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New SE London owner of an X5 3.0SD

Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 1:03 pm
by Mavster
Hello Everyone,

Just bought this on the phone yesterday
I will be getting her delivered at some point next week. Really looking forwards to trying to keep it looking like this - lol.

Here is the options list :
Adaptive Headlights
Burr Walnut Wood Trim
Elec Fr Seats + Driver Memory
Ext. mirrors - folding. auto dimming
Front passenger airbag deactivation
High-beam Assistant
Loudspeaker system - BMW Professional
Lumbar support. driver and front pass.
Media package
Panoramic glass sunroof
Seat heating. front
Seat heating. rear
Sun protection glass
USB audio interface
Xenon headlights.
Wheels are 21" me thinks

Cheers

Steve
and pic, hope you like it...Image

Re: New SE London owner of an X5 3.0SD

Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 1:41 pm
by Shez1878
Very very nice!

Re: New SE London owner of an X5 3.0SD

Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 2:51 pm
by 535dboy
Welcome

Spec very similar to my old one

Wheels are 21s

Re: New SE London owner of an X5 3.0SD

Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 6:45 pm
by Mavster
Thanks Guys,

They sent me a little video of the car that I have watched a few times now.. ::)


Newbie question, but...

I see there is a button lower dash that looks like it opens the boot. Does that button just unlock the boot or does it power open the boot?

I didn't see power boot open as one of the options, so was wondering if it was just standard, or the button is just an unlock button..

Thanks

Steve

rear pic..tyres look expensive  8)Image

Re: New SE London owner of an X5 3.0SD

Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 6:58 pm
by 535dboy
Either but when I had mine early 2008 the electic boot wasn't an option so chances are it just unlocks for you to lift up.

Yes those tyres will be mega expensive.

Re: New SE London owner of an X5 3.0SD

Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 7:28 pm
by Mavster
...D'oh !

How did yours drive with that size Wheel/ Tyre combo? I think these are on Dunlop rubber.

Re: New SE London owner of an X5 3.0SD

Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 8:04 pm
by Barney
Looks nice  :)
So it's a BMW Approved Used, and you bought it over the phone with the help of one of their videos? Good luck, I viewed many in person before finally getting mine and I wouldn't have had the guts to do what you've just done  :blink:

Anyway, hope it's a cracker and it all ends well.

Re: New SE London owner of an X5 3.0SD

Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 8:21 pm
by X Box
Congrats and welcome.

Re: New SE London owner of an X5 3.0SD

Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 9:08 pm
by Mavster
Thank you

It is a 1 owner car and all work inc services/ tyres  etc has been done at this dealership since new

Also..."I will send it back if it has a single mark on it".  comments like that focus the sales guys mind in the phone conversation. >:D

Re: New SE London owner of an X5 3.0SD

Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 9:56 pm
by squeaky2
Welcome to the Site.......looks like a similar spec to mine except the 21" wheels.......at least it makes 2 of us now in SE London  :)

Re: New SE London owner of an X5 3.0SD

Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 10:14 pm
by Barney
[quote="Mavster"]


Also..."I will send it back if it has a single mark on it".  comments like that focus the sales guys mind in the phone conversation. >:D
[/quote]

I eventually found my perfect 40d at a BMW dealer 160 miles away, the sales guy was 100% honest about it's condition, unfortunately he was the only honest BMW sales guy I met in over four months of searching.

I hope it's the right one anyway  :)

Re: New SE London owner of an X5 3.0SD

Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 10:45 pm
by X5Sport
Welcome aboard.  A full set of 21" rubber from a Dealer will cost around £1,400 which is why we avoid them.  Plenty of other good supplier without the silly markup BMW insist on.

A recent quote for my X6 was £411 per rear on 20".  Camskills beat that by over £100, but they're still not gonna be cheap and are RFT which adds a bit on too.

Richard

Re: New SE London owner of an X5 3.0SD

Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 9:56 am
by Mavster
I think these wheels much be an add on as they don't even appear on the spec list for the car at all.

Another question...Can someone tell me where I can get some rectangular looking Exhaust tips to match & fill out those cutouts in the rear bumpers please? and what is the cost?

Thanks

Steve

Re: New SE London owner of an X5 3.0SD

Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 11:43 am
by Barney
Yeah, the better M style exhaust tips can be fitted, I asked the question too and I think you're looking at £450 ish to buy all the bits required.

Re: New SE London owner of an X5 3.0SD

Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 11:53 am
by X5Sport
Wheels might be genuine, or copies of, BMW style 128 21" alloys.

This kit might be the right one, and £450 is a good guide price.

Richard