04 am

Very nice Peter  8) that interior looks smart as well. I fear as others have stated that the ride won't improve, the downside of the wheel/tyre/weight/suspension set up. I'm sure you'll get used to it  ;)
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Re: Initial impressions

Post by Y13HYA » Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:12 am

lovely.  8)
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Re: Initial impressions

Post by Rusty » Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:21 am

When you posted about the interior colour, I wasn't too sure.  But that looks lovely.

Good choice that man :)


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Re: Initial impressions

Post by PeterL » Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:03 am

It's a trade off I am sure I will appreciate it more when I am going down some twisty A roads. 
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Re: Initial impressions

Post by Chompers » Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:17 am

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It's a trade off I am sure I will appreciate it more when I am going down some twisty A roads.
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Re: Initial impressions

Post by huck » Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:27 am

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It's a trade off I am sure I will appreciate it more when I am going down some twisty A roads.
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As above, exactly. You will be very pleased indeed with the handling prowess and sure footedness of such a big car.
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Re: Initial impressions

Post by Sanj » Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:28 am

Very nice car!  :ok:

And is that a heating steering wheel I see?
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Re: Initial impressions

Post by Reusch » Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:36 am

Looks the dogs danglies beauty mate.
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Re: Initial impressions

Post by jaynana » Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:23 am

lovely!
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