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New X53 'to be' owner, in Herts

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New X53 'to be' owner, in Herts

Post by tyzer » Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:29 pm

Hello All,

Paid my deposit last week, hopefully picking up this week. A saphire black 3.0d sport 2005 55 plate with cream interior. Been looking for a few weeks but either seemed prices out of range or too far for a look. Having said that the car is up in Glasgow so the journey is going to be epic!

I have never bought a car without a test drive or never seeing it before but here is fingers crossed :'(

Currently have a 56 7 series, which i love but after buying a 5 series m sport for special lady we thought we needed some means of getting off the drive this winter, and I have loved the look of the X5 forever.

Anyway, this seems to be a very nice and informative forum so here goes....

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Re: New X53 'to be' owner, in Herts

Post by X5Sport » Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:08 pm

And another warm  :hi: from me...... :)

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Re: New X53 'to be' owner, in Herts

Post by Sanj » Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:06 am

:hi:
Scn Protect,Alarm Chirp,Ashtray del,Sub install,IV2,Screens,PS2 Media,Chrome rings,Schnitzer pedals,Reverse cam,Silver Grills,F/mirrors,Comp Spkrs,Heated S/W,20"168s,Splash scn,Arches,Remap,LED Tails,ACS Spoiler,'is' Bumper Trim,Rear heated seats,Rear blinds
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Re: New X53 'to be' owner, in Herts

Post by Johnny-p » Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:25 pm

:hi: fella

Same colours as mine O0
2005 X5 3.0d Sport-Black sapphire-cream leather-pan roof-folding mirrors-sliding boot floor-soft close tailgate-heated F/R seats-F+R air con-rear blinds-Bluetooth/voice recognition-satnav/tv in-motion-aux enabled-headrest monitors/DVD-aux heating-alarm chirp-chrome dials-detachable towbar  ;)
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Re: New X53 'to be' owner, in Herts

Post by Colin » Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:44 pm

Hi tyzer  good luck with the X , there a great motor  and this is a great forum  any problems  just ask ...
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Re: New X53 'to be' owner, in Herts

Post by Don Coffey » Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:46 pm

Hi and welcome.

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Re: New X53 'to be' owner, in Herts

Post by graemeX5 » Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:59 pm

Hi and welcome.

It sounds like your first trip is going to be a good test of the car, make sure you check every electrical item works before you take it away, just in case as it a long way back if there are any probs.

It certainly looks good is from a BMW dealer or an independant garage?
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Re: New X53 'to be' owner, in Herts

Post by Raj » Wed Dec 11, 2013 6:36 am

Welcome and congrats.

Good luck too but I'm sure it will be fine.
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Re: New X53 'to be' owner, in Herts

Post by tyzer » Wed Dec 11, 2013 5:16 pm

Thanks guys, I have an extensive list thanks to this forum, will update how I get on and how I get on owning an x5
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Re: New X53 'to be' owner, in Herts

Post by tyzer » Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:01 am

Mission collect car has begun, landed in Glasgow, excited to see car for first time, drive an X5 for first time, not so excited for 6 hour plus drive home!



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Re: New X53 'to be' owner, in Herts

Post by Sanj » Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:15 am

Best of luck! Take your time and inspect the car thoroughly...
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Re: New X53 'to be' owner, in Herts

Post by briankerrys47 » Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:58 pm

[quote="Sanj"]
Best of luck! Take your time and inspect the car thoroughly...
[/quote]Hope he gets past J19 M6 okay,buttttttt then there is still J's 8-9&10  :( sure he will be ok though,he might already be home.
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Re: New X53 'to be' owner, in Herts

Post by tyzer » Thu Dec 12, 2013 11:10 pm

made it back in one piece, car is fantastic, few niggles as expected, will detail in new posts, cheers guys
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Re: New X53 'to be' owner, in Herts

Post by tyzer » Sat Dec 14, 2013 6:53 pm

so things are not going well, battery died today, is this common?
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Re: New X53 'to be' owner, in Herts

Post by X5Sport » Sat Dec 14, 2013 7:02 pm

Depends upon how old it is and how it's been and is being treated.  Cold weather is a killer as the electrics are used more heavily.

Short journeys are also a killer and any battery more than 4-5 years old is going to be more likely to fail.

Bosch S4 or S5 is the frequently used replacement.

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