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11-04-2009, 01:03 AM
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How does your X5 steer?
Describe how your X5 steers at low and high speeds please. 
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11-04-2009, 08:47 AM
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The clicking sound is possibly your axle/cv boot. Get underneath and see if the boots are leaking grease. Also check your power steering fluid (ATF). As far as steering/handling goes...BMW ain't Honda, it takes a bit more effort at lower speeds.
If it's that much of an issue, have it inspected.
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11-04-2009, 09:06 AM
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Alot of BMWs have a kinda heavy steering feel, and lots of people like it that way. It keeps the driver more connected to the road via better road feel. There are X5s available with servotronic steering which has more assist and easier steering effort, but you probably don't have that.
To get some better feel you could try changing the steering fluid, it may be old/burnt. (don't know what year/model X5 you have)
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11-04-2009, 09:43 AM
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had same problem with my first E53.....low fluid!
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11-04-2009, 10:18 AM
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The steering is a bit hard, but the road feel from the steering is great. Although sometimes in heavy traffic I wish it was a bit more like my neibors Lexus which is so soft your could probably execute a 3 point turn with your pinky finger.
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11-04-2009, 12:59 PM
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steering is lighter than my other car and all the other BMW's I have owned (2 of them M cars). It's very good, but I could stand for a heavier feel myself. Lexus - bleah...
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11-04-2009, 01:56 PM
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Quote:
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"When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all" (Bender, futurama) You make something idiotproof, they'll make a better idiot You think professional is expensive, just wait until you pay for amateur. Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right. Examine what is said, not who speaks. X5 pics RIP 4.6is..... 2003 4.6is
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11-04-2009, 02:25 PM
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Quote:
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11-04-2009, 02:28 PM
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Quote:
 steering my 3.0i in heavy traffic is like weight lifting 
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