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Re: Think Im going to defect:
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:02 pm
by X5Sport
Is the 70mpg figure 'real world' or claimed? It's good but given the notorious EU test, it might be nearer 50. A lot better than 22, and that VED figure is hard to argue against....
GLWS
Re: Think Im going to defect:
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 11:42 pm
by kjb1
Hi Richard, yes its claimed, so real world closer to 50 I would say. Still good. First years VED is free too.
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Re: Think Im going to defect:
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:03 pm
by 55NF
[quote="kjb1"]
I can honestly say, with 70mpg and £20 a year road tax it really doesnt bother me how noisy the engine is, I found it gruff on start up and once settled down and making progress was absolutely fine, would t say noisy atall, just coarse. The X5 3.0 d is always going to sound better as its a 6 cylinder, the 320d doesn't sound that fantastic either so Im not too bothered.
Has one been reading reviews? as you comment on both the 220 and 250?
I did toy with the c200 petrol as do I really need a diesel??
Regarding the screen, that interior is waay nicer than any of BMW's current offerings, even with the stuck on screen ( I happen to love ). The ambient lighting looks brilliant, the whole package works for me with the premium plus kit, and AMG spec, it makes the car a very pleasant place to be.
Bored of 22mpg and £500 a year road tax if honest. Plus added expensive bills of bits going wrong, Mercedes here I come.
I will miss the X5, but not for long probably [emoji1]
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I'm not criticising; I just find the 220 & 250 (both of which I have driven for lengthy periods)... unrefined & somewhat unpolished for a premium brand. I don't really get on with 4 pot diesels & much prefer the smoothness of the V6 tbh. I've yet to drive the W205 C350 as I can't find one to test. My W212 E Class E350 went yesterday after only three months, which I didn't get on with at all. I'm hoping the W205 C350 will be different or at least surpass the excellent W204 C350 I had a few years back. Agree re BMW being naff at present.
Re: Think Im going to defect:
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 7:20 am
by kjb1
Well its arrived
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Re: Think Im going to defect:
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 7:25 am
by kjb1
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Re: Think Im going to defect:
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 7:37 am
by 535dboy
Good first pic but need more
Newbie RickT has a new C coming so I expect he would like to see more too!!
Re: Think Im going to defect:
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:13 am
by kjb1
Re: Think Im going to defect:
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:15 am
by kjb1
Re: Think Im going to defect:
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:15 am
by kjb1
hows that Mark??
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Think Im going to defect:
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:17 am
by kjb1
car is having tints fitted next week
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Re: Think Im going to defect:
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:17 am
by 535dboy
[quote="kjb1"]
hows that Mark??
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Nice, but who is mark!!??
Re: Think Im going to defect:
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:19 am
by kjb1
lol!!
its far too early!!! been up since 5!!! haha no excuse I know!!!
Sorry James
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Re: Think Im going to defect:
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:26 am
by 535dboy
Let you off
I'm intrigued by the C63 but having just done a week in a wet Scotland, I can't think of a better car I would have rather gone in.
Want to overtake, put your foot down and go off like a scalded cat. No traction issues at all. Only issue has been the number of fuel receipts shoved in my glovebox....
Re: Think Im going to defect:
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 9:16 am
by kjb1
[emoji1] 4 wheel drive I guess cant be beaten!!! fuel bills would make me cry however.
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Re: Think Im going to defect:
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 9:32 am
by 535dboy
[quote="kjb1"]
[emoji1] 4 wheel drive I guess cant be beaten!!! fuel bills would make me cry however.
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More like to make my internal accounts people cry...
Will probably park it up when back and use the leaf where possible for a while.
