Buying an E70 xDrive40D: advise needed

[535dboy]

[quote="snipez999"]
So which car are you putting KNB 1 on then?
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I don't own a footballers car or anything that Gypsies tend to drive of which you now own two of

[535dboy]

[quote="sgrg"]
Appreciate the feedback fellas.

Richard thank you.

Sounds like a good bunch of people here. PVR sounds familiar does he own a Z4?
[/quote]

He did, he then bought a beetle

[sgrg]

Deposit paid. Going to see it tomorrow. If all goes well will be driving back home in a 2011 xdrive40D x5.

[celica]

[quote="sgrg"]
Deposit paid. Going to see it tomorrow. If all goes well will be driving back home in a 2011 xdrive40D x5.
[/quote]

link

[sgrg]

Drove all the way from Colchester to Stoke to check this monster out:
http://usedcars.knightsnorthstaffsbmw.c ... =se_ce_co_

What a beast. The only draw backback is it doesn't have a reverse camera and there are few scratch marks which the dealer will take care of this week. One annoying thing is they are not giving any floormats. Apparently the previous owner ruined it so they threw it out. Thinking of not giving them my m3 floormat as well as it is in good condition only thing is whether it will fit in the x5 or not?

My m3 advert on pistonheads:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... 11/2766944

[535dboy]

That's quite a basic spec isn't it?

Not worth holding out for something better?

M3 looks nice

[sgrg]

[quote="535dboy"]
That's quite a basic spec isn't it?

Not worth holding out for something better?

M3 looks nice
[/quote]

mate what do you think is missing? Any "must have" features? Let me know I can still change my mind. I haven't collected the car yet.

This is the full spec provided by the dealer:

Model      ZXR2 E70 X5 xDrive40d M Sp Model      ZW62 E70 X5 xDrive40d SE N
Colour      A52  Space Grey          Colour      A52  Space Grey
Upholstery  LUSW  Black Nevada leather Upholstery  LUSW  Black Nevada leather
Maint Pack  17/01/2011 to 16/01/2016  AG Rule    1CA  Selection of CoP-rel
Option      2NY  20" M Double-spoke s AG 100%    1CB  ACEA/CO2 Coding
Option      3MA  Roof rails. matt alu AG Pack Alt 2NY  20" M Double-spoke s
Option      430  Ext. mirrors - foldi AG 100%    2PA  Security Wheel Bolts
Option      494  Seat heating. front  Sb 100%    220  Self-Levelling Rear
Option      6NF  Telephone USB audio  AG Pack    226  Sport suspension
Option      760  Exterior trim. High- AG 100%    230  EU specific equipmen
Option      761  Sun protection glass AG Pack Alt 3MA  Roof rails. matt alu
Package    ZXB  Media package        Sb 100%    302  Alarm system (Thatch
AG Pack    4AD  Brushed Aluminium Tr
Sb 100%    428  First Aid Kit & Tria
Ordered    430  Ext. mirrors - foldi
Sb 100%    431  Rear-view mirror. au
Sb 100%    441  Smokers package
Sb 100%    459  Elec Fr Seats + Driv
AG Pack    481  Sport seats. front
Ordered    494  Seat heating. front
Sb 100%    5DA  Passenger airbag dea
Sb 100%    502  Headlight wash
Sb 100%    508  Park Distance Contro
Sb 100%    521  Rain sensor with aut
Sb 100%    522  Xenon Headlights
Sb 100%    534  Automatic Air Condit
Sb 100%    544  Cruise control with
Sb 100%    563  Extended Interior Li
Sb 100%    575  12V power sockets
AG Rule    6AA  BMW TeleServices
AG Rule    6AB  Control BMW TeleServ
Sb Pack    6FL  USB audio interface
Ordered    6NF  Telephone USB audio
AG Rule    6VC  Combox controller
Sb Pack    609  Navigation system Pr
Sb Pack    612  BMW Assist
AG Rule    615  Extended BMW online
Sb Pack    616  BMW Assist online po
Sb Pack    633  Enhanced Bluetooth t
Sb Pack    654  DAB digital radio
Sb 100%    694  CD changer preparati
AG 100%    698  Area Code 2 for DVD
AG Pack    7M5  M-Aerodynamic Bodyst
AG Pack    710  M Steering Wheel
AG Pack Alt 760  Exterior trim. High-
Ordered    761  Sun protection glass
AG Pack    775  Headlining. Anthraci
AG 100%    8KA  Oil-maintenance inte
AG 100%    8SC  Country-specific Tel
AG 100%    8SM  External Visible VIN
AG Rule    8S2  Coding of alarm sire
AG 100%    8TG  Dead-Locking Functio
AG 100%    8TL  Daytime driving ligh
AG Rule    8TN  DDL selectable by Li
Country    812  UK Specification
AG Pack    840  High-speed de-restri
Series      853  Instrument Panel Let
AG 100%    863  Dealer Network - Eur
Sb 100%    877  Remote Alarm Setting
AG 100%    880  English Handbook
AG 100%    925  Transport Protection
Sb 100%    337  M Sport Package

