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Greetings to all, newbie looking to take the plunge into e70 x5 ownership

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Steve brown
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Greetings to all, newbie looking to take the plunge into e70 x5 ownership

Post by Steve brown » Thu Dec 19, 2019 10:03 am

:D so I'm torn between..2007 se x5 showroom type or a 2013 ex police model.
My questions are.. Will a heated seat control panel and leather interior be a plug and play or is the loom for this missing in ex police cars ?
What are the advantages or disadvantages on a ex police, Mrs loves white x5s and our budget won't stretch to a 'normal'white model.
Thanks for any advice you all can give
Steve ,Cheshire based

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Post by sapphireblack » Fri Dec 20, 2019 8:15 am

I'd wager you'll struggle to ascertain what specification police versions are built to. Often wiring looms have many tied back unused connections but it doesnt stop/start there, relays and fuses need to be identified and possibly more. Police vehicles are supposedly well maintained but do live a hard life.

As you would be buying a car then a full interior thats a big gamble imo and not one i'd contemplate. But then i'm not a gambler :)

If white is really that important, buy a regular car with the spec you are happy with and have it wrapped. There was a very nice white E70 for sale here :wink:

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Post by marti » Sat Dec 21, 2019 10:26 am

Agree with Blacksapphire on the police vehicle....I would go for the 'e' as Ive had many and an 'f', the 'e' is a far better built car in my opinion and less problematic from my experience and from what Ive read on the net.

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