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I've finally done it!

Post by SoapSuds70 » Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:57 pm

Evening all...  :)

It's been one of my wants for a while, but I finally took the plunge this week and traded my 2004 320i Auto E46 for a 2006 X5 3.0d Auto E53. Nervous, you bet! Excited, hell yes!!

It's a cracker of a car (and I've seen some dubious examples along the way) with 1 owner from new, 83k, full BMW service history, Comms pack, Climate pack, immaculate Black Dakota with Met Silver paint and all the usual extras. Loving the heated steering wheel...  8)

Picking the car up on Saturday and will post pics afterwards. Looking forward to getting to know everyone  :)
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Re: I've finally done it!

Post by graemeX5 » Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:11 pm

Hi & welcome to the forum, "don't forget to get the pics up
Now: E70 X5 in Blue, 3 Minis Cooper S R53, JCW R56 & Cooper S Roadster R59 :drive:

Prev: Abarth 595C & 500C, E53 X5 4.4i, E88 135i M Sport, Audi TT Mk1 V6, 3 Smarts, 8 Vauxhalls, 4 Fords, 2 Triumphs, 1 Mini & Bikes
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Re: I've finally done it!

Post by X5Sport » Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:12 pm

Good choice.  You'll luv it.  You might actually get better mpg too.  :)

Just remember not to use the green hose when filling up!!  EVER!!!

Oh and  :hi:

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Re: I've finally done it!

Post by SoapSuds70 » Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:26 pm

[quote="X5Sport"]
Good choice.  You'll luv it.  You might actually get better mpg too.  :)

Just remember not to use the green hose when filling up!!  EVER!!!

Oh and  :hi:

Richard
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I'm hoping for about...5 mpg better...  ;)

Obviously not bought for the fuel economy. However the difference in the two auto boxes was very noticeable. Had to do 2 test drives just to be sure though!
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Re: I've finally done it!

Post by Don Coffey » Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:27 pm

Soapsud, interesting name you've chosen there.  Anyway, hi and  :hi:

Looking forward to seeing the pictures of your new beast and I always love to see new X owners, as they always come across as very very excited about the X.

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Re: I've finally done it!

Post by Raj » Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:30 pm

Welcome aboard and congrats on the purchase.
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Re: I've finally done it!

Post by Horizon » Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:34 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum, silver, best colour too.
2011 Kia Sorento KX3  2.2D 60 Plate Auto in black ( mine )
BMW E83 X3.  3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible  Msport  2007.  ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
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Re: I've finally done it!

Post by SoapSuds70 » Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:38 pm

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Hi and welcome to the forum, silver, best colour too.
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Couldn't agree more  :)
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Re: I've finally done it!

Post by X5Sport » Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:38 pm

I know our 325i Auto E46 Convertible was very thirsty and being both heavy and an auto needed to be kept high in the rev range to make it go......unlike our 330Cd E46 'vert' which scares M3s.....for about 100yards. :P 8)

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Re: I've finally done it!

Post by SoapSuds70 » Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:39 pm

[quote="Don Coffey"]
Soapsud, interesting name you've chosen there.  Anyway, hi and  :hi:

Looking forward to seeing the pictures of your new beast and I always love to see new X owners, as they always come across as very very excited about the X.

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Also my Xbox name too if you're an online gamer :)
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Re: I've finally done it!

Post by Horizon » Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:43 pm

Online Bingo maybe :)) :)) :))
2011 Kia Sorento KX3  2.2D 60 Plate Auto in black ( mine )
BMW E83 X3.  3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible  Msport  2007.  ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
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Re: I've finally done it!

Post by Sanj » Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:43 pm

Welcome buddy!

You have the option to reset the adaptive gearbox software - quick search will show you how.

Pics are a must my man - I'm counting!  :whistle:

Glad you're lovin' it though!
Scn Protect,Alarm Chirp,Ashtray del,Sub install,IV2,Screens,PS2 Media,Chrome rings,Schnitzer pedals,Reverse cam,Silver Grills,F/mirrors,Comp Spkrs,Heated S/W,20"168s,Splash scn,Arches,Remap,LED Tails,ACS Spoiler,'is' Bumper Trim,Rear heated seats,Rear blinds
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Re: I've finally done it!

Post by Don Coffey » Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:48 pm

[quote="Horizon"]
Online Bingo maybe :)) :)) :))
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Yeah, I'll play the bingo, you have the bingo wings...... :P :))

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Re: I've finally done it!

Post by X Box » Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:08 pm

Welcome.
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Re: I've finally done it!

Post by Pope » Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:52 am

Hello soapsud

Your X5 sounds like a beauty. Make sure you post some pics... 8)
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