My 2nd BMW, 1st X3

[donald_duck]

Hi everyone! this is my first message to X3 world. Great forum, congratulations...

Today 'was a great day for me. I picked up, and add 2nd Black Magic Woman to my harem... (I'm living in Manhattan, there is no "stable" there...)

Here you go, first lady... "Ripley" the name.



Actually this one not "Black" but ...erm... may I call "Blue Magic Woman"? does it count???



I took this picture today on Palisades Parkway, at NJ/NY border. No lisence plates yet...This baby has everything but the kitchen sink, meaning GPS Nav. But my Garmin 276C going to fit perfectly to the lidded cradle on the dashboard. (how do you call that thingy?)

It's a 2005 3.0, CPO. Smells like BMW, drives like BMW... Damn, she's a ticket magnet ! Great car... I congratulate myself about this decision.

Alrighty, first question coming... Gas tank lid/cap can not be locked. (must be designed by a person living in Vatican city) AND can be opened outside by anyone who wants... Anybody knows a operational, securely lockable, good looking cap for the gas tank ??

[judybe83]

try opening the gas door while the doors are LOCKED.
if you can open the gas DOOR then you need to make your first trip to you local stealer for warranty work.

[ekaz]

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[xx3]

Looks like you have good picture taking skills. Please enlighten us with more.

As judybe83 said, the gas door shouldn't open when the car is locked... Let us know...

welcome to X3world!!

[Ishniknork]

:xoutpost: That's a nice pair ya' got there! Glad to have you aboard,and enjoy the nice rides. Post more pics when you have the chance!

[donald_duck]

I love forums, I love sharing the info and I loved this one much better. Instant, simple, and friendly...

Thank you "judybe83", I tried what you said and woila! it worked. Sales person doesn't know anything about it, he offered a cheap locked lid
But it was my mistake, I should read handbooks.

Originally Posted by xx3

Looks like you have good picture taking skills. Please enlighten us with more. A judybe83 said, the gas door shouldn't open when the car is locked... Let us know...

welcome to X3world!!

Thank you xx3. For the pictures, photography is one of my serious hobbies. Let me send you my very first BMW's picture.

From the BMW MOA (Motorcycle Owner's Association) web site, "picture of the week" page.

http://www.bmwmoa.org/photo/photoview.php?pic=15541345 full size
http://www.bmwmoa.org/photo/gallery....5&pic=15541345 introduction page

Yesterday I made my very first 80 miles of test ride, everything was superb! I'm happy....

Thank you for all.

[RastaGurl]

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[Rick in Prescott]

:welcome: to X3 land. You'll like it here. I like your Bike as well. I've been wanting to buy one for a while.

[donald_duck]

Thank you "alpine rasta" and "Rick in Prescott",

Rick, are you a rider? Do you have a bike?

[Rick in Prescott]

I am a rider but haven't owned a bike in years. I'd like a RS someday. There are a lot of great roads to ride here in AZ.