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Old 09-01-2020, 12:43 PM
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Wow! That top end looks ridiculously clean! Must have followed a strict oil change program. Gotta be happy to see that!
I'm happy beyond words.
I took a huge risk by paying for the car in advance and pretty much had no cards to play it when I showed up at dealer.
Fortunately, it was everything I hoped to be and then some. It was one of those feelings when I've seen the car in person and knew it was a good car in first 5 minutes.
I took the slightly longer road test then most buyers, lol.
Small issue:
I tried to register it on Friday since dealer sent me a title with 2nd day air.
But, they forgot to sign damn thing, lol.
Well, they apologized and paid for overnight back and forth so they literally paid for their mistake.
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Old 09-01-2020, 08:55 PM
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I'm happy beyond words.

I took a huge risk by paying for the car in advance and pretty much had no cards to play it when I showed up at dealer.

Fortunately, it was everything I hoped to be and then some. It was one of those feelings when I've seen the car in person and knew it was a good car in first 5 minutes.

I took the slightly longer road test then most buyers, lol.

Small issue:

I tried to register it on Friday since dealer sent me a title with 2nd day air.

But, they forgot to sign damn thing, lol.

Well, they apologized and paid for overnight back and forth so they literally paid for their mistake.
Great story and love how you’re bringing an already good shape X back to great shape! Love the white! Those wheels are pretty nice looking. But them 87’s!!! You might have to swap them from your 4.6 assuming you have them on it and sell it.


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Old 09-01-2020, 09:05 PM
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... Those wheels are pretty nice looking. ...
Aren't they just!

I love my Style 131s but I guess mine could use a refurbish (now that I've seen what good 131's can look like!).
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Great story and love how you’re bringing an already good shape X back to great shape! Love the white! Those wheels are pretty nice looking. But them 87’s!!! You might have to swap them from your 4.6 assuming you have them on it and sell it.


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Thank you! I wanted Alpine White on Black with Sport package and 3.0 for a long time and it finally happened.
No plans on changing wheels. I find 18" 131 wheels one of my favorite wheels and they're big enough to look ok (I think that 17" on E53 X5 are simply too small) and small enough to have softer ride when compared to 19" and 20".
Don't have 87's on 4.6. I never liked them personally and sold them and then bought 171's from dealer and they are currently on it. I just find them better looking personally.
But, wheels are really personal preference and I know many like 87's.
Plus, I wouldn't like 20" wheels on 3.0 as there would be big gap due to smaller 3.0 brakes. I really hate any car with big ass wheels and then tiny brake discs inside.





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Aren't they just!

I love my Style 131s but I guess mine could use a refurbish (now that I've seen what good 131's can look like!).
Yes, I did luck out on wheels although 2 others not pictured have some minor curb rash.
The problem I have are 6 year old Toyo Open Country HT tires with only about 8 miles on them now.
They look new and ride like new but one of front ones has fairly big sidewall cut. I'm almost certain I did it during ride back home as I was able to avoid big tire gator on the road but not quite.
Anyway, the cheapest and most sound choice is to buy at least 2 new tires. These tires are discontuined but they can still be found for under $150 delivered per tire. But, they are probably old stock and I'd expect for them to be 1 or 2 years old.
If I buy 2 of these, I know what I'm getting.
Or, get a labor day deal on set of 4 good new tires which then I'm looking around $700-900 depending what I get.
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Great find! Enjoy it!

One option you could look at for tires is Yokohama Geolandr X-CV

I really like mine. They ride super quiet compared to my former General Grabbers. Here's the thread I started on them:

https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...ndar-x-cv.html

I got a set of four 275/40-R20 for $643 installed including sales tax after all the discounts I found.

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Great find! Enjoy it!

One option you could look for tires at is Yokohama Geolandr X-CV

I really like mine. They ride super quiet compared to my former General Grabbers. Here's the thread I started on them:

https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...ndar-x-cv.html

I got a set of four 275/40-R20 for $643 installed including sales tax after all the discounts I found.
Thank you!
Well, guess what, I bought a set of yours.
Ever since I've seen that sidewall damage I've been looking, comparing prices, rebates, etc...
Unfortunately, Yokohama right now has rebate, but not money, rather Spartanburg race ticket or whatever.
So, I did some search and having some rewards points on Amazon plus extra 5% off, they are coming on Friday just under $650 delivered.
I also prefer tires coming to my house as I have great local place who actually knows how to properly install and balance tires.
Last Discount Tire store experience left me with new BMW rim ( long story).
I don't want to smear their name as this was one store experience but the installers were literally running which of course never ends up good.
I don't care how busy you are, tire installation requires steady work not stampedo.
Thanks for the recommendation!
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Old 09-02-2020, 11:09 AM
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Used to work at a discount tire. They are encouraged to hurry and run. They are about getting as many Toyota Camrys and Honda Accords in and out each day as possible. Not BMW's or performance/sports cars. Have marks on one of my rims from a flat repair from the torque sticks on the impact gun. They aren't alone though, Firestone left marks on the faces of two during a rebalance. I need to find an enthusiast wheel and tire shop badly. Used to have one...
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Used to work at a discount tire. They are encouraged to hurry and run. They are about getting as many Toyota Camrys and Honda Accords in and out each day as possible. Not BMW's or performance/sports cars. Have marks on one of my rims from a flat repair from the torque sticks on the impact gun. They aren't alone though, Firestone left marks on the faces of two during a rebalance. I need to find an enthusiast wheel and tire shop badly. Used to have one...
You pinpointed the exact problem.
In most shops eyes, speed is money and most people with leased cars or just don't care won't take a 2nd look.
Having extremely nice wheels on all of my vehicles I go to length of removing them in my garage and taking them back in bed of my pickup.
That way I eliminated 2 potential disasters (young kid driving my vehicle of lift or overtorquing lug bolts with air gun). I prefer to torque them myself with my German made Hazet torque wrench.
I found a local shop where a young and very professional mechanic works and I simply request him for my tire work.
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Old 09-02-2020, 12:36 PM
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^I usually take loose wheels as well. For the reasons you mentioned. But marring still occurs during the balance procedure if they aren't careful mounting the wheels on the balancer, as in the Firestone experience. My wheels' finish have all started crazing and spidering after 5 years so I am less concerned, but after they get refinished I'll be anal once again about it.
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