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Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 09-23-2009, 08:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,171
Posted By fs_wheel
Okay, here was my situation ... bought a CPO with...

Okay, here was my situation ... bought a CPO with 20k miles. Had the OEM Diamaris at the time. Put another 15k on, but the noise and rear inside wear were the determining factor (in fact, when I...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 09-23-2009, 02:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,171
Posted By fs_wheel
20k Update

Tires still performing as expected; here is a shot of the treads after 20k mi
Left Rear:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg314/fs_wheel/latrear.jpg
Left front:...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 02-01-2009, 02:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,171
Posted By fs_wheel
Just an update: Now have 13,000 miles on the...

Just an update: Now have 13,000 miles on the Lattitudes over several interstate trips. Everything remains the same from initial impression. We also had our first "winter" event here in OK -...
Forum: The Lounge 10-25-2008, 02:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,359
Posted By fs_wheel
$2.39 for 93 octane here in Tulsa, expect more...

$2.39 for 93 octane here in Tulsa, expect more decreases to follow.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2008, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,747
Posted By fs_wheel
Don't think you are missing anything concerning...

Don't think you are missing anything concerning mileage difference between 3.0 v. 4.4. 3.0 has to work harder to move a 6000 # vehicle. Personally, I think the 4.4 is more fun and moves the X5 when...
Forum: The Lounge 10-05-2008, 01:20 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 53,040
Posted By fs_wheel
Others 56 Chevy Belair 348 & 3 duces 65...

Others
56 Chevy Belair 348 & 3 duces
65 Mustang 289
67 Olds Cutlas 330
74 Pontiac GrandAm 400
70 Chevy Belair (hand me down from Wife's fam) engine ??
79 Pontiac Firebird (formula) 403 (let's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2008, 04:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,404
Posted By fs_wheel
Interest rate difference between 1.9 and 2.9...

Interest rate difference between 1.9 and 2.9 percent is about $11/mo for a $25k loan for 60 months, which equals an additional $660 in interest expense. IMHO, you should focus on the best value here...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2008, 02:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,404
Posted By fs_wheel
Would push the issue on CPO rather than another...

Would push the issue on CPO rather than another $2k off. It does cost the dealer some $$'s to go through the CPO process and then for BMW to give you the warranty. Frankly, not sure how this would...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2008, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,404
Posted By fs_wheel
Simple answer is it extends the warranty to 6...

Simple answer is it extends the warranty to 6 years or 100k miles. Best to read up on the specifics at the BMW website, here is the link: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/CPO/Default.aspx
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2008, 10:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,404
Posted By fs_wheel
See if they will throw in CPO'g it to close the...

See if they will throw in CPO'g it to close the deal. Think that that is an excellant price that they have put in front of you.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2008, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,893
Posted By fs_wheel
Good point - my Expy got about 16mpg on the road...

Good point - my Expy got about 16mpg on the road but the X gets at least 21mpg - and significantly better performance in town (13 v. 18). Even though the X burns premium, at the current price of gas...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2008, 10:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,893
Posted By fs_wheel
Ouch is right ... should have been able to get...

Ouch is right ... should have been able to get another $5k for the trade. BUT as we all know, the dealer can 'play games' between the new car invoice and the trade. Don't be surprised if the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2008, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,893
Posted By fs_wheel
My advise, for family peace ... forgo the X5, get...

My advise, for family peace ... forgo the X5, get another full size SUV.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2008, 01:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,893
Posted By fs_wheel
I have an '04 4.4i, premium, cold weather, sport...

I have an '04 4.4i, premium, cold weather, sport that I bought used (CPO) 18 mos ago. Have put on 25k (mostly highway) miles and have no problems. Replaced Michelin Diamaris' @ 36k with Michelin...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,414
Posted By fs_wheel
But be sure to have the radio code available -...

But be sure to have the radio code available - otherwise radio won't work because of anti-theft feature!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2008, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,121
Posted By fs_wheel
Had OEM Diamaris's (and got 36k), but hated the...

Had OEM Diamaris's (and got 36k), but hated the noise. Bought Lattitude Tour HP's and love the change.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2008, 02:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,114
Posted By fs_wheel
Sorry a little late ... Latitude Tour HP have M+S...

Sorry a little late ... Latitude Tour HP have M+S markings on the sidewall.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2008, 02:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,114
Posted By fs_wheel
I will second this vote. Have had my Latitude...

I will second this vote. Have had my Latitude Tour HP's and have run them +6000 miles.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2008, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,021
Posted By fs_wheel
Add another one: 36. Don't set the nozzle...

Add another one:

36. Don't set the nozzle on the "fastest" setting. The slower you fill the tank the less turbulence, which equals evaporation / fumes, less density (see note on filling up when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2008, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,336
Posted By fs_wheel
Does anyone know if BMW has a "program" to...

Does anyone know if BMW has a "program" to replace the screens like they do when the dash pixels go? Thanks, since mine are starting to go.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2008, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,028
Posted By fs_wheel
Don't know about OKC, but if you want to run over...

Don't know about OKC, but if you want to run over to Tulsa the dealer here (owned by the Howard Group - think OKC based) is A+. Just built a new facility and I have been extremely pleased. There is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2008, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,127
Posted By fs_wheel
It you are looking for a "day-to-day with...

It you are looking for a "day-to-day with occassional trip", why are you looking for the big, big engine? How much is premium in CHI - my son lives there so ... I know. Here's my 2 cents - get the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2008, 06:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,506
Posted By fs_wheel
Here is the link to the schematic for this "job"....

Here is the link to the schematic for this "job". Make sure you enter your vehicle info to get the right parts, this is for mine....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2008, 06:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,007
Posted By fs_wheel
Appears to be a part associated with: "RETROFIT...

Appears to be a part associated with: "RETROFIT KIT, HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM" - or it is the whole kit. Suggest you get online with someone like realoem.com to check further since you didn't list...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2008, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,212
Posted By fs_wheel
See my comments under the TireRack forum on...

See my comments under the TireRack forum on Latitude Tour HP's:thumbup:
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