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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Apart from making me walk around looking like Jack Nicholson playing "The Joker" in Batman,after a couple of days of ownership these are my first impressions..
Love the Smart Key.....but still go to take the (non-existent) ignition key out every time I park...... 
Didn't think I would get used to the rotary knob as quickly as I have...
As a staunch defender of manual gear-change in a car,this one just seems to suit an auto....
My phone is playing at intermittent hide-and-seek with the car,so further tinkering required I think.
Still too much wind noise from the windscreen area
Seats are maybe not quite as comfortable as my D3 ones (shorter base cushion perhaps)?
That engine is lovely and smooth with the 8-speed box,and certainly feels on par with the opposition now.
NVH is greatly improved (apart from the aforementioned windscreen)
I have a bit of OCD when it comes to steering columns locks,and it still doesn't feel right not checking its on before leaving the car 
It was -3c the other morning and it was nice not to have to go out and warm the car,just one blip of the timer remote did the trick.
Think the little side light that comes on in slow corners is a bit gimmicky,but I will get used to it....
overall a massive  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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 15th Mar 2013 1:41 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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yes, yes, yes, we know all that ........
..... now where's the pics [esp with black bits added] 
 I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 15th Mar 2013 3:23 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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Sorry ronp....I'm still excited ....I forgot it was all old news for you experienced D4 owners
Stage one arrived this afternoon....black powder-coated side bars....hopefully going on this weekend...black vents and grille should be arriving next week....just washed it...can't believe that's the first time in 3 days of ownership "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 15th Mar 2013 3:30 pm |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6902
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have you not had it n bits yet, for goodness sake. My front was off within about 2 hours of picking it up Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
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| 15th Mar 2013 3:56 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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Ahhh...so it was you that made it kangaroo down the motorway..... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 15th Mar 2013 4:04 pm |
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