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      02-10-2015, 05:20 PM   #1
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Any Aussie F15 X5 owners?

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We've recently upgraded from our E70 X5 to F15 xdrive30d M sport in BSM. So far it has been a delight and does everything pretty well, definitely a vast improvement over its predecessor in terms of the quality of ride, handling and performance. Will upload some pics when I get a chance.

Come on fellas, start posting about your F15s!

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      02-10-2015, 05:23 PM   #2
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Everyone has posted about their F15s...just do a little searching and you'll find plenty of helpful threads . paicapo has the same one as you. Welcome and congrats on yours .

You won't really find a single member here that does not love their F15 or F16.
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      02-10-2015, 05:29 PM   #3
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Thanks Opasha. Guess I should be a little more specific, I was just wondering where are all the F15s in Australia given we don't have any regional subforums?
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Thanks Opasha. Guess I should be a little more specific, I was just wondering where are all the F15s in Australia given we don't have any regional subforums?
There are many members from Australia here. I'm sure some will chime in to comment. If I were you, I would definitely pick up a RaceChip tune for your diesel or try one of the tunes mentioned in MattBianco's diesel tune comparison thread for the 30d/35d: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1088491
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      02-11-2015, 04:32 AM   #5
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I've got a white 30d w/m sport pack on order, I have a vin now so I'm hoping it will be here by the end of March.

Hope you are enjoying your new ride!
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We want piccies mate! Otherwise, someone will chime in with the: message soon

Congratulations and welcome to the family mate!
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      02-11-2015, 05:31 AM   #7
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Congrats Matts325i! The new F15 X5 looks awesome in white.

Ok, here is a quick pic that was taken at the dealership on delivery
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      02-11-2015, 06:14 AM   #8
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Now THAT's what we're talking about! Wonderful! Congratulations!
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Hey mate, i have the X5 30d no line, black and in Melbourne too. Specifically, bought mine from Doncaster. Everything going well etc etc. Had a couple of coding items done by the guys at active motorwerke in burwood.

good to see some aussies around
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Here's a pic of mine in Mount Dandenong last weekend.

Car is about 6 months old now and working great!

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      02-11-2015, 04:23 PM   #11
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Thanks Opasha. Guess I should be a little more specific, I was just wondering where are all the F15s in Australia given we don't have any regional subforums?
If you start your own subgroup, we have to be invited to listen
soupratt Mannimans brissim Explicit M50D charles521

Now to resolve a point of curiosity, have any of you ever seen one of these Australia market external tire carriers, and is BMW Australia making them for F15? Source: bmw_x5_spare_wheel_carrier-2.pdf (pdf source BMW Aust.)

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Wouldn't that block the left rear brake light, MattBianco ?

Gotta say, it does make the X5 look totally different!
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Wouldn't that block the left rear brake light, MattBianco ?

Gotta say, it does make the X5 look totally different!
Nope, there's about three different lights (red one might be a rear reflector, the ones on the side of the license plate might be the actually brake lights) on that tire mount cover .
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      02-11-2015, 05:59 PM   #14
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seen a lot of X5s, never seen one with the external tire carrier.
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      02-11-2015, 06:18 PM   #15
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Nice one Oshiri! Looks like you have a Pure Experience Design package on your X5 as it has titanium grilles and stainless steel on the engine guards and air lnlets.

MattBianco, nice to know there are a few F15 Aussie owners on this forum. I've seen the external tyre carrier once at the dealership, it costs something like $2-3kUD!
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Hi All

We've recently upgraded from our E70 X5 to F15 xdrive30d M sport in BSM. So far it has been a delight and does everything pretty well, definitely a vast improvement over its predecessor in terms of the quality of ride, handling and performance. Will upload some pics when I get a chance.

Come on fellas, start posting about your F15s!
Hey buddy, im a f16 owner! bought a 50i x6.. absolutely love it. driving it to adelaide from sydney on the weekend, very excited!

Personally i love the look on peoples face when they try to race me and lose! "OMG I got beat by a SUV!!"

My only disappointment is fuel consumption. Now i wasnt expecting anything great, but i was expecting it to be more efficient than my e92 m3. On average my e92 ran at mid 13's/100km, this beast is running close to 16L/100km
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I was just wondering if anyone has fitted a BMW Factory Mechnical towbar on your X5 (non-electric)? I've spoken with a few dealers, the European mechnical towbar does not comply with the ADR and BMW Australia has approved Hayman Reese as the genuine replacement part.

Does anyone have a photo of it? Does it involve any cutting of the rear bumper like the E70?
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Nice one Oshiri! Looks like you have a Pure Experience Design package on your X5 as it has titanium grilles and stainless steel on the engine guards and air lnlets.

MattBianco , nice to know there are a few F15 Aussie owners on this forum. I've seen the external tyre carrier once at the dealership, it costs something like $2-3kUD!
Ouch! I guess only justifiable when really a necessity based on where you live/drive.
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My only disappointment is fuel consumption. Now i wasnt expecting anything great, but i was expecting it to be more efficient than my e92 m3. On average my e92 ran at mid 13's/100km, this beast is running close to 16L/100km
I'm averaging 15.5L/100km too....and mine's just the 35i
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I'm averaging 15.5L/100km too....and mine's just the 35i
lol thats huge! i really wonder where these manufacturers pull these mysterious consumption numbers from.... seems like something from never never land! (pardon the pun!)
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Congrats Matts325i! The new F15 X5 looks awesome in white.

Ok, here is a quick pic that was taken at the dealership on delivery
Nice ride! Congrats!
The license plate is pretty sharp in black.
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Had our M50 since december last year. Drove south for the school holidays, with the 7 seater option it gave my 3 daughters plenty of space to stay comfortable. Roof racks and a thule roof box topped it off. It's been great thus far, plenty of torque and general ride quality is on par with my Cayenne GTS i traded. It's the wife's car so my seat time is limited for the daily commute. I do however have a fire orange m3 sedan due for delivery in April, very excited!


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