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Forum: X ///M Forum 02-01-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,029
Posted By alistairg
Congrats! I give it about a week before you...

Congrats! I give it about a week before you decide that you're pushing that "M" button before every journey ;p

Can you post some pics of your hitch? Which one did you go with?


Planning on...
Forum: X ///M Forum 01-17-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,993
Posted By alistairg
I had a 2009 X650i and it worked the same way as...

I had a 2009 X650i and it worked the same way as my 2013 X5M - just the apple USB cable.

Note that it has to plug into the USB in the armrest and not the USB in the glove compartment (which is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-02-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,075
Posted By alistairg
This is exactly what I've been looking for for my...

This is exactly what I've been looking for for my 2013 X5M! :)

Are you installing yourself, or at a stealership? If so, what's the dealer looking to charge you for install / coding?

Best,...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 08-11-2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,613
Posted By alistairg
The 35i is an awesome car. I had the N54 engine...

The 35i is an awesome car. I had the N54 engine in my last two (a 335i and my last X6) and never had the slightest issue with the fuel pump.

BMW have now worked out what was causing the problem,...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 07-26-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,613
Posted By alistairg
I had the x6 35 before my current x6 50. It's...

I had the x6 35 before my current x6 50. It's actually a tough call

50i PROS:
- Sounds incredible
- Serious go

50i CONS:
- Sh***y gas mileage. Averaging 12mpg now vs 16-17 then (admittedly...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 07-18-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,247
Posted By alistairg
Yeah - my car arrived two weeks ago. I love the...

Yeah - my car arrived two weeks ago. I love the look of the nappa, but I can't seem to find the same comfy seating position that I could with the "standard" leather in my old car (both with comfort...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 06-22-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,240
Posted By alistairg
...and don't forget that Acura horror! ;)

...and don't forget that Acura horror! ;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-19-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,465
Posted By alistairg
Yeah, that's the old iDrive system - it was...

Yeah, that's the old iDrive system - it was pretty painful. It'll start booting once you hit unlock on your key - so the sooner you can do that, the better.

Sadly - normal for pre-CIC ("new...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-17-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,900
Posted By alistairg
I spoke to my CA today, she says it takes about...

I spoke to my CA today, she says it takes about 14 days from Spartanburg to the VPC in Oxnard.

In my case, it'll then take another 5-6 days to be trucked to Seattle.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-17-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,900
Posted By alistairg
@Radelow - how long ago did it leave the factory?

@Radelow - how long ago did it leave the factory?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-16-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,900
Posted By alistairg
I thought that X models were VPCd in Spartanburg,...

I thought that X models were VPCd in Spartanburg, then shipped direct to the dealer?

I think my CA also told me that my car will come to Seattle by train... was yours trucked the entire way?
...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 06-10-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,716
Posted By alistairg
As a matter of interest - what's the price...

As a matter of interest - what's the price difference in the glass? ....or is the HUD-compatible glass just more prone to rock chips?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-09-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,106
Posted By alistairg
I'm not convinced on their advice. If you try...

I'm not convinced on their advice. If you try opening your car *without* the key nearby, you can hear the high-pitched whistle as the car polls for the key.

As a programmer, with the fact that...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-08-2011, 10:18 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,106
Posted By alistairg
I just traded an '09 X6 which I'd leave unlocked...

I just traded an '09 X6 which I'd leave unlocked in the garage for days (sometimes weeks) at a time while I rode my bike or drove my "summer" car.

I did have occasional "Increased battery...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-07-2011, 08:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,593
Posted By alistairg
Can't you just plug an Apple Dock to USB...

Can't you just plug an Apple Dock to USB connector into the USB port in the centre console? (unless you're using it for a second iPod)

My understanding is that there is no antenna connector in the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-01-2011, 10:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,359
Posted By alistairg
I work in computers - and the most infuriating...

I work in computers - and the most infuriating problem description I ever get is "it doesn't work".

WHY?! What error / problem / issue is the user experiencing?

If it's blasting a "key not...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 05-25-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,187
Posted By alistairg
@sheardabili - the first line of his post says...

@sheardabili - the first line of his post says it's a 2012 model ;)

The X6 doesn't get LED angels for the 2012MY.
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 05-24-2011, 02:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,247
Posted By alistairg
Thanks! After reading through your main posts...

Thanks! After reading through your main posts (I've added to your 10,000+ views now!) you've got a lot of exterior shots but no wider shots of the seats / dash. Any chance you can add some? ;)

I'm...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 05-24-2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,187
Posted By alistairg
Looks incredible! I just ordered mine... may go...

Looks incredible! I just ordered mine... may go with many of the same mods!

I second the request for details on the angel eye upgrade - searched on here and on other forums but didn't manage to...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 05-24-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,247
Posted By alistairg
To nappa, or not to nappa?....

All,

I traded my '09 X6 35i a few weeks back, and put in an order for a sparkling bronze X5 50i. It was due to go into production this week.

Yesterday I had cold feet, missing the unique nature...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-17-2011, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,234
Posted By alistairg
This isn't the bluetooth - but a bug on the...

This isn't the bluetooth - but a bug on the 'phone. It's telling the car that it needs the bluetooth channel to send audio, so the car obliges by shutting off the radio, activating bluetooth.

Your...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-17-2011, 11:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,119
Posted By alistairg
I just traded on '09 X6 with "base" audio, and...

I just traded on '09 X6 with "base" audio, and test drove a '12 X5 with "premium" and was blown away by the improvement in overall sound quality.

Yes, the X6 was pretty dreadful, but the X5...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-14-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,590
Posted By alistairg
LOL - yeah, the camping part is easy, until I add...

LOL - yeah, the camping part is easy, until I add the coolers full of beer and wine ;p

The challenge I always had with the X6 was the fact that there were no roof rails, and the slope of the trunk...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-14-2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,590
Posted By alistairg
I want be to be able to take four adults and...

I want be to be able to take four adults and their associated stuff camping, hiking, or skiing. I want to be able to do it in fast, fun-to-drive, luxury.

The rest of the time I want to be able to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-13-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,567
Posted By alistairg
I'm guessing that the one you ordered is a model...

I'm guessing that the one you ordered is a model / toy? ;p
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