Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Arnott
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Showing results 1 to 21 of 21
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: DMacX5
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-07-2007, 11:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,179
Posted By DMacX5
A BMW is a driver's car, so to get the full...

A BMW is a driver's car, so to get the full experience why get the 3.0? You really can't fully enjoy this car without the full power of the 4.8 along with sport package and a few other upgrades. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-04-2007, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,594
Posted By DMacX5
The storage pockets are surprisingly poorly...

The storage pockets are surprisingly poorly designed in the X5 - they are deep and long so hard to reach items and they slide around. My 740 has a hinged door pocket and big open one, which BMW...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-29-2007, 11:37 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,798
Posted By DMacX5
Mine was delivered with a faulty sensor that...

Mine was delivered with a faulty sensor that caused failures of the x-drive, stability control and ABS system. Part took 2 weeks to deliver from Germany. Also, turn signal control did not work...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-21-2007, 04:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,269
Posted By DMacX5
Hav an '08 and gas mileage doesn't come close to...

Hav an '08 and gas mileage doesn't come close to the sticker. Also agree that tank is very small for such a large vehicle.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-05-2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,365
Posted By DMacX5
Yes for '08 they "lowered' the option price by...

Yes for '08 they "lowered' the option price by $100 by deleting the headphones, which is crazy. Luckily my dealer gave me 2 as part of the deal.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-04-2007, 06:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,230
Posted By DMacX5
I just got my '08 and noticed the same display...

I just got my '08 and noticed the same display issue today. My x5 was just reprogrammed so wonder if the software upgrades mentioned above will address problem.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-04-2007, 01:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,365
Posted By DMacX5
Rear Entertainment Poor Design

Finally got my new '08 from its 2 week repair for a defective sensore (see prior posts) and am happy to be finally enjoying the vehicle. Really love most aspects of the SAV except for the rear...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-29-2007, 01:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,488
Posted By DMacX5
I have recently posted about a problem with my...

I have recently posted about a problem with my '08 that was delivered with a problem. That said, I spent 2 months testing numerous vehicles, including the GS, and researched the various cars on my...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-29-2007, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,168
Posted By DMacX5
Agreed. Amazing that the website still has only...

Agreed. Amazing that the website still has only the 2007 information and yet has the 2008 info for the other models. I got more information from this website than my dealer has!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-26-2007, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,723
Posted By DMacX5
In terms of accepting their offer of replacing my...

In terms of accepting their offer of replacing my car they just simply emailed me to state this is what they were doing and had already placed a new vehicle on order. This is before the diagnosis...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-26-2007, 02:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,723
Posted By DMacX5
For those who may have a similar issue with their...

For those who may have a similar issue with their new '08 X5, my Dealer Service Manager now states that this is what is causing the malfuntion messages with my new X5 - "The vehicle needs an SZL...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-25-2007, 11:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,723
Posted By DMacX5
Fairly well loaded - 4.8, Prem, Tech, Sport, Napa...

Fairly well loaded - 4.8, Prem, Tech, Sport, Napa Leather (well worth cost), Rear Climate, Rear Heated Seats,IPod,Sat Radio,Rear Entertainment
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-25-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,723
Posted By DMacX5
Yes, I mentiioned to the dealer that I had not...

Yes, I mentiioned to the dealer that I had not seen this problem mentioned in posts from '07 owners and wondered if this is an '08 model related problem. They have brought in BMW USA to address...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-25-2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,723
Posted By DMacX5
Inauspicious Start Redux

Hate to scare possible new X5 buyers out there but per my prior post "Inauspicious Start" I said the dealer had corrected the "software" problem. Well less than 2 days later my X5 crashed again -...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-24-2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,555
Posted By DMacX5
Just got my '08 and mine came with carpeted mats...

Just got my '08 and mine came with carpeted mats and the dealer threw in the rubber/winter mats as well. Dealer also put on wheel locks without even my asking for them. Maybe the carpeted mats are...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-23-2007, 02:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,413
Posted By DMacX5
Got my new X5 returned today and the dealer said...

Got my new X5 returned today and the dealer said it was a software error that caused the malfunction. The reprogrammed the car and delivered it again. Put on 15 miles so far and, keeping fingers...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-23-2007, 08:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,413
Posted By DMacX5
No auto hold wasnt activited. Weird that problem...

No auto hold wasnt activited. Weird that problem initially went away when car was turned off completely and then restarted. But as soon as I began driving the car shook and the warning came on. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-22-2007, 08:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,413
Posted By DMacX5
Yes I remain optimistic about my purchase as I...

Yes I remain optimistic about my purchase as I spent a lot of time comparing the various competitors and reading all of the blog comments before plunging in. Have a 96 740iL that has been a dream...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-22-2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,393
Posted By DMacX5
All new tires are slippery until broken in so...

All new tires are slippery until broken in so that could have caused this issue. They always warn you to increase braking distance until the new tires get some mileage on them.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-22-2007, 07:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,413
Posted By DMacX5
Unhappy New 08 X5 Inauspicious Beginning

My new 2008 X5 4.8 that ordered in September arrived and was delivered to me today. I was anxious to get to know my long-awaited, and treasured, SAV and add to the 1.2 miles on the vehicle. I got 1...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-15-2007, 08:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,559
Posted By DMacX5
Monaco Blue

Had same question and went with '08 Monaco Blue (Dealer called and said will be here later this week!) after looking at both black colors and the blue. Both colors are the best of the offerings, but...
Showing results 1 to 21 of 21

 
Forum Jump


Contact Us - Xoutpost - Sponsors - Archive - Top

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:43 AM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.