Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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I feel a return to the 'club' coming!
Well I just can't stand it anymore and I'm off to my dealer tomorrow to order a new D3 I really like my D2 for off-road use but on road it is starting to really bug me, it is slow and noisy and I'm only getting 20.5 mpg plus the a/c has packed in for the second time in 4 months, the ABS and TC has failed and it needs a big service.
I really don't know what to go for though, last time I had a Bonatti Grey Base-7 manual and added 19" alloys, privacy glass and Xenons 8) and I'm tempted to do the same again (auto this time) but wondered if I should....
a. Stick to the Base Car and add toys
b. Go for the 'S' and order leather (if it is possible?)
c. Look for a used 'SE' with a few miles on the clock
What do you reckon folks and what sort of delivery times are being offered at the moment????2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
17th Sep 2006 5:53 pm
bluebarchetta
Member Since: 25 Oct 2005
Location: Aylesbury
Posts: 524
I'd be tempted to look for a low mileage SE.
Although say this I started doing this and then ended up buying a new SE.
BTW if you get an early 2006 model you still get the xenons but you also get the fridge and FPC.
17th Sep 2006 7:47 pm
simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Leicester
Posts: 806
I went for a new "S" with leather option, and added the xenons later (cheaper).
I didn't need leccy seats, and prefer aftermarket sat nav.
Best compromise all round I feel.
Si.Pat's Van
D3 TDV6 S Auto
Rimini Red / Alpacca Leather
18th Sep 2006 8:55 am
nwoods
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Southern California
Posts: 563
I'd like to know more about adding the xenons. it's legal here in the USA, but I have no clue what all is involved.
18th Sep 2006 9:07 am
simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Leicester
Posts: 806
To add Xenons to a coil sprung D3/LR3 would be illegal in the UK, not sure about US, but would expect the same. On the air sprung cars, the headlamp levelling is done by the attitude of the vehicle - automatic with air springs. All I needed to do was add the correct Xenon headlamps to the car as a a straight swap. With coils, there is no means of auto levelling the car and therefore the lamps, so I expect it's a no go.
Si.Pat's Van
D3 TDV6 S Auto
Rimini Red / Alpacca Leather
18th Sep 2006 9:14 am
oliver77
Member Since: 23 Jun 2006
Location: Mid Wales
Posts: 398
The only stipulation in the UK is that if you have HID or Xenon light fitted you must have a headlamp cleaning system i.e. spray fitted also.
18th Sep 2006 9:20 am
tony bennett
Member Since: 28 Jul 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 565
Re: I feel a return to the 'club' coming!
cotefarmboy wrote:
Well I just can't stand it anymore and I'm off to my dealer tomorrow to order a new D3 I really like my D2 for off-road use but on road it is starting to really bug me
but what will you offroad? regards
tony
05 "Battlestar Galactica"
In 7 years ownership
09/13 New Battery (I did that)
11/13 new alternator. (I did that)
2 x EGR Blanked. (I did that )
18th Sep 2006 1:59 pm
CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
Re: I feel a return to the 'club' coming!
tony bennett wrote:
but what will you offroad?
The D3 of course 8)2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
18th Sep 2006 2:25 pm
CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
simkna wrote:
I went for a new "S" with leather option, and added the xenons later (cheaper).
I didn't need leccy seats, and prefer aftermarket sat nav.
Best compromise all round I feel.
Si.
Was the leather a factory option or did the dealer retro-fit for you? Also would you mind me asking what sort of deal you got as the dealer I have just been to see was taking the p*ss with the figures quoted.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
18th Sep 2006 2:28 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23382
Having recently driven a manual D3 over 250 miles (mixed roads & mild off-road) I'd say get an auto. Couldn't believe how much nicer the auto. box was in comparison, IMO of course.
Helps with re-sale as well (so I'm told).
18th Sep 2006 2:34 pm
simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Leicester
Posts: 806
cotefarmboy wrote:
Was the leather a factory option or did the dealer retro-fit for you? Also would you mind me asking what sort of deal you got as the dealer I have just been to see was taking the p*ss with the figures quoted.
Factory option. I ordered through motorlogix.co.uk, supplied by LR dealer.
I forget exactly what I paid (S is not available new now anyway for direct comparison), but none of the LR dealers I spoke to directly could get anywhere near the deal.
Si.Pat's Van
D3 TDV6 S Auto
Rimini Red / Alpacca Leather
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18th Sep 2006 2:48 pm
tony bennett
Member Since: 28 Jul 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 565
Re: I feel a return to the 'club' coming!
cotefarmboy wrote:
tony bennett wrote:
but what will you offroad?
The D3 of course 8)
you're pulling me leg regards
tony
05 "Battlestar Galactica"
In 7 years ownership
09/13 New Battery (I did that)
11/13 new alternator. (I did that)
2 x EGR Blanked. (I did that )
18th Sep 2006 2:48 pm
CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
Did it!!!!
Ordered a TDV6 Auto in Zermatt Silver for delivery at the end of October, got an awesome deal from Aaron at Farnells Bradford, they were way cheaper than anyone else.
Can't wait to restore the permagrin 8)2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
19th Sep 2006 11:53 am
Mossy
Member Since: 01 Jul 2005
Location: Hollyoaks, UK
Posts: 2682
cotefarmboy wrote:
..Can't wait to restore the permagrin 8)
Call it a wild guess, but I suspect you're quite a happy chappy? D3 HSE V8...
19th Sep 2006 12:14 pm
CFB
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Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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You could say that, I really regretted selling my other D3 and it was just a matter of time before finances allowed me to replace it with a new one.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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I really like my D2 for off-road use but on road it is starting to really bug me, it is slow and noisy and I'm only getting 20.5 mpg 
plus the a/c has packed in for the second time in 4 months, the ABS and TC has failed and it needs a big service.
