New here - Introduction

[Last5oh]

Hello folks,

I've been lurking here for some time so its about time I introduce myself as a proud owner of a 2005 4.4 X5 (CPO) with 34k kms.

I must admit that I'm a MUSTANG guy and this X is our first ever non-Ford vehicle. We've had it for about 2 weeks and so far we're having a blast. We got this vehicle to replace our 'winter ride' which was a 2002 V8 Eddie Bauer Explorer.

I'm impressed that the 100HP gain comes with better fuel mileage. Sort off.. since the X drinks premium gas, I just about break even.

The 'Winter ride'


'Basic' interior - no-Nav but with DSP


I love the 'Angel-eyes'




Now as a 'Mustang guy' - I am also a Certified Judge with the Mustang Club of America - my main 'hobby car' is my 1995 Mustang GT.


The car is 'fairly' modified to 400HP. Here's the 'blood and guts' engine view:


Compared to that the X's engine looks pretty 'sterile'


And while the X may not be able to keep up with the Mustang on the 'strait-and-dry' road, winter is another story.... so 'Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!'


One more:


Thanks for looking!