Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73081
On the positive side it looks like it’s just the plastic bits that are mangled, not the silver & metal bits.
21st Apr 2022 3:14 pm
BBDisco3
Member Since: 23 Nov 2008
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3646
Hardware wrote:
but on the plus-side you sold the roadkill to an understanding local butcher ?
Perhaps the same butcher may fix it for a couple of buck's
21st Apr 2022 3:44 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
DSL wrote:
On the positive side it looks like it’s just the plastic bits that are mangled, not the silver & metal bits.
It does look that way….we’ll find out when they try and bolt the new plastic bits on to the silver and metal bits
Whenever that may be…..parts are about as readily available as new cars apparently"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...
22nd Apr 2022 5:56 am
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
and the lifeboat?
22nd Apr 2022 11:33 pm
pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2589
Well had the call and the BMW will be ready for collection this Saturday.
Defender - no news.
28th Apr 2022 10:09 am
pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2589
euangibson wrote:
I’ve updated elsewhere, but thought you’d like to see this
I promise I won’t turn this into a regular X5 blog
Just a little update, a month into ownership.
I have covered 760 miles, and averaged a frankly staggering 78.2mpg. Most of the miles (530) have been short journeys, and been on electric only, which is the reason I bought the car in the first place.
For something with 400-odd bhp, with performance figures to match (it really is quick).......
One month in and we are at 867miles. Can't fault the car and the air suspension transforms the ride, although by default it is set to comfort. EV range is impressive and between 50 and 60miles. It’s not one of those figures that is reliant on 25 degrees, and a tailwind.
So far it’s had 409kw of electric (with current remaining range of 36 = 903miles) . So average is circa 2.2miles / kW although the car is noting 2.4mile / kW average. (Defender P400e is a little lower at around 1.7miles a kW).
Electric cost. Difficult because of the contribution of our PVs. Where possible we try and charge during the day. But 261kW have been at a night rate = £53.25
Very little use of the engine but when it’s called upon its impressive. Out of the 867miles so far, 832miles has been purely on EV with no contribution from the ICE.
Apart from the boot size (for my dogs) the car is really impressive, and I have no regrets.
P400XS 110 arrives in July.
29th May 2022 7:37 pm
Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6910
So I too have gone to an X5 45e after 17 years of disco 3/4 and RRS ownership, apart from my D3 I didn’t really have any problems tha5 couldn’t be expected on cars their age. I had BMs beforehand and it’s like going home and way more sprightly than the RRS.
Personally, I don’t like the way LR are going, the D5 I have always hated the look of and they really are escalating prices horrendously. The new RR and RRS has been ruined again round the back end. I was really getting to like the new Defender, however the prices are crazy The Phev versions also have such a useless range, I’m only 12 miles from work and would struggle, however the BM is over 40 on a freezing day so does me great for commuting.
Haven’t gone totally though, my 1994 300tdi defender is still here, gets regularly abused and gives me great times and normally just keeps on goingJoined 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
20th Jan 2024 9:15 am
Bev
Member Since: 28 Apr 2011
Location: Perthshire
Posts: 743
Welcome to the club Dave Defender 90 CSW MY06
Discovery 3 SE MY05 (Gone but still on the forum )
Defender 90 CSW MY02 ( Gone)
Discovery 3 GS MY08 ( Gone)
20th Jan 2024 12:00 pm
Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6910
Should we have a sub group? 🤷🏼♂️😂😂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
20th Jan 2024 12:05 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73081
Sub group = Those that have seen the light/come to their senses.
Sub sub groups = Skoda, BMW & Volvo. Other brands are available, alegedly.
20th Jan 2024 12:10 pm
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1257
Perhaps I should jump in currently have a Cuppa Ateca as lifestyle choice kept D4 for now but what difference in the two cars. Wife still prefers disco but boy this Cupra ticks so many boxes and the cheapness in servicing and insurance .still part of VWG group..
4th Feb 2024 5:09 pm
pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2589
Looking at D4s yesterday ........ Really quite cheap now...
I should really buy the D4 5.0 V8 that's up for sale but for that money I can buy a 2016 D4 Landmark ......
Putting a time lock on the wallet....do not open until 2025
4th Feb 2024 6:26 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26774
DSL wrote:
Sub group = Those that have seen the light/come to their senses.
Sub sub groups = Skoda, BMW & Volvo. Other brands are available, alegedly.
I need a sub/sub group! My son bought a Yeti yesterday. What a great little car! I’m very impressed. If I wanted a cheap no fuss yet practical car, Yeti fits the bill. I found out they have quite a cult following, they even wave at each other 👋
4th Feb 2024 7:22 pm
Kary
Member Since: 02 Feb 2024
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1
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7th Feb 2024 8:23 pm
pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2589
Which? Took the BMW this morning. 33miles on electric with 8miles remaining. 5 degrees this morning and wet.
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