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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-07-2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 24,766
Posted By PhoenixM3
I was talking this morning to the guy who details...

I was talking this morning to the guy who details my cars (and also does reconditioning for the BMW dealership) and he mentioned how bad he thought the new X5 V8's shifted without me even mentioning...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-07-2008, 12:06 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 24,766
Posted By PhoenixM3
I have the same problem with my 2007 4.8i and...

I have the same problem with my 2007 4.8i and have had multiple software updates. I am not convinced it is a software issue because if it was, it would be solved by now. My X5's erratic shifting is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-08-2008, 07:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,518
Posted By PhoenixM3
I am at around 14mpg after a pretty fair mix of...

I am at around 14mpg after a pretty fair mix of city and highway.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2007, 01:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,665
Posted By PhoenixM3
I have to agree that the transmission in my X5...

I have to agree that the transmission in my X5 seems to leave a lot to be desired. I have had discussions with other members about random issues: hesitation, slamming, and just lack of consistency....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2007, 01:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,301
Posted By PhoenixM3
Completely unrelated, but how is your X5 from a...

Completely unrelated, but how is your X5 from a quietness standpoint? I remember you mentioning that you spent a lot of time getting your Odyssey creak-free on another post. I have had creak after...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-19-2007, 12:42 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 34,399
Posted By PhoenixM3
I have the noise as well, but it is pretty minor...

I have the noise as well, but it is pretty minor compared to my clicking comfort seat and wind vibration noise (both corrected by the dealership by replacing the seat base, sunroof assembly, and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-26-2007, 06:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,203
Posted By PhoenixM3
There is no real reason it is not available in...

There is no real reason it is not available in the US. It is available on the M5 and 7 Series here.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-24-2007, 11:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,641
Posted By PhoenixM3
Almost 8k now

Almost 8k now
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-24-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,641
Posted By PhoenixM3
Mine has had the shifter control replaced and the...

Mine has had the shifter control replaced and the SIB done, but it still seems to shift poorly. It will stick when going up a hill and you can usually feel the downshifts when slowing down. My dealer...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-15-2007, 09:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,377
Posted By PhoenixM3
I have had a series of creaks and rattles in my...

I have had a series of creaks and rattles in my E70. The dealership has been great about resolving them, but I feel the factory should have put in some preventative measures to save the customer...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-10-2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,710
Posted By PhoenixM3
Did you try unlocking the steering wheel (but...

Did you try unlocking the steering wheel (but turning it a bit)?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-10-2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,408
Posted By PhoenixM3
Side note on the leatherette. I have it in my...

Side note on the leatherette. I have it in my company X3 and we had to replace the drivers seat cushion because it was literally cracking. I would go with the leather.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-07-2007, 11:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,456
Posted By PhoenixM3
Maybe the mapping "down under" is...

Maybe the mapping "down under" is different?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-07-2007, 07:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,456
Posted By PhoenixM3
I had one software update, but it did not help. I...

I had one software update, but it did not help. I think I will just wait for a solid TSB on this or just trade it for a 535xi.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-22-2007, 11:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,545
Posted By PhoenixM3
We were discussing transmission issues in this...

We were discussing transmission issues in this post too. http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e70-forum/28217-e70-4-8-transmission-issues-2.html
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-19-2007, 11:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,456
Posted By PhoenixM3
I am a bit disappointed because when my...

I am a bit disappointed because when my dealership contacted BMW with this issue they made it seem as if it was some special case, but I had a feeling it was more global. I bet some people do not...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-13-2007, 10:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,624
Posted By PhoenixM3
Tell your SA that he is full of sh1t! I am always...

Tell your SA that he is full of sh1t! I am always able to get my software updated in my 530xi and X5 without question (and at no cost).
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-13-2007, 12:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,456
Posted By PhoenixM3
Replacing the shift module made no difference on...

Replacing the shift module made no difference on mine. I am still unsatisfied with the shifting, but I am going to give it some more miles to see if it learns my driving. I am at about 2.5k miles,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-02-2007, 12:46 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 24,667
Posted By PhoenixM3
Yeah, I double-checked and could not find it in...

Yeah, I double-checked and could not find it in the iDrive. My steering wheel stopped moving up after the update too.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-01-2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 24,667
Posted By PhoenixM3
Reading my service notes, It looks like my...

Reading my service notes, It looks like my dealership had to run the upgrade 3 times before it finished correctly. The first two times completely locked at certains points. Technology is great when...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2007, 09:46 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 24,667
Posted By PhoenixM3
Not all...but lost audio/eq settings and some...

Not all...but lost audio/eq settings and some settings
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 24,667
Posted By PhoenixM3
I couldn't tell you exactly what it is, but I...

I couldn't tell you exactly what it is, but I complained because the transmission seems to get lost and not know when to shift. It hangs going up hills and somethings flutters when I want a medium...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2007, 12:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,143
Posted By PhoenixM3
Sport mode on and off? Beats the heck out of me.

Sport mode on and off? Beats the heck out of me.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2007, 12:17 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 24,667
Posted By PhoenixM3
I had the update too when the replaced my shift...

I had the update too when the replaced my shift module. It seems a bit quicker, but aside from that I do not see too many significant improvements just differences.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-18-2007, 06:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,248
Posted By PhoenixM3
I am getting the same type of fuel economy on my...

I am getting the same type of fuel economy on my 4.8i. Some others have reported a lot better economy, but I cannot see a logical reason for such large variances with the same vehicles.
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