[X5Sport]

That spec isn't bad.

Missing would be the Head Up Display, Speed Limit Display, Reversing Camera, All round vision with top down (cameras under the mirrors and in the front wings, climate control (you have a/c only), rear window blinds, lane departure warning, rear seat heating, radar cruise control.

Essentials would (IMHO) be the cameras, comfort seats (you'll need em with sports susp  ) and climate control rather than just a/c.

Is the tailgate powered?  Can't remember when it became standard on the E70.

Richard

[sgrg]

hmmm wish i could wait for one that has all of the options you have listed Richard. I really wanted the reverse camera but haven't been able to find a dealer that has an X5 who is willing to give me a decent part exchange value for my m3. Now if someone was to buy my m3 privately (not one call since i put it up on PH about two weeks ago) i would in that case take my time to find the right spec but don't have that luxury. I am surprised by the climate control spec, i need to query that. Tailgate isn't powered but i never had a need for it ever before and don't see myself using it.

HUD would have been nice. Can't really be too picky when you are buying a used car, i suppose.

[quote="X5Sport"]
That spec isn't bad.

Missing would be the Head Up Display, Speed Limit Display, Reversing Camera, All round vision with top down (cameras under the mirrors and in the front wings, climate control (you have a/c only), rear window blinds, lane departure warning, rear seat heating, radar cruise control.

Essentials would (IMHO) be the cameras, comfort seats (you'll need em with sports susp  ) and climate control rather than just a/c.

Is the tailgate powered?  Can't remember when it became standard on the E70.

Richard
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[535dboy]

They all have climate

Sports seats are fine

Having reviewed again The only essential missing is the cameras and I would have though 90% of the cars have this hence my comment of waiting for the right one

[kenniff]

Things missing:

camera, but you know that (I didnt have on my E70 and wasnt bothered, would now definitely spec it since I've had them on my new F15)

pano sunroof... it makes a huge difference to the light inside the car (but youve driven it so know whether its an issue)

upgraded speakers... the basic are pants. (how good is your hearing?)

Guess it depends how important these things are to you in particular.

Cant believe dealer is willing to lose the sale over a set of mats. Bet you they change their mind if you tell them no deal

[X5Sport]

.....then tell them you can get a perfectly good set of mats made for about £30!  I did 

I got a set of beige ones with the car (now in a bag in the loft) and a set of black ones are in the car.

Richard

[sgrg]

I quite like the sport seat actually

yeah i am still bit annoyed about the reverse camera. They have a 30D with reverse camera but i rather have the 40D with that little bit of extra kick.

Yes regarding mats, i can't believe how petty they are about it. I will just take my m3 mats out as well.

I am planning on doing reverse camera install myself, found the installation manual:
http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/e70/e ... 417969.pdf

Not fussed about Pano roof as i heard it can go wrong quite a lot?

Speakers might upgrade them down the line. I am quite fine with the basic package to be honest as I keep the volume on low most of the time.

[hertfordshire1]

I guess must have options are owner specific.

I wanted a 4.0d with Pano roof, 7 seats, comfort access and reverse camera + top view.

I ended up with one that has all the above plus front (side) cameras, HUD, media pack (CD + USB and HDD), 4 zone climate, heated seats, Pro Nav, BMW assist + online.

Make sure you hunt around - you will find one with all the bits you want, just have to be patient.

I got the alloys painted as after 6 months they started to corrode again and I don't particularly like the polished finish anyway.

They are a good car, swift enough (but not quick) especially if coming from something quicker.

Cheers

Steve

[Sustanon250]

I've just had mine mapped and I'd say it's pretty rapid , I'm sure it'd shock a lot of high performance cars !

Still crave a bit more power though , makes me wonder if I should have bought the x5m or if there's even more power available from mapping ?