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Got It! Now With Pictures.

Post by Don Coffey » Sun Nov 18, 2012 9:58 am

Well, the deed has been completed and now the very proud owner of an X6.  Now before you all harp on about no pics.....:worthless:.......I know and will resolve over he next couple of days.  After collecting the car early yesterday morning we drove to my aunts house only 15 miles away so not much of an introduction and due to excessive chat and banter, I didn't even get near the car again until after six and that was just to run to the shops for milk etc!  Any excuse by this stage.  ::)

So this morning we have traveled up to Liverpool to catch the ferry to Belfast and will arrive around 18:30.  The trip this morning allowed me time to play with a few of the toys but can see the manual taking up residence it the wc for the next few days.  ::)

For the trip today I set he cruise control at 70 and including a little start stop city driving returned 33mpg so happy with that, just have to see what happens once home and having to contend with the hills.

Loving the high, commanding driving position, although reversing in tight spots will take a little practise. The HUD is great, and I'm surprised how convenient it is, as well as becoming second nature almost instantly. Comfort seats......yes they are.  The daughter (9 going on 19) loves the rear heated seats and four zone A/C.  Still a few more toys to play with and as promised above pics will follow in due course.  8)

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Ok, not proper pics at this stage, just a couple of shot of the journey computer read outs.

The last trip in the F10 with seven miles of city driving and cruise control on 70 mph for the motorway.
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This was the reverse trip less a few miles as I started from the aunts place this morning.
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Post by X5Sport » Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:02 am

Us nag about piccies..?  As if.... >:D :camera:

You sound like a kid in a sweet shop......like your daughter.... :)) :)) :))

Safe journey for the rest of the trip.......and reversing with the limited rear view is defo one for use of the cameras...

You'll be wanting a HUD in the chopper next..... :pokey:

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Post by westside » Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:52 am

congrats lol atthe comment about the manual in the WC I thought that was just me. Congrats on the new ride :-)

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Post by Don Coffey » Sun Nov 18, 2012 9:40 pm

[quote="X5Sport"]
Us nag about piccies..?  As if.... >:D :camera:

You sound like a kid in a sweet shop......like your daughter.... :)) :)) :))

Safe journey for the rest of the trip.......and reversing with the limited rear view is defo one for use of the cameras...

You'll be wanting a HUD in the chopper next..... :pokey:

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Would love the HUD in the chopper, but knowing how Eurocopter charge I would say they would charge around £100k for the privilege.

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Post by Don Coffey » Sun Nov 18, 2012 9:42 pm

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congrats lol atthe comment about the manual in the WC I thought that was just me. Congrats on the new ride :-)
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Post by AW8 » Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:17 pm

Glad you are happy thus far.............respectable average speed too.

never mind the pic hungry for a while................................enjoy :)
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Post by Don Coffey » Mon Nov 19, 2012 5:52 am

[quote="AW8"]
Glad you are happy thus far.............respectable average speed too.

never mind the pic hungry for a while................................enjoy :)
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Cheers AW8,

So far very happy. Although the avg. was only possible due to early start and weekend driving!  Any normal part of the working week and that would drop considerably due to our network of chocked motorways!  >:(

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Post by AW8 » Mon Nov 19, 2012 6:22 am

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Post by graemeX5 » Mon Nov 19, 2012 7:39 am

Congrats on the new car and glad your pleased with it, looking forward to pics later
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Post by snipez999 » Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:45 am

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Post by Don Coffey » Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:23 pm

Ok guys a couple of pics taken today in the office car park, so not very glamours!  ::)

The car is already in need of a clean but unless I ever attempt to do a Westside job, I'll not be to bothered about showing the car clean!  The bar has well and truly been set!  >:D

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Re: Got It! Now With Pictures.

Post by Jalf » Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:17 pm

:o dirty!!

Challenge accepted lol

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Post by Don Coffey » Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:53 pm

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:o dirty!!

Challenge accepted lol
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Ok relative to what it was like new.  Give it another few days driving the country roads around my place!  :))

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Re: Got It! Now With Pictures.

Post by MJim » Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:59 pm

Impressive! Sure it'll bring much pleasure your way!  :)

I'd also love to show my car off Westside style - but don't have the time / inclination ...
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Re: Got It! Now With Pictures.

Post by snipez999 » Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:30 pm

I like those wheels.
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