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E70 X40D now in the collection...

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Re: E70 X40D now in the collection...

Post by 535dboy » Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:27 pm

[quote="snipez999"]
Entry level porker for girls
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That's a good thing the high spec, top of the range boxster is owned by my wife then

Real men only own a car with at least 8 cylinders right?
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Re: E70 X40D now in the collection...

Post by Rusty » Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:50 pm

I've got two straight sixes, does that count as 12?


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E70 X40D now in the collection...

Post by snipez999 » Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:54 pm

Like I said Porker for girls. That's the same as speccing up a 118d. Pigs and lipstick (the car and spec not OHs that is lmao)

10 or more is better really (that includes the wannabes in V8 Vantages).
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Re: E70 X40D now in the collection...

Post by 535dboy » Thu Aug 15, 2013 5:45 am

[quote="Rusty"]
I've got two straight sixes, does that count as 12?


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Snipes is only two V6 Mondeo engines so no that doesn't really count!
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Re: E70 X40D now in the collection...

Post by 535dboy » Thu Aug 15, 2013 5:46 am

[quote="snipez999"]
Like I said Porker for girls. That's the same as speccing up a 118d. Pigs and lipstick (the car and spec not OHs that is lmao)

10 or more is better really (that includes the wannabes in V8 Vantages).
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I'll remember that when you get your panamera in a couple of years like you Pm'd me about!
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Re: E70 X40D now in the collection...

Post by squeaky2 » Thu Aug 15, 2013 8:26 am

[quote="Rusty"]
I've got two straight sixes, does that count as 12?


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Ive got a straight 6, a four and a three........can i have 13 then  ;)

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Re: E70 X40D now in the collection...

Post by X5Sport » Thu Aug 15, 2013 3:42 pm

.......and despite all the teasing, I now notice that even 535dboy has made it to 'Lifer' status.  Let the fun begin.
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Re: E70 X40D now in the collection...

Post by 535dboy » Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:02 pm

[quote="X5Sport"]
.......and despite all the teasing, I now notice that even 535dboy has made it to 'Lifer' status.  Let the fun begin.
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Of which approx only 30 posts have ever been any use!!!
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Re: E70 X40D now in the collection...

Post by pvr » Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:17 pm

30? I would not go that far ....
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Re: E70 X40D now in the collection...

Post by 535dboy » Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:20 pm

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30? I would not go that far ....
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Bugger off

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Re: E70 X40D now in the collection...

Post by pvr » Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:28 pm

He has left your place already then?  :o
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Re: E70 X40D now in the collection...

Post by 535dboy » Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:30 pm

[quote="pvr"]
He has left your place already then?  :o
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No I'm actually working today!
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Re: E70 X40D now in the collection...

Post by Raj » Sat Aug 24, 2013 11:27 pm

Welcome aboard Chris. Been a few years but met you at ABP when I had my 530d in at yours with a couple of issues with my StopTech BBKs.

Nice motors and don't mind this lot.
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Re: E70 X40D now in the collection...

Post by ChrisABP » Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:08 pm

[quote="Raj"]
Welcome aboard Chris. Been a few years but met you at ABP when I had my 530d in at yours with a couple of issues with my StopTech BBKs.

Nice motors and don't mind this lot.
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I remember you or rather your brakes!

X5 is still in at the dealers (approaching 6 weeks now  >:() but at least we have the 2013 520D still....

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Re: E70 X40D now in the collection...

Post by X5Sport » Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:19 pm

Talking to my Dealer on Friday, it seems there really is an issue getting parts from Germany to the UK.  All the parts I need are available, all in Germany and all outstanding for 4 weeks at least with no current indication of when they'll actually get here. 

The part I'm most concerned about is the bonnet release system as it's currently very fragile (been held together with gaffer tape at present until the new box arrives and may break again.  I'm being 'sparing' with the use of washer fluid just in case - not easy around these parts with all the harvesting going on. :(

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