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by touring
Thu Aug 10, 2023 2:19 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: New car
Replies: 9
Views: 10003

New car

It may be an odd concept to you, but then suggestions on what to go for would be welcomed. After over 28 years of BMW ownership, not sure this is a future option, do I need an x5, maybe not but I did buy an x4 when they first came out, and hated it ( build was not in the same class) don’t want to ma...
by touring
Wed Aug 09, 2023 10:38 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: New car
Replies: 9
Views: 10003

New car

Thanks X5Sport, it’s nice to get a true perspective on electric.

Thanks
Mark
by touring
Wed Aug 09, 2023 3:56 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: New car
Replies: 9
Views: 10003

New car

I understand what you are saying, £80k is a crazy amount, but that’s what premium cars cost now. As far as keeping your cash for retirement, that would buy a lot of word searches or jigsaws, I have now been retired for Six years, and saving money for a rainy day brings you to the realisation that it...
by touring
Wed Aug 09, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: New car
Replies: 9
Views: 10003

New car

Assuming you were looking for a new car, with around 80k to spend what would you go for, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric. Make and model.
by touring
Sun Feb 19, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres
Replies: 15
Views: 12456

E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres

Sold!
by touring
Thu Dec 15, 2022 11:27 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres
Replies: 15
Views: 12456

E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres

Sorry it’s taken so long, they were covered up in the shed, but it’s very cold and difficult to get to.
The only four digit number I can find is 2611, but I did not buy them from bmw until late 2012, I found the receipt, unless bmw are selling tyres that are a year old.
by touring
Wed Dec 14, 2022 1:24 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres
Replies: 15
Views: 12456

E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres

They may, but the wheels are as new not restored,buckled, kerbed, punctured or damaged, kept covered in a dark place and now £675.
by touring
Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:52 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres
Replies: 15
Views: 12456

E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres

Not sure but they are from my e70, so at least six years old
by touring
Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:59 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres
Replies: 15
Views: 12456

E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres

Bump
by touring
Thu Dec 08, 2022 7:52 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Battery
Replies: 8
Views: 1092

Battery

It was a genuine bmw battery, the non genuine replacement was £378, can you believe the main dealer is cheaper than the indi
by touring
Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:20 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Battery
Replies: 8
Views: 1092

Battery

Thanks to all, the Halfords option was hard as the battery was only available on line, I would have to order it then take it back for fitting/coding. In the end I have ordered a Bosch from Kwik fit, £249 fitted and coded, I have had to have a new battery on e53 (4.4) e70 40d 3.5 years from new, now ...
by touring
Tue Dec 06, 2022 3:35 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Battery
Replies: 8
Views: 1092

Battery

How much should I pay for a 2017 30d battery fitted and coded, I thought the main dealer was high at £376. Any alternative greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Mark
by touring
Sat Sep 03, 2022 11:56 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: recall - Exhaust gas recirculation
Replies: 6
Views: 1077

recall - Exhaust gas recirculation

I had a letter yesterday (2017 3.0msport), this is the second time, I had it done in September 2020, so it was either not done or not done satisfactory. If they want the car for a day, I want a loan car. In over 25 years of BMW ownership this car has been recalled several times.
by touring
Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:18 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Bonnet strut replacement between 4 and 5 years - pedestrian safety
Replies: 5
Views: 3431

Bonnet strut replacement between 4 and 5 years - pedestrian safety

I was told the same when it went in for a brake fluid service, the service manager said, ‘we have to tell you but they don’t need changing’ for the first time (5 years old) I took the car to an Indipendant mot station and surprise surprise no mention. The only thing I can conclude is that different ...
by touring
Mon Nov 29, 2021 3:49 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres
Replies: 15
Views: 12456

E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres

I did say the cold is affecting my brain, the price is £750.