It's been emotional.... but goodbye! Updates!

MarkG_M5Comp · 05-03-2016, 01:43 PM

That's it, the deal is done on an X5 M50d and the deposit paid.

May I throw myself upon your mercy for you all to allow my hanging around sometimes? The 'other' forum isn't very energising

Chompers · 05-03-2016, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkG335

That's it, the deal is done on an X5 M50d and the deposit paid.

May I throw myself upon your mercy for you all to allow my hanging around sometimes? The 'other' forum isn't very energising

Good man, well done. You know the rules, what's the spec and interior?

....,,,,..,,.. · 05-03-2016, 01:54 PM

Congrats

Definitely a big bugger you will be going around in.

Most 'other' forums are a bit bland TBH.

You should try the 208 forum.

I avoid using chav overly much

dopper99 · 05-03-2016, 01:57 PM

Congrats on your new order Mark.

I'm sure they'll allow us to stick around once we've gone.

When do you get it?

MarkG_M5Comp · 05-03-2016, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chompers

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkG335

That's it, the deal is done on an X5 M50d and the deposit paid.

May I throw myself upon your mercy for you all to allow my hanging around sometimes? The 'other' forum isn't very energising

Good man, well done. You know the rules, what's the spec and interior?

I've been conservative:

Carbon Black
Black Dakota (this is to keep the wife happy since she hates the Coral Red I have now)
Adaptive LEDs
Sun Protection Glass
468M wheels (the dual colour 50d jobs)
Pano roof
HK
Comfort seats
Reversing camera
Surround view
Park assist
Heated rear seats

Rbrown · 05-03-2016, 02:04 PM

That sounds like a great car!

You are welcome to hang around on here...is there any good "chelsea tractor" forums out there?

MarkG_M5Comp · 05-03-2016, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dopper99

Congrats on your new order Mark.

I'm sure they'll allow us to stick around once we've gone.

When do you get it?

It would be quiet without us eh?!

Delivery September, the dealer has no allocation and it's only the second one the salesman has sold.

Incidentally, this is in the showroom in Long Beach Blue if anyone is interested:

MarkG_M5Comp · 05-03-2016, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rbrown

That sounds like a great car!

You are welcome to hang around on here...is there any good "chelsea tractor" forums out there?

Ooo, that's cutting... it's bad enough that I'll now be 'off topic' like so many others!

MarkG_M5Comp · 05-03-2016, 02:08 PM

I don't want to mod or code this one....

But, DMS do the 450bhp remap, then there's this:

....,,,,..,,.. · 05-03-2016, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkG335

I've been conservative:

Carbon Black
Black Dakota (this is to keep the wife happy since she hates the Coral Red I have now)
Adaptive LEDs
Sun Protection Glass
468M wheels (the dual colour 50d jobs)
Pano roof
HK
Comfort seats
Reversing camera
Surround view
Park assist
Heated rear seats

I can't believe you went poverty spec, shocking

What about the excellent Nightvision package with pedestrian recognition and spot light.

Also the auxiliary heating for getting it sweet over winter

And of course HUD.

HK rather than B&O? What were you thinking....

@cheapskateBMWX5M50downer.

Chompers · 05-03-2016, 02:14 PM

Nice spec, did you consider the heated steering wheel or tow bar?

This forum pretty good for 'X' vehicles http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/index.php/board,37.0.html

Run by a good couple of guy's Some on there has just ordered an M50d and seems to have got a good deal too.

MarkG_M5Comp · 05-03-2016, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brigand

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkG335

I've been conservative:

Carbon Black
Black Dakota (this is to keep the wife happy since she hates the Coral Red I have now)
Adaptive LEDs
Sun Protection Glass
468M wheels (the dual colour 50d jobs)
Pano roof
HK
Comfort seats
Reversing camera
Surround view
Park assist
Heated rear seats

I can't believe you went poverty spec, shocking

What about the excellent Nightvision package with pedestrian recognition and spot light.

Also the auxiliary heating for getting it sweet over winter

And of course HUD.

HK rather than B&O? What were you thinking....

@cheapskateBMWX5M50downer.

Head hung in shame

I will not rise to your forum style spending spree on someone else's ticket approach to life!

Tried to get used to HUD but just don't like it - sure, I'll get beaten for that...

MarkG_M5Comp · 05-03-2016, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chompers

Nice spec, did you consider the heated steering wheel or tow bar?

This forum pretty good for 'X' vehicles http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/index.php/board,37.0.html

Run by a good couple of guy's Some on there has just ordered an M50d and seems to have got a good deal too.

Thanks mate.

Thought about the tow bar but unlikely to to use it often, if at all.

Heated wheel - wasn't impressed with it, had it on the loaner and found a) didn't like a warm wheel and b) it felt very slightly 'lumpy' so I wondered if this was the heating element.

Watsey · 05-03-2016, 02:40 PM

Don't be a stranger - let us know how it goes, and how easy the tank tracks are to fit

335i nthehouse · 05-03-2016, 02:49 PM

Deal post?

subsy · 05-03-2016, 02:58 PM

Congrats, epic veeeehicle.

NISFAN · 05-03-2016, 03:19 PM

Nice one Mark, certainly a beast. Hope to see it at the next 'how fast'

JustChris · 05-03-2016, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkG335

That's it, the deal is done on an X5 M50d and the deposit paid.

May I throw myself upon your mercy for you all to allow my hanging around sometimes? The 'other' forum isn't very energising

Congrats Mark, I think the X5 is an amazing allrounder, especially with THAT engine package.

MarkG_M5Comp · 05-03-2016, 03:48 PM

Cheers guys....

Gordon, I'm thinking Santa Pod drag race - not sure I can commit to a track with those irritating 'corners'!!

NISFAN · 05-03-2016, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkG335

Cheers guys....

Gordon, I'm thinking Santa Pod drag race - not sure I can commit to a track with those irritating 'corners'!!

I think you'll be barred from Santa Pod when that torque rips and rolls up the Tarmac.

gtsussex · 05-04-2016, 04:26 AM

Finally you've bought one!!! Thank the Lord! If you find the running costs a bit high, just park on a street corner and sell some drugs

(I of course can say this having had a black V8 X5!).

No excuse for not coming on track day - mine did a very respectable time round Brands

Craig 1527 · 05-04-2016, 04:31 AM

congratulations Mark I'm loving the 40d so the 50d must be tremendous enjoy and I'm still hanging around car has just been in to have the full gtechniq treatment looks great

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Chompers Colonel 1155 Rep 2,727 Posts Drives: F31 320d MSport (M) BS /CR Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Co. Down iTrader: (0)	Nice spec, did you consider the heated steering wheel or tow bar? This forum pretty good for 'X' vehicles http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/index.php/board,37.0.html Run by a good couple of guy's Some on there has just ordered an M50d and seems to have got a good deal too. __________________ Curent: F31 335d xDrive MSport Individual TB / OW Merino Gone: F31 320d MSport BS /CR, E61 520d MSport Bus Ed, E53 X5 V8 Sport
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