Thanks for the reply, yes I have had my E70 for 2 years, and have had an expensive repair already... I have an e90 also just sold an e36 and like trying to diy whatever easy repairs I can. I have kids too lol, so limited time/money like you.

I am debating adding an extended warranty to my e70 I found over at m3post.com by wanted auto protect. But they are small but they try hard, but it's not perfect but most extended warranties have mixed reviews. I like the warranty I have on my e90 by GWC but it's much more expensive than wanted auto protect.

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2007 X5 4.8i Sport, Premium, Sport, Active, CA, Cold Weather I&II, Navi, Style 211s