M5V8 337 Report post Posted October 5, 2014 Picked up the new wagon and proceeded to give it a 400km drive over and around the Coromadel as it's first test. 50% windy switchback roads & 50% gravel that must have been used for a rally stage at some point. BMW X5 xdrive30d performance pack What a car. Aglie, surprisingly quick. 400km cost me $40 (half a tank). Panoramic sunroof. So comfortable I even slept in the back. Now it's all dirty. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted October 5, 2014 sounds like a good first date Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) hey Kyu. How did the tyres work out for you? fishing wasn't bad we got about 25 fish mostly snapper to divvy up at the end. Couldn't have taken a better car for the trip. The M5 wouldn't have even made it down one of the roads. Edited October 5, 2014 by M5V8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted October 5, 2014 i got them fitted saturday morning for $30 so all is good. thanks again darren didnt get to drive it much except for sunday morning to the meet.. had to roll the garage door up by hand cuz power cut lol tyres are great. much better than what I had before. now time to save up for a new set cuz fronts r getting worn too. 25 fish aint all bad. last time i went to the coromandel me and my gf caught about 20 in half a day but we were beginners i quite like the road to coromandel but when its windy and raining gets a little bit scary when going along that long road on the ledge next to the water! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted October 5, 2014 Cool. Your welcome. I hope they tie you over. We still don't have power. 2 days on a stag wknd, fishing with no shower. I came home to no power and a cold shower. Not the pleasant end to the wknd I was expecting. AND i've missed the F1. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted October 5, 2014 Oh no.. We got quite lucky our power at home came back on around 2pm and at the shop about 10pm. Hopefully everyone is sorted by today.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) one hell of a lot better looking than the Mercedes thats for sure! They really got the back looking very good on that generation X5 Edited October 6, 2014 by _Ethrty-Andy_ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted October 6, 2014 Agreed. This gen x5 is the best looking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted October 6, 2014 I did see a new model X5 M 50i outside the BMW dealer here in white. GOD it was good looking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 Just seen this. Awesome car. My Mum has one. Looks cool in Black. I think it's a great combination of power, economy, and convenience! Where did you end up settling in Auckland? Coming to any of the upcoming meets? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayCee 26 Report post Posted November 29, 2014 Mate what a beautiful car this is! very jealous Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HSB 282 Report post Posted November 30, 2014 agreed, a beaut! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
