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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-25-2008, 08:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,201
Posted By theprof
My wife likes it and is glad we have it. I asked...

My wife likes it and is glad we have it. I asked her why she likes it: "The greatest value to her is the added display real estate". She has her way she sets the screen displays; one for...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-22-2008, 11:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,623
Posted By theprof
Your mileage will get a lot better after 10,000...

Your mileage will get a lot better after 10,000 miles or so.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-21-2008, 09:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,623
Posted By theprof
Over the last 5200 miles I've averaged 18.3...

Over the last 5200 miles I've averaged 18.3 gallons (08, 4.8). I drive it hard and pretty fast on the freeway and on road trips. About 2/3 of my miles are highway miles. The mileage was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-14-2008, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,623
Posted By theprof
Adaptive Headlight Failure

The Adaptive Headlight failure light has come on. Its not much of an issue; for the life of me I can't tell the difference from when it supposedly worked. Anyhow, not being a mission critical...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-13-2008, 08:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,014
Posted By theprof
I've average 17.4 (08 4.8i) over the last 4K...

I've average 17.4 (08 4.8i) over the last 4K miles. Mileage improved after about 8 or 9K miles. About 2/3 of my driving is highway but I do drive it fairly hard quite a bit of the time.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-26-2008, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,584
Posted By theprof
Dealer told me 4 gallons. However, it should be...

Dealer told me 4 gallons. However, it should be noted that this is the same dealer same guy that told me my 08 4.8i had no dipstick (which it does).

In an incredible display of poor planning and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-14-2008, 07:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,383
Posted By theprof
Can dealers be trusted with your X5?

This week I have been migrating my 08 X5 4.8 from our winter home to our summer home. I had the car in to the dealer for service just a week before leaving and pointed out that I was off on an...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-08-2008, 03:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,758
Posted By theprof
Well, more of an inoccuous, slightly smart assed...

Well, more of an inoccuous, slightly smart assed but non-mean spirited type of level.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-07-2008, 09:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,758
Posted By theprof
Thanks but its me that owes you the apology. I...

Thanks but its me that owes you the apology. I looked back at my post and realized it sound much more dickish than I meant it to be.

No Worries

Ken
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-07-2008, 05:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,758
Posted By theprof
Can I take that as a; you don't know how to turn...

Can I take that as a; you don't know how to turn it off permanently either. I wasn't asking for advice on approporiate patience levels.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-07-2008, 02:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,758
Posted By theprof
PDC questions

I have an 08 X5. Love the thing; but the PDC just isn't working for me. It takes too long to start up; I'm already backing up before the couple seconds passes for the screen to come up. Also stays on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-05-2008, 04:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,968
Posted By theprof
Be sure to order the HUD option that lets you get...

Be sure to order the HUD option that lets you get sports scores and stock prices on it!

Seriously, I found the HUD much more useful than I expected.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2008, 08:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,841
Posted By theprof
My other car is a Maserati Quattroporte. While...

My other car is a Maserati Quattroporte. While the Maser has certain attributes that my X5 can't touch; when it comes to road trip comfort, a quiet serene cabin the X5 is the winner. Just a joy to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2008, 07:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,920
Posted By theprof
Yep, me too. Same phone; just picked up my X5...

Yep, me too. Same phone; just picked up my X5 yesterday (Sunday), paired it with my phone in about a minute and all aspects work perfectly. As did Sirius and my iPOD. Damn, I'm going to get...
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