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Title: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: Del Boy on 09 December 2010, 09:09:19
But I have ordered the Chelseaest of Chelsea tractors, a BMW X5 xDrive40d in White  :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: henryd on 09 December 2010, 09:12:09
be careful in the snow del,might not be seen in white ;D
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: smithpa7 on 09 December 2010, 09:13:18
Del Boy it is all down to personal choice. Some cars look good in white.
Personally I would worry about resale in a few years as I believe white cars are a current trend and when the interest wanes the prices may drop more than usual.
Fantastic car though, I am a little bit envious.
Hope it brings you much pleasure :y :y
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: feeutfo on 09 December 2010, 09:27:02
Raging queen!    And not because of the colour.  ;)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 09 December 2010, 09:30:04
Just be careful if it gets slippery as they are absolute shite as a 4x4 ;)
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Post by: henryd on 09 December 2010, 09:41:01
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Just be careful if it gets slippery as they are absolute shite as a 4x4 ;)

they say the new ones are better in this respect although wide road tyres will obviously limit any serious off road work
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 09 December 2010, 09:51:30
Well done Del 8-) - I'm sure you'll enjoy it. :y
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Post by: Del Boy on 09 December 2010, 10:26:24
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Well done Del 8-) - I'm sure you'll enjoy it. :y

Thanks mate :) they've said that it should be delivered December 20th, it needs to be though as BMW has said if it isn't I'll have to pay the higher rate of VAT and that isn't going to happen :o
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: albitz on 09 December 2010, 10:30:28
The only problem is Dell - you will have to move across the bridge into Essex. I think its a legal requirement to live here if you own a white X5. :y


 ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: Omega_Dan on 09 December 2010, 11:25:25
Another car i really like. Is it a 4.0? or a higer bhp version of the standard 3.0d twin turbo?
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: Del Boy on 09 December 2010, 12:07:32
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Another car i really like. Is it a 4.0? or a higer bhp version of the standard 3.0d twin turbo?

It's the 3.0 twin turbo diesel, but with 306 BHP as opposed to the 286. Mind you the new 535d has 296 bhp too.
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 09 December 2010, 13:29:51
some facts,

Bimmers including X5 always keeps its value..

Their 4x4 mechanisms are mostly designed for city driving, so dont force them on hills..(I mean off road)

Parts and repairs will lighten even the heaviest wallet ;D
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 09 December 2010, 13:34:56
and buying 4 studded winter tires for your cars could be much cheaper imo (although its too late) ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: Omega_Dan on 09 December 2010, 15:59:53
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Another car i really like. Is it a 4.0? or a higer bhp version of the standard 3.0d twin turbo?

It's the 3.0 twin turbo diesel, but with 306 BHP as opposed to the 286. Mind you the new 535d has 296 bhp too.


Mmmmm amazing what they can get from a 3.0 diesel :y
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 09 December 2010, 18:44:19
Another of your cars I will have to look out for Del!! ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D

All the best with the new car! :y :y :y
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: Del Boy on 09 December 2010, 19:03:33
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Another of your cars I will have to look out for Del!! ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D

All the best with the new car! :y :y :y

Thanks LZ, see you in the van the other day did flash, thought I saw you wave, but couldn't be too sure?
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Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 09 December 2010, 19:32:53
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Another of your cars I will have to look out for Del!! ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D

All the best with the new car! :y :y :y

Thanks LZ, see you in the van the other day did flash, thought I saw you wave, but couldn't be too sure?


Yep Del I did see you, and I do love that van in the flesh so to speak :-* :-*  It looks even better than in the photo's :y :y
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: TheBoy on 09 December 2010, 19:47:21
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But I have ordered the Chelseaest of Chelsea tractors, a BMW X5 xDrive40d in White  :-[ :-[
Knob  >:(


;D


I hope it serves you well - I'm sure it will if you avoid:

BMW Dealers
Off Road
Rain
Snow
Autumn Leaves



My brother has the 4.8 V8 one, its hopeless. But he loves it - it has a propellor badge on the bonnet and boot, thats all he cares about ;)
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: Del Boy on 09 December 2010, 19:56:41
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But I have ordered the Chelseaest of Chelsea tractors, a BMW X5 xDrive40d in White  :-[ :-[
Knob  >:(


;D


I hope it serves you well - I'm sure it will if you avoid:

BMW Dealers
Off Road
Rain
Snow
Autumn Leaves



My brother has the 4.8 V8 one, its hopeless. But he loves it - it has a propellor badge on the bonnet and boot, thats all he cares about ;)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Yep Del I did see you, and I do love that van in the flesh so to speak It looks even better than in the photo's

Thanks LZ  :y
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 09 December 2010, 20:25:58
just talked to a friend in Usa.. their area is also covered with snow.. and he is using a 4x4.. and said no matter what the car is , they dont have brakes on ice.. :-/

I started to ask do you use winter tires........... ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 December 2010, 23:32:39
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Kevin
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: Del Boy on 09 December 2010, 23:33:56
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: joshwyatt on 09 December 2010, 23:52:03
I say excellent stuff Del  :y
I will say quietly I do prefer a Range Rover TDV8...but the X5 does look nice, and in white I think it'll look good. Just make sure you wear a hi-viz jacket all the time and no one will overtake you  ;D
But, being the caring person I am...I suppose I better take of your other BMW's from you so you've got space  8-)
I wouldn't mind an E60 for a bit actually.
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: Del Boy on 10 December 2010, 00:05:17
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I say excellent stuff Del  :y
I will say quietly I do prefer a Range Rover TDV8...but the X5 does look nice, and in white I think it'll look good. Just make sure you wear a hi-viz jacket all the time and no one will overtake you  ;D
But, being the caring person I am...I suppose I better take of your other BMW's from you so you've got space  8-)
I wouldn't mind an E60 for a bit actually.

Come get it another I've just heard is due in  :D
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: feeutfo on 10 December 2010, 01:00:55
Buyers market then Del?
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: Cliffo B on 10 December 2010, 06:00:34
 :-?I'm asking myself which Omega do you own??? ::)
Title: Re: Going to get shot down in flames
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 10 December 2010, 10:45:12
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Kevin

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y