Sold my car today

[MarkG_M3CP]

Yes that's right, my X5 M50d will be going next week after almost exactly 1 year of ownership.

I was called by the dealer last week and offered the opportunity for a straight swap into a pre-registered M3 Competition Pack. I signed the paperwork today.

I've enjoyed the X5 but just don't cover the miles to justify it any longer, that and the deal I was offered was truly a one-time thing.

It's been emotional guys.

[Horizon]

Wow, a certain change in direction, but I cant fault your choice. I went from an e53 to a 2.0d MK6 Golf, then on to an E93 330i convertible, which the wife took over, and then to to an X3 !
It's good to have a complete change,I'm sure you will enjoy

[graemeX5]

Hi

Congrats on your the new M3 competition pack, certainly worth going for and enjoying the bends a bit more than an X especially if you have a good deal on it.

Remember you can also stay on the forum and enjoy it.
Graeme

[MarkG_M3CP]

[quote="graemeX5"]
Hi

Congrats on your the new M3 competition pack, certainly worth going for and enjoying the bends a bit more than an X especially if you have a good deal on it.

Remember you can also stay on the forum and enjoy it.
Graeme
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Thanks, and I'll stay around too - just like I have on the F3x forums  )

[Ashway]

[quote="MarkG_M50d"]
Yes that's right, my X5 M50d will be going next week after almost exactly 1 year of ownership.

I was called by the dealer last week and offered the opportunity for a straight swap into a pre-registered M3 Competition Pack. I signed the paperwork today.

I've enjoyed the X5 but just don't cover the miles to justify it any longer, that and the deal I was offered was truly a one-time thing.

It's been emotional guys.
[/quote]

Congratulations, I came the other way in July as I wasn't using the M3 very much at all!!!

I'm sure you'll enjoy it

[kenniff]

[quote="MarkG_M50d"]
Yes that's right, my X5 M50d will be going next week after almost exactly 1 year of ownership.

I was called by the dealer last week and offered the opportunity for a straight swap into a pre-registered M3 Competition Pack. I signed the paperwork today.

I've enjoyed the X5 but just don't cover the miles to justify it any longer, that and the deal I was offered was truly a one-time thing.

It's been emotional guys.
[/quote]

Enjoy. I wonder what it must be like going back into a lower down car (height-wise). I do like the elevated drive position of the SUVs. I suspect though its something you get used to pretty quickly.

[Ashway]

[quote="kenniff"]

Enjoy. I wonder what it must be like going back into a lower down car (height-wise). I do like the elevated drive position of the SUVs. I suspect though its something you get used to pretty quickly.
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It was one of the reasons I was keen to get back into the X5

[MarkG_M3CP]

[quote="kenniff"]

Enjoy. I wonder what it must be like going back into a lower down car (height-wise). I do like the elevated drive position of the SUVs. I suspect though its something you get used to pretty quickly.
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Our other car is an M135i so I'm used to both - and I'm used to the M3 already.

Much as I liked the X5 high driving position, I could never get low enough in the car, which I much prefer.  Anyway, can't back out now!

[kenniff]

Looks gorgeous!

[Glen]

Hi MarkG-M3 your a lucky man enjoy

[MarkG_M3CP]

Thanks guys...

..and username updated

[BMPHIL]

Beast!! and the sound is something to enjoy, nearly got an M4, but mileage ruled it out. I have had my X5 a year now and love it




[quote="MarkG_M3CP"]
[quote="kenniff"]

Enjoy. I wonder what it must be like going back into a lower down car (height-wise). I do like the elevated drive position of the SUVs. I suspect though its something you get used to pretty quickly.
[/quote]

Our other car is an M135i so I'm used to both - and I'm used to the M3 already.

Much as I liked the X5 high driving position, I could never get low enough in the car, which I much prefer.  Anyway, can't back out now!


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[MarkG_M3CP]

Just thought I'd share the post detailing report - not an X5 but these guys have done a few X5s from here and I can vouch for the results!

https://www.definitionsdetailing.co.uk/bmwm3individual

[RichM50d]

I’m sure you mentioned it somewhere, but what did they charge for the detailing job? I might get mine done.

[MarkG_M3CP]

[quote="RichM50d"]
I’m sure you mentioned it somewhere, but what did they charge for the detailing job? I might get mine done.
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I can't recall for sure as I've had a few done over the years, the M135i was wax only after correction (£550 I think), my 335d was a full correction after 2 1/2 years of ownership (£650) the X5 was full correction and ceramic (I want to say £800 but may have that wrong) and the M3 was single pass correction with light ceramic coating (again, I think £600, maybe a bit more).