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|3eegRich ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 19-January-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1 |
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Just wanted to get some feedback from any owners of an X5. I have one on order which is due 1st October this year but wanted to know from real owners what experiences they have had with the X5. Thanks in advance |
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Webdunk ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() M3 GT Register Joined: 16-October-2002 Location: Central Scotland Status: Offline Points: 5245 |
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Dad ran an X5 3.0d Auto. Cracking car. Held its value well. Was a good all round on road performer. As with many of these beasties it never made it off-road so I don't know about that aspect...
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backandforth ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 24-January-2004 Status: Offline Points: 1 |
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Fantastic car. Drives brilliantly. Holds its value like nothing else. Just a little on the wide side but soon adjust to that. I understand that the '04 model is a real step up from the last one in terms of engine/dynamics. Quite a feat. FWIW, you must have the 3.0d sport (8/10 orders are for this car) Black/Light beige or black/black will see you hold on to most of your cash when it comes time to sell. Silver also quite popular. Needs auto gearbox and the tv/sat nav as well to make it desirable. Only fly in the ointment is insurance. The cars are now being targetted by theives who are apparently breaking into houses to get the keys. Insurance companies are considering making tracker mandatory, and the premiums are also going up considerably although still fairly reasonable.
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kbannon ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
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This would be the one Jeremy Clarkson referred to as a drug dealer's car!
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Webdunk ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() M3 GT Register Joined: 16-October-2002 Location: Central Scotland Status: Offline Points: 5245 |
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JC would know driving around in his pimpmobile
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Gryphon ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 05-June-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 32 |
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Hi, Having recently ordered an X5 3.0 d Sport myself (March 05 del Perhaps mine will have to go in the garage after all. SWMBO wants to put her car in there and the freezer is in the way for a beastie the size of the X5. I feel a bit of negotiation being required here!! Rick
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Gryphon ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 05-June-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 32 |
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With the number of 'X' class BM's about to increase in 2005 to include an X7, is it worth having an 'X' series forum now? Rick |
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kbannon ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
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an X7? Is this to take on the Hummer?
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kevin ![]() Bavarian-Board Contributor ![]() ![]() Joined: 29-November-2002 Location: Camberley, Surrey Status: Offline Points: 3189 |
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If it is then based on those we saw in CA, it will have to be painted in bright yellow.
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Kevin
'04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) ’95 E34 M5 ’89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
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Brucey ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() Joined: 07-March-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 744 |
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-an X7???? -in bright yellow???? Lord help us.....
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StuB ![]() Senior Member II ![]() Z Head Joined: 13-May-2004 Location: Yorkshire Status: Offline Points: 224 |
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Would be interested in an X register as I get my 3.0 SE X3 before the end of the month (at Thorne at the moment), looking forwards to that massive moon roof.
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Boost baby, BOOST!
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kevin ![]() Bavarian-Board Contributor ![]() ![]() Joined: 29-November-2002 Location: Camberley, Surrey Status: Offline Points: 3189 |
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Kevin
'04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) ’95 E34 M5 ’89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
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kbannon ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
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Why don't you set it up! Contact Jeff Heywood (details in the Club Mag). |
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Gryphon ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 05-June-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 32 |
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For those looking for a piccie of a possible X7 vehicle have a look here: http://www.motortrend.com/future/spied/112_0105_xvehicle/ Don't know whether they'll ever produce it in yellow though!! Rick |
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CarlA ![]() Really Senior Member I ![]() ![]() BMWCC & Coupe Register Member Joined: 27-March-2004 Location: Sheffield Status: Offline Points: 255 |
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That X7 is one huge beast
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kenny ![]() Senior Member II ![]() ![]() Joined: 03-June-2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 214 |
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Fares please!
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Brucey ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() Joined: 07-March-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 744 |
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-ding ding! -all aboard!
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kbannon ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
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kdevitt said before that the new BMWs are designed for big fat Americans. Surely you could get two of them in the X7.
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Peter Fenwick ![]() Bavarian-Board Contributor ![]() ![]() Joined: 27-August-2003 Location: Lost somewhere in time... Status: Offline Points: 6484 |
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I like the comment about '347 M worthy horses'. Judging by it's size it will weigh around 4 tonnes so it will have a power to weight ratio similar to that of a 1.1 ford fiesta 20 inch wheels! I wonder if you can get them in chrome. That way it will go down well with gangsters and pimps! |
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Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel.
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