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leeh4.6 · Post by **leeh4.6** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 8:35 pm

Hi all just got my first bmw a 4.6is x5 it's better than i thought it would be ,all black too!

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 9:01 pm

Hello and Welcome......

Now in case you haven't heard, we this person called Sanj who's a bit keen on mucky pictures of clean X5s. So he'll be along shortly with one of these....

Richard..

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AW8 · Post by **AW8** » Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:01 am

Welcome. A tidy Black & Black 4.6is always looks simply stunning..........congratulations - look forward to pics as & when so motivated.

Sanj · Post by **Sanj** » Sun Aug 19, 2012 2:23 pm

[quote="X5Sport"]
Now in case you haven't heard, we this person called Sanj who's a bit keen on mucky pictures of clean X5s. So he'll be along shortly with one of these....

Richard..

)
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Welcome to the forum Lee!

wilkoturbo · Post by **wilkoturbo** » Sun Aug 19, 2012 3:28 pm

Welcome to the forum let the mods begin !

Lee4.8is · Post by **Lee4.8is** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:20 am

Hello & welcome, enjoy your new beast!

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:07 pm

Welcome aboard and congrats.

Look forward to the pics.

leeh4.6 · Post by **leeh4.6** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:32 pm

I will put some photo's on at the weekend ,the k+n is on order ,looking to get the wheels done gunmetal and the kids have had the locking wheel nut key and lost it ! so need to get that sorted now bugger.

graemeX5 · Post by **graemeX5** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 9:46 pm

Welcome and nice choice of car. :drive:

I am sure you can get tools to remove locking wheel nuts so it shouldnt be a prob even you local garage may be able to help

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:03 pm

If the wheel nut key is the OEM one then your local BMW Dealer will have a master set and they can get a replacement for you. About £25 each I think. There is a code stamped/cast into it so make a note of the number in case you......mislay.......another one.

leeh4.6 · Post by **leeh4.6** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:01 pm

I called the local dealer and they said the same , will call in as soon as the gearbox has been rebuilt as it blew up on the mrs on wednesday morning the first 3 weeks of x5 ownership have proved to be quite costly!

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:12 pm

Oh shoot!! Any warranty cover? I wonder if the previous owner knew or suspected and dumped it quick. Really sorry to read this. It's getting to be a more frequent occurrence reported on here as these cars age.

I'm beginning to think that the Buyers Guide on here should say - get a BMW fault code read done before you ever buy one of these X5s. It's becoming as necessary as an HPI check!

weirdfish · Post by **weirdfish** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:14 pm

[quote="leeh4.6"]
I called the local dealer and they said the same , will call in as soon as the gearbox has been rebuilt as it blew up on the mrs on wednesday morning the first 3 weeks of x5 ownership have proved to be quite costly!

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What an absolute bummer, a can of worms is about to be opened, I can just sense it coming. >:D

leeh4.6 · Post by **leeh4.6** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:22 pm

No warning just went bang!

weirdfish · Post by **weirdfish** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:24 pm

Can you tell us a bit about the car, what sort of mileage, service history etc.
Please tell us you're not getting it done via the dealers, unless you've got a warranty of course.

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