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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-14-2008, 04:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,744
Posted By X5_Newbie
Smile Thats' an easy one to answer...

That's an easy one to answer:
There is 2 ways how to do:
First, (in my case) the BMW employee put his order on offer in the Internet (www.mobile.de (http://www.mobile.de)) before Ordering. So I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-09-2008, 10:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,744
Posted By X5_Newbie
Thx! @ Autoque: no, it's aftermarket...

Thx!
@ Autoque: no, it's aftermarket (Powersprint aka Supersprint). About 600 US-$ incl. installation.
@ AzNM: Dankeschön! :) What does it mean "BMW is dragging its feet..." - is it for the motor...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-09-2008, 09:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,744
Posted By X5_Newbie
Yet another new one: 3.0sd

Hi folks,
just wanted to introduce my new "baby" that I picked up 3 weeks ago. Bought it from a BMW employee with 5.200kms on the clock / 4 months old. Was able to configure the car the way I wanted...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-24-2008, 02:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,177
Posted By X5_Newbie
:iagree: :iagree: :iagree: I ran summer...

:iagree: :iagree: :iagree:
I ran summer performance tires on all my cars (and winter tires for winter season) and can confirm the above 100%.
Given the weight of the X5, even the 20'' shouldn't be...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-15-2008, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,802
Posted By X5_Newbie
Gross weight

Don't know for the US as well, but back here (GER) here is the data:

weight empty (EU): 2.185 KG
gross weight (EU): 2.790 KG


Regards - X5_Newbie
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-26-2008, 09:40 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,196
Posted By X5_Newbie
All right guys - I'm convinced... :thumbup: ...

All right guys - I'm convinced... :thumbup:
Great and very interesting answers.
Never heard of ready-to-come "urea plans" back here.
Regards - X5_Newbie
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-25-2008, 02:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,473
Posted By X5_Newbie
:iagree: plus I "learned" Diesel should be more...

:iagree: plus I "learned" Diesel should be more aggressive to the skin in terms of potentially causing cancer - that's another reason to use a glove or a tissue.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-25-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,196
Posted By X5_Newbie
:confused: You're sure about the 265-hp? Doubt...

:confused:
You're sure about the 265-hp? Doubt that, cause in Europe the X35d (called 3.0sd back here) got 286-hp and a torque of about 580nm. Would be strange if they gonna reduce power for the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-05-2008, 10:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,186
Posted By X5_Newbie
Again - nothing to add but: :iagree: Maybe...

Again - nothing to add but: :iagree:
Maybe just: If you don't use the seat in the very extended seating positions but just in "average" positions (not too high, not too low, not too far...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-05-2008, 05:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,186
Posted By X5_Newbie
:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-01-2008, 08:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,189
Posted By X5_Newbie
Mtech8 - :thumbup: - great answer. Thanks!

Mtech8 - :thumbup: - great answer. Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-31-2008, 03:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,293
Posted By X5_Newbie
In my opinion if you go for the black wheels you...

In my opinion if you go for the black wheels you also gotta lower the car to give it an overall "meaner" look.
However, am not a too big fan anyway of black wheels on black cars.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-31-2008, 03:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,189
Posted By X5_Newbie
Can anyone tell me how they are installed? Is it...

Can anyone tell me how they are installed? Is it a big effort or are there any clips or screws for easy installation.
How especially with the footrest - with most of the pictures I do see 4 screws...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-31-2008, 03:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,359
Posted By X5_Newbie
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-31-2008, 03:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,359
Posted By X5_Newbie
:iagree: ... I do so much agree with you. A...

:iagree: ... I do so much agree with you. A modern, dark brown colour would fit just perfectly IMHO.
So if you would be the first buyer, I'm queuing up... :D... and trade my to-come X5 with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-29-2008, 11:36 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 53,907
Posted By X5_Newbie
:iagree: - and the new knob locks GOOD! Don't...

:iagree: - and the new knob locks GOOD! Don't mind if it looks like Audi - Audi's got a perfect and easy to handle system... so why not go in that direction.
Much better than the clumsy old one...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-28-2008, 11:25 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 92,974
Posted By X5_Newbie
:iagree: :iagree: :iagree:

:iagree: :iagree: :iagree:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-05-2008, 06:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,186
Posted By X5_Newbie
@ X5FX: Are you 100% sure about the A/C...

@ X5FX: Are you 100% sure about the A/C connection of the ventilated seats???

As far as I am informed, there is NO SUCH CONNECTION but the seats only suck the air underneath the seats (which is in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-05-2008, 06:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,392
Posted By X5_Newbie
I think you should try locking it and see how it...

I think you should try locking it and see how it works out. However with several of those guys experiencing the battery drain problem back here in Germany and also Spain, locking the car didn't...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-05-2008, 06:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,885
Posted By X5_Newbie
Hi Bagu - very nice pics (of both: the X5 and the...

Hi Bagu - very nice pics (of both: the X5 and the Cup S) and nice specs on the X5 (and funny to read them in Belgian). :-)

Concerning the Windows: I suggest to go for factory tinted ones. I was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-04-2008, 12:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,392
Posted By X5_Newbie
Common problem in a german X5-Forum as well. As...

Common problem in a german X5-Forum as well. As far as I remember, some 20+ cars just in that forum have the same problems (excessive battery drain). People believe it has to do something with the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-02-2008, 10:37 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 67,976
Posted By X5_Newbie
Just a quick one as far as I remember: Kinda...

Just a quick one as far as I remember: Kinda that. He used self-adhesive foil to cover the chrome window lining. Was done by BMW dealer.
@ GLS - correct me if I'm wrong...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-02-2008, 10:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,925
Posted By X5_Newbie
:iagree:. Car can't be locked FROM OUTSIDE if...

:iagree:.
Car can't be locked FROM OUTSIDE if key is inside as far as I know & experienced.
Different if you lock it with central lock button inside the car (e.g. by accident when cleaning the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2008, 04:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,105
Posted By X5_Newbie
Isn't it right that (twin)turbos have to be...

Isn't it right that (twin)turbos have to be driven more "safely" in terms of warm-up periods before asking for full engine power?

So it might be that - depending on your personal way of driving...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-10-2008, 10:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,809
Posted By X5_Newbie
:thumbup: Hi Gert - got me... still a wonderful...

:thumbup: Hi Gert - got me... still a wonderful car - hope you didn't mind posting that pic... by the way: didn't know myself about the "CH" ... another lesson learned...
Have a great day! Greets...
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