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The 605 wheels have really grown on me - they look so much better in the flesh than on photos - they are convex which isn't apparent on photos. Mocha/copper trim looks really good and I think goes well with Black. Idrive I think is a mess - Volvo system was so simple - however i am getting used to it more and more. Things I miss are mute button on steering wheel, turning lights on from keyfob so not too much really! I could do a lot more from the steering wheel on Volvo - But very small things... |
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11-30-2014, 01:59 AM | #487 |
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At last some progress!
Cumbrianlad is pleased to announce the birth (well in BMW speak marriage!) of his baby on 14 Nov. All appears to be in good health. Doctor's report confirms that it has a bright red skin with mainly coffee coloured insides but some areas of black and copper. Clear eyes that are responsive to other light sources and look where it is going. Feet are on the larger size (19") and with new shoes so not wanting it to be unsteady on it's feet will be cutting it's feet off for a smaller set with a set of shoes that are worn in and more suitable for the winter (if we ever get any!) weather. Will acquire those from my current baby when I take it back to the orphanage (can see me getting done for cruelity here!) I'm told it's a female as it keeps telling people where to go. Let's hope it has a better sense of direction than it's mother who could get lost going to the shops! (maybe that's a plus point!) Am also told it is still at the place where they make the babies so am a little concerned that it won't be with me for my week 51 collection that I was promised. Footnote: Not too worried about my current baby's future as I'm sure someone will visit the orphanage and give a three year old with 45k of experience a good home - providing they are prepared to meet the orphanage's demands! |
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11-30-2014, 12:33 PM | #488 |
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There is a logic to it ... it's much better than Audi's MMI. Now I'm temporarily back in an Audi I'm lost with the stupidity of MMI and being forced to use dedicated buttons rather than having a top level menu (which iDrive does have).
My guess is that after a couple of months in the X3 with iDrive, going back to a Volvo would reveal some quirks. I've a soft spot for Volvo, though. Had an S60 D5 SE back in 2002 and I thought it was superior to the 3 series, A4 and C-class at the time, although it was rather thirsty and dirty.
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The status of mine just changed to reflect it's being built, too. 6 weeks to complete, ship, prep and deliver doesn't feel unrealistic so it looks like my fleet company and dealer were bang on with their estimates back at the start of May.
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Very nice ... Do like DSB
I think the light interior is the best way to go .. Lifts the car so much .. If you can keep it clean I carry baby wipes in mine and my five year old is very well trained ... More than can be said for the wife ! Not seen those wheels on one before .. They look good .. I take it you got them for tax reasons ? Or the look ? Anyway very nice and so glad others are experiencing "birth" days
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That signature: "X3 20d SE ~ Fog lights ~ Alarm ~ Floor mats ~ CD player ~ Electric windows ~ Central locking ~ Alloy wheels"
Fully electric seats - nice.
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Yeah I'd have loved them too .. But wife and I are just about the same size so once ours are set don't need to mess with them
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The 306's are for the tax, but I quite like high sidewalls and chunky wheels, so I'd have probably chosen them anyway. My 20 mile commute through the current M3 roadworks is resulting in an mpg figure of between 47 and 51 - the active cruise control is immense - just steer and remember to hang on for dear life at roundabouts - the VDC smooths out everything including the tarmac that previously had the rumble strip attached to it - it really is an amazing bit of kit. Very impressed with all of it - only wish there were more exterior colour choices!
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I'm not 100% sold on VDC I driven an F30 with it for a few days and after the initial play found I just left it in normal I'm hoping that for me going from msport to standard suspension will provide all the improvement I need Would have loved the ACC but for me, not living in the south east, and half of my commute on moorland/country roads it would be an expensive vanity option much like pro nav .. Would love it ... But just can't justify it ... rtti won't tell me about sheep on the road ! 100% with you on colour choice ... Why so boring ??? So little choice Why no individual options .. There are some lovely options for the 3er ?
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Me and the other half differ in so many ways..... But anyway, I've set a decent seat base angle and the comfort is very good - lumbar support is very good too, would be nice to have a bigger footrest, but no complaints about driving comfort or instrument visibility. A good option, but a little pricey.
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VDC in Normal should be fine for everything, sport suppresses the body roll but still keeps everything smooth. I'm on 17 non run flats so it's a good ride.
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Isn't though VDC doing it's thing even in normal mode? Not that I fully understand how it works.
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Also, choosing the MSport trim and VDC deletes the sport suspension as VDC in sport removes the body roll but still makes everything smooth.
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Here's a shot of the Eco Bars from this morning...
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Wow.
You should do BMW's marketing shots because the front end looks special on that. All the BMW pics make it look really awkward verging on ugly. Congrats and enjoy (he said in a very bitter and resentful way)
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Thanks! Yes, the BMW shots don't show the contours of the front bumper. It is quite different in person. I love the colour of the wheels, I hadn't seen them previously, they are a sort of dark silver. I'm pleased they are staggered too with 275s on the rear.
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