New 2005 X5 3.0D Sport spotted!

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   Schweeeeet! Just saw a new X5 3.0D Sport in Stirling..
Looked exact spec to the one I have on order for the summer/autumn. Estoril Blue, 19" rims, titanium kidney gills. I kid you not from 30 paces I thought it was a 4.8is.. and it took getting a lot closer to realise it was a 3.0D. Looks superb in Estoril, better even that the old 4.6is as the face-lift really works. Alloys look darn close to the old 4.6 tho not sure if they are the same..11" wide at the rear..
Either it was an import or it's one of the first off the line as the Estoril paint had only been approved as an option (outside Individual) for this year. You couldn't actually select it as an option last year.
Was getting fed up waiting and had lost interest after finding out we couldn't have the 3l twin turbo diesel. But having seen one I just want it now now now...
I wonder if opted the grills as they are only supposed to be for the V8 models..?

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M BLUR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II ZeeMax ROADSTER Joined: 04-August-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1557	Topic: New 2005 X5 3.0D Sport spotted! Posted: 05-February-2005 at 17:17
	Schweeeeet! Just saw a new X5 3.0D Sport in Stirling.. Looked exact spec to the one I have on order for the summer/autumn. Estoril Blue, 19" rims, titanium kidney gills. I kid you not from 30 paces I thought it was a 4.8is.. and it took getting a lot closer to realise it was a 3.0D. Looks superb in Estoril, better even that the old 4.6is as the face-lift really works. Alloys look darn close to the old 4.6 tho not sure if they are the same..11" wide at the rear.. Either it was an import or it's one of the first off the line as the Estoril paint had only been approved as an option (outside Individual) for this year. You couldn't actually select it as an option last year. Was getting fed up waiting and had lost interest after finding out we couldn't have the 3l twin turbo diesel. But having seen one I just want it now now now... I wonder if opted the grills as they are only supposed to be for the V8 models..?
	www.lbmracing.com 1998 Zeemax M Roadster 2005 X5 3.0D Sport 1991 Esprit SE Race car

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Gryphon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05-June-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 32	Posted: 06-February-2005 at 04:24
	I'm hoping to get my 3.0D Sport in the next three weeks in Sterling, but alarm bells have sounded over the diesle fuel pump problems. although mine has left the factory, it may have to be recalled to have it's pump changed!! Not happy with Mr Bosch!!

M BLUR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II ZeeMax ROADSTER Joined: 04-August-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1557	Posted: 07-February-2005 at 04:36
	What colour you going for Gryphon..? Let me know if you get the titanium kidney grills or the black ones.
	www.lbmracing.com 1998 Zeemax M Roadster 2005 X5 3.0D Sport 1991 Esprit SE Race car

scotchic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 27-November-2004 Location: Highland Status: Offline Points: 9	Posted: 12-February-2005 at 09:12
	Just got my new X5 diesel SE. No sport, really comfy on the terrible roads in the highlands. Wheels only 17" so the extra rubber helps as well. Taking it easy the first miles. Kallahari beige, aux heating (great), heated stearing wheel & seats, xenons. And more. Just bought the boot tray sorter thing so the shopping bags is under control and some rubber mats (light beige and dirty footwear does'nt combine very well) TomTom Go navigation just tried out, great smart thing and in 3D. See pic's Edited by scotchic

M BLUR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II ZeeMax ROADSTER Joined: 04-August-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1557	Posted: 14-February-2005 at 04:29
	Unless you're a Motorway muncher (like me) the SE really is the best way to go. I know the nearest my Sport will get to off road wil be the Royal Highland show at Ingliston. Very nice m8.. be sure to give a write up as to how it pulls along with the new spec output. Why oh why wont they offer the TT 3.0D though..?
	www.lbmracing.com 1998 Zeemax M Roadster 2005 X5 3.0D Sport 1991 Esprit SE Race car

Gryphon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05-June-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 32	Posted: 14-February-2005 at 16:23
	X5 3.0D in Sterling Grey delivered to the dealer this morning Now got to wait two weeks for the '05 plate to become legal Haven't got the titanium kidney grills, but might think about it. Interior is Black Nappa Exclusive with dark poplar and loadsatoys Roll on 1st March