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[quote=""535dboy""]I have never used them but have heard some horror stories but can't of course confirm if they are justified[/quote]

Dont misunderstand me, I was entirely unimpressed with them, but I cant think of any dealer thats any better and when you have a pre-requisite that it MUST be a 7 seater, theres not that many to choose from. I sort of had to go to whoever had the cars. Even this dealer who had about 45 examples of X5's only had two 7 seater models and one of those was a 4.8 petrol model!!!!

This particular car seemed ok, full BMWsh, all the stamps, all the MOT's, all the mileages matching and stepping up equally, the engine was very dusty which is something I like to see, the odd leaf and cobweb here and there. All original paint without an ounce of overspray on any rubbers etc, all interior trim was matt as should be. All the signs of a car that has not been tarted up for resale. What we refer to as a genuine car.

No matter how bad the dealer is, you have far more rights to take a dealer to court over bad service/car. The bigger the dealer the more chance you have of succesful outcome, assuming of coure you have a valid argument. I have succesfully sued a dealer who sold me a 10 year old CL500 with a broken traction control ECU.

Anyway, if it wasn't for the 7-seater rarity I'd have bought privately which I always feel is the best place, afterall when you buy privately you are often dealing wth people that have not yet perfected the art of fibbing!

[quote=""Sanj""][quote=""535dboy""]Btw - assuming that is a dynamic pack (wheels give it away)[/quote]

Do those particular 20's alloys usually mean the Dynamic pack was added 535? Good to know.[/quote]

At the outset they were the upgrade for dynamic pack cars only (and I probably prefer them to my 20" upgrade)

I don't remember them being an option otherwise or maybe a very expensive one!

Not to say they haven't been fitted afterwards though

[quote=""535dboy""]Btw - assuming that is a dynamic pack (wheels give it away) then it will have the same bumpy ride as the m sport[/quote]


really? I actually dont know what it has. The dealer says it has....

TELEMATICS, DYNAMIC PACK, MEDIA PACK.

Is there a site where I can put the reg or vin and it will tell me the spec?

[quote=""SimplyRed""][quote=""535dboy""]Btw - assuming that is a dynamic pack (wheels give it away) then it will have the same bumpy ride as the m sport[/quote]


really? I actually dont know what it has. The dealer says it has....

TELEMATICS, DYNAMIC PACK, MEDIA PACK.

Is there a site where I can put the reg or vin and it will tell me the spec?[/quote]

Dynamic pack is an m sport in all but body kit

Try a friendly dealer, they may look it up for you

[quote=""535dboy""]Dynamic pack is an m sport in all but body kit[/quote]

Oh god, I bought the wrong one.

I have to say though, they are some seriously gorgeous alloys.

Probably the best looking alloys of any 4x4.

[quote=""SimplyRed""][quote=""535dboy""]Dynamic pack is an m sport in all but body kit[/quote]

Oh god, I bought the wrong one.

I have to say though, they are some seriously gorgeous alloys.

Probably the best looking alloys of any 4x4.[/quote]

The new cayenne has some tasty wheels now

I have scoured the site with no joy, is there anywhere the specifies exactly what Dynamic Drive is. And also what a Media Pack is.

[quote=""SimplyRed""]I have scoured the site with no joy, is there anywhere the specifies exactly what Dynamic Drive is. And also what a Media Pack is.[/quote]

Is it dynamic drive or dynamic pack. They are different.

Media pack is nav/phone/USB

[quote=""535dboy""]Is it dynamic drive or dynamic pack. They are different.

Media pack is nav/phone/USB[/quote]


Sorry I assumed they were the same thing. Ours has dynamic PACK.

What is it exactly? How much was this option from new?

Also the media pack has USB, does that mean its like the mercedes system where I can just plug a memory stick in and play the mp3's from it?

I want to learn!!!

[quote=""SimplyRed""][quote=""535dboy""]Is it dynamic drive or dynamic pack. They are different.

Media pack is nav/phone/USB[/quote]


Sorry I assumed they were the same thing. Ours has dynamic PACK.

What is it exactly? How much was this option from new?

Also the media pack has USB, does that mean its like the mercedes system where I can just plug a memory stick in and play the mp3's from it?

I want to learn!!![/quote]

I honestly can't remember how much it was but c£1k less than msport.

Sports electric seats
Sport steering wheel
Sport suspension
Bigger std wheel plus 20" option

[quote=""SimplyRed""][quote=""535dboy""]Btw - assuming that is a dynamic pack (wheels give it away) then it will have the same bumpy ride as the m sport[/quote]


really? I actually dont know what it has. The dealer says it has....

TELEMATICS, DYNAMIC PACK, MEDIA PACK.

Is there a site where I can put the reg or vin and it will tell me the spec?[/quote]

I can't take credit for this but here's how to get the full options if you have the VIN.

http://www.bmw.co.uk

>Owner area >Genuine BMW Parts >Parts catalogue [read on screen instructions for log in] > Enter VIN > Click on options at the top of the page, and expand the 'Vehicle information' tab at the top for colour and trim options.

[quote="SimplyRed"]
Only two non negotiable points........

Must have 7-seats.

Must not be blue.



All else considered.

London based and cash ready.
[/quote]

The last one was a goodun and is alive and well in Cyprus.....




AGAIN, I'm looking for another for the UK.  Same wishlist.  Now we've had one I'm more clued up on what I love.  Xenons and puddle lights are now also a must.  Was power close bootlid ever available?

Anyone have anything let me know.

chris
I'd really like some massive spec though.