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Decisions, decisions...
- Ducklakeview
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Ok, a while ago I mentioned that I was looking for a niceley specced 7 seater X5, and it had to be a 40d, with lots of toys..
Well, 12 months later I've pretty much given up on the idea, having viewed about 15 potential cars, none of which were "just" what I was looking at - I mean come on, you'd think someone had to be crazy to say, spec a car with a pan roof, HUD, top hifi, self closing doors and THEN not spec heated seats??? BUT I looked at at least three cars which didn't have them, and it is a deal breaker for me and my old bones!
So...
After much umming and ahhing, many "discussions" read arguments with the wife, who incidentally DOESN'T drive ?? I have decided to change my plan a little..
As I spend around 90% of my time in any vehicle, whether that be the Zed, my van or the family bus on my own, my man maths has worked out the following..
Spend the best part of £20k on a 4x4, which will probably spend 6 days a week sat on my drive, OR go for something that I'll want to use every day, and keep hold of the current family bus, which owes me nothing, and only costs me the road tax...
So, I have narrowed my list to 2 possibles..
An M5 Estate, my budget means an 06/07 E60
or
An RS6 Avant, possibly slightly newer than the M5
So, any pitfalls, and is the SMG really that bad in the M5?
Mike
Well, 12 months later I've pretty much given up on the idea, having viewed about 15 potential cars, none of which were "just" what I was looking at - I mean come on, you'd think someone had to be crazy to say, spec a car with a pan roof, HUD, top hifi, self closing doors and THEN not spec heated seats??? BUT I looked at at least three cars which didn't have them, and it is a deal breaker for me and my old bones!
So...
After much umming and ahhing, many "discussions" read arguments with the wife, who incidentally DOESN'T drive ?? I have decided to change my plan a little..
As I spend around 90% of my time in any vehicle, whether that be the Zed, my van or the family bus on my own, my man maths has worked out the following..
Spend the best part of £20k on a 4x4, which will probably spend 6 days a week sat on my drive, OR go for something that I'll want to use every day, and keep hold of the current family bus, which owes me nothing, and only costs me the road tax...
So, I have narrowed my list to 2 possibles..
An M5 Estate, my budget means an 06/07 E60
or
An RS6 Avant, possibly slightly newer than the M5
So, any pitfalls, and is the SMG really that bad in the M5?
Mike
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no other direct rivals other than the Merc e63 if you want a wagon.
18 Z4s owned to date.
Current: 2.5i Titan silver
Daily driver: 480bhp M140i Shadow edition.
Current: 2.5i Titan silver
Daily driver: 480bhp M140i Shadow edition.
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Does it have to be an M or an RS?
You could get a BMW 535i a lot newer and with less running costs than an M5.
You could get a BMW 535i a lot newer and with less running costs than an M5.
E89 2014 35i M Sport Black with Black leather
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Or a 550i touring!
18 Z4s owned to date.
Current: 2.5i Titan silver
Daily driver: 480bhp M140i Shadow edition.
Current: 2.5i Titan silver
Daily driver: 480bhp M140i Shadow edition.
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I want something that I'm gonna want to get out and drive daily, much as I do with the Zed, but that I can also go to the cash and carry in, so yup M or RS will I think do that..
Mike
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Mike,
Can you see this advert on the MLR? A 2012 X5 4.0D 7 seater.
http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=548282
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It's not mine, but can send further details if you can't view it.
Can you see this advert on the MLR? A 2012 X5 4.0D 7 seater.
http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=548282
Some adverts are restricted to members only.
It's not mine, but can send further details if you can't view it.
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Nice looking car, good price too, BUT it's black... A colour I don't want..Tom Dick wrote: ↑Wed Jan 10, 2018 1:17 pmMike,
Can you see this advert on the MLR? A 2012 X5 4.0D 7 seater.
http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=548282
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It's not mine, but can send further details if you can't view it.
Mike
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Fair point, I've one black car & never again!
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Or you can buy my 40d which I will sell for either an X5M or Cayenne
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
- Ducklakeview
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Carbon black / Oyster leather, 2012, M sport, 31k, 6 cameras, (top view - side view), heated seats, folding / dimming mirrors, black chrome.
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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Probably going to be over my budget due to the low miles..
What audio system does it have? Active Xenons, std cruise with braking?
Mike
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Yeah, valued at 24k so probably above what you want. Will put it up at 24.5 when I put it up for sale.
"Only Carbon black car without swirl marks"
"Only Carbon black car without swirl marks"
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo