Just wanted to say Hi - Introduce Myself
 

Hey Guys, my first post on the forum. Not sure where you are all based, however after searching for some time looking for various information on my X5 I came accross this site. I have already done alot of reading and must compliment you on the information available. I have come from an australian based forum for my previous car in which a similar passion for our vehicles was shown.

A little about myself, I am in Melbourne Australia (any other aussie's here?)and have just purchased a 2005 3.0l X5 Diesel. Decided against the 4.6l as petrol here is becoming ultra expensive and the diesel offerred better re-sale as well down the track. A big change for me as I am normally a performance car person, just stepping out of a 305rwkw (400+Hp) Ford Falcon Turbo, which I know are only sold in Aus (happy to put up pics if you like). The change is very much from one end of the scale to the other, however to say I am happy with the X5 so far is an understatement.

I suppose I have all the usual questions, what are the most obvious mods to do? And what are things to watch out for?

The basis of me ending up on this site was looking for information on Ipod connectivity, in which I was extremely confused about and was not prepared to pay the $500 AUD my dealer wanted. By spending a good 30 minutes here all my questions have been answered and I think I know which direction I will head in in relation the the Ipod.

Anyway, just wanted to say G'day and hopefully I can become part of the furniture around here, and make some valuable contribution as my knowledge on the X5 increases.

Happy to hear any information or ideas you have!

Cheers
JB

:welcome:

You have found THE best online source for X5 information bar none. The collection of people and information here is first class, but of course you have discovered that. ;) This is truly X5world so there are members from all over. Just off the top of my head, there are members from all over the US, of course, Canada, South Africa, UAE, Hong Kong, Ireland, England, Belgium, Sweden, Puerto Rico, and several from your neck of the world.

Be sure to peruse the home page where all the articles are including the FAQ's for X5 newbies. Also, visit The Lounge for more fun. :thumbup:

welcome to the forum JB, i just shipped some couches out to a couple in melbourne and have a house out here in LA. it was fun! post your pics!

Wellcome JB, seriously good place here.
Will have to touch base with you later re the AUS vs SA games......


Cheers,

G'day Jaybee, I'm from Melbourne :)

Not an X5 owner yet, but no less an enthusiest :D

I hope you enjoy the diesel! thats what I'l be getting, also because of fuel prices :rolleyes:

Hello everyone,
New to the X5 family as well. Just picked up a 2005 X5 4.8iS. Wife has a 2004 330i Sport, brother has a 2004 M3 SMG and my brother and I are currently rebuilding a E21 323i JPS with M3 running gear.

Post pics soon!!!

Glad to see some "Down Unders" here.

JayBee & SAC,

Welcome! You landed on a great site. Lots of information gets shared around here. Glad you found X5World.

:welcome: to both of our latest members from down under, it's great to have you here!!

:wavey:

Hello mate! Greetings from Sydney. I've got a 3.0d too! Great machine :) Gotta love the gas mileage. Enjoy your new ride, and welcome! :thumbup:

I'm also new to the forum and a new X5 owner. Just picked up my 2004 X5 3.0. It was a BMW exec car w/ 10,340 mi. I drive around just laughing!!! Great to be hear and have enjoyed all the information presented on the site.