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It went back with 799 miles on the clock. We remain positive, but are gutted about having to let the X3 go. It was very good.
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10-30-2011, 12:52 PM | #992 |
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Hope the dealer was fair with you, hopefully its onwards and upwards for you
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We have some plans in place and The otherhalf has already got some irons in th fire, so hopefully we can get settled and maybe get another. I hope the waiting times have reduced a bit by then though!
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Well, I've finally joined the ranks - after jumping back and forth between Msport and SE and 35d and 30d I have today ordered:
X3 xDrive30d SE Mineral Silver Oyster Nevada Leather Fineline Wave Wood 18" V-spoke style 307 Wheels Media package – Professional Multimedia Visibility Package Electric Seat Adjustment with Lumbar Support Internet Mobile Application Preparation Telephone USB Audio Interface Loudspeaker system - BMW Business Bootlid Operation, Powered Instrument Panel Embellishers, black Seat Heating, Front Reversing Assist Camera with Top View Xline Package Servotronic Power Steering Performance Control Sport Seats, front Sport Steering Wheel Should look the same as this: Not sure exactly when it'll turn up but current driving a year old Audi Q5 so no real urgency. |
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10-30-2011, 04:05 PM | #996 |
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Welcome dnw
Why the change from the q5? Initial comparison from your test drive?
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10-30-2011, 04:09 PM | #997 |
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washy, that is a shocker, very sorry to hear that
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10-30-2011, 04:15 PM | #998 |
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@ dnw - great spec. I see you got carried away on the configurator too I like the way MS glows gold in bright sunlight - nice unique colour
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Thanks boys, you've made me feel at home already
To answer the questions: Why the change from the Q5. Well, I love the Q5. I think it looks better overall and the build quality is definitely superior. However, having owned it for a year there are two things that I can't get on with: 1) The suspension kills me. Its S-line with 20" wheels and I curse it over the potholes every time I drive to the station and back. 2) The 4-pot, even in 170hp form, is underpowered for a car of the size. No offense meant (and each to his own) but the X3 20d is the same. Never struggles, but never really goooooooooes. I am a bit of boy racer at heart and I can't deal with Golfs or Fiesta Z-techs staying in my mirrors when I join a motorway. I pondered changing for another Q5 in 3.0tdi form but that seems a bit boring, plus I've always loved BMWs for the fun factor (I have owned a couple in the past and current have 118d as a second car) and the straight six diesel, even in vanilla 30d, is an absolute gem. Sport mode, foot down and you think you're in a sports car. Seriously, not had as much fun in a long time as I had a fortnight ago in a 30d for the day. In summary vs Q5: Q5: Better build quality (unquestionable- just look at your storage compartment made of cardboard under the steering wheel and that terrible rattly plastic boot cover in the back of the X3, you would never find this in an Audi), better looks (totally subjective!) X3: Far better engines and tech, much more fun, much better choice of interior colours (Audi Sline is black, black or black). On the spec: contemplated a 35d for a long time but that you just have to have in MSport (no one will want a used one in SE) and, to be honest, I just dont like the Msport. The wheel choice is not that great and it looks a bit too chaved-up for me. Totally subjective I admit!. I prefer the Mineral Silver which is not available in MSport and I dont want the sport suspension nor do I want to pay nearly a grand on top for the toy suspension. SE suspension with Performance control and Servotronic coupled with the 30d will really be a wolf in sheeps clothing. I would have loved the 19" wheels but the premium is silly if you don't add the Dynamic Pack (which would add the sport suspension that I dont want). I'm really happy with my choice and hope that our friends over in South Carolina get around to putting it together (carefully) soon! Last edited by dnw; 10-30-2011 at 06:20 PM.. |
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Mileage - MPG at 2000miles on the clock.
Drove to Scotland yesterday, 250 miles at 65mph - got 47mpg. Drove back today at 70mph and got 43mpg. I did not know until today, that the BMW quoted "extra-urban" figure of 53.3mpg was actually at a speed of 39mph.. see this link.. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/common/m...h_spec_faq.jsp So my figures of mid - high 40's at the speed limit on the motorway are acceptable
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And I'm pretty sure they're on a rolling road to remove other variables ... so no wind resistance.
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Sorry to here that mate, I hope things improve for you soon. J
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Ordered a M Sport 2.0d back in July and was told an estimated delivery date of April. Had a panicked call from the dealer last week to say that extra units were allocated to the UK so If I wanted mine bringing forward I could have it end of December! Its all spec'd up now and being built 2nd week of November Christmas Bonus! |
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I would prefer it if they just gave you more useful (IMO) figures like mpg at 40mph over 20 miles (including some hills) mpg at 50mph over 20 miles (including some hills) mpg at 60mph over 20 miles (including some hills) mpg at 70mph over 20 miles (including some hills) mpg at 80mph over 20 miles (including some hills) and then the other driving cycle figures on top of these
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Doubtful but worth a call, are you home for a while now?
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