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Forum: Other BMWs 02-28-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,562
Posted By Tae
Prelim pictures Up

Not the best phone pics so you'll have to please excuse. I didn't have too much time (due to travel for work) and the weather has been less than optimal. More to come when back home and can clean...
Forum: Other BMWs 02-23-2013, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,562
Posted By Tae
Never Mind - Prestige worked out after all

Just a quick update to close the loop on this - Prestige did not disappoint me when I stepped in today. They more than made up for a rather annoying experience I had from an individual at Paul...
Forum: Other BMWs 02-23-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,562
Posted By Tae
Hi LeMansX5, Thanks so much for pointing...

Hi LeMansX5,

Thanks so much for pointing that out and yes, I would really appreciate it if you could assist me to move this over. I didn't originally think to post under the e70 side since I was...
Forum: Other BMWs 02-22-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,562
Posted By Tae
BMW Dealer Recommendation in Northern NJ

Hi gang,

I am very close to selecting my next car and the 550 M-Sport has worked it's way as one of the favorites.

This would be BMW #3 for me, as I currently have an e70 and and an e90 and I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-20-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,605
Posted By Tae
My '08 x5 just sprung a slow coolant system leak...

My '08 x5 just sprung a slow coolant system leak - and i've been out of warranty for a year now. Coincidentally, just passed 40k miles and starting noticing intermittent coolant drip under the (US...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-02-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,513
Posted By Tae
You got me A bit worried so i double checked the...

You got me A bit worried so i double checked the driveway under the X5 this morning and luckily no spotting. It's winter here as well (New Jersey USA) but its been very mild for the most part. At...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-01-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,513
Posted By Tae
Did it just start for you? Any oily...

Did it just start for you? Any oily fluid/residue?

I've been noticing water dripping from underneath all summer and attributed it to A/C condensation, albeit a lot of dripping (sometimes a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-13-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,694
Posted By Tae
Thanks for confirming

Thanks so much for confirming. I guess I never noticed for the past couple of years but it just seems so odd to have it exposed like that. It just doesn't look finished.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-13-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,694
Posted By Tae
Does everyone else have foam lining the bottom steering column?

Hi folks,

I had my '08 X5 in for service recently to address a number of items before the warranty ran out, which included addressing a groaning noise when the steering wheel adjusts itself on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-05-2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,489
Posted By Tae
Update RE: Engine (tapping) noise returning - I...

Update RE: Engine (tapping) noise returning - I hadn't driven or started the car in a couple of weeks and when I recently went to start the X5 up, the engine tapping noise appears to have returned...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-29-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,940
Posted By Tae
Why did you need to apply glue? Did the top half...

Why did you need to apply glue? Did the top half of the clamshell start peeling?

FYI - I have an early '08 build and took it right into the dealer when my dash lid started to peel (search the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-03-2011, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,489
Posted By Tae
Just a quick update - picked the car up from the...

Just a quick update - picked the car up from the dealer yesterday. This might be coincidental with the weather having warmed up in the past few days (in NJ) but the dealer stated they did not hear...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-01-2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,489
Posted By Tae
PAM 212. The avatar is so tiny that it turned...

PAM 212. The avatar is so tiny that it turned into a blurry Yogi shot.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-01-2011, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,489
Posted By Tae
Thanks for the insight into your experience - I...

Thanks for the insight into your experience - I figured it couldn't have just been me. I dropped the X off at the dealer last night and advised that they hang onto it for a few days if needed to try...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-31-2011, 01:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,489
Posted By Tae
When hesitating/stumbling at cold start ups -...

When hesitating/stumbling at cold start ups - yes.

I'm very curious to know what anyone else who had his/her 3.0si e70 engine valve lifters or head work performed for diagnosed metallic clicking...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-31-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,846
Posted By Tae
I believe the SA is correct. I had some issues...

I believe the SA is correct. I had some issues with the stitching seperating on the top half of the seat and they just changed out the cover not the entire seat. The service print out after...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,956
Posted By Tae
Boy, I can definitely relate. I debated long and...

Boy, I can definitely relate. I debated long and hard when I was ordering my '08 X5 (do I spend close to $7k extra to get a similarly equipped 4.8i version or not) and ultimately decided to go with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,489
Posted By Tae
Lifters replaced on 3.0si and now the engine intermittently stumbles on cold starts

Hey gang,

I haven't posted in a while so I wanted to first start off by saying HI and to thank the Xoutpost community for all the great info/insight you all share on the boards with everyone.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-03-2009, 02:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,391
Posted By Tae
Have Stuff 'n Scuff installed in my car....

I tried a couple of different brands\kinds of kick matts and returned all but this one. Installs pretty easily, although if you're a nitpick about placement you might be spending a few extra minutes...
Forum: The Lounge 08-31-2009, 12:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 809
Posted By Tae
Beatiful shots. Must have missed that same...

Beatiful shots. Must have missed that same skyline tonight (and I'm in Bergen County NJ).

Thanks for sharing.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-23-2009, 04:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 24,608
Posted By Tae
Is the camera picture quality any better?

If you had the non-top view OEM camera previously installed to compare with, is the retrofit unit's picture quality any better? Especially in low light situations.

Thanks so much!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-22-2009, 11:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,222
Posted By Tae
My model was custom ordered in one of the first run '08 batches....

My X5 was custom ordered as one of the first run '08 batches, so I took delivery in Oct '07 but technically it's an '08. Just curious, anyone else have a later run '08 model year or even an '09...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-22-2009, 08:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,222
Posted By Tae
Had the same glove box trim and steering wheel peel issue....

I thought I might have been the only one to have this problem, as I just had my glove box trim replaced less than a week ago. Had the same exact issue where the soft plastic trim was lifting at all...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-21-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,862
Posted By Tae
M-Sport Pack vs. '10 Sport and Adaptive

Thanks for the insight...

Ouch, that's a big price jump. I'll have to go and check what exactly the M-Sport package option consists of, but if confirmed that it comes with Adaptive Suspenion,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-21-2009, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,862
Posted By Tae
Rear View Camera and Sport Pack Option Updates

RE: Rear View Camera, anyone know if that means the updated camera has been enhanced? The current version is so grainy and almost useless at night so if this were the case, it would be great to know...
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