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by Cupar2
Sun Sep 02, 2018 9:09 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Polystyrene part
Replies: 3
Views: 1283

Re: Polystyrene part

That'll have made it so slippery it will probably fall off now... Ah well - squeak will be gone!  :))
by Cupar2
Sat Sep 01, 2018 4:15 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Polystyrene part
Replies: 3
Views: 1283

Re: Polystyrene part

I have the part you describe on both sides of the car. Thankfully, without squeaks! I'd give the silicone lube a try.
by Cupar2
Fri Aug 10, 2018 6:03 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Winter tyres
Replies: 2
Views: 1238

Re: Winter tyres

Thanks for your helpful reply.

That Realoem website is amazing!
by Cupar2
Thu Aug 09, 2018 7:55 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Winter tyres
Replies: 2
Views: 1238

Winter tyres

I have recently bought a 2013 X3 20d M Sport Automatic, and I am mightily impressed... quite a car! However, I live in the Scottish Highlands, and am a little anxious about my tyres for the coming winter. My car has 19 inch wheels, and is currently on Goodyear Excellence, with 4/5mm of tread. My que...
by Cupar2
Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:37 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Halfords Vs BMW Battery
Replies: 7
Views: 2445

Re: Halfords Vs BMW Battery

I recommend taking a look at Tayna - https://www.tayna.co.uk/

They offer a choice of brands at unbeatable prices, and very quick delivery.
by Cupar2
Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:45 am
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 3
Views: 7572

Re: What would you do?

Thanks for your helpful reply. I hadn't thought about electronic service records... doh! Local garages here are fine for basic work - oil change, brake pads, MoTs and so on, but it has to be a trip to Inverness for anything more specialised. There is a BMW dealership there (I know... £££££s), but ho...
by Cupar2
Sat Jul 28, 2018 8:51 am
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 3
Views: 7572

What would you do?

Hi, I am new here, and would appreciate some genuine feedback please... I have owned a 2011 Freelander2 TD4 XS manual for about 9 months/9000 miles - it is currently on about 60,000 miles. The car has cost me some £1000 during my ownership in servicing costs (I had the Haldex serviced, a 'B' service...