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I'm finally a BMW X5 Driver... yeah...
Just want to post my new wheels as i am finally a BMW driver and an X5 at that. I have had her for nearly a month. It is a late 2005 3.0d Executive, Sapphire Black in colour with Grey/Black leather interior. 85000km on the clock. It has a panaromic roof. Her name is "truck".. very original and I cant believe how nice it is to drive. Just cant wipe the smile off my face yet... Commented on where ever I go. Being diesel I am getting about 900km per tank of fuel (about AU$90 to fill up) or roughly 9.9-10.2 litres per 100km City Driving which I think is about 22-25 miles per gallon (US). Havent been on a long freeway drive yet to see what mileage I get. The only thing that lets it down is those 17" rims with the "balloon" tyres. They will be getting change to 18/19" Sports OEM rims soon.. Here are some pictures. The first 3 was in the Indy dealership and the last is when she came home. Rob |
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Envy you guys so much, really wish we had clear side markers here in North America. She looks great and nothing wrong with those 17" and ballon tires. They will give you the smoothest ride, the bigger the rims the harder on the brakes. But I love the look of the style 168's
Good luck with your ride!
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My 06' had clear side markers on it, put aftermarket smoked ones on.
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Whoops I meant to say clear headlight turn signals.
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That I agree with 100%
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Welcome Mate. Good luck with your new car, I mean truck.
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Thanks to all that replied, and thanks to those who contribute to the board/forum.. It scared me a bit reading all about the "costs" and problems, but, then I thought, its a BMW and its MINE, so what the heck... Rob |
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As for ROB enjoy the ride its one thing I looked forward to to get even now after driving it for almost a year Iam feel proud, I even catch myself admiring my own car! So go change those ballons and put on some nice sleeky shoes for your baby!
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1. BMW X5 4.6i Sport RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE, the beast of Southern Africa! 2. BMW 318iM 3. Lexus RX300
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I like that, and...... one need to spoil him/herself atleast once in a life time! People used to tell me why buy a bimmer (my E46!) I asked.. why not? costs... yada yada yada blah blah blah... then voila! I got another one as if not enough... an X5!... now they respect me!....
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1. BMW X5 4.6i Sport RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE, the beast of Southern Africa! 2. BMW 318iM 3. Lexus RX300
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Congratulations! I've had mine exactly a year now and eventually changed from 19" sport rims to the style you have. I decided ride comfort was more important than looks, but maybe its the potholes in Wales! With the original 19" Diamaris my drive style changed to avoid every imperfection in the roads- took much of the pleasure out of driving. I don't know how E70 drivers with 20" rims and runflats cope. Another benefit of your wheelstyle in the UK is they are great on snow and dirt cheap to replace because people often change to larger rims so these regularly come on to eBay.
Rob E53 3.0d Sport |
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