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Old 10-13-2015, 12:04 PM
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proud owner on my first x5... but was a little duped

Hi everyone my name is Darren and im from near cambridge uk, over the weekend i became the proud owner of my first bmw x5, its a 4.6is v8 with a lpg conversion

the reason i say i was a little duped is because it was listed for sale as a limited edition carbon black model, but after looking under the bonnet (after purchase) i noticed the colour code is saphire black.... tbh i love the car and very impressed with its power and overall spec and if im honest after googling the two colour differences i think i actually prefer the saphire colour to the carbon, but my question is what would have i got extra had it been the carbon black edition as listed for sale as ?

either way i love my x5 and will hopefully get to know a few of you on here a little better over time

here is the specs from the for sale avert and also some pics of my x5

bmw x5 4.6is carbon black limited edition
Bmw FSH 124'000) last serviced 1k miles ago including discs and pads
e70 20" alloy wheels
BRC LPG conversion
all-round new tyres
Electric windows
Air conditioning
Satellite navigation
Parking aid front and rear
Leather trim
Heated front seats
electric sports front seats (drivers memory)
Power steering
electric Steering wheel adjustment
Alarm, Immobiliser
Driver's airbags, Side airbags, Passenger airbags












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Old 10-13-2015, 12:06 PM
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just thought..... suppose i better choose a new name on here too, made my account the other night before i knew mine obv wasnt a carbon black model lol... can an admin maybe help me do this ?
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Old 10-13-2015, 12:17 PM
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I don't think a carbon black model was ever made, so you may have been duped.

However, looks like a beautiful 4.6!
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Old 10-13-2015, 12:19 PM
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Can't help with the color option, but it's a good looking X5! Still catches me off guard to see the steering wheel on the other side though.

Not sure if you know, but you can check the details of the vehicle doing a VIN decode, and they'll be able to tell you exactly what BMW shipped the vehicle with. Just Google BMW VIN Decode and you should get lots of options.
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Old 10-13-2015, 12:58 PM
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yeah they def did make a carbon black model e53 x5 (loads of info on google) but couldnt find and specific guide as to what they had over the standard 4.6is from factory

have tried a few vin decoders but cant find one that tells me the trim etc the car left factory with, they all seem to just list the basics
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Old 10-13-2015, 12:59 PM
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Welcome! That's a sweet looking X. The running boards are awesome
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Welcome! That's a sweet looking X. The running boards are awesome
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Old 10-13-2015, 03:18 PM
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Looks GREAT!
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WBAFB920X0LN75479 << if anyone has a better vin decoder then feel free to see what info you can find out
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great looking car...............
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