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Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 07-14-2008, 07:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,066
Posted By Steved
Looks good Glenn, glad you like it. :thumbup:

Looks good Glenn, glad you like it. :thumbup:
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 07-11-2008, 07:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,586
Posted By Steved
I am running a 35i during the first week of...

I am running a 35i during the first week of August and will be comparing it with my 35d, to draw a conclusion on which drives better (diesel or petrol).
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 06-13-2008, 03:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,918
Posted By Steved
Hi Simon, I am happy with the colour. VR looks...

Hi Simon, I am happy with the colour. VR looks striking, in a mature and sophisticated manner most of the time. Sometimes it can look at little browny-red (only slightly), and like Interlagos Blue...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 06-12-2008, 06:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,918
Posted By Steved
I posted an update on our DR blog today, after I...

I posted an update on our DR blog today, after I collected my X6 from being installed with paint protection film. http://blog.drivers-republic.com/?p=40

It has been fitted with VentureTape (by...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 06-02-2008, 03:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,918
Posted By Steved
Janis, I am getting the equivalent of around 750...

Janis, I am getting the equivalent of around 750 km per tank full, but I expect that will increase by a further 100 km or more once the engine is more bedded in. So far my X6 is proving more...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 06-02-2008, 06:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,918
Posted By Steved
I might be.. :popcorn: Tempted to lower it...

I might be.. :popcorn:

Tempted to lower it slightly, but will run it for a while before deciding.
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 06-02-2008, 06:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,918
Posted By Steved
Sorted! :D

Sorted! :D
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-01-2008, 04:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,991
Posted By Steved
Suspension & ECU reset

I was looking around within the E70 Forum but couldn't find any previous posts on this. It used to be possible with my E53s to reset the air suspension by turning they key to position 2 wait for...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 06-01-2008, 02:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,270
Posted By Steved
The replacement trim has already been ordered. ...

The replacement trim has already been ordered. Look forward to seeing pictures of your car when you get it..:thumbup:
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 06-01-2008, 11:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,270
Posted By Steved
That's good to know, since others like myself...

That's good to know, since others like myself might otherwise base our decision on the dealer's sample. I have not had the chance to see it in person, so I look forward to seeing it on a car. I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-01-2008, 09:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,542
Posted By Steved
Hi Crax, you need to tell us a little more about...

Hi Crax, you need to tell us a little more about how your car now drives with the Digitalchip, I would be interested to hear.

Also my son has tried to install the same Philips DVD player on our...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 06-01-2008, 09:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,270
Posted By Steved
I like it in those pictures, but the problem when...

I like it in those pictures, but the problem when you see it is that it looks and feels like 'plastic' (in fact I think it is) and therefore cheaper than either wood or aluminium. I took a look at...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 06-01-2008, 09:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,918
Posted By Steved
It has an 85 litre tank, which for me gives up to...

It has an 85 litre tank, which for me gives up to 650 miles in range, although its been more thirsty in the first few miles so I am getting around 25 imperial mpg, which means more like 470 miles per...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 05-30-2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,918
Posted By Steved
My Vermilion Red X6 35d - pictures

It was a nice evening, so I caught a few pictures before the sun went down. In fact it was perfect for reminding me just why I ordered Vermilion Red.
...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 05-30-2008, 07:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,270
Posted By Steved
Which is clearly NOT Dark.. :dunno: It...

Which is clearly NOT Dark.. :dunno:

It seems that Bamboo and Aluminium are the most popular trims, but I'm sure this Ash trim would look fine against Oyster or Beige leather
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 05-29-2008, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,516
Posted By Steved
There's an intermittent server issue with the...

There's an intermittent server issue with the Dialogue page of our site and a problem ticket has been raised. It should be resolved by tomorrow.
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 05-29-2008, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,516
Posted By Steved
Inital Long-term report on my X6

For those of you who would like to follow my ramblings, I have posted my first report on our site

http://blog.drivers-republic.com/?p=31
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 05-29-2008, 11:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,270
Posted By Steved
Good news is that BMW have agreed to replace my...

Good news is that BMW have agreed to replace my trim, so I've opted to fit the Dark Bamboo trim (as above) instead. Hopefully they will now sort out their brochures and spec sheets to bear some...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 05-28-2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,270
Posted By Steved
I doubt anyone is producing it for the X6 yet,...

I doubt anyone is producing it for the X6 yet, but I'll see.

I'll do my best to see if I can live with the trim (assuming that BMW don't play ball), since I'd rather not let it spoil my...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 05-28-2008, 03:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,270
Posted By Steved
NOW you tell me.. :rofl:

NOW you tell me.. :rofl:
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 05-28-2008, 01:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,270
Posted By Steved
I don't like wood in cars, but I dislike...

I don't like wood in cars, but I dislike Aluminium even more, so I always choose the darkest possible wood. With my 4.6is I chose Piano Black inside an Estoril Blue, which looked nice and classy. ...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 05-27-2008, 06:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,270
Posted By Steved
Issue with trim colour

My X6 arrived at my dealer and I have a bit of a problem with the trim fitted by the factory. My dealer is contacting BMW to resolve the problem, but it may not as simple as we had first thought.
...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 05-27-2008, 08:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,088
Posted By Steved
And here are the remaining pictures.. ...

And here are the remaining pictures..

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/DoctorD_album/IMG_1882.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/DoctorD_album/IMG_1883.jpg...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 05-23-2008, 03:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,667
Posted By Steved
I own an auto publication (Drivers Republic), so...

I own an auto publication (Drivers Republic), so the car is being loaned to me by BMW's Press fleet, but I had already bought one for myself, which I am collecting next week. :thumbup:

P.s....
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 05-23-2008, 07:15 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,077
Posted By Steved
I am above average height (6ft 1) and so are both...

I am above average height (6ft 1) and so are both of my sons and we fit comfortably in the X6, it feels just as spacious in the important dimensions as my ML, but we will keep driving it around...
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