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Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 12-15-2007, 04:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,997
Posted By Steved
I disagree. I have owned SUVs now for just over...

I disagree. I have owned SUVs now for just over 10 years and in that time owned 'four' X5's. I now own an AMG ML63. Basically I like the SUV versatility, being able to follow whichever track or...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 12-15-2007, 06:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,997
Posted By Steved
I was pleasantly surprised about the space in the...

I was pleasantly surprised about the space in the boot also, and my kids are happy with the individual bucket seats in the rear.

I would like to see a proper M-sport version with 20" wheels...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 12-15-2007, 05:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,997
Posted By Steved
Production X6 - first view

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFL4pJLYqNA
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 12-15-2007, 05:13 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,617
Posted By Steved
Here's the first video; :thumbup: ...

Here's the first video; :thumbup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFL4pJLYqNA
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 12-14-2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,617
Posted By Steved
Sorry Glenn, the bloody j-e-e-r-mans must be...

Sorry Glenn, the bloody j-e-e-r-mans must be using linux or something. It's deliberate I tell you... :rolleyes:
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 12-14-2007, 01:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,617
Posted By Steved
I just tried to look but there was a database...

I just tried to look but there was a database error!!! Perhaps too many journos downloading the pictures.. :confused:
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 12-12-2007, 12:54 PM
Replies: 23
Poll: X6 Poll
Views: 3,710
Posted By Steved
Yes, people feel justified in expressing anger...

Yes, people feel justified in expressing anger and at times acting violently on the basis that we (the SUV driver) care little for the planet, care nothing about killing other people, and are so...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 12-12-2007, 12:41 PM
Replies: 23
Poll: X6 Poll
Views: 3,710
Posted By Steved
I answered NO (i.e. I will not be dissapointed),...

I answered NO (i.e. I will not be dissapointed), however my only area of doubt concerns two aspects;

1. Price - the E70 X5 is already quite pricey compared with E53, and after spending £84k on my...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 12-12-2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,617
Posted By Steved
In today's Autocar it printed a claim that it...

In today's Autocar it printed a claim that it will be publishing 'Official BMW X6 Pictures' this week on www.autocar.co.uk.

I presume this means that the embargo will be lifted sometime this...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 11-30-2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,617
Posted By Steved
I have my press login but cannot see any news...

I have my press login but cannot see any news yet. Which site has been updated? (I assumed the german one would be the first to receive the details)
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 11-30-2007, 02:42 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,617
Posted By Steved
There's nothing on BMW's Press Club website yet. ...

There's nothing on BMW's Press Club website yet.

Any idea when the embargo is due to be lifted? If we can't an answer I could ask my journalist buddies.
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 11-20-2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,092
Posted By Steved
Simon, in my twisted logic I was struggling to...

Simon, in my twisted logic I was struggling to motivate myself to sell the ML and ended up buying an Audi RS4 Avant to show me what a folly it is to own an SUV. Unfortunately the ML63 is a better...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 11-20-2007, 01:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,092
Posted By Steved
Hey Simon, good to see you on here (DoctorD from...

Hey Simon, good to see you on here (DoctorD from MBWorld - also with ML63). I am also hoping to trade my ML63 against an X6, but will be struggling to trade down from that wonderful 6.2L engine. ...
Forum: Other BMWs 07-07-2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,607
Posted By Steved
It took me 27 hours to drive there (thankfully I...

It took me 27 hours to drive there (thankfully I flew back on a plane) and we were out all day in the burning sun slaving over a hot camera, but YES it was fun.

I've covered lots of articles and...
Forum: Other BMWs 07-07-2007, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,607
Posted By Steved
Thanks LeMans, I was meaning to come over here...

Thanks LeMans, I was meaning to come over here and post these thoughts. We are pulling together the full article to be published in EVO magazine, which should be out in just under 2 weeks.
...
Forum: Other BMWs 07-07-2007, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,109
Posted By Steved
Guys, as some of you know I work with EVO...

Guys, as some of you know I work with EVO magazine from time to time and I posted a few early thoughts over on M3Post.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70400

I actually drove an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2007, 04:25 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,480
Posted By Steved
Well I still have three other 'nice' BMW's - an...

Well I still have three other 'nice' BMW's - an M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe and Mini CooperS Works, so I haven't left... and I'm not likely to either! (and of course I am first on the list for an X6)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2007, 04:18 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,480
Posted By Steved
For those people that asked me, here is a short...

For those people that asked me, here is a short video showing the ML63 in action. You get the idea what it looks like for an SUV to travel so quickly and I'm sure BMW will eventually bring out a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2006, 07:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,480
Posted By Steved
Yes that's right. The main plus points of...

Yes that's right.

The main plus points of the ML63 are;

- performance (much quicker and more effortless)
- gearbox (more often in the right gear and smoother than the Gertrag unit in the...
Forum: Other BMWs 12-27-2006, 04:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,855
Posted By Steved
Maybe there is a problem with X5world accessing...

Maybe there is a problem with X5world accessing that forum. Here they are again..

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/5840/z4mc3et6.jpg
http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/807/z4mc2ub7.jpg...
Forum: Other BMWs 12-26-2006, 12:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,855
Posted By Steved
Voila.. ...

Voila..

http://www.bm3w.co.uk/ug/data/500/EVOZ4MC.jpg
Forum: Other BMWs 12-26-2006, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,855
Posted By Steved
My Z4M Coupe in EVO's 100th issue

Just to redeem myself for buying a Merc I thought I would remind everyone that I'm still flying the roundel in my other cars. If you've got yourself a copy of the 100th issue of EVO you will find me...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2006, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,470
Posted By Steved
Braking - I prefer the 4.8is, the ML just doesn't...

Braking - I prefer the 4.8is, the ML just doesn't provide the same level of feel and control as the 4.8is. It's not that the brakes aren't powerful but I suspect Mercedes system has too many...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2006, 06:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,480
Posted By Steved
I keep struggling with Merc's universal stalk. ...

I keep struggling with Merc's universal stalk. It's stupid IMHO, and I end up turning the cruise control on instead sometimes. I'm getting better, but I can't help thinking now and then how nice it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2006, 12:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,480
Posted By Steved
Owned the 4.8 for nearly 3 years, new X5 is...

Owned the 4.8 for nearly 3 years, new X5 is coming out shortly so prices were taking a free-fall, on 3 seperate occasions my 4.8 was driven into and has never been the same since repaired. Also I...
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