Two unlucky X5s...what else could go wrong!

Naz24 · #1 04-10-2011, 10:26 PM

So I went home this past weekend to switch cars with my mom, i gave her my 04 4.4i in exchange for her 02 4.6is. My car is going to get some work at the dealer this week (including hopefully coverage on rust from BMWNA, and random battery drain). So I spent ALL DAY yesterday de-"mom-zing" the 4.6is. Which included wash, clay, polish, wax, and ReJex, and of course crazy work on the interior. Packed up the 4.6is, drove out my driveway, and got the "ENGINE FAILSAFE" light, and stalled. UGH! Started back up, and it stalled again. great. So, now i'm "stuck" driving my mom and dad's 3-series convertible. Not exactly a bad deal, but damn i wish i was in the 4.6is

just though i'd share.

Here are some pictures of the 4.6is in the process. and the convertible. I feel bad having to drive this thing around cornell, there are so many potholes.

cfmistry · #2 04-10-2011, 11:16 PM

You are one lucky kid!

The 4.6 may just need to dry out a bit.

romeokc10 · #3 04-11-2011, 02:52 PM

You've got waaaaay too much time on your hands. Besides, your family has two of them and you've been around this site for a while now, so be honest, are you really surprised?

indianapolisX5 · #4 04-11-2011, 05:02 PM

I feel ya, buddy.

As I write, I'm sitting in the parking lot at work with a dead battery waiting on roadside. Just killing time surfing xoutpost on my iPhone

Hope your luck improves. If it's any consolation, chicks dig guys in convertibles.

-Rob

Naz24 · #5 04-11-2011, 06:06 PM

so embarrassing. the 4.6is had a dislodged intake boot. No charge for "fixing it" but, if i should have poked my head around the hood before taking it to the stealer. I guess i was just in a rush to get back.

On the bright side, it was 80 degrees today, so i got to wash, and cruise around in a convertible. life could be worse

My dad is driving around in my X5, and i think hes really liking it. Hes been texting me all day about how well it drives.. uhoh. I may never get it back!

Rob, i hope you get that worked out. My car battery has been draining for no reason, i think it may be the final stage resistor. but i'm not completely sure, it really has to be at the dealer for this problem--very unfortunate for me and my wallet

RichiRich · #6 04-11-2011, 08:30 PM

Naz!! Sweet rides Bro!!! I love the 4 dot 6!! You know my style....she is a beast. The convertible is pretty nice....if we could break 65 around here it would be better!

Rich

Naz24 · #7 04-11-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RichiRich

Naz!! Sweet rides Bro!!! I love the 4 dot 6!! You know my style....she is a beast. The convertible is pretty nice....if we could break 65 around here it would be better!

Rich

I wish they were all mine

and thanks for the compliments rich. And happy birthday too!

Maybe I'll bring the 4.6 to the unplanned Tri state meet Hahah.

MINIz guy · #8 04-11-2011, 09:23 PM

Would take any 3er with a manual over any X5. Would take any X5 over a 3er with a automatic. Still must be nice with such a buffet of cars to drive.

Hey, you applied way to much Rejex in your photo.

Naz24 · #9 04-11-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MINIz guy

Would take any 3er with a manual over any X5. Would take any X5 over a 3er with a automatic. Still must be nice with such a buffet of cars to drive.

Hey, you applied way to much Rejex in your photo.

The manual is awesome... Makes driving so much more exciting. I forgot how much I missed it.

And that wasn't rejex! Carnuaba wax in that picture.

Me and you should do detail day, love to see some of your skills, and I can show you my techniques.

MINIz guy · #10 04-11-2011, 10:45 PM

That'd be a great idea. We could even open it up to the whole forum so there might just be another Parsippany meet this year. There would be a point to meeting up instead of just showing up to see cars.