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by sramsay
Thu Oct 09, 2014 5:40 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Tyre pressur monitoring
Replies: 9
Views: 3251

Re: Tyre pressur monitoring

My old Touareg used to show the pressures for each tyre. Was quite handy.
by sramsay
Tue Sep 09, 2014 5:33 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Connected Drive Services & Apps
Replies: 12
Views: 5092

Re: Connected Drive Services & Apps

Here is the link to the howto guide I put together a while back: http://www.xdrivers.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5932
by sramsay
Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:12 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Connected Drive Services & Apps
Replies: 12
Views: 5092

Re: Connected Drive Services & Apps

You can get iphone emails / SMS on an E70. It is a bit fiddly!  I posted some instructions on here a while back on hoe to do it. Mine is a 2011 E70.
by sramsay
Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:34 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Stone chips on sills & rear arch extensions
Replies: 9
Views: 4100

Re: Stone chips on sills & rear arch extensions

I thought they would have addressed this too!  When it happened on my E70 M Sport they re sprayed it under warranty and then applied the protective film. Mine was a July 11 build and I think by the end of that year the film was being applied to all new cars
by sramsay
Tue Jul 22, 2014 10:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: a few questions for those in the know
Replies: 8
Views: 2279

Re: a few questions for those in the know

Auto boot will close with the key fob without any mods - mine does - but you do have to hold it down for a while before it starts and keeping holding it until it closes. Pretty sure the button on the centre console only opens it. I'm sure I've tried holding it down before and had to resort to the ke...
by sramsay
Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:29 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: BMW Thefts Without Keys
Replies: 45
Views: 15881

Re: BMW Thefts Without Keys

I just saw an article in the Daily Mail saying that X5's were amongst the top targets for theft in London by exploiting  the security systems.

Does anyone know if the security fix BMW applied 2 years ago, has now been exploited or are they just trotting out old news?
by sramsay
Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:40 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 20" wheels replaced under warranty
Replies: 119
Views: 39268

Re: 20" wheels replaced under warranty

I've been waiting about a month now, this will be my 4th set on a car that's done 21k!  Interesting that they are now a new design, hopefully this will prove more durable.
by sramsay
Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:38 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: How do we solve the enigma of the England football team??
Replies: 21
Views: 3457

Re: How do we solve the enigma of the England football team??

I think there is a real issue with the loan system. I think a club should only be allowed to loan out a small number of players e.g less than 5.  The big clubs are buying up young English talent and then loaning them back out, often to the lower leagues. They rarely ever seem to break through. Good ...
by sramsay
Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:55 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: (Soon to be) New owner
Replies: 14
Views: 3747

Re: (Soon to be) New owner

Hi, great spec car. Ruby Black should look fantastic too.

I'd check the wheels for the lacquer issue - flaking around the BMW badge in the centre. I've had 3 sets of new wheels due to this!
by sramsay
Wed May 21, 2014 8:02 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Powered Boot Slamming
Replies: 3
Views: 1512

Re: Powered Boot Slamming

I wouldn't say mine slams but it's not like a soft close either. Seems to maintain a constant speed throughout and slower than if I did it manually.
by sramsay
Thu May 08, 2014 9:09 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Critique my spec
Replies: 9
Views: 3358

Re: Critique my spec

On my E70, two of my favs are Aux heating and dynamic cruise control. Is the latter part of the Driving Assistance Plus package?
by sramsay
Fri May 02, 2014 5:42 pm
Forum: General X1 Forum (E84 - 1st gen : 2009+)
Topic: BMW x1 fuel consumption
Replies: 15
Views: 13462

Re: BMW x1 fuel consumption

18 degrees? Picture must be a fake ;-)
by sramsay
Thu Mar 27, 2014 12:00 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: BMW Insured Warranty
Replies: 22
Views: 6206

Re: BMW Insured Warranty

Yes, that was a no excess quote. If I decide to extend the finance for another couple of years with the comp cover with £250 excess the payments will be the same as they are now. I suspect that's what I'll go with. Had a look around the BMW show room at the weekend and still not loving the F15 and i...
by sramsay
Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:29 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: BMW Insured Warranty
Replies: 22
Views: 6206

Re: BMW Insured Warranty

Just got a quote the other day for my 2011 X5 40d M Sport and was quoted £1,300 for comprehensive! Still deciding whether to keep it when the 3 year finance is up so didn't take it further but sounds like the £250 excess is the way forward if I do.
by sramsay
Tue Oct 01, 2013 11:07 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Discounts on F15
Replies: 59
Views: 20128

Re: Discounts on F15

Might be worth a quick call to Terry at Elms Cambridge. I and others have had good experiences.