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  1. Andy Pandy
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    Hello all,

    I was a member of the original BMWLand until it sadly came to an end. I was just Andy there, but I’m too late to claim that again! I’ve paid up to be a site supporter, I always supported Matt and will do the same here. I’m a little annoyed at how long it’s taken me to find this forum‍♂️

    I’ve been through several BMW’s over the last 12 years and have very recently acquired a 2017 530d xDrive. Quite a change in performance and economy from my 116d.

    Simon from Bavarian Coding has already been out to see her, so I now have CarPlay enabled and he’s updated everything in my idrive.

    Once lockdown has buggered off, I’ll be getting the windows tinted. I need to hardwire my dashcam in, but that’s it for my plans at the moment.

    Andy

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    That is a lovely looking car, and I imagine it is a fabulous place to sit as well.
     
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    Welcome back aboard Andy, :wavey: - what took you so long? :D.

    Well done on posting pics right out of the box but as a returning Member you'd remember how much we liked to see them.....:whistling:. That's a lovely example you've got yourself there, we'll naturally expect a more detailed report in due course but it sounds as though you're off to a good start with the Mods to date.

    Plenty of the old gang around so hopefully you'll feel right at home again. :thumright:
     
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    Welcome. Nice to see you back and the photographs. (y)
     
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    Cheers gents. Nice to be back!

    I’ve don’t the dash cam hardwire today, I’ve taken a ton of photos so I’ll get a write up sorted later.

    Lots of catching up to do.


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    Welcome back, nice car too.


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    that is a great looking car (y)(y)

    l have just spent the last four years driving a 5GT with the 530D engine and it is a fantastic motor that is very nice to drive and gives reasonable MPG as well
     
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    And a big WELCOME from me too. :)

    Nice car.
     
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    Welcome, glad that you eventually found the new BMWLand, @Andy Pandy. (y)
     
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    Beautiful looking car! Love the colour. Welcome.

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    Again, thank you all:woohoo:

    Once I have enough miles under my belt I’ll cobble together a review. I think the last write up I did was on my 520d F10, probably in 2011 ish.....

    I have decided that the audio quality is utter crap though, I’m thinking a trip to Audiofile in Bishops Stortford is required.....
     
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    It really is very comfortable, I’ve been through a few seating positions and i still haven’t settled on one yet‍♂️
     

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