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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-15-2020, 01:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,336
Posted By X5Kiwi
I pulled the door handle off, and found that the...

I pulled the door handle off, and found that the resin that seals the electronics into the comfort handle is what had melted.

I also found that fuse 132 had blown, which meant I had a warning on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-10-2020, 01:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,336
Posted By X5Kiwi
Exterior Door Handle Melted?

A few days ago I noticed an electrical burning smell in my garage, but couldn't find anything. A bit later, the smell was gone.

Today I noticed this on the drivers door handle of my E70.

It...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-02-2018, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,379
Posted By X5Kiwi
They are model 435M wheels. Here in New Zealand,...

They are model 435M wheels. Here in New Zealand, they were only available on the M50D as the normal X5 wheels won't fit over the larger brakes.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-09-2018, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,379
Posted By X5Kiwi
Back to being an X5 owner

Hi All, I'm back from the land of X3's and into X5 territory again, with the purchase of a 2013 X5 M50d.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm92/X5Kiwi/806211995.jpg
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 06-09-2018, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,687
Posted By X5Kiwi
And here I am, almost 5 years later, having just...

And here I am, almost 5 years later, having just sold the X3 and moved back to an X5 M50d.

X3 3.0SD was great, that engine is just awesome, and even with 200,000km on the clock, the car was still...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 947
Posted By X5Kiwi
Thats a pretty good run, I never got anywhere...

Thats a pretty good run, I never got anywhere near that with my 4.4 but then here in NZ our roads are nowhere near as good as your freeways.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2013, 03:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,938
Posted By X5Kiwi
Petrol here costs $NZ2.30 per litre and diesel...

Petrol here costs $NZ2.30 per litre and diesel only costs $NZ1.52 per litre (plus an additional tax of $0.05 per km on diesel vehicles)

That's $US4.50 per gallon for diesel, and $US6.80 per...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2013, 04:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,938
Posted By X5Kiwi
I just changed from a 2000 X5 4.4i to a 2006 X3...

I just changed from a 2000 X5 4.4i to a 2006 X3 3.0sd a few weeks ago, and I'm loving it so far. The twin turbo diesel has so much grunt, and the X3 as a whole feels quite alot more nimble and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,103
Posted By X5Kiwi
I'm pretty sure BMW New Zealand actually sell...

I'm pretty sure BMW New Zealand actually sell more diesel models than petrol, especially in the X series, as petrol here costs $2.30 per litre and diesel only costs $1.52 per litre (plus an...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-22-2013, 04:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,687
Posted By X5Kiwi
New X3 Owner

Hi all,

I have just traded my 2000 X5 4.4i on a 2006 X3 3.0sd, so have to move from the E53 to the E83 forums :-)

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm92/X5Kiwi/X3.jpg

I'm already enjoying...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2013, 04:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,103
Posted By X5Kiwi
So long, and thanks for all the fish

Well the time finally came to put the X5 out to pasture. Maintenance and fuel costs finally got the better of me, and the decision was made to upgrade to something newer and cheaper to run.

The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,436
Posted By X5Kiwi
This problem is still happening, and now I am...

This problem is still happening, and now I am getting a cloud of smoke for about 10 seconds when I start the car from cold.

Oil separator? CCV? BMW seem lost as to the cause, they just keep...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,626
Posted By X5Kiwi
It is a Magnum 1850 ski boat, designed and built...

It is a Magnum 1850 ski boat, designed and built here in New Zealand

Magnum 1850 Specs (http://www.aeromarine.co.nz/product/boats/112-magnum-1850-specs)

The cover was an optional cover from the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2013, 02:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,003
Posted By X5Kiwi
Door seal clips

Last week we had a bad frost the morning after my kids had 'washed' my X5, and so when I opened the door, the rubber seals were frozen to the car.

This caused the rubber door seal along the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2013, 04:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,436
Posted By X5Kiwi
BMW have replaced multiple coils for me over the...

BMW have replaced multiple coils for me over the last few years, so that I only have 3 of the originals now in the car.

When they suspected the coil was at fault a few weeks ago, they showed me...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2013, 01:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,436
Posted By X5Kiwi
Ongoing issue, possible vacuum leak or CCV?

For the last 2 months, my X5 has had the engine check light coming on for a few days, then clearing itself.

Twice it has been in to the dealer to get checked over, both times the check engine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2013, 12:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,626
Posted By X5Kiwi
I tow my ski boat often, and also having just...

I tow my ski boat often, and also having just built a new house last year, often tow some equipment like excavators, skid steer loaders etc from the city out to our place in the country. X5 works...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,049
Posted By X5Kiwi
X5 converted to 2 door Ute

A car dealer in Australia has converted an X5 into a 2 door Ute (truck to you north americans)

Drive - BMW X5 Ute (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/uncovered-bmw-x5-ute-20130619-2oiqc.html)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,734
Posted By X5Kiwi
When I bought my X5, it came down to the head...

When I bought my X5, it came down to the head saying to get a diesel, but the heart wanted a V8.

Sure it costs a bit more at the pump, but man I love driving a V8.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 54,268
Posted By X5Kiwi
I decided to replace both air springs as the...

I decided to replace both air springs as the leaking one was obviously leaking due to age, so I guessed it would not take long for the other one to start leaking. It seemed easier to replace both at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2013, 11:08 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 54,268
Posted By X5Kiwi
While I was waiting for my new resevoir to arrive...

While I was waiting for my new resevoir to arrive (BMW New Zealand had to order it from Germany) the mechanic just used a small cable tie to hold the pipe to the resevoir and it worked perfectly? ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 998
Posted By X5Kiwi
X5 XDrive35D loaner

Last week my X5 was in the local BMW shop getting the left rear window regulator replaced (2 years since last replaced!) and the courtesy car I was given was a 2009 X5 XDrive35d.

It was the first...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2013, 03:47 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 54,268
Posted By X5Kiwi
One of those clips broke on my X5 a few years...

One of those clips broke on my X5 a few years ago, so I had to buy a whole new reservoir. The job was done by BMW New Zealand, and they said it didn't matter that the new reservoir was a different...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2012, 02:39 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 54,268
Posted By X5Kiwi
BMW New Zealand quoted me $300 EACH for the air...

BMW New Zealand quoted me $300 EACH for the air springs, with a 10-14 day delivery time.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 54,268
Posted By X5Kiwi
If you look in my 7th photo, you'll see a hole...

If you look in my 7th photo, you'll see a hole that the bottom of the air spring fits into. This hole has a notch in one side which you need to make sure you get lined up right, otherwise you will...
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