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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-07-2010, 10:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,688
Posted By Texas5
No need to bash the OP for questioning the...

No need to bash the OP for questioning the mileage of a V8 SUV - why shouldn't he expect to get approx. the rated mileage for this vehicle?

I get over 15 mpg, mostly city. And that's without...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-01-2010, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,999
Posted By Texas5
"rain light sensor"??

"rain light sensor"??
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,345
Posted By Texas5
My 2008 model has this feature, and it plays from...

My 2008 model has this feature, and it plays from the DVD/CD changer in the glove box. I understand at some point they got rid of the changer (2009?).
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2010, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,539
Posted By Texas5
Interesting write up. So now that you've...

Interesting write up.

So now that you've removed the SB, has your active steering returned to normal?

I'm surprised this product had any effect on the active steering (which I thought was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2010, 01:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,453
Posted By Texas5
Maybe the gas/brake pedals in Toyotas are aligned...

Maybe the gas/brake pedals in Toyotas are aligned slightly different from other vehicles (closer perhaps), which is leading to the incidence of the problem.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2010, 01:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,627
Posted By Texas5
x5mad, When you say the system mixes in...

x5mad,

When you say the system mixes in "external" air (two posts up), do you mean outside air, or air recirculating from the inside the vehicle?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,453
Posted By Texas5
Very well articulated, and something I have...

Very well articulated, and something I have supposed all along may be the real cause of "unintended acceleration".
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-10-2010, 05:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,627
Posted By Texas5
The climate control system (along with the...

The climate control system (along with the transmission) is one of my big gripes with the X5. In my prior BMWs, I could set the temp and never touch it again. It simply doesn't work that well in my...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-08-2010, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,226
Posted By Texas5
I had the same problem. Yes, there is a software...

I had the same problem. Yes, there is a software "fix" for this (it's supposed to fix some of the other issues with the transmission as well).

While I don't think the fix is a 100% success (I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-22-2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,982
Posted By Texas5
What about the "Top 8" list?

What about the "Top 8" list?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-15-2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,413
Posted By Texas5
I think the 6-disk cd changer became DVD capable...

I think the 6-disk cd changer became DVD capable in MY2008 (for showing movies on idrive screen, while not moving, of course).

Plus they increased the horsepower of all available engines. (JK)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-11-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,621
Posted By Texas5
I had the alleged software "fix" about a year...

I had the alleged software "fix" about a year ago. It's maybe a little better, but let's be honest - the X5 transmission (at least for the 4.8) still sucks. There's the delay issue, and this...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-21-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,438
Posted By Texas5
"Real-Time Traffic" - provides information about...

"Real-Time Traffic" - provides information about the traffic jam you're already stuck in, or reroutes you around a traffic problem that cleared up hours ago.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-12-2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,142
Posted By Texas5
I believe the "locking up" issue comes like this:...

I believe the "locking up" issue comes like this:

When stopped with Auto Hold engaged, if the driver lifts off the seat enough (e.g., to get a wallet out of the back pocket), the transmission...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-04-2010, 07:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,270
Posted By Texas5
Thunder, I think we've had this discussion before...

Thunder, I think we've had this discussion before when you were using a different handle.

If you put money down on a lease (cash, trade, whatever) you'll reduce your total payments by that...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-23-2009, 01:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,270
Posted By Texas5
How?

How?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2009, 01:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,873
Posted By Texas5
I had the same problem, and it was a clogged...

I had the same problem, and it was a clogged (actually "kinked") sunroof drain hose. Mine was soaked just as you describe.

They ended up replacing the carpet and padding/insulation. If it makes...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-07-2009, 05:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,002
Posted By Texas5
I agree, the US spec X5 uses pressure sensors in...

I agree, the US spec X5 uses pressure sensors in each wheel, but to FD's point, why do they need to be "initialized" at times?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-30-2009, 04:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,547
Posted By Texas5
I had the software update, and I don't think it...

I had the software update, and I don't think it really helped much. It's still dangerous when turning left across traffic - you never know if/when the vehicle will actually get moving. Impossible...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-27-2009, 06:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,958
Posted By Texas5
From the IRS website: ************ The...

From the IRS website:

************
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act permits taxpayers to take a deduction for state and local sales and excise taxes paid on the purchase of new cars,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-17-2009, 12:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,548
Posted By Texas5
I have it and like it. It helps in parking and...

I have it and like it. It helps in parking and slow speed manuevering. However, I do think there is a slight trade-off in steering feel at road speeds. Just depends on your preference. As others...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-17-2009, 12:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,452
Posted By Texas5
While the MPG of an individual tank of fuel may...

While the MPG of an individual tank of fuel may be distorted by variations in the exact fill-up level, your lifetime MPG is much less distorted (at some point, below .01 MPG).

FWIW, my manual...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-14-2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,249
Posted By Texas5
Sounds like B-line's dealer confirmed what I was...

Sounds like B-line's dealer confirmed what I was thinking about the shortcomings of the rear climate control setup/fan. He also mentions another climate control issue not related to the rear system...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,249
Posted By Texas5
I'm pretty sure it's NOT a separate/additional...

I'm pretty sure it's NOT a separate/additional cooling/heating system. In fact, I think it just pulls air from the front vents. In the summer, when my rear A/C fan is turned on, the front vent flow...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-11-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,979
Posted By Texas5
If it was just a choice between engines, I'd...

If it was just a choice between engines, I'd easily get the diesel. But since you can't get the 4.8 sport look in the diesel (without going to a lot of post-delivery hassle and expense), it does...
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