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Really late intro
I’ve been reading the forum for some time and decided it was time to post. You guys helped me a lot in the process of choosing my X5M and what I wanted for it. I had a hard time deciding what options I wanted for my car so I settled for everything available here in Canada except for the rear DVD entertainment system and trims.
I tried to get the comfort seating package (451-453-456) but I could only get the 456 comfort seats with the Individual color contrary to what was said in the brochure. I wonder if others around the world could get active seat (451) and ventilated seat (453) in addition to the individual color. Maybe it was because of the short time frame. The thing puts a smile on my face every day. I really enjoy driving her but there are a few things that bug me. These are just the little things
These are small issues but I wanted to make a list. Don’t be mistaken, I really love my car but it’s important to always improve a product. Here are some pictures. She was built 1 week before the last day of production of the E70 in June 2013. A big thanks to RTC for the idea of Criollo Brown. Can any acute observer tell me the 2 unusual cosmetic particularities of mine? |
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nice!!!!!
welcome aboard!!!!
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E53 X5 4.6iS 147K mi - Sold May 2013 Tireprints left in: USA, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Russia E53 X5 4.8iS built 2005-10-17 66200 mi - June 2012 96000 mi - June 2013 112000 mi - June 2014 OEM fire extinguisher OE first aid kit OE tow hitch OE TV module OE aspheric mirror K&N air filter black/white badges rear camera 4-channel video recorder Here is the list of things I have done to the X |
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A few more pictures.
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seatbelt chime, speed reporting, speed volume can be adjusted with NCSExpert... before venturing into programming, you need to read a lot about it, or have someone who knows what to do, just do it for you...
wipers... not so sure on the E70... if you disable the rainsensor (along with light sensor, as it is one unit), your wipers could be controlled as old fashioned intermittent wipers, where you assign speed by the movement of the stalk... but i don't think it is a good idea to disable the rainsensor, as it can cause whole bunch of other, undesired things... i love the fact the the volume controls on mine are on the left side of the steering wheel... on my wife's 2012 335 they are on the right side of the wheel - when i drive, i steer with the left hand and the right hand is next to 4-way flasher and gear shifter, in case if i hit the brakes hard, i throw on the 4-ways to warn folks behind me, or if i need to overtake somebody, i throw the gear in S or manual... (old manual shift habit). while the left thumb takes care of the volume... on the old 4.6 the volume was along the left edge of the spoke, on the 4.8 the volume is along the top edge of the spoke... the older one was more convenient... on my wife's ride i find that if i am lifting my right hand to adjust the volume, it is easier to go directly to the radio knob, instead of to the steering wheel... so, it is totally underused... same was on her C300 MB - the volume was on the right... if I am rowing the gears in a manual, my left hand is on the wheel, not my right one... but, this is personal liking, not really a plus or a minus... again, very nice ride... what is the answer to your riddle? what is different about your ride?
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E53 X5 4.6iS 147K mi - Sold May 2013 Tireprints left in: USA, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Russia E53 X5 4.8iS built 2005-10-17 66200 mi - June 2012 96000 mi - June 2013 112000 mi - June 2014 OEM fire extinguisher OE first aid kit OE tow hitch OE TV module OE aspheric mirror K&N air filter black/white badges rear camera 4-channel video recorder Here is the list of things I have done to the X |
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Well, I posted about the volume side thing but it's true that as the months go by, I find myself getting used to the left side. On my previous car, it was on the right hence my initial grudge.
As for the riddle, it's quite simple. I have painted front mudflaps to prevent rock chips but sadly it doesn't seem to be enough even with the 3M tape. The second one is the upper rear spoiler which is painted blue instead of black. I had a broken section on each side. It was weird like if it had been closed by hand too hard. The dealer replaced it on warranty but mistakenly painted it... |
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I've searched around and I guess that the 30 minutes delay before shutting down completetly might be explained by the turbocharged engine.
Here's a spy shot from 2007. The translated note says something like The note says: switch on pump for engine and after a longer drive leave it on for 30 minutes and only after that switch it off, otherwise engine will be broken! |
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Looks great. Same exterior color as mine. Welcome aboard!
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Thanks
I really like the color MCB. There are 431 vehicles with that color out of 4129 in North America according to X5 M production #'s |
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