Just bought a 2006 X5 4.8is 100k km

[upallnight]

Originally Posted by Omerta

I'm selling the S4. Why do you say they aren't good in the snow? They should be very solid with the proper set of tires mounted. It was all traction (tire sizing / compound) issues from what I could tell driving it around with the current all season steamrollers.

Didn't say they weren't good in the snow, just that they aren't good in the COLD. From CCV that freezes to intermediate that get out of sync when the temp drops, our Xs are not the best cold weather cars/trucks/suv/sav.

[Whitecat]

Congrats ! Welcome ! And Hello from Montreal ... My first issue with cold weather was some misfire (intermitent) - now she's sleeping in a heated garage....... i also have to fix a valve cover gasket that doesn't help with the cold start...anyway Enjoy !!

[Whitecat]

Originally Posted by Turbo_Bimmer

Congrats on the purchase, it's a good price you got.
The problems your X has are common and have been discussed on this board, so you will be able to find help here. And if you can do the work yourself, it won't cost you too much.

The X5 is a good car for towing, especially with the additional power of the 4.8is. I was towing my car with an extended E250 before, and the X5 is more stable and more powerfull, and obviously more comfortable. Have fun with your X!

Nice to see you back Turbo

[Whitecat]

Originally Posted by upallnight

Didn't say they weren't good in the snow, just that they aren't good in the COLD. From CCV that freezes to intermediate that get out of sync when the temp drops, our Xs are not the best cold weather cars/trucks/suv/sav.

[puddinboo]

Originally Posted by Whitecat

Congrats ! Welcome ! And Hello from Montreal ... My first issue with cold weather was some misfire (intermitent) - now she's sleeping in a heated garage....... i also have to fix a valve cover gasket that doesn't help with the cold start...anyway Enjoy !!

have you replaced your ccv system ? I`ve heard that some misfires are caused buy a ccv system going bad. just my 2 cents.

[Whitecat]

Originally Posted by puddinboo

have you replaced your ccv system ? I`ve heard that some misfires are caused buy a ccv system going bad. just my 2 cents.

Nope but thanks for the input !!...(i'll look at this too...) i remember that there was a consensus on this forum with the misfire at cold start and Intermediate lever issue.. Very very expensive job here that i will not go for.

[Rom1]

Hello I'm new in this forum.. I have 03 BMW x5 4.6is run good but when is hot I can't take reverse and I ready talk to Bmw dealer and they say the transmission need to be change and that I supposed to pay $7000 dollar....someone can help me I'm thinking I'm in buying it used but honestly I don't know

[1MEAN4.8IS]

just a word of advise, if you are feeling saucy don't attempt the repair of the sunroof cassette without someone around who knows whats going on, i am a bmw technician and fixing the cassette is right up there as one of the hardest repairs you can do i know this from experience, mine is broken as well and i haven't even thought about trying it yet..

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by Rom1

Hello I'm new in this forum.. I have 03 BMW x5 4.6is run good but when is hot I can't take reverse and I ready talk to Bmw dealer and they say the transmission need to be change and that I supposed to pay $7000 dollar....someone can help me I'm thinking I'm in buying it used but honestly I don't know

I don't think dealers repair transmissions and that is why they said it had to be replaced. Suggest you have a well recommended tranny shop check it out. I am confident your cost can be substantially reduced.

[TiAgX5]

If you want to DIY here's the kit.

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