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Hello

Post by markda » Tue Sep 17, 2013 12:02 am

Hi there, new to the forum.  I've just traded my 335i saloon in for an 2011/61 X5 40d with just 5k miles.  I pick-up hopefully later this week or early next (it's got some private number plate which is delaying delivery).  Hunted high and low for the right car, alas in the end I had to let a couple of things go from my wish list, so no electric tailgate or comfort seats and I ended up with Carbon Black.  Which looks lovely, but the maintenance on black had me leaning toward white, silver or grey.  C'est la vie I'm sure I'll love it all the same. 
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Re: Hello

Post by shadrack » Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:41 pm

welcome to the mad house
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Re: Hello

Post by Sanj » Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:43 pm

:hi:
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Re: Hello

Post by Rusty » Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:45 pm

Welcome along, still sounds like a great motor though


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Re: Hello

Post by Raj » Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:51 pm

Welcome aboard.

CB is a stunning colour when properly detailed.
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Re: Hello

Post by Rusty » Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:04 pm

[quote="Raj"]
Welcome aboard.

CB is a stunning colour when properly detailed.
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I try my best mate ;)


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Re: Hello

Post by 535dboy » Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:52 am

Welcome

Why the switch.
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport
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Re: Hello

Post by Raj » Wed Sep 18, 2013 7:48 am

[quote="Rusty"]
[quote="Raj"]
Welcome aboard.

CB is a stunning colour when properly detailed.
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I try my best mate ;)


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I know buddy, that's why I'm still waiting...
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Re: Hello

Post by Rusty » Wed Sep 18, 2013 11:09 pm

[quote="Raj"]
[quote="Rusty"]
[quote="Raj"]
Welcome aboard.

CB is a stunning colour when properly detailed.
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I try my best mate ;)


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I know buddy, that's why I'm still waiting...
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Harsh

We don't all have custom sized garages in which we can spend weeks detailing mate ;-) :-p


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Re: Hello

Post by markda » Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:45 pm

[quote="535dboy"]
Welcome

Why the switch.
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In short, a growing family (3 x children) and the 335i was starting to get a on a bit (2008/58) with 54k miles.  I've a long BMW history having previously owned a number of E36, E46, E90 and E92 models from 325i upward to the M3 and the Z4M Coupe as well. 

I briefly went down the Porsche route, but didn't stay long before coming back...  As an all round car the BMW's are hard to beat, fast enough for everyday use, servicing isn't too steep and they a finished really well and (touch wood) reliability has been far beyond that of Audi and Porsche.

My local dealer has confirmed I pickup the car at 09:00 on Saturday, popped in at lunchtime today to pay for it.  Apparently they don't take debit cards on the day anymore???  News to me...  I've always done this in the past with Dick Lovett, Sytner, Barons dealers.
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Re: Hello

Post by Raj » Fri Sep 20, 2013 11:51 am

[quote="Rusty"]
[quote="Raj"]
[quote="Rusty"]
[quote="Raj"]
Welcome aboard.

CB is a stunning colour when properly detailed.
[/quote]
I try my best mate ;)


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[/quote]

I know buddy, that's why I'm still waiting...
[/quote]
Harsh

We don't all have custom sized garages in which we can spend weeks detailing mate ;-) :-p


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LOL I'm only messing buddy. It looked spot on when I saw it at Cosford tbh.
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Re: Hello

Post by paddy wright » Sat Sep 21, 2013 7:57 am

Welcome sound a lovely colour, cb is a great colour
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Re: Hello

Post by MJim » Sat Sep 21, 2013 9:58 am

Hope the pick up went well!  It's a brilliant family car - we've been chuffed to bits with ours.  Enjoy!

PS brilliant forum you 've found here - lots of very helpful advice, and a few nutters!!
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Re: Hello

Post by 535dboy » Sat Sep 21, 2013 12:15 pm

[quote="MJim"]
Hope the pick up went well!  It's a brilliant family car - we've been chuffed to bits with ours.  Enjoy!

PS brilliant forum you 've found here - lots of very helpful advice, and a few nutters!!
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Pvr isn't all bad
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2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport
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Re: Hello

Post by X5Sport » Sat Sep 21, 2013 1:02 pm

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