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by touring
Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:41 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: WANTED - E53 Luggage Compartment Net
Replies: 5
Views: 1343

Re: WANTED - E53 Luggage Compartment Net

Just let me know, I can send this Tuesday for delivery on Wednesday.

It is OEM BMW in the original bag and was part of my e53, e70now so not required.

Mark
by touring
Sat Feb 09, 2013 4:22 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: WANTED - E53 Luggage Compartment Net
Replies: 5
Views: 1343

Re: WANTED - E53 Luggage Compartment Net

If you mean the OEM net to divide the load area from the back seats I have one in the original bag, you could have this for £15 inc next day DPD.
by touring
Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:06 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X5 40d xdrive, how good is it?!
Replies: 63
Views: 15342

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

I find this strange as I get around 32 town driving and have had over 40 on a run in my40d. If I drive really hard I can get it down to 28. I have had this car from new and it is now 2.5 years old. I am very pleased with mpg and will buy another at the end of the year. If In deed it is only doing 17...
by touring
Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:50 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Newbie plus some advice please
Replies: 17
Views: 4706

Re: Newbie plus some advice please

I had a 4.4 e53 and could not even get 18mpg, moved to a new 40d and now get at least 31 around town and have had over 40 on a run!

It is also far quicker than the V8, so I would not think twice. The 30d is less powerfully but the saving on fuel makes it usable.
by touring
Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:28 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Exhaust chrome peeling
Replies: 48
Views: 10206

Re: Exhaust chrome peeling

I had chrome peeling from both my side 40d X drive badges after 18 months.
I have noticed this on others, it would be worth checking all of them.
The dealer replaced these without question.

I would not say the chrome was peeling, more it hat turned white.
by touring
Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:08 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E53 parts for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 943

E53 parts for sale

Full set of BMW rubber mats -ideal for winter £35 inc DPD next day post.

Load area dividing net complete £10.

Sale due to new e70
by touring
Thu Nov 15, 2012 12:15 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: We **y any car
Replies: 15
Views: 3331

Re: We **y any car

I am not not conected with this Co and donot support them, however last year they gave me over £1,000 more for my e53 than the dealer offered as P/X and then I got a discount on the new e70. This year they offered about £2,000 less for my 320d touring than the dealer so it obviously depends on the c...
by touring
Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: X3 or X5?
Replies: 14
Views: 3239

Re: X3 or X5?

Currently I own both a 320d touring and a 40d X5, I have to say that I get better MPG from the X5 than my wife gets from the touring. I would never go bak to a manual large car, you can use the sports auto in manual if you wish but an X5 is about enjoyment. I did have a V8 but at 14 to the gallon yo...
by touring
Wed Jun 13, 2012 1:02 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Urgent advice please
Replies: 34
Views: 7311

Re: Urgent advice please

I am not surprised by the initial dealer response, over the last 17 years I have purchased many BMW's - mostly new, but I have had three AUC cars, and one was an X5, I have to say it only got 20 miles and broke down. I did some 600 miles in it and was told it needed all new front arms at a cost of £...
by touring
Sun May 13, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: ...40d fuel figures??
Replies: 22
Views: 6981

Re: ...40d fuel figures??

All I can say is what I have found, I can and do achieve the fuel figs, but I could drive like an idiot and get less! I do not want out and out performance, rock hard suspension or any more points! 6.5 sec 0-60 is fine, I don't drive with my foot flat to the floor but I don't hang around either. I w...
by touring
Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: ...40d fuel figures??
Replies: 22
Views: 6981

Re: ...40d fuel figures??

I find this very strange, I have a 40d SE and get 30 around town and 37 on a run. Two weeks ago I went to Anglesea (110 miles) and averaged 40.5. The car is jut over a year old now and 6,500 miles, the fuel consumption has always been the same, my previous e53 4.4 did around 14-16 so I am more than ...
by touring
Tue Jan 24, 2012 4:14 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: 40D MPG
Replies: 11
Views: 4807

Re: 40D MPG

I brought a new 40d se at the start of last year. I am very pleased with the MPG and I get 37 on a run and 31 around town, all the time.

I had a V8 before and got around 14 town and 18 on a run, needless to say it was a killer.
by touring
Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:52 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: H/D floor mats
Replies: 2
Views: 1349

Re: H/D floor mats

Sorry for the delay, yes they are available and I can send next day via DPD..

If you are interested, give me a call on 01782564317 18.00 - 22.00
or 07971119088 08.00 - 18.00.

Thanks

Mark
by touring
Sun Jun 12, 2011 4:09 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: H/D floor mats
Replies: 2
Views: 1349

H/D floor mats

Set of four genuine BMW e53 rubber floor mats, front and back.
Excellent condition, for sale due to arrival of new e70

£48 inc next day courier delivery (DPD) UK mainland.
by touring
Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:05 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Help needed please - AUC!
Replies: 8
Views: 3974

Re: Help needed please - AUC!

I purchased a AUC 4.4 sport at the beging of last year, on collection two dents appeared on the hood (not there 3 days before) they agrreed to fix this, so I agrred to take it. It did 24 miles and the battery went flat, requiring breakdown. The dealer did a battery check and said it was fine! The th...