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by johnx5
Sun Feb 17, 2013 8:36 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Newbie with X6 (plus initial review)
Replies: 39
Views: 7277

Re: Newbie with X6 (plus initial review)

Welcome. I also moved from an Audi A5 Sportback Quattro but to an X5. Considered an X6 but needed more room in the back.
by johnx5
Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:09 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Fifth Gear - New series now started
Replies: 9
Views: 2040

Re: Fifth Gear - New series now started

Always record it so I can fast forward through the VBH parts!!
by johnx5
Fri Feb 08, 2013 5:13 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: BMW Connecteddrive
Replies: 1
Views: 1084

BMW Connecteddrive

I read about this somewhere else on the web but apparently on many BMW's the free 3 year connecteddrive sub was never signed up for but is just sitting there waiting to be used. http://www.bmw.com/gb/en/owners/tams/index.html I filled in the above form and now have all the BMW assist services workin...
by johnx5
Wed Feb 06, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: New to me 3.0d se
Replies: 14
Views: 3482

Re: New to me 3.0d se

Love Estoril Blue have had both M3 and M5 in this colour!!
by johnx5
Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:22 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X5 40d xdrive, how good is it?!
Replies: 63
Views: 15690

Re: X5 40d xdrive, how good is it?!

Lovely looking car and best colour. Will be getting mine in a couple of hours!!
by johnx5
Sun Feb 03, 2013 5:28 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: New X5/F15 pictures
Replies: 32
Views: 8846

Re: New X5/F15 pictures

Not sure about those headlights!!
by johnx5
Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:49 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: First time X5 owner near Bristol
Replies: 30
Views: 6598

Re: First time X5 owner near Bristol

Nice cars. Shame they don't fit in the garage!!
by johnx5
Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:47 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: E70 X5
Replies: 24
Views: 8733

Re: E70 X5

Looking through some of my old pics and came across my E53 X5 4.8is. Loved that car. Only mod was M3 Steering Wheel with flappy paddles.. Worked well!! http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/ae160/GHN27/Cars/X5001Reg.jpg http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/ae160/GHN27/Cars/X5003Reg.jpg http://i967.photob...
by johnx5
Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:59 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Newbie from Aberdeenshire!
Replies: 22
Views: 5115

Re: Newbie from Aberdeenshire!

Another vote for Space Grey :) :)
by johnx5
Sat Feb 02, 2013 2:40 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: E70 X5
Replies: 24
Views: 8733

Re: E70 X5

Thanks guys. Have read that the mud flaps are for life as apparently they cut part of the bumper to fit!! Reading all the comments glad it has them as prefer to have less chips and crap on the bodywork. Car is 2 years and apparently saleman is driving it down and picking my car up so must be despera...
by johnx5
Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:43 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: E70 X5
Replies: 24
Views: 8733

Re: E70 X5

[quote="535dboy"]
Ooh mud flaps !

Probably not a bad idea really just not sure I've seen them before

Enjoy
[/quote]

Must admit not really sold on the mudflaps but will see how they look in the flesh. Assume if necessary I could remove them!!
by johnx5
Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:38 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Pics of my E39 M5 just for you Sanj
Replies: 23
Views: 8978

Re: Pics of my E39 M5 just for you Sanj

[quote="535dboy"]
Estoril wasn't a standard colour was it?
[/quote]

No was special order but was my favourite colour at the time.
by johnx5
Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:55 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X5 40d xdrive, how good is it?!
Replies: 63
Views: 15690

Re: X5 40d xdrive, how good is it?!

Most cars when new never manage their true mpg but will improve as engine some miles on it
by johnx5
Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:51 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Pics of my E39 M5 just for you Sanj
Replies: 23
Views: 8978

Re: Pics of my E39 M5 just for you Sanj

Here's a pic of my Estoril Blue E39 M5. Really loved that car!!

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