(update-with pix) 2008 Black Sapphire

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by xdrive

One more question, I've heard that some E70 X5s are built in Germany instead of the US, is it true? I thought all X5s are built in the US.

All X5's are built in the U.S.

[xdrive]

Originally Posted by dogtor

The roof rail won't be changed for 2008. But there are several options you can choose (black or alu).

Thanks SuperGreg. Do you know if this option (standard roof rail with alu coating) is available in the US? I wonder if this is expensive.

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by xdrive

Thanks SuperGreg. Do you know if this option (standard roof rail with alu coating) is available in the US? I wonder if this is expensive.

Have not heard of it.

[The Big Easy]

Included in the M-Kit option (not for US market).

[aalreziza]

can someone explain what is the auto hold (car hold) I saw today some PIX with a button behind the Parking Brake with a (Auto) word.

Thanks,
Abdullah

[~KaiFy GaiwanY~]

Originally Posted by aalreziza

can someone explain what is the auto hold (car hold) I saw today some PIX with a button behind the Parking Brake with a (Auto) word.

Thanks,
Abdullah

3abood .. im guessing that if you press that button then automatically when you shift the gear to P , the parking brake is put on and when u shift it to D or R , the parking break is released .. not sure tho ..

[PeteM]

Originally Posted by ~KaiFy GaiwanY~

3abood .. im guessing that if you press that button then automatically when you shift the gear to P , the parking brake is put on and when u shift it to D or R , the parking break is released .. not sure tho ..

My understanding is that it is the same as the auto brake on the seven series. If you come to a standstill, say at a set of lights, the car automatically engages the handbrake and when you depress the accelerator it moves off. Saves keeping your foot on the foot brake.

[~KaiFy GaiwanY~]

Originally Posted by PeteM

My understanding is that it is the same as the auto brake on the seven series. If you come to a standstill, say at a set of lights, the car automatically engages the handbrake and when you depress the accelerator it moves off. Saves keeping your foot on the foot brake.

im guessing that too .. otherwise i dunno know what an option like that would do but btw if you're on an inclined level and at the same time on a traffic signal then the parking brake would not be strong enough to preven the car rolling backwards hence you would still have to keep your foot on the brakes

[Fastbuck]

Originally Posted by PeteM

My understanding is that it is the same as the auto brake on the seven series. If you come to a standstill, say at a set of lights, the car automatically engages the handbrake and when you depress the accelerator it moves off. Saves keeping your foot on the foot brake.

[PeteM]

Originally Posted by ~KaiFy GaiwanY~

im guessing that too .. otherwise i dunno know what an option like that would do but btw if you're on an inclined level and at the same time on a traffic signal then the parking brake would not be strong enough to preven the car rolling backwards hence you would still have to keep your foot on the brakes

I cant comment on the X5's ability with this option but certainly when I had the 7 series it did not have that problem on any inclines whether give ways or lights or for extended periods.

I use the handbrake alot on the X when I am at lights etc, as its easy to apply and take off and again I have never had that problem.

The transmission also remains in drive which also holds the vehicle in position sometimes this alone can hold the X on an incline.