New X5 OWNER!!

[upallnight]

What are these Chinese knock off the RUF wheels, similar to Chinese knockoff of Rolex - Lolex?

[tmv]

Save some more and get something much better.

[Moezer]

i live in a place where we only got 2 mons of summer

[SAVant]

Personally I would be on the lookout for someone selling their OEM wheels, maybe from a 4.4i Sport, 4.6is or 4.8is. I really like the look of some of the OEM wheels and then you know the quality is good as well. Having said that, I did purchase aftermarket wheels to run on my X in the winter as I was pressed for time and couldn't find anything locally.

One thing to look out for - most aftermarket rims are not load rated to handle what you could potentially put in your X. I believe, if memory serves, that most aftermarket wheels are rated to 690kg, but you need 720kg or better...

[Moezer]

Thanks for the heads up I already got winters 18s so gonna get 20 summers I just like the deep dish look on rims ill make sure to see the rating on the rims never really thought of that

[tmv]

Originally Posted by Moezer

Thanks for the heads up I already got winters 18s so gonna get 20 summers I just like the deep dish look on rims ill make sure to see the rating on the rims never really thought of that

Same here

[Moezer]

A small update, so I haven't gotten the damn x5 yet but I did go to the bmw dealer to check out what they have found with the x5 and what they fixed, there was an oil leak from the rear main seal, some hesitation from the engine and they changed some sensor I forgot what it was called but the final bill was $3450 to fix every thing does this add up money wise?

[bcredliner]

Can't help you there. Is the Land Rover dealer going to pitch in or is that all yours?

All that counts is if you are OK with the end cost of your X5.

Wherever you ask if a repair price is right, certainly of a forum that stretches around the globe, someone will take a dump on your doorstep not only about the price but will spread some on your X at the same time. My suggestion is don't ask unless enjoy being depressed.

Since you have already asked, assuming you really need input rather than are seeking endorsement, suggest you only consider responses from your part of the world and not only from the forum--ask the BMW tech that worked on your X or some other qualified person that you know.

[Moezer]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

Can't help you there. Is the Land Rover dealer going to pitch in or is that all yours?

All that counts is if you are OK with the end cost of your X5.

Wherever you ask if a repair price is right, certainly of a forum that stretches around the globe, someone will take a dump on your doorstep not only about the price but will spread some on your X at the same time. My suggestion is don't ask unless enjoy being depressed.

Since you have already asked, assuming you really need input rather than are seeking endorsement, suggest you only consider responses from your part of the world and not only from the forum--ask the BMW tech that worked on your X or some other qualified person that you know.

Nah the price of the x5 is set and agreed on, any fixes to the x is all on the dealer.

But normally for a rear main seal on an x5 how long does it normally take?

my sales person when he gave me the update told me the x5 needed about 18 hrs of work and such

[bcredliner]

The dealer has a labor hours schedule for each job by which the mechanic is paid. That's what they gave to you. The mechanic will fix it in less hours but you won't know when he starts or if he works on it continuesly. What they quoted you is total allowable labor hours