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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-16-2008, 08:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,460
Posted By onesixeight
For those of you that were succesful in getting...

For those of you that were succesful in getting BMW to "buy back" your car, was there anything you can recommend in leveraging a good bargaining positiion? My car was in the shop for a month the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2008, 01:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,255
Posted By onesixeight
I've been having the exact problem! My car has...

I've been having the exact problem! My car has been in the shop for over a week now as my rear camera has done a few wierd things lately. I've had issues with the rear camera before and they've...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-08-2007, 07:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,092
Posted By onesixeight
Yup...it's possible and I've seen a number done...

Yup...it's possible and I've seen a number done at the dealership. You might also want to think about ordering the rear wheel arch lips that comes with the 4.8i Sports that have the 20" wheels.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-07-2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,503
Posted By onesixeight
Does anyone know where is the best place to order...

Does anyone know where is the best place to order the ACS iDrive knob and steering wheel in the US? Best prices???

Thanks,
Chris
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-04-2007, 08:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,072
Posted By onesixeight
I believe the redesigned headrests are in...

I believe the redesigned headrests are in response to the "poor" grade BMW got from the NHSTA regarding the design of their '07 Comfort Seat headrests.

I believe this is the link to the results: ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-02-2007, 12:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,289
Posted By onesixeight
Here is one from me...about the phone/bluetooth. ...

Here is one from me...about the phone/bluetooth. When you select a name, I hate that you have to push the iDrive knob twice to call because it gives you the stupid add digits option. You should...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-01-2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,623
Posted By onesixeight
MD11F... The paint job is quite poor. There...

MD11F...

The paint job is quite poor. There is so much orange peel in the paint and like you said, the rear trunk lid is the worst area. BMW has never had the best paint jobs.

I'm quite...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-31-2007, 05:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,369
Posted By onesixeight
The easy answer would be a nice back, country...

The easy answer would be a nice back, country road...:)

As far as active steering, you should notice it as soon as you pull out of a parking lot. Active steering is most different at low speeds...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-31-2007, 05:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,023
Posted By onesixeight
Hey there... I'm a fellow Honolulu resident...

Hey there...

I'm a fellow Honolulu resident and fellow iPhone user. I own cars from both sides of the Kapiolani dealerships, so I'm not really bias on one brand or the other. I was looking...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-29-2007, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,883
Posted By onesixeight
You'll be fine with 18" snow tires and I would do...

You'll be fine with 18" snow tires and I would do the 18s vs. going with a 19" snow tire.

There is no issue with the sports suspension or package with fitting 18s.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-20-2007, 12:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,038
Posted By onesixeight
Yes...I should have noted the exceptions, but...

Yes...I should have noted the exceptions, but since he's a US buyer, my response pertains to his question. :)

And yes...that sure does suck that leather is optional on all models...Leatherette...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-18-2007, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,038
Posted By onesixeight
Xenons are standard on every model... Tech...

Xenons are standard on every model...

Tech and premium are two seperate packages.

I live in Hawaii and although the climate isn't quite as humid as south florida, the power shade for the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-18-2007, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,038
Posted By onesixeight
Must have options: PDC, Bluetooth, Comfort Access...

Must have options: PDC, Bluetooth, Comfort Access

Nice to have options: tech pack, sport pack, dvd, active vented seats

stay away options: running boards (not very functional...maybe for kids,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-16-2007, 04:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,862
Posted By onesixeight
I'll have to second what many of you said...My...

I'll have to second what many of you said...My E70 4.8 was in the shop for almost 6 weeks because the iDrive failed and BMW didn't have extra CCC modules on hand.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-16-2007, 04:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,162
Posted By onesixeight
Is this from a stop or at low speeds? I'm...

Is this from a stop or at low speeds? I'm guessing the jolt comes in because it's holding 1st gear longer in Sport mode and the programming in sport mode does make shift quality a priority.

My...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-15-2007, 11:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,597
Posted By onesixeight
Yes...I would not pay over MSRP even in a high...

Yes...I would not pay over MSRP even in a high volume BMW market like Miami. It's been some time since I've moved away from South Florida, but I would check with dealers outside your area for other...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-15-2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,597
Posted By onesixeight
Both the used X5's sound way too high. I'm...

Both the used X5's sound way too high. I'm guessing the dealer put a bunch of mark up on the used ones.

Is there a new X5 you can get with the options you want? If you're set on one of the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-15-2007, 04:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,783
Posted By onesixeight
Is it just me, or are the brake ducts on the...

Is it just me, or are the brake ducts on the front bumper/grill seal off? Seems like a no-no, and I would like the M bumper would provide for more engine and brake cooling...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-15-2007, 03:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,707
Posted By onesixeight
MD11F... I hinted to them today that if they...

MD11F...

I hinted to them today that if they don't fix it this time, I'm going to seriously push for a new X5. It's been in 3x now, and actually gets worse everytime. I'm guessing from taking off...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-14-2007, 11:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,707
Posted By onesixeight
Update on my rattle: I took it back to the dealer...

Update on my rattle: I took it back to the dealer and took a drive with the shop forman. He hear the rattle loud and clear and agreed it wasn't something normal and nothing he had heard on other...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-13-2007, 04:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,411
Posted By onesixeight
LeMans maybe correct that it is worth the 1000...

LeMans maybe correct that it is worth the 1000 price tag, but it sure is a nice feature to have. When my hands are full of papers or groceries, it sure is nice to just walk up and pull the door...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-12-2007, 05:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,776
Posted By onesixeight
Previous to the OBD II engine control management,...

Previous to the OBD II engine control management, you used to able to install a chip to remap the engine computer to change the parameter to give the engine a more aggressive engine map that would...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-12-2007, 04:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,707
Posted By onesixeight
MD11F...Like you, I'm a current Benz owner S550,...

MD11F...Like you, I'm a current Benz owner S550, and former W211 E class (E55) owner. As much as people hate on the W211 about its poor build quality, I found my E55 to be solid over my 3 year...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-10-2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,496
Posted By onesixeight
4.8 Sport here... 50/50 highway/city ...

4.8 Sport here...

50/50 highway/city
Style: Normal...The only time I really step on it is when I need to pass on the highway. But my starts from lights are generally smooth with most of the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-10-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,707
Posted By onesixeight
Classic... I feel the same way. My dealer has...

Classic... I feel the same way. My dealer has had 3 stabs at fixing my rattle and they give it back to me sounding even louder. Go figure...

I'm gonna record a sound clip of my rattle and put...
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