X5 BROKEN into

[X5 Meister]

This is a VERY interesting thread and presents a few things I never knew.

TQ2K - if someone chooses to only have the alarm activate/deactivate with the remote then what happens when the remote dies or doesn't work in a certain area (like due to an electromagnetic field or strong underground magnet)? I understand that it won't go off, not that an alarm thwarts thieves anymore IMHO, but that's about it.

- The keyhole delete is something that I was once interested in, but frankly I can think of more disadvantages than advantages to that option.

- I agree with weasel, keeping a valet key in a car is insane. As far as a wheel key, that's a different story as one might be needed if you get a flat, etc. just not in the glovebox (unless it's locked of course).

- A huge issue I have with the E53 X5, and unfortunately the E70 is no better, is that you cannot lock the center console storage area. I don't understand why only the 7 series has this feature.

- As far as stealing the car without the key... they use a computer. Didn't you read about Beckham's X5 Security car in Spain a while back?

[bgsquad]

But an "average" thief will not be able to start an X5. now of course, if they get a computer or i donnu what (like meister said) then ok, they can start it... but it's unlikely... as weasel said, it would be interesting to see a thief starting an X5

About hold ups (only practical way to steal an X5), I heard of some sort of a system: the car will not run for more than 1km if a certain card is not inside it. So the trick is that you have to always carry this electronic card with you (like RF tag) and the X will know that you are inside it and will run normally. If someone holds you up by cutting your way and sticking a gun to your head, then you calmly get out of the X and hand him the key (but the card is with you, on your body, in a pocket let's say) so when he takes the car and goes away, the car will notice the abscence of the card and will stop itself after 1km. meanwhile, you inform the police... it wouldn't be hard to find an X stopped in the middle of the road ... a nice surprise for the thugs, huh? it costs around 300$ and the dealer is installing it in lebanon!

[meandmyX]

Originally Posted by bgsquad

it would be interesting to see a thief starting an X5

just not mine ok
you steal my X you better run god damn it,