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taken the plunge, and got my 4.6iS

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taken the plunge, and got my 4.6iS

Post by Ant » Sun Apr 21, 2013 3:55 pm

Some collection photo's from last Friday (12/4/13)
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Having some minor issues, see : http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/https://xdr ... ic.php?t=1 but she runs great
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E46 330i SE
Now an E53 4.6iS

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Re: taken the plunge, and got my 4.6iS

Post by IanP » Sun Apr 21, 2013 5:04 pm

Looks nice in that colour. Did you get a good drive train warranty and FSH?

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Re: taken the plunge, and got my 4.6iS

Post by graemeX5 » Sun Apr 21, 2013 7:18 pm

Your 4.6 is looks good, sorry your are having a few niggles with as list on your other post.

The cars are good but you do need to be on top or any problems and it takes time to sort them out.

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Re: taken the plunge, and got my 4.6iS

Post by X Box » Sun Apr 21, 2013 9:47 pm

Welcome.
People buy horsepower but drive torque!

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Re: taken the plunge, and got my 4.6iS

Post by Rusty » Sun Apr 21, 2013 9:50 pm

Nice looking car, but sorry to hear of your woes.
Get to Cosford and people will gladly help.


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Re: taken the plunge, and got my 4.6iS

Post by Ant » Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:25 pm

Yes, thanks, I 'may' (missus pending) go to Cosford, as long as its not raining  :)
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Re: taken the plunge, and got my 4.6iS

Post by Chompers » Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:01 pm

Hi from me as well. That iS looks very bright, haven't caught up with your woes but hope you get sorted without too much pain. :ok:
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Re: taken the plunge, and got my 4.6iS

Post by Rusty » Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:56 pm

[quote="anthonybeaman"]
Yes, thanks, I 'may' (missus pending) go to Cosford, as long as its not raining  :)
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Why, does it leak as well?:))


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Re: taken the plunge, and got my 4.6iS

Post by X Box » Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:02 am

[quote="Rusty"]
[quote="anthonybeaman"]
Yes, thanks, I 'may' (missus pending) go to Cosford, as long as its not raining  :)
[/quote]
Why, does it leak as well?:))


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Re: taken the plunge, and got my 4.6iS

Post by Lee4.8is » Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:34 am

Great looking X5.  8)
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Re: taken the plunge, and got my 4.6iS

Post by lezmtaylor » Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:49 am

[quote="Rusty"]
[quote="anthonybeaman"]
Yes, thanks, I 'may' (missus pending) go to Cosford, as long as its not raining  :)
[/quote]
Why, does it leak as well?:))


No, Just found wipers no good!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: taken the plunge, and got my 4.6iS

Post by Jamee » Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:43 am

Very nice, like above, hope you get it sorted quickly.
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Re: taken the plunge, and got my 4.6iS

Post by Ant » Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:56 am

Rusty  :))

No, its just clean at the moment, and I am so lazy I dont want it to get dirty  :-[
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