Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-14-2010, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,985
Yeah... from what I've read, the 3.0's have...
Yeah... from what I've read, the 3.0's have always been more realiable... so that makes sense. I'm putting about 10-15k miles/year on it. Also no interest in any DIY... about as far as I'll go is...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-14-2010, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,985
Annual maintenance costs
My beloved 2001 4.4i has 117k miles. I just calculated that the maintenance has been costing me around $4-6k / year. Some repairs I have done at the dealer and some at the indy. Nevertheless, doesn't...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-31-2010, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 15,309
+1 stuck brake caliper
Had this same exact...
+1 stuck brake caliper
Had this same exact problem. The dealer kept changing out my rotors and a suspension component. Each time the problem came back after several thousand miles. Finally they...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-12-2010, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,976
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-12-2010, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
I've had a bunch of other issues. A big one is...
I've had a bunch of other issues. A big one is that after around 90k miles the ride started to deteriorate significantly. I've slowly had to rebuild almost my entire suspension. Now it rides great.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-21-2010, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-21-2010, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
111111 !!!
Thought this was a significant milestone on my 01 4.4!
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-17-2010, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,833
I think they have some sort of a lift with...
I think they have some sort of a lift with rollers that they can drive the car and be able to inspect underneath while the car is at speed. I think they said that they visually localized it to that...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-17-2010, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,833
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-04-2010, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,833
Thanks for the replies. Local indie said they...
Thanks for the replies. Local indie said they inspected drive shafts and drivetrain, and did not find anything wrong. Flex disc looked OK. They think the tranny is causing the problem and recommended...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-25-2010, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,833
Vehicle shake on acceleration
My 01 4.4 w/ 110k miles, has recently developed a noticeable shake, but only when I accelerate. Feel the shake mainly in front end, but also in gas pedal and floor/seat. Definitely not a tire balance...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-23-2010, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,548
Chrome exhaust tip installation
Has anyone installed these themselves? I had mine done by the dealer several years ago. I'm trying to help out a friend with an 06 4.4i. Do they require a lot of force to get on? I can't push them on...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-23-2010, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,405
I never understood why people do this to their...
I never understood why people do this to their vehicles. Reminds me of esse's that put tiny tires and lower their pickup trucks. It turns the ride to crap and going that low makes the X look like a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-17-2010, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,213
Thanks for all the responses. I've also looked...
Thanks for all the responses. I've also looked into Lexus for their reliability, most closely at the GX. However not sure if I can get used to the vanilla/generic styling. Will need to road test and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-17-2010, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,213
Next vehicle poll...
If you guys are like me... I'm constantly thinking about and researching which car I will buy next. Even though it may be several years down the road I enjoy the hunt. Right now I'm driving an 01...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-17-2010, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,565
I've been getting about 15.2 average now mixed...
I've been getting about 15.2 average now mixed highway/city. That is down from the consistent 16.1 that I was getting before I had my mass airflow meter replaced and some work done on the vacuum...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-16-2010, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 916
Slow seat heater
The seat heater on my 2001 4.4 seems like it's been taking a very long time to warm up. This morning I had it set to level III and I didn't begin feeling my rear get hot until I was almost at work, a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-16-2010, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 15,304
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-16-2009, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,625
Another thing that could affect fuel economy...
Another thing that could affect fuel economy would be the O2 sensors. At your mileage they are probably on their way out, but will continue to work for some time before throwing a fault. There are...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-16-2009, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,625
Are you sure that they do these as part of the...
Are you sure that they do these as part of the Inspection II or did you specifically request the plugs and fuel filter? I stopped doing the inspection I and II services after I realized how little...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-02-2009, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,618
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-02-2009, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,587
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-29-2009, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 944
LED upgrade question
I am looking to upgrade my door puddle lights to LED's. I am having a hard time finding an LED for that location. Does anyone know which type of bulb I would need and where I could find it?
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-28-2009, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,212
Haha... brilliant. Person must have hit the...
Haha... brilliant. Person must have hit the accelerator instead of brake. Interesting how easily the X backed out of that mess and just drove off. Didn't even seem to damage the it much. These...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-27-2009, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,493
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