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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2009, 10:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,320
Posted By GBG
Here's the part-- #2 in the diagram. Will be...

Here's the part-- #2 in the diagram. Will be covered, but even if not, I don't think is is expensive. My dealer covered it.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2009, 02:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,039
Posted By GBG
Sounds like I should keep her. I've taken good...

Sounds like I should keep her. I've taken good car of th ecar, so hopefully it's got a lot of miles left... Thanks guys.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,754
Posted By GBG
I like that idea! :thumbup:

I like that idea! :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2009, 09:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,039
Posted By GBG
Trade-in values in the toilet. so keep her...

I recently thought about trading my '04 4.8is (52000 mi) for a new SUV. It has a trade-in value of approx $22k according to Galves, which most dealers follow religiously. This is depressingly low,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2009, 03:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,754
Posted By GBG
Moon roof shade

The shade for my moon roof (not the glass, the shade) is suddenly inoperable (stuck open) on my 4.8is. My dealer tells me that the reapair is a $4k job with labor :wow: , and is NOT covered by my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2009, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,597
Posted By GBG
+1 :iagree: As noted, these fit the...

+1 :iagree:

As noted, these fit the 4.8is' OEM 20" rims. They've been great in the snow for me.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2008, 11:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,269
Posted By GBG
50k Service-- What Gremlins should they look for?

My '04 X5 is going in for a 50k service on Friday. I purchased an extended maintenance warranty about 6 months ago, so all maintenance work is still covered. What parts/problems/issues should I ask...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2008, 02:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,761
Posted By GBG
Thanks X5 in AK. Is 50k miles a recommended...

Thanks X5 in AK. Is 50k miles a recommended service interval? I will have it done anyway, but if it's dealer-recommended it will be covered under my extended maintanance plan. If not, it's on my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2008, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,761
Posted By GBG
Thanks Robert. The E53 X5 with 98k is very...

Thanks Robert. The E53 X5 with 98k is very encouraging to hear!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2008, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,439
Posted By GBG
Well, the truck looks 100x better with the...

Well, the truck looks 100x better with the lower/more aggressive stance IMHO, but also remember that there is (I think) the added benefit of much less body roll when handling corners with a lower...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2008, 08:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,439
Posted By GBG
Zerochief, thanks for the info. How much does...

Zerochief, thanks for the info. How much does thr truck lower? DO you keep it low all of the time or do you adjust it? Thanks, your X5 looks great!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2008, 07:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,818
Posted By GBG
Ca911-- this is very helpful, thanks. Part...

Ca911-- this is very helpful, thanks. Part number 2 is definitily the culperit on my wheel, so I will ask my dealer to replace it. Even if my CPO warranty doesn't cover it, it doesn't look that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2008, 07:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,761
Posted By GBG
That's great to hear, thanks :thumbup:

That's great to hear, thanks :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2008, 04:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,818
Posted By GBG
Chris, do you have any pics of your wheel or a...

Chris, do you have any pics of your wheel or a link where I can check it out?

As far as the dealer replacing it, my car is still under CPO warranty but I suspect that the CPO will NOT cover this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2008, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,761
Posted By GBG
X5 lifespan?

Assuming I maintain my '04 4.8is well, how many miles will it last as a reliable, generally problem -free daily driver? Put differently, I've got 48k on the clock now, which I see as still...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,818
Posted By GBG
Steering wheel peeling

The black coating on the inner portion of my '04 X5 4.8is steering wheel is peeling off and exposing the white underneath. It's a real eyesore. Anyone have this problem? What's the best fix? I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2008, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,439
Posted By GBG
Lowering your X5

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=INT%2D20%2D6%2D103&N=700+115&autoview=sku

Anyone lower their X5 with the Intrax Module? I'm thinking abuot ordering it from Summit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2008, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,271
Posted By GBG
Warranty Question

I've got an '04 4.8is. My full warranty is up in a few months. The full warranty includes full maintenance coveage (i.e, brakes, hoses, etc). I have a CPO warranty for another 2 years, but the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2008, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,447
Posted By GBG
46k is not a lot of miles. These cars are tanks....

46k is not a lot of miles. These cars are tanks. I think a good compromise is to take the cost of a BMW warranty ($4500) and put in the bank earmarked for car repairs. My guess is that you will not...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 01-15-2008, 10:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,287
Posted By GBG
Thanks for all the good advice guys, much...

Thanks for all the good advice guys, much appreciated.
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 01-14-2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,287
Posted By GBG
I half agree with you on the bling, but because...

I half agree with you on the bling, but because they are replica OEM (as opposed to clearly aftermarket) they don't look that much different than stock IMHO. To me, they just makes the car look a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2008, 01:12 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,111
Posted By GBG
Mine look exactly like the pics in the first post...

Mine look exactly like the pics in the first post of this thread.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2008, 11:36 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 71,111
Posted By GBG
I Just installed my replicas (with X5 logo)...

I Just installed my replicas (with X5 logo) yesterday. There are 5 screws on top and 3 on side, so I can't imagine these things ever shaking loose under ordinary use.

The only thing I noticed...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 01-14-2008, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,287
Posted By GBG
22" Replica OEMs?

Guys,

I am think ing about replacing my 20" OEMs on my 4.8is with 22" OEM replicas. Here is the EBAY link to the whhels I'm consiering. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2008, 12:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,853
Posted By GBG
IBGWM: They look great IMHO, thanks for the...

IBGWM: They look great IMHO, thanks for the pics. Mine are on the way to me. Can you describe the install? Thanks
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