Newbie from South Bucks

[Raj]

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Sanj"]
[quote="Raj"]Of course if you can run a 4.8 then tbh if go with that hands down due to the spec you'll find on them and tbh the noise.

Good luck.
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You would say that! 
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The E53 4.8s sound so much nicer than the E70
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Even more so with a custom exhaust...lol

[Don Coffey]

[quote="Raj"]
[quote="Sanj"]
Next Meet, someone take me for a spin in one please. Want to know what all the fuss is about!
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You're more than welcome to have a drive of mine buddy.
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Owww, I'd like to have a go as well.  ::)

Don

[535dboy]

[quote="Don Coffey"]
[quote="Raj"]
[quote="Sanj"]
Next Meet, someone take me for a spin in one please. Want to know what all the fuss is about!
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You're more than welcome to have a drive of mine buddy.
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Owww, I like to have a go as well.  ::)

Don
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Oh go on then put me down too!

[Raj]

Lol all. No probs though as of course while you're driving mine I'd obviously have to have a go with your motors too (purely for scientific experience of course).

[535dboy]

[quote="Raj"]
Lol all. No probs though as of course while you're driving mine I'd obviously have to have a go with your motors too (purely for scientific experience of course).
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I'll take the smart car back from my step daughter that day then, purely for scientific experience of course !

[Raj]

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Raj"]
Lol all. No probs though as of course while you're driving mine I'd obviously have to have a go with your motors too (purely for scientific experience of course).
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I'll take the smart car back from my step daughter that day then, purely for scientific experience of course !
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Son's battery powered 2 seat Hummer then.... )

[535dboy]

[quote="Raj"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Raj"]
Lol all. No probs though as of course while you're driving mine I'd obviously have to have a go with your motors too (purely for scientific experience of course).
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I'll take the smart car back from my step daughter that day then, purely for scientific experience of course !
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Son's battery powered 2 seat Hummer then.... )
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That's an unfair advantage!

[Raj]

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Raj"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Raj"]
Lol all. No probs though as of course while you're driving mine I'd obviously have to have a go with your motors too (purely for scientific experience of course).
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I'll take the smart car back from my step daughter that day then, purely for scientific experience of course !
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Son's battery powered 2 seat Hummer then.... )
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That's an unfair advantage!
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Lol. Indian... )

[C320 UK]

Just thought I'd update this thread - I've now bought a car but it's not an E70 X5, I ended up with a 2010 F07 GT 

Yes, it's a little 'marmite' but it works for me. Will post some pictures shortly if anyone's interested.

[535dboy]

[quote="C320 UK"]
Just thought I'd update this thread - I've now bought a car but it's not an E70 X5, I ended up with a 2010 F07 GT 

Yes, it's a little 'marmite' but it works for me. Will post some pictures shortly if anyone's interested.
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Yeah go for it

[Don Coffey]

[quote="C320 UK"]
Just thought I'd update this thread - I've now bought a car but it's not an E70 X5, I ended up with a 2010 F07 GT 

Yes, it's a little 'marmite' but it works for me. Will post some pictures shortly if anyone's interested.
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Very nice, what engine and spec did you go for?  What made you change your mind about the X5?

Don

[535dboy]

[quote="Don Coffey"]
[quote="C320 UK"]
Just thought I'd update this thread - I've now bought a car but it's not an E70 X5, I ended up with a 2010 F07 GT 

Yes, it's a little 'marmite' but it works for me. Will post some pictures shortly if anyone's interested.
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Very nice, what engine and spec did you go for?  What made you change your mind about the X5?

Don
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X5/6 are common as muck he told me on pm

[Don Coffey]

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Don Coffey"]
[quote="C320 UK"]
Just thought I'd update this thread - I've now bought a car but it's not an E70 X5, I ended up with a 2010 F07 GT 

Yes, it's a little 'marmite' but it works for me. Will post some pictures shortly if anyone's interested.
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Very nice, what engine and spec did you go for?  What made you change your mind about the X5?

Don
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X5/6 are common as muck he told me on pm
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you crack me up!

Don

[535dboy]

[quote="Don Coffey"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Don Coffey"]
[quote="C320 UK"]
Just thought I'd update this thread - I've now bought a car but it's not an E70 X5, I ended up with a 2010 F07 GT 

Yes, it's a little 'marmite' but it works for me. Will post some pictures shortly if anyone's interested.
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Very nice, what engine and spec did you go for?  What made you change your mind about the X5?

Don
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X5/6 are common as muck he told me on pm
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you crack me up!

Don
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Particularly burgundy X6s )

[C320 UK]

[quote="Don Coffey"]
[quote="C320 UK"]
Just thought I'd update this thread - I've now bought a car but it's not an E70 X5, I ended up with a 2010 F07 GT 

Yes, it's a little 'marmite' but it works for me. Will post some pictures shortly if anyone's interested.
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Very nice, what engine and spec did you go for?  What made you change your mind about the X5?

Don
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Thanks Don,

It's the 3.0d (I did look at the 35d too but the spec wasn't as nice as the one I've picked up).

So, my GT is a 2010 car:

Deap Sea Blue
Ivory / Black interior with Anthracite headling

Spec - they all have a panoramic roof, 4 zone climate control, ambient lighting etc. Mine also has, off the top of my head:

- 20" alloys
- shadowline trim
- Dynamic pack (incl sports seats, think they're part of this pack)
- Visibility pack
- Professional nav with USB integration
- Reversing camera
- dark wood trim

The X5's I looked at both BMW AUC and from independent traders generally weren't as high spec or as neatly presented (scary how some people don't appear to look after their cars). Whilst I would have been more than happy with an E70, the modernity of the GT itself, e.g. based on the current model 7 series, the 8 speed box it's the interior of the F07 GT that really won me over.

It's a nice place to be inside and although not 4WD the driving position is great compared to a normal saloon car.