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Re: PVR E70 40D
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:39 pm
by X5_twin
Very nice indeed. Enjoy it. Particularly like the black exterior with the light oyster interior. Some more pics maybe?
I'll be interested to see how thirsty it is compared to the 3.0sd! Still shocked at how unrealistic the BMW figures are. Just did a trip to Hampshire and back from London and averaged 24 mpg! Mostly motorway, surely it should get better than that?
Re: PVR E70 40D
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:42 pm
by X5Sport
I thought Bridgestone Tyres were OK? What makes you dislike them?
BMWs seem to come with either these or Dunlop Sportmaxx tyres at present. My X6 has Dunlop's on the 20", although the 19" (which were converted to Winter tyres) were originally Bridgestone Duellers (now Pirelli Scorpions).
With regard to fuel economy, it's nowhere near the 'official' figures. Interestingly the US market has recently changed the way they do it and it's causing all kinds of fun about oil company conspiracies - which certain of the population absolutely adore of course. At least they now have more realistic data though. Should get in the low to mid 30's mpg wise from quite early on.
Re: PVR E70 40D
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:49 pm
by pvr
On the trip to Southampton, it did 34.4 return as per screenshot (computer calculation only of course).
Re the Bridgestone - I hated them on my first Z4, so the hatred has just stuck
Re: PVR E70 40D
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:51 pm
by pvr
X5Sport - I will have your old 19" as spare then please
Re: PVR E70 40D
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:00 pm
by X5Sport
[quote=""pvr""]X5Sport - I will have your old 19" as spare then please
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You'll have to track down my old E53 and nick them off it then.......
but..............
Re: PVR E70 40D
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:41 pm
by pvr
Not X5Sport but SpoilSport
Re: PVR E70 40D
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:24 pm
by MiniX
Have you used the duck yet? (Piccie no 8 )
BTW nice drive
Re: PVR E70 40D
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:10 am
by Raj
Huge congrats on the new arrival. Superb spec and colour combo. Reminds me of my E60 530d. I absolutely love CB.
Re: PVR E70 40D
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 2:05 pm
by x555
Well pleased for you mate
looks very nice and you chose a good colour this time
Re: PVR E70 40D
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 2:23 pm
by 535dboy
[quote=""x555""]Well pleased for you mate
looks very nice and you chose a good colour this time
[/quote]
Re: PVR E70 40D
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:00 am
by 5wany
Nice. I hope you've washed it by now
Re: PVR E70 40D
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:25 am
by pvr
[quote=""5wany""]Nice. I hope you've washed it by now
[/quote]
Yes - see the last picture and the comment
Re: PVR E70 40D
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:20 pm
by snipez999
What, no internet?!
Nice motor.
Re: PVR E70 40D
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:24 pm
by pvr
What does the internet option give? I assume that is the reason that my iPhone won't work with the apps ...
Re: PVR E70 40D
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:50 pm
by Chompers
Very nice indeed PVR, are the wheels the winter option for the 40d
looks huge compared to the 'Z'
