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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-10-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,280
Posted By jwhkc
i have 19 in OEM Bridgestones 44k miles (and...

i have 19 in OEM Bridgestones 44k miles (and counting) Just ordered new ones this week.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-20-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,151
Posted By jwhkc
I have a 2008 X-5 (sport suspension, 19", all...

I have a 2008 X-5 (sport suspension, 19", all season tires.)

Over the years (too many!) I have owned a number of 4 wheel drive and all wheel drive vehicles. Without question the x-drive is the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-16-2010, 10:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,914
Posted By jwhkc
Yes, I have had this problem twice. Both times it...

Yes, I have had this problem twice. Both times it was a faulty sensor & required 2 days to repair (parts shipped in.)

This has been the only problem with my X5 (28 months, 30k miles) for which I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-27-2010, 10:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,640
Posted By jwhkc
I have had this problem twice on my 2008 X5. In...

I have had this problem twice on my 2008 X5. In both cases it was a bad sensor. As others have noted the ride can get to be very rough on uneven surfaces until repaired.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,507
Posted By jwhkc
I had mine replaced at my last service. No...

I had mine replaced at my last service. No questions asked.

This has to be a manufacturing defect. I may have touched this switch a dozen times in two years.

Also an idiot design in that they...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-26-2009, 10:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,488
Posted By jwhkc
I use the Nav in my 2008 X5 & we have a Garmin...

I use the Nav in my 2008 X5 & we have a Garmin that we use in rentals.

Both use Navtec base maps. If you are using the same version (annual updates for both) there is no difference in the map.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-09-2009, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,280
Posted By jwhkc
I have a 2008 4.8 (17K miles) & have had zero...

I have a 2008 4.8 (17K miles) & have had zero problems related to the engine (I have had an EDC sensor replaced twice, but that has nothing to do with the engine.)

Great engine from my...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-20-2008, 06:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,610
Posted By jwhkc
12,500 miles In town 12 mpg Highway 19...

12,500 miles

In town 12 mpg

Highway 19 mpg

Overall 16 mpg

Not great, but then it's lots of fun to drive! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-18-2008, 09:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,640
Posted By jwhkc
I have had this problem twice. Once 10 days after...

I have had this problem twice. Once 10 days after delivery & again at 8 months. In both cases it was a bad sensor....3 days to fix each time (part delivery.) It was drivable but very rough & bouncy.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-13-2008, 11:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,009
Posted By jwhkc
I have 12k miles on my 4.8i. Averaging 16.1,...

I have 12k miles on my 4.8i.

Averaging 16.1, 12 to 14 in town 18+ (if you keep it below 70) on the highway.

Heavy vehicle, big engine, not much hope for great mileage.

Lots of pick-up though...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-08-2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,814
Posted By jwhkc
Mine was delivered in late November. Other...

Mine was delivered in late November.

Other than two faulty EDC sensors (2nd 10 days ago) no real issues. Some minor, intermittent gliches from time to time, but nothing persistent or serious. Only...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-05-2008, 10:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,219
Posted By jwhkc
I have the same set up & have 35 psi all...

I have the same set up & have 35 psi all around.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-05-2008, 10:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,232
Posted By jwhkc
No problems with mine. There are (I think) some...

No problems with mine. There are (I think) some older posts on this (here or in Bimmerforums.) Some owners reported problems in the past. However I think that BMW changed suppliers for these seats. I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-02-2008, 09:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,616
Posted By jwhkc
I have not measured the tread depth. However wear...

I have not measured the tread depth. However wear across the tires appears uniform and it looks like I will get another 10 to 20k from the OEM tire set.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-01-2008, 06:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,142
Posted By jwhkc
10k miles 16.2 mpg (50/50, city/highway)

10k miles 16.2 mpg (50/50, city/highway)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-01-2008, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,616
Posted By jwhkc
10,000 Mile Update

We now have 10,250 miles on our 2008 X5 delivered in mid November 2007. Thus I thought it would be a good time to provide an update on our ownership and driving experience.

One of the primary...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-26-2008, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,585
Posted By jwhkc
Yes, I had the problem about 10 days after taking...

Yes, I had the problem about 10 days after taking delivery in November.

Ride became progressively worse & the rear end of the vehicle elevated to the limit of the computer controlled suspension.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-05-2008, 09:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,018
Posted By jwhkc
Had mine since late November, 5K miles. Getting...

Had mine since late November, 5K miles. Getting ready to add 4K more on a two week driving tour of the Southwest (OK, TX, NM, AZ, CO, KS.) Should be a good test for my active ventilated seats! (and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-10-2008, 12:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 31,966
Posted By jwhkc
Yes, you can apply the brake with the engine off...

Yes, you can apply the brake with the engine off as long as the key has not been released from it's slot. (Don't know about comfort access.....I do not have it.)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-09-2008, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 31,966
Posted By jwhkc
Posted by BMW_tech on Bimmerfest forum (this guy...

Posted by BMW_tech on Bimmerfest forum (this guy seems to be on top of these types of issues......

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When the parking brake is activated with the engine running, the vehicle's...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-09-2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,336
Posted By jwhkc
:iagree: :iagree: :iagree: Although we have...

:iagree: :iagree: :iagree:

Although we have not had any snows that deep here in Kansas City this winter we have had almost continuous snow and/or ice from before Thanksgiving until last week. I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2008, 04:31 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,832
Posted By jwhkc
I am a big guy. 6' 3", 280 lbs. So there are...

I am a big guy. 6' 3", 280 lbs.

So there are many cars I am not very comfortable in.

I think the X5 (with active ventilated seats) is great. I knew the comfort seats were good, but I was not...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-21-2008, 09:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,368
Posted By jwhkc
Mine (right front) has come on (or stayed on)...

Mine (right front) has come on (or stayed on) three or four times.

Pushing the PDC button on the lower console shuts it down & then all is fine.

In my case it has not been worth a trip to the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-20-2008, 01:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,494
Posted By jwhkc
I believe you get the self leveling suspension...

I believe you get the self leveling suspension with the sports package (with or without the 3rd row seating.) Perhaps someone can confirm.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-18-2008, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,064
Posted By jwhkc
I have Mineral Green and I like it. Does not...

I have Mineral Green and I like it.

Does not show road spray (lots of that this year in KC with all the snow & ice.)

Here are photos:
...
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