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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-23-2008, 09:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,030
Posted By Arkay
Fabulous color combination, was my wife's very...

Fabulous color combination, was my wife's very close 2nd choice: went with Platinum Bronze/Tobacco Nevada on her 4.8i.

Congratulations.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-20-2008, 10:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,396
Posted By Arkay
We're long time Prestige customers, including...

We're long time Prestige customers, including some of their other franchises.

As for the Sports Package, the X5 is for my wife and she didn't like the ride after test driving both Sports and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-14-2008, 01:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,706
Posted By Arkay
This particular feature is in all the cars I've...

This particular feature is in all the cars I've had or currently have that uses a remote device (key or key fob) to lock/unlock the door(s) - and it works even with the Keyless Go option on my E63...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-13-2008, 10:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,706
Posted By Arkay
I've now had cars from BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz...

I've now had cars from BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Audi in recent years - and have never heard of such a passive alarm system.

Do you mean that the alarm would arm itself when the car is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-10-2008, 11:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,943
Posted By Arkay
I'm not sure that your MB would not change when...

I'm not sure that your MB would not change when the DST switched over, does the car have COMAND/Nav?

On the MB, the auto DST function is tied to the Nav system through the GPS signals - and hence...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-10-2008, 02:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,396
Posted By Arkay
Ordered a pretty loaded (no Sports Pack) 4.8i for...

Ordered a pretty loaded (no Sports Pack) 4.8i for my wife on 2/28 and negotiated to ~$1,800 over invoice. Given that it's an ordered unit and with the low options content, negotiating from $2,000...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-08-2008, 11:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,555
Posted By Arkay
I wish my work was around airplanes, would be...

I wish my work was around airplanes, would be much more interesting...

I got all my military aviation lingos from my early teen years, when there was a guy in my old neighborhood who was a naval...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-08-2008, 11:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,929
Posted By Arkay
Wow, that was a superb write-up and thanks for...

Wow, that was a superb write-up and thanks for the clarification on my misconceptions.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-07-2008, 02:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,929
Posted By Arkay
You're right, I should've been more clear in...

You're right, I should've been more clear in saying that the wheel/tire size comparisons I stated above were all using WINTER tires - with summer performance tires it wouldn't matter what size they...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-07-2008, 12:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,929
Posted By Arkay
In my experience, the size of the tire...

In my experience, the size of the tire 'footprint' has more impact on the overall traction - and, ceteris parabus, going 19" MAY improve traction if it's heavier than the 18" setup.

Rally cars use...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-07-2008, 12:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,555
Posted By Arkay
A Strike Eagle driver eh? After flying one of...

A Strike Eagle driver eh? After flying one of those, driving any mortal motor vehicle must be like riding a bicycle...:zoom:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-05-2008, 05:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,555
Posted By Arkay
We've ordered this option on my wife's 4.8i and...

We've ordered this option on my wife's 4.8i and I'm just worried that I'll blurt out "Yee ha! Jester's dead!" when I'm behind the wheel... :-)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-05-2008, 05:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,601
Posted By Arkay
We're due to pick up our ordered 4.8i next month...

We're due to pick up our ordered 4.8i next month even though it already arrived at the dealer and this is one 'feature' that's always annoyed me when I drive my parents' E66 750Li.

The one major...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-04-2008, 04:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,274
Posted By Arkay
Not yet, but hopefully soon... Got the...

Not yet, but hopefully soon...

Got the notice that our ordered 4.8i arrived at the dealer yesterday, ONE MONTH EARLY.

We're waiting until April to pick it up, and then I'll hook up the Trailex...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-04-2008, 12:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,562
Posted By Arkay
I love the European market convex mirrors, really...

I love the European market convex mirrors, really helps with the blind spots.

You may want to investigate ordering the convex mirror panels if you really like them, all you'll have to do is get...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-03-2008, 01:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,489
Posted By Arkay
Presumably the electronics would lock out the "P"...

Presumably the electronics would lock out the "P" mode even if the button is pressed and/or held while the vehicle is in motion.

I once mindlessly pressed the Start/Stop button on the top of the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-18-2008, 11:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,339
Posted By Arkay
Nice color combo! It's exactly as my wife had...

Nice color combo! It's exactly as my wife had chosen for her 4.8i and you'll beat us to it!

We ordered at the dealer on 1/31 but we won't need the car until ~4/10 as the lease on her Lexus ends...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-13-2008, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,714
Posted By Arkay
Interesting...will keep this in mind when my wife...

Interesting...will keep this in mind when my wife takes delivery of her 4.8i.

On my MB E63, the PDC sensors in front activate automatically with the car in 'D' at less than 5 MPH - but not the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-12-2008, 12:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,576
Posted By Arkay
:rofl:

:rofl:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-10-2008, 10:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,576
Posted By Arkay
I have another theory: the litigious environment...

I have another theory: the litigious environment here in the U.S. for tort cases could be responsible for this non-specific tire pressure display.

According to the owner's manual for my MB E63,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-08-2008, 05:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,670
Posted By Arkay
:iagree: We chose Tobacco too paired with...

:iagree:

We chose Tobacco too paired with Platinum Bronze on the 4.8i we ordered.

We have a toddler and hopefully another within a year and the brown leather is dark enough without worrying...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-08-2008, 05:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,798
Posted By Arkay
I'm not completely clear on your statement - but...

I'm not completely clear on your statement - but assuming you mean that if you buy the car with cash and keep it in good shape and then sell it, you would not be paying the interest on the lease or...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-08-2008, 12:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,798
Posted By Arkay
:iagree: Plus there is an additional...

:iagree:

Plus there is an additional incentive as demonstrated by my wife in December: she was driving my E63 (4 months old at the time, 2,200 miles on the odo) and she rear ended a Honda CRV -...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-08-2008, 12:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,798
Posted By Arkay
As I'd just ordered an X5 4.8i for my wife last...

As I'd just ordered an X5 4.8i for my wife last week, I can give you some numbers for comparison purpose - it's a built to order for April delivery and I'm in NJ.

The MSRP, which includes a major...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2008, 11:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,151
Posted By Arkay
The comment about loss of coverage is very...

The comment about loss of coverage is very interesting, especially when referenced with the comment that Sirius has an Eastern focus.

I find that where the XM often cuts out in my area, and there...
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