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Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 12-29-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,745
Posted By James Douglas 2007
Thanks for the videos. Since Megaupload...

Thanks for the videos.

Since Megaupload wouldn't download faster than 50 KB/s, it took me about 45 minutes to download both files. I decided to compress them and re-upload:

Part 1 (8.6 MB):
...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 12-29-2007, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,722
Posted By James Douglas 2007
I think I like "without" better, but both look...

I think I like "without" better, but both look OK.
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 11-17-2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,407
Posted By James Douglas 2007
Here's a link to Motor Trend's X6 test drive...

Here's a link to Motor Trend's X6 test drive (originally posted by LeMans, as usual):

http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2007/112_0711_bmw_x6_preview_drive

and here's the interesting...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 10-08-2007, 05:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,726
Posted By James Douglas 2007
Is it still a 3.0 liter engine? Cause the current...

Is it still a 3.0 liter engine? Cause the current 3.0 Twin Turbo is 306 hp (probably less in the U.S. since the 3.0si is 272 hp here vs. 260 hp in America). Sounds like a substantial increase…
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-07-2007, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,054
Posted By James Douglas 2007
The 3rd row seat requires the self-leveling rear...

The 3rd row seat requires the self-leveling rear suspension, which is optional on the 3.0 but standard on the 4.8…
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 10-07-2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,603
Posted By James Douglas 2007
Even the Lexus are advertized as more...

Even the Lexus are advertized as more "environment-friendly" than their non-hybrid counterpart.

On the other hand, if the 20% decrease is real (and not just on paper), then it's not so inefficient...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 10-05-2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 33,043
Posted By James Douglas 2007
It's October and Leopard hasn't been released yet...

It's October and Leopard hasn't been released yet either ;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-01-2007, 05:04 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,851
Posted By James Douglas 2007
Well… cars are already cheaper in the U.S., and...

Well… cars are already cheaper in the U.S., and now you get free options! The 2008 prices for Switzerland are now available on BMW's website: CHF 1000 (~$800) base price increase, and almost every...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-27-2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,590
Posted By James Douglas 2007
We're talking about a 35 kph (22 mph) collision....

We're talking about a 35 kph (22 mph) collision. 40 mph is the speed at which fontal crash tests are conducted…
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-23-2007, 01:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,445
Posted By James Douglas 2007
It's not. HDC is standard on all models, whereas...

It's not. HDC is standard on all models, whereas CC with braking function is optional on 3.0 models here…
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-23-2007, 08:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,445
Posted By James Douglas 2007
On the UK configurator, I found an option named...

On the UK configurator, I found an option named Dynamic Cruise Control, but it has the same option code (544) as Cruise Control with braking function so it must be the same option, and not Adaptive...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-22-2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,834
Posted By James Douglas 2007
22,025 X5s sold in the US through Aug. this year,...

22,025 X5s sold in the US through Aug. this year, of which 21,552 are E70 (out of 100,000). Doesn't surpirse me, did you think the US was getting more than a 20-25% share of all X5s?

SUVs are very...
Forum: The Lounge 09-18-2007, 06:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,516
Posted By James Douglas 2007
I'm confused.

I'm confused.
Forum: The Lounge 09-16-2007, 12:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,747
Posted By James Douglas 2007
You must be talking of the Cayenne (SUV) and not...

You must be talking of the Cayenne (SUV) and not the Cayman (coupé)…
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-16-2007, 09:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,276
Posted By James Douglas 2007
Apparently, X6 engine testing in X5 body: ...

Apparently, X6 engine testing in X5 body:

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e70-forum/36345-new-x5-m-version.html
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-14-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,773
Posted By James Douglas 2007
Angry You said it: your car is broken. The fact that...

You said it: your car is broken. The fact that your car (and a few other people's cars, which, judging by the flags, come from all around the world and not just the US) is broken doesn't mean all X5s...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-14-2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,496
Posted By James Douglas 2007
I like the license plate ("untitled vehicle")...

I like the license plate ("untitled vehicle") :)
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 09-13-2007, 04:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,627
Posted By James Douglas 2007
The Wikipedia article for the BMW X5...

The Wikipedia article for the BMW X5 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_X5) also mentions the 4.4 Twin Turbo, and even gives an engine code (N64B44O1). No source is given for this information.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-13-2007, 10:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,806
Posted By James Douglas 2007
OK thanks.

OK thanks.
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 09-12-2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 33,043
Posted By James Douglas 2007
When should we expect to be able to place an...

When should we expect to be able to place an order?
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 09-11-2007, 03:42 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 33,043
Posted By James Douglas 2007
Not so bad. Hopefully, 6 cyl. diesel will also be...

Not so bad. Hopefully, 6 cyl. diesel will also be available by 03/08…
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 09-11-2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,603
Posted By James Douglas 2007
I guess you mean 20% decrease. I wouldn't want a...

I guess you mean 20% decrease. I wouldn't want a hybrid that increases fuel consumption ;)
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 09-11-2007, 02:46 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 33,043
Posted By James Douglas 2007
OMG I love it. Any words on pricing yet? What...

OMG I love it. Any words on pricing yet? What about availability (2008, 2009)?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-11-2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,903
Posted By James Douglas 2007
Not in every country. The 388ps engine is...

Not in every country. The 388ps engine is available here, although it's called ML500. But (IIRC) early '07 MLs were still 306ps.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-10-2007, 12:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,806
Posted By James Douglas 2007
I would tend to think otherwise. The Hydrogen 7,...

I would tend to think otherwise. The Hydrogen 7, for example, is likely to cost more than the 760i/Li, so it wouldn't surprise me if it cost at least twice the price of an X5, or more. Perhaps not...
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