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by squeaky2
Mon Jan 21, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: X5 E70 18" Winter Wheels - change of tact........anyone want them?
Replies: 0
Views: 835

X5 E70 18" Winter Wheels - change of tact........anyone want them?

Hi All.

I have a set of style 209 wheels in good condition with Vredestein Wintrac tyres all with about 7mm of tread on them. I can send photos to anyone who is interested. They are located near Dartford at the moment . Forgot to say i have spacers too :)
by squeaky2
Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:29 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E70 18" winter wheels and tyres
Replies: 2
Views: 1111

Re: E70 18" winter wheels and tyres

Typically could have done with the X with the winter tyres this morning......had to resort to snow socks......lots of jealous looks especially from the man stuck in his F type  :))
by squeaky2
Tue Feb 27, 2018 5:29 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E70 18" winter wheels and tyres
Replies: 2
Views: 1111

E70 18" winter wheels and tyres

Hi All......Not been around much since selling the X.  I have finally got around to trying to offload the winter wheels if anyone is interested......better late than never.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112840332699

if anyone is interested in a private offer let me know.
by squeaky2
Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:11 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Swapping my 40d with a 40e
Replies: 20
Views: 5725

Re: Swapping my 40d with a 40e

As X5Sport said the only reason why we have PHEV's is because of the BIK.  It actually works out cheaper for the company to lease vehicles than it is for us to pay ourselves the dividend and be taxed on it.  Currently we have Merc C350e estates which if it was my own money i would buy,  boot space i...
by squeaky2
Sat Nov 26, 2016 10:29 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Adaptve Drive Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 2102

Adaptve Drive Questions

Have adaptive drive on mine but haven't driven one without so difficult to comment.  I can however say where lots of people complain about the ride I've never had a problem. Mine is a 2008 on 70'000 miles and considering the number of cracked alloys I've had the dampers are holding up quite well. I ...
by squeaky2
Wed Jul 20, 2016 5:16 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Volvo V70 D5se Geartronic
Replies: 2
Views: 1083

Volvo V70 D5se Geartronic

Hi All.

Now ive decided to keep the X5 along with the Merc im selling the runaround.  Just in case anyone is interested ;)

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... uHxHQC1.01
by squeaky2
Sun Jul 03, 2016 4:57 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Non run-flat tyres
Replies: 43
Views: 10471

Re: Non run-flat tyres

Sorry to resurrect this.  I am just about to get a set of 20" refurbed to go back on the car when the winters come off  :)  Have been looking around and at the moment there seems to be little price difference between the price of dunlop runflats and non runflats. I am however having to get one ...
by squeaky2
Fri Jun 17, 2016 4:17 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: New addition to the family
Replies: 1
Views: 1740

New addition to the family

So instead of going the nissan leaf route but still wanting cheap benefit in kind we decided to go with the Mercedes C350e.  No idea how it goes yet though as its still on charge    ::)

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by squeaky2
Tue May 10, 2016 5:46 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: X5 35d M Sport Insurance Price
Replies: 16
Views: 4577

Re: X5 35d M Sport Insurance Price

Had been with Admiral for a few years.  This year they wanted £1800 got it for £900 with hastings.  Live South Central London, car on the road, 2 drivers 42 and 50, 9 years NCB.  Then again admiral were still the cheapest for the Volvo at £700!  its a £2003 V70 D5 worth £3k.  Does have business use ...
by squeaky2
Thu Mar 10, 2016 1:05 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Alloy Wheel Refurb advice? // London
Replies: 8
Views: 2376

Re: Alloy Wheel Refurb advice? // London

Havent used them yet but i think the crash repair people opposite me do refurbs or try wheelpower in brockley as they are really nice guys
by squeaky2
Tue Feb 16, 2016 12:45 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: How often do you change key fob battery?
Replies: 17
Views: 3687

Re: How often do you change key fob battery?

Cars with comfort access have a battery in the keyfob.  I think the rest are supposed to charge when in the slot
by squeaky2
Fri Jan 08, 2016 11:31 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 3.0sd can you see the radiator through the kidney grills?
Replies: 15
Views: 4194

Re: 3.0sd can you see the radiator through the kidney grills?

None on mine.  Didnt know if it was something to do with the adaptive suspension setup or the 4 zone ac
by squeaky2
Sun Dec 13, 2015 11:14 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Winter tyres on an SD?
Replies: 1
Views: 1442

Re: Winter tyres on an SD?

Im pretty sure that you need 18"'s due to the size of the brakes on the sd.  Will have to check the size of my winters tomorrow