X5 not sounding like it used to

[DINANM3]

Originally Posted by SANguru

you should pull the race card... don't f with no italian dude.. LOL

Well italians not exactly a race. but shit if it gets me a 545 loaner i will try it.

[DINANM3]

Originally Posted by Chip

When I got my X in 05' (4.4i), when I started it, I could hear the enginr growl. Now, when I start it, I don't get that growl... Is it just me or is something in need of some fixing? Btw, 9k miles on it...

I had the same problem then i got a dinan exhaust and magically the problem dissapeared and hasnt returned since

[CGSTL]

Originally Posted by DINANM3

How the hell did you get a 545 loaner. Ive heard of 525 or 330 or x3 and x5 3.0. But my dealer wouldnt ever give anyone a 545 loaner. Where the hell did you get your X5 serviced

I am in St. Louis. I told them I didn't want anything less than what I am already driving. I asked them directly if they have a 7 series ("No, all out.") OK, how about a 545 or 550? ("Hold on...." [He returned and said the porter will pull it up.])

What I found out was that it was most likely a sales guy's car because it reeked of nicotene and stale aftershave. A smell so bad that it had to have been collecting it for the entire 10K miles which are on the auto. No worries! I detailed it when I got home; switched off the DTC; and happily powerslid out of my neighborhood.

I'm not being unduly hard on the car. I just respond whenever it says GO! I'm actually driving it like I drove the 02 540 I had for several years.

Here's the low-down, though....
- Has sport package on it and it handles very, very well. No body roll
- Spend 10 minutes reviewing and programming iDrive; then 10 minutes using it while you're driving; then you'll realize what BMW was trying to do. It's actually pretty handy.
- The powerplant pulls mightily all the way through 80+. It begs to be floored.

Overall.... I think that's what I'd buy as soon as the Bangle butt and Dame Edna face get toned down in 2009. Spy shots look pretty favorable.

[DINANM3]

Originally Posted by CGSTL

I am in St. Louis. I told them I didn't want anything less than what I am already driving. I asked them directly if they have a 7 series ("No, all out.") OK, how about a 545 or 550? ("Hold on...." [He returned and said the porter will pull it up.])

What I found out was that it was most likely a sales guy's car because it reeked of nicotene and stale aftershave. A smell so bad that it had to have been collecting it for the entire 10K miles which are on the auto. No worries! I detailed it when I got home; switched off the DTC; and happily powerslid out of my neighborhood.

I'm not being unduly hard on the car. I just respond whenever it says GO! I'm actually driving it like I drove the 02 540 I had for several years.

Here's the low-down, though....
- Has sport package on it and it handles very, very well. No body roll
- Spend 10 minutes reviewing and programming iDrive; then 10 minutes using it while you're driving; then you'll realize what BMW was trying to do. It's actually pretty handy.
- The powerplant pulls mightily all the way through 80+. It begs to be floored.

Overall.... I think that's what I'd buy as soon as the Bangle butt and Dame Edna face get toned down in 2009. Spy shots look pretty favorable.

Nice review. It is great car.