Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-27-2012, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 8
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Thanks Basora. I'll give that a try. My build...
Thanks Basora. I'll give that a try. My build date was 11/07, so I bet they are similar cars.
You're right - the noise is much worse when the car is cold. The dealer couldn't figure it out (they...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-05-2012, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-04-2012, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,412
Mystery Engine Noise. What is it?
Hi all:
So I've had this strange noise coming from my X 4.8 for quite awhile now. Had it to the dealer a bunch of times...they've changed a bracket, the power steering pump and pressure hose, but...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-29-2011, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,296
Sorry to hear about your story...seems oddly...
Sorry to hear about your story...seems oddly similar to mine.
I have an '08 4.8 with around 32K miles on it. Since day one, it's been nothing but trouble. Battery issues. Transmission issues. A...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-16-2011, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,361
Engine Hum/Whine Under 1000 RPM?
Hi All:
I have a question that I hope somebody on here can help me with.
I have a 2008 4.8. For several months, I've heard a low pitched whine or humming noise when my X5 downshifts into first...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
03-09-2011, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,095
So here are my thoughts on the DWS after about...
So here are my thoughts on the DWS after about 100 miles. Much, much quieter than the run-flats were. Ride feels a lot spongier, which is not a huge surprise. With the run-flats, the X5 used to...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
03-07-2011, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,095
Getting Conti DWS Installed on my 214's Today
I know there has been a few threads about the Continental DWS tires on here. I've had some on order from Discount Tire for a few months and they finally arrived today. Apparently, the fronts...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-11-2010, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 12,134
Yeah, I totally agree with the transmission...
Yeah, I totally agree with the transmission sucking. There have been several minor hiccups since we've had the car, but this hill issue is the final straw. Going to take it in to BMW and see what...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-08-2010, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 12,134
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-08-2010, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 12,134
Sorry about the confusion.
To clarify...the...
Sorry about the confusion.
To clarify...the car stays in a gear (let's just use 3rd as an example) and won't go into the next gear (4th) going up a hill even when I have enough speed to do so....
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-05-2010, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 12,134
Transmission Issues Going Up Hills?
Hi all:
Just moved from Chicago to Seattle. Since arriving, I've noticed that my '08 X5 will not shift into the next gear when going up hills. (Didn't have this problem in Chicago since there are...
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Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy
12-22-2008, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,035
WTB Snow tires/rims for '08 4.8
Hi all:
Interested in buying a set of tires and rims for the lovely Chicago winter. Please let me know what you have and your asking price. Will also consider rims alone. Can meet in Chicago area...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
06-08-2008, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 11,545
My New X5 Is A Piece of Junk!
So...I've had my new X5 since mid November. Have only put 2800 miles on it. And I've had more than a few issues with it.
January: The communications system malfunctioned. Had to take it to the...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-26-2008, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,586
Less Than 1,000 Miles And Already In The Shop!
Hi All:
So I have an '08 that was delivered in November. Everything has been great until last weekend when I started the car and the dreaded "car on the lift" symbol appeared. It was soon followed...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-21-2008, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,106
Low Battery & SOS Malfunction on new X5?
Hi All:
I've had my new X5 for almost 2 months (only 1,000 miles driven) and this morning the system tells me that I have a low battery and an SOS system malfunction. Anybody know what could be...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-20-2007, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,599
Both are nice...
I have a new 4.8 Black Sapphire with sand interior and it is gorgeous. On my old 330 I have silver/black and I really enjoyed that too. The black is impossible to keep clean especially now in the...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-12-2007, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,754
Opening Auto Tailgate With Key Fob?
Anybody have any problems doing this? For some reason, mine isn't working with the key fob. Am I missing something? Could there be some sort of childproofing that I'm not aware of? The car locks and...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-11-2007, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 15,686
Picked up my X5 a few weeks ago and the dealer...
Picked up my X5 a few weeks ago and the dealer told me that if I used a non-compatible phone (one not on the BMW approved list) that I could damage the whole communication system and that BMW would...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-10-2007, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,328
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-02-2007, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,346
Wow...
Absolutely beautiful. We've had a snow/ice storm here in Chicago all day...I'm so jealous! ;)
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-02-2007, 01:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,443
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-01-2007, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,443
Loose Steering...is this normal?
Hi all:
Picked up my X5 a few weeks ago and I've been noticing that the steering seems kind of loose. The best way I can describe it is that it sorta pulls to one side or another on its own. It's...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-01-2007, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 9,517
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
11-24-2007, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,352
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
11-24-2007, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,352
I know what you mean. The dealer said the 214's...
I know what you mean. The dealer said the 214's along with many on here are bad in winter driving but I just love the way they look. I'm looking into a winter package right now with 18's. The dealer...
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