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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-22-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,785
Posted By genew
low speed brake noise ( not the usual squeal)

When I brake at low speed coming to a stop I get a chirping noise. Sounds like birds chirping. Never had this before and wondered what could be causing it?? Just happens when braking, not when...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-27-2011, 05:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,023
Posted By genew
I have an 08 4.8 with 60000 miles. No warranty,...

I have an 08 4.8 with 60000 miles. No warranty, no problems! ( yet, ha! )
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-13-2011, 07:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,392
Posted By genew
Thinking of leaving....

currently on my 3rd x5 (4.8 now) and have enjoyed every mile. Am 200 plus miles from a dealer and am getting a little anxious being so far away. I am seriously considering a Land Cruiser ( yes I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-23-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 85,054
Posted By genew
I believe I have read that Mike agrees with...

I believe I have read that Mike agrees with JCL..He has seen many transmissions fail after a fluid change that were OK prior. I don't have a link but recall reading that.
Gene
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-13-2011, 06:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,834
Posted By genew
Parking Brake....

I have a 2008 X5 4.8. I am 200 plus miles from a dealer. When I first started reading the parking brake issues with the e 70 I got really concerned. I have never used my parking brake in 60000...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-09-2011, 06:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,497
Posted By genew
you hit it right, just luck. Has nothing to do...

you hit it right, just luck. Has nothing to do with your mental capacity!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-13-2011, 07:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,357
Posted By genew
Hey Deutsch

Wouldn't a comparison with the ML550 be more realistic to the X5?? I have never driven one but seems to me that would be the way to go??

I don't know how Benz is currently on reliability but it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-25-2011, 09:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,742
Posted By genew
35d owners ( just cold country owners )

After being through a cold winter in the USA just wondered if any of you guys or gals with a 35d had any problems with cold weather affecting the fuel? Any jelled fuel or plugged fuel filters or any...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-03-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 23,573
Posted By genew
I have a comment on reliability..

I have driven X-5's since 2001 and have over 230,000 miles on them. I have been extremely satisfied. I started buying and driving because they were such good driving cars and I was satisfied with the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-03-2010, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,625
Posted By genew
Yes, it's probably the A/C...

Check and see if your A/C button is pushed. Even though you don't need cooling at those temps the A/C is taking moisture out of the air.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-02-2010, 08:29 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 85,054
Posted By genew
This won't help you in any way but thought I'd...

This won't help you in any way but thought I'd throw a couple of facts in. I have driven over 105,000 miles in an e53 2001, and 110,000 miles in an e53 2004 and the original tranny fluid was in both...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-26-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,356
Posted By genew
[QUOTE=mtech8;644638]BMW navigation really isn't...

[QUOTE=mtech8;644638]BMW navigation really isn't good. It'll get you where you want to go, but not always the best way.

Just took a trip from LA to San Jose. Put in the address and it mapped a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-26-2009, 05:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,356
Posted By genew
Guess that answers my question. I have been told...

Guess that answers my question. I have been told the map info is outdated and doesn't have the new features that are really useful. Have 25000 miles on the X and have never needed it but will in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-26-2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,356
Posted By genew
Navigation question...

I know it's a stupid question but here goes..I have an 08 X5 and have never loaded the navigation disk. I have several friends that tell me the latest Garmin is much better than Toyota, BMW, etc.,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-05-2009, 08:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,693
Posted By genew
No car washes for me!! I've even had paint...

No car washes for me!! I've even had paint scratches on washes in the past that said harmless, no brushes. Takes a while to learn all this stuff but bottom line stay away!!! Either do it yourself...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-04-2009, 09:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,417
Posted By genew
engine durability

The original question was will a diesel engine last longer?? All of the replies have been excellent and well thought out. My thoughts on the original question..if the owner is going to keep the...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 06-25-2009, 09:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,648
Posted By genew
Ok, you are probably a professional driver where...

Ok, you are probably a professional driver where a one tenth of a second makes a difference..bully for you. But you didn't even answer the main question i posed. Why do you ( i guess ) and others...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 06-25-2009, 09:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,648
Posted By genew
Why oh why does everyone think the X6 is an SUV??...

Why oh why does everyone think the X6 is an SUV?? It really doesn't fit anyplace so they and their owners keep inserting them everywhere. Just my opinion!
As far as the article why should anyone...
Forum: The Lounge 04-26-2009, 06:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,090
Posted By genew
Cayenne Turbo

Hey bigfoot....nice ride!!!! You mentioned the X website..have you got a similar website you check in about your Cayenne?? Come back and see us!:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-18-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 48
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Views: 13,877
Posted By genew
Dechromed the whole truck. All badges, front...

Dechromed the whole truck. All badges, front grill and exhaust are gloss black along with the rear roundel as well.

You've got a special vehicle....one of a kind!!!!!!!! The only thing I can't...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-07-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 16,952
Posted By genew
Craig, when you say they don't blend 1 and 2 for...

Craig, when you say they don't blend 1 and 2 for winter?? I take it they just make winter fuel by using additives?? I think most distributors in Kansas mix 1 and 2 as the additives really don't...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-07-2009, 11:46 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 16,952
Posted By genew
Michelin!! How many miles you got on the...

Michelin!! How many miles you got on the diesel?? Still liking it??
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-07-2009, 09:05 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 16,952
Posted By genew
As an add on ..... I have 20,000 on my 19 inch...

As an add on ..... I have 20,000 on my 19 inch runflats and no tire noise and I expect another ( hopefully ) 10,000 miles.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-07-2009, 09:03 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 16,952
Posted By genew
I know the sound you are talking about as I had...

I know the sound you are talking about as I had an E53 2004 sport 4.4 and I had the darndest loud tire noise about 20,000 until I put on new rubber. The kicker here is that the 2004 didn't have...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2009, 07:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,608
Posted By genew
There is a good DIY on Oil Changes for an E53 4.4...

There is a good DIY on Oil Changes for an E53 4.4 in the article section, engines, page 2. Everything is the same for an E70 4.8. The only difference as far as I know is the filter element but the...
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