New to me 2007 X5 4.8i

[1fastm3]

Well, after deciding a Subaru Outback wasn't a great winter beater (who would have thought......) I found myself a nicely used X5.

She's a 2007 with 125,000km (~78,000 miles) with every option I can see, save for the third rear seat and the rear DVD entertainment.

The interior is immaculate considering the age and mileage. Very nice black leather. Given its my winter vehicle, I found a set of OEM BMW style 210s with studded winter tires (albeit Federals) with less than 500km (300miles) for only $800!! And does it ever pull like a damn freight train in the snow!


So far the only issues I have are the following:
-lack of USB port for my iPhone or USB stick. It has the little aux plug that I'll try to work something out with.

-the fuel consumption is nearly as bad as my supercharged M3!!!

-it has the dreaded "water in the tailgate lights" issue that I totally didn't check before I bought it...my mistake. And of course, one of the lights is burnt out.

My question, until I can get a replacement light, is there any way to disable the working light (I know, not legal) so to at least have a symmetric light scheme in the rear? Would it be as simple as getting to the light and unplugging it? (I'm guessing there isn't a single fuse solely for those two lights)


Short of those items, I love this X. It's space grey like my M3 and my wife's 335xi, and thus, I've named her Rhino.


Thanks for all the posting on here, people seem much more friendly than the M3 crowd.

[Naz24]

Great to hear you moved from a subie to an X5. I gotta say, there are a ton of subarus around me in upstate New York, I just never saw the appeal!! Is it an SUV or station wagon?? Argh

As for aux, looks like the X didn't come with iPod integration, so yes, you're stuck with the aux cable.

And btw, we all like to see pics! Especially of the supercharged M3

[SCardamon]

Welcome to the 07 4.8i club. Just an FYI we are the cool kids lol

[1fastm3]

Our garage:
(Bad iPhone pic)


My M3:



At rest:




No photos of the X yet, I've only had it for 6 days so far!

[brian5]

1fastm3,

OK, I'm definitely envious of your M3

Check out this thread and in particular this post (with video) for info on replacing the rear taillights.

[1fastm3]

Originally Posted by brian5

1fastm3,

OK, I'm definitely envious of your M3

Check out this thread and in particular this post (with video) for info on replacing the rear taillights.

Yes, thanks so much for the links! I did stumble upon that exact thread.

[Naz24]

Love the license plate, "DSC OFF" Awesome

[1fastm3]

Originally Posted by Naz24

Love the license plate, "DSC OFF" Awesome

Thanks, my wife auto-x's the crap out of her car.

If you notice the M3, it's plate is SCHNLL, as my province doesn't allow 7 characters to have the proper spelling of Schnell. I had an E36 325i that had SCHNEL on for 16 years, but I sold it last year So, I'm reapplying for it for the X!


For your amusement, and entertainment, here's the specs on my X.



View VehicleChassis Number:
LY65699
Description:
X5 4.8I E70 GEFZG AUT LL N62/TU USA
Type:
FE83
Production Date:
12/08/2006
Warranty Start Date:
02/02/2007
Paint:
A52 M - Space Grey Metallic
Upholstery:
LUSW - Black Nevada Leather
BEST Vehicle (BSI or local contract):


sales dealer:
28256
sales country:
CA


Options

Ordered Options

02LD
Light-alloy wheels Y-spoke 211
02VA
Adaptive Ride
0217
Active Steering
0248
Heated Steering Wheel
0255
3 Spoke Leather Sport Steering Wheel
03AG
Rear View Camera
0319
Universal Garage Door Opener
0322
Comfort Access
0328
Aluminium Running Boards
0330
AG Sport Package
0386
Roof Rails
04NA
Compass Mirror
04NB
Automatic 4-Zone Climate Control
0402
Panorama Sunroof
0430
Auto Dimming Mirror
0431
Auto Dimming Mirror, Int.
0441
Smoker's Package
0456
Comfort Seats Front
0464
Ski Bag
0488
Lumbar Support
0493
Storage Compartment Package
0494
Heated Front Seats
0496
Heated Seats Rear
0502
Headlamp Washers
0508
Park Distance Control (PDC)
0548
Km/h Speedometer
0563
Lights Package
0609
BMW On-Board Navigation
0610
Heads Up Display
0620
Voice Recognition
0639
BMW Assist and Telephone Prep
0677
Logic 7 Hi-Fi Sound System
0693
Satellite Radio Pre-Wire
0697
DVD Area 1 Coding (NA)
0760
High-Gloss Shadow Line
0761
Privacy Glass
0775
Anthracite Roof Liner
08SP
CO2 Control
0818
Main Battery Switch
0838
Canada Specifications

Standard Options

0205
6-Speed Automatic Transmission with Steptronic
0212
National brake system equipment
0220
Self-Levelling Rear Air Suspension
0303
Alarm System
0321
Exterior Trim In Body Colour
04AB
Burl Walnut Wood Trim
0521
Rain Sensor With Auto Headlamps
0522
Xenon Headlights
0524
Adaptive Headlights
0544
Cruise Control with Brake Function
0645
US Radio Specs
0694
CD Prewire
08SL
Preparation for trailer tow hitch
08SM
VIN, visible from outside
0823
Hot-climate version
0853
Language version English
0876
Radio frequency 315 MHz
0984

[aznazasin]

Nice plate lol!