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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-29-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,186
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
Got the call back from BMW and they did all the...

Got the call back from BMW and they did all the work without charge, including the bulb and oil. It was the offside frontside bulb apparently. They've updated the software on the car to the newest...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-29-2011, 09:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,186
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
If a lamp goes, shouldn't a message be displayed in the vehicle?

BMW picked up my X5 yesterday to repair some faults in it, namely replacing the trim on the passenger's glovebox (agreed they'd do this before I purchased the vehicle but had to wait for stock to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-29-2011, 01:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,900
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
Ironic thing is, it's completely the opposite in...

Ironic thing is, it's completely the opposite in Europe. Here, used petrol X5s are cheap as chips. A three year old diesel X5 will cost more than a three year old petrol X5 despite the latter having...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-22-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,125
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
Paddle shift

I've just seen on a UK forum that MY2012 X5s appear to come with paddle shift. The option is "7XA - Auto Transmission M Sport Leather Steering Wheel with Gearshift Paddles" apparently and it was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-22-2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,017
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
6'2" here but I have the seat relatively close...

6'2" here but I have the seat relatively close compared to most people my height. Similar to jimbopa, I used to have a Mini Cooper and got used to having the steering wheel closer.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-17-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,017
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
I thought you were lying or something when I...

I thought you were lying or something when I first saw this thread but today I experienced something very similar - the car made the alarm noise saying lights were left on when I got out and I looked...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-13-2011, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,555
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
Yeah those are the ones I meant. No idea if...

Yeah those are the ones I meant. No idea if they're any good or not but as far as reps go, they're pretty nice looking. They've got a pretty impressive feedback profile though, zero negative feedback...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-12-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,555
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
I'm guessing you've bought off the lot hence why...

I'm guessing you've bought off the lot hence why you didn't go for them before but maybe your dealership'd be willing to do a deal? 336s are too new to be readily available on the second hand market...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-12-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,555
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
Personally I don't like any non-OEM wheels on...

Personally I don't like any non-OEM wheels on cars so I can't recommend any 22"ers. I think the 20" 214s look best or maybe the 20" 336s for a slightly newer look. There are always the 21" 215s in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-10-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,982
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
Had a great day driving the car properly for the...

Had a great day driving the car properly for the first time today - took the dog for a walk with some friends. They loved the rear climate (although I did notice that far more cooling goes to the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-09-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,982
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
Actually they already did that before delivery: ...

Actually they already did that before delivery:

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/4887/wbaff42030lz1923903dl01.jpg

;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-09-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,982
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
Woo! My first X5!

Our approved used 2008 3.0d SE got delivered today! :D :D

It's got just under 60k miles on the clock, impeccable service history, one owner (customer of the dealership for ~20 years) and is loaded...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-08-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,963
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
I think the 214s look the best on X5s. Better...

I think the 214s look the best on X5s. Better than the 333s imo. The 336s are also really nice and can make the car look a little 'newer' compared to the 214s but overall I think the 214s look nicer.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-08-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,465
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
Cool, thanks! I imagine we'll probably end up...

Cool, thanks! I imagine we'll probably end up with one setting for her and one for me on each of the keys since up until now at least we don't carry our car keys with the rest of our keys. Will see...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-08-2011, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,465
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
Couple of questions for E70 owner to be

Can anyone answer these two Qs?

1. There are two memory buttons on the front seats and there are two sets of keys. Does that mean that there are two memories total, one for each remote and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-07-2011, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 26,391
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
Cool, thanks. I just want to know what to look...

Cool, thanks. I just want to know what to look out for when I get my 2008 E70. I can't remember what background colour it had but I'm pretty sure it was grey. :-)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-07-2011, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 26,391
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
How does the look of the updated CCC iDrive look...

How does the look of the updated CCC iDrive look compared to the original one? I mean, how can you tell?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-04-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
Thanks for all the help motordavid! I think I'll...

Thanks for all the help motordavid! I think I'll end up going for non RFTs after all, it's a he'll of a lot of a saving in exchange for a bit of elbow grease if I get a flat. I'd be screwed with a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-04-2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
Thanks David, I really appreciate your input....

Thanks David, I really appreciate your input. Maybe I should go for non RFTs. £460 is pretty much the same cost as a vanity plate or an engine chip after all. I don't mind doing some emergency work...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-04-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
Haha, now you're confusing me again! I asked...

Haha, now you're confusing me again! I asked people about the run flat vs non run flat tyre malarkey a few weeks ago here...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-04-2011, 07:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
I think I'll probably go for run flats. The car...

I think I'll probably go for run flats. The car I'm getting is a seven seater so no space for Run Flats. I know the tyres cost more but they should last quite a while. I've agonised over getting non...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-03-2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
Thanks! I'm looking for used genuine BMW wheels....

Thanks! I'm looking for used genuine BMW wheels. I've seen some sell for relatively cheap providing they're not the 20 inchers. The car will be a late 2007 - I think it might be MY2008.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-02-2011, 11:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
What do I need to to have an extra set of wheels?

Ok, this could be a daft question but is there anything else I'd need to have a second set of wheels apart from the tyres and the alloys? I'd like to have a set of winter tyres so I'm thinking of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-02-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,927
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
Thanks for all the tips! I think I've found a...

Thanks for all the tips! I think I've found a good one and will hopefully be taking ownership of it next Friday. They ran the VIN number for me and it looks like it's only been in for services. I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-01-2011, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,927
Posted By Spanky Deluxe
What should I look for when test driving a used E70?

I'm sure something like this has already posted but the search isn't working for me at the moment.

I'm in the market for a used diesel E70. I had a look at two a few weeks ago but wasn't ready for...
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