I’m running an X-Drive 25D. I’ve come from a Discovery 4 with a TDV6 3.0L & was somewhat sceptical as to how the 25D engine would be in comparison. From a driveability point of view, I have no complaints whatsoever. There’s loads of pick up ‘n’ go in the X5, in fact I’d have to say there’s more ...

Really lovely 

Wishing you the best of health & luck to enjoy it 

Is ceramic coating, the same as "Protectx" as offered by BMW Dealers ?

That's super Mark 

I had searched that other "Quality Site" but didn't turn up that thread.

Another wee job added to my "Saturday Garage List" 

Ta very much 

Excellent write up & thanks for keeping us up to date  8) That's a real bummer on the ding on the door, but the windscreen really takes the biscuit, I would be absolutely disgusted  :'( I agree with you on the electric tailgate. I've had them on rental cars in the U.S. & quite liked them &am...

Congrats 

..... & as others have said, "Health to enjoy" 

[quote="Colin"].........<snip>..... its infectious and i would love one with all my wallet  lol  and i know if i go to a dealer or get a testdrive that will be it  where do i sign .......<snip>.......[/quote] LOL that's pretty much what happened to me  ::) "Mrs Kered" was popping...

Really lovely car, enjoy  8) [quote="mogsyman"] Thanks fellas  ;) One function I'm happy with is the dash is lit white during the day much the same as my M5 was. My wife's new X3 doesn't have a lit dash during the day and I understand the 30d and 40d are the same however can be coded so I ...

The Auto Stop/Start only kicks in when you're at a standstill, such as at traffic lights or waiting at a junction. It's pretty quick to start up again once you lift your foot off the brakes. "Mrs Kered" doesn't mind it & leaves it active when she's driving her X3, but anytime I was dri...

Yeah the auto stop/start is a pain alright. But with "Mrs Kered" having had two X3s, I'm well used to hitting the override button out of habit when pressing engine start button. One thing I would like to code if possible is to have the instrument binnacle lit all the time. On the X3 the di...

Thanks all for the nice welcomes  :) So far I haven't got to do much with my new toy as weather & other external influences (work  ::)) have restricted my free time over the past few days. But so far I'm just loving my new X5. Previously I've had Land Rovers & while the 25D engine is certain...

Hi all, Been registered here for a while now, but have been waiting to collect my car before posting & saying hello. So just yesterday morning I've taken delivery of my new X5 2.5D X Drive M-sport in Carbon Black with Alcantara interior & I'm dead chuffed I must say While "Mrs Kered&quo...