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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2007, 09:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,156
Posted By alistair
Thanks for the useful feedback! I tried the...

Thanks for the useful feedback!

I tried the 5, and I really dislike the interior. I've thought hard about a newer E53, but this one has been so unreliable - I'm not sure I want to expose myself to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2007, 09:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,156
Posted By alistair
X5 4.4 to a 335xi sedan?

So, my 2002 4.4 X5 went into BMW yesterday as the steering was creaking again. The last two times the steering rack had failed, this time it's on of the CV joints. The other is "on its way out"...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-01-2007, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,746
Posted By alistair
What did you decide on in the end?

What did you decide on in the end?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2006, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 930
Posted By alistair
I didn't have to take each sensor out - I just...

I didn't have to take each sensor out - I just removed the plug on the right side rear of the car (as it goes through the shell of the car), unclipped the whole plastic bumper with all the sensors...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2006, 11:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,690
Posted By alistair
As a fellow "Seattleite" I've also added Scorpion...

As a fellow "Seattleite" I've also added Scorpion Ice and Snows to my X5, but on the X5 19" Sport rims (I'm going to buy new summer rims next year).

The ride is *much* softer than my previous 19"...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2006, 12:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,145
Posted By alistair
lol - you're underestimating how cheap I am with...

lol - you're underestimating how cheap I am with the washer fluid ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2006, 12:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,138
Posted By alistair
My understanding is that this is a safety feature...

My understanding is that this is a safety feature - to make sure you're watching while rolling up the windows to ensure no-one gets trapped ;)

You can roll everything up by putting the key in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2006, 12:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,145
Posted By alistair
They'll spray when the lights are on and you...

They'll spray when the lights are on and you clean your windscreen.

Or, you can go crazy and hit the "S" button on the end of the right stalk - this'll dump a whole load of water everywhere.
...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 12-15-2006, 12:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 900
Posted By alistair
Thanks! What did you go with for your X3 in...

Thanks!

What did you go with for your X3 in the end?
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 12-14-2006, 04:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,661
Posted By alistair
Are these still for sale? Price? Sent you a...

Are these still for sale? Price?

Sent you a PM....
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 12-14-2006, 04:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 900
Posted By alistair
18" OEM rims with snows...

Hi

I'm looking to find some decent condition rims with new or lightly used snow tires to put on my X5 4.4 sport (a couple of seasons without buying new tires would be great!)

I live in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2006, 01:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,131
Posted By alistair
So, in the end I went with the BMW hitch, and...

So, in the end I went with the BMW hitch, and installed it myself. I'm not all that "engineering minded" (hell, I put off changing wiper blades until a service) but it was easy enough - albeit time...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2006, 11:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,131
Posted By alistair
Hey Yeowzer I looked (quickly) at the roof...

Hey Yeowzer

I looked (quickly) at the roof versions and thought that it would be a pain in the a** to get bikes on and off. Does it take long? I'm also not overly tall... <G>

Alistair
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2006, 12:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,131
Posted By alistair
Hey Jeff That's very useful - thanks! ...

Hey Jeff

That's very useful - thanks!

The stealers I've spoken to have told me that it's only available with the electrical connections. I'll try being more direct with the parts group. Do I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2006, 07:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,131
Posted By alistair
BMW hitch or not - bike/ski rack advice?!

Hi

There seems to have been lots of conflicting discussion on this...

I want to add a hitch mounted rack that I can carry 1/2 mountain bike(s) on, and skis during winter. The Thule 998XT seems...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2006, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,607
Posted By alistair
Whining Transmission

I have a 2003 4.4 Sport. It's done about 47,000 miles.

If I'm driving at lower speeds (less than 30mph), there's often a very "machinery" sounding whining noise whilst accelerating. I haven't...
Forum: Navigation System 06-21-2006, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,108
Posted By alistair
My 2003 4.4 doesn't change. I think the nav...

My 2003 4.4 doesn't change.

I think the nav supported color scheme / brightness changes in earlier firmware versions, but for some reason BMW got rid of that feature. I guess it confused people or...
Forum: Navigation System 06-13-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,199
Posted By alistair
TMC in US on stock system?

I've seen a couple of sellers claiming that the 2006.2 nav software adds TMC support in the USA.

I know that ClearChannel broadcast TMC signals in selected cities (www.realtimetraffic.net)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2006, 02:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 868
Posted By alistair
Third steering rack?!

All,

I just wanted to share my experience of my first BMW, a used 2003 4.4 X5... and maybe get some advice on whether I'm causing the problem...

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I've been a happy Lexus owner in...
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