01-06-2017, 03:29 AM | #23 | |
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Well it seems all new UK owners of M50d are coming out in force. Lets hope we all get our deliveries before the 1st April when the VED tax rates increase. |
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01-06-2017, 03:42 AM | #26 | |
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Front carbon splitter Side skirts markings Rear Carbon diffuser Rear Carbon flaps Roof spoiler Gloss black kidney grills Could change the tailpipe trims to chrome as part of the pack but keeping as M50d spec'd in black Could change the mirror fronts to carbon finish but keeping them as M50d spec'd NO go fast stripes as this would spoil the look of this premium brand car Yes lets all meet up in the Spring if everyone in UK up for it - ideas of venue? Cheers Greg |
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01-06-2017, 03:50 AM | #27 | |
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Funny how Space Grey is a colour we have again and again... Great spec car! We need to find a way of ordering the X6 knee pads... I'll let you know if I find a solution through here. You may have saved me the cost of the previously optional multifunctional instrument panel if that's now a standard spec item. Are there any other standard spec changes you know of? Cheers |
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01-06-2017, 03:57 AM | #28 | |
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Silverstone Donington Brands Hatch Re Performance stripes: have you seen youtube clip (google) BMW X5 M G-POWER - REVS & DRAG RACE! and seen the stripes on that car? Looks a little (only a little!) more subtle |
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01-06-2017, 04:24 AM | #29 | |
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When my 335d xDrive went back, I was on holiday for 3 weeks in the USA so didn't want to take delivery of the 50d. I bought the Saab to get us to the airport and give to my dad to house/dog sit. He then blew up the engine! Since then I've replaced the engine, gearbox, a few other bits and generally spent way too much on it! 162,000 miles it's not worth what I've spent but I love it. Should actually sell it really. i bought the Online Entertainment option through the BMW portal, then activated it in the car - once done, it takes over your existing Deezer account (if you have one) so you no longer pay the monthly charge.
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01-06-2017, 04:39 AM | #30 | |
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Shame as I was hoping to swap for something else had I paid extra for it. Be interested to see Simon whether your order is the same? Yes I would be interested if there are any other now standard spec items for the this years production? |
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01-06-2017, 04:42 AM | #31 | |
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Heathrow are a lot better and I got a good deal out of them to be fair, a very good one. But a guy on PH who had just bought a M50d put me in contact with his sales guy at Vines of Gatwick, and they beat the Berry deal by only a couple of hundred quid, but I just got a nicer vibe from the team there....so while not local, they got my business. I've ordered the Adaptive Pro suspension for my SE, and I managed to find a MSport 40d at a dealer in Oxford, that have the Dynamic suspension fitted so feigned interest in buying to have a test drive. You'll be impressed, it makes a HUGE difference from just a normal MSport with adaptive The other thing that has changed in spec from week 1 build, is that the reverse camera in now standard & the base audio is now the BMW Advanced.
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01-06-2017, 05:05 AM | #32 | |
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Previously the m sport plus pack cost £3095 and included the following: 20" 469M wheels (468M's were an extra £300 on top of the m sport plus pack) Sun Protection HUD Harmon Kardon Speed Limit Display With the 2017 changes the 20" wheels became standard and you could specify either 469M or the M50D specific 468M at no cost. The M sport plus pack was reduced to £1995 and now includes: Sun Protection HUD Harmon Kardon Speed Limit Display Multifunction Display Other 2017 changes were on bimmerpost, from memory 20" wheels are standard on the m sport models. There is a black 469M wheel option which costs £300. Reverse camera is now standard. There is contrast stitching on some of the dakota leather options and the rear of the front seats are no longer illuminated. http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1325614 By the way lovely spec on your car and great choice with space grey I'd be interested to know how much its costs for a light correction and Gtechniq applied as it sounds appealing. The results on Marks car are fabulous. I will check the cost of the knee pads with Cotswold as they are usually keen on pricing. As a matter of fact I asked them for the cost of the rear blinds and they quoted £124.12 including delivery. A fair bit cheaper than specifying it at a cost of £200 from factory |
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01-06-2017, 05:44 AM | #33 | |
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As a matter of interest what are "knee pads"? |
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01-06-2017, 05:46 AM | #34 | |
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On my Dec 16 order that I placed, I've been charged extra for 488M alloys, Reversing Camera, and multi functional instrument panel, and the cost of the M Sport package is much higher than the UK configurator, with these new changes. So there's some conversations to be had with the dealership! I guess I may need to offset the cost of removing these spec changes against an increase in the list price from Jan 17, so it may end up being 6 and two 3's. Gtechniq quotes I've had range from £725 to £1150 so far. But it's the detailers' facilities and approach that seem important too. Let me know how you get on with the knee pads from Cotswolds BMW. Interested to hear if they'll fit them too, although it's a bit of a trek for me. |
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There's not an F15 X5 OEM parts option, but I saw on here that the X6 part fits the F15 X5. I also heard you may need an X6 vehicle VIN for some parts depts to place an order, but either grab one from a showroom X6 if they really are awkward... or walk away etc. Fitting them might be an issue for me with my skills |
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I noticed this was done sometime after you took ownership which I will do on an annual basis. What was the cost to do this? However I want the paintwork and leather protected immediately after taking ownership which I assume is a different process using different materials. Can these guys do this and at what cost. I'll check out their web site. Cheers Greg |
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Sounds like our experiences were similar and we have been in touch with similar dealers too. Heathrow were great and had the best deal until the last moment. I was also in contact with Vines but they very helpfull but off the mark. In the end a post on Pistonheads led me to contact Arden Maidstone who happen to be quite close to my office. Not ideal for collection but couldnt argue with the price. Thanks for the feedback on the suspension, that's the first person from the UK i have had comment on it as its rarely specced. Quote:
Thanks for the info on the Gtechniq pricing, its something I'm seriously considering so will have a look to see what I can find locally |
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01-06-2017, 10:36 AM | #39 | |
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Hmm, quite a bit then really, I'll have to think about it - they do look nice though.
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Speak to, or message Jim - he can give you prices but I seem to recall it was around £600 for interior, exterior, wheels, glass... the lot. It was planned to be done before I collected the car (at the dealership which is less than 1/4 mile from the detailer!) but the shipping information was so vague we lost the booking slot. Then the car suddenly arrived 2 weeks early. BMW is pretty poor at that. It's the same process either way, new paint is bl**dy awful on BMWs, all the marks you see in the pictures were there from brand new. In fact the salesman was embarrassed about the prep work!
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Do you have a web address and contact number of the company who did yours. My office is in Berkshire so not a million miles away from Hampshire. Cheers |
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Tell him Mark (with the BMWs!) recommended him... https://www.facebook.com/Definitions...?hc_ref=SEARCH
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I had an X5 30d MSport for 3 days.... Then another X5 30d MSport for 2 days... Then an X3 20d for half a day... Then an X3 30d for a day... Then an M3 for a day... Then an M5 for a day... Then an X5 40d MSport for 4 days... Then an X6 M50d for a day... It's fair to say, I was a little indecisive when choosing this car! Anyway, you have all made the right decision - the X5 M50d is the best of everything, its rapid, refined, fun, relaxing, spacious, well equipped... You will love your cars, I promise!
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