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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 02-13-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,191
Posted By Bimmer4125
Roundel Removal

Hello All - I picked up my new to me CPO 2008 X3 this week and am attempting to change the hood and hatch roundel to black. On my X5 the rear was attached by adhesive and the front with easy to...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 02-08-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,841
Posted By Bimmer4125
Ipod Adapter

Hello All - Picking up my new to me X3 on Thursday and starting to shop for toys now. Has anyone had any success with any particular hardwired Ipod adapter with the X3 (2008). I have one in my X5...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 17,454
Views: 3,451,806
Posted By Bimmer4125
I sold mine yesterday. Does that count?!

I sold mine yesterday. Does that count?!
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 02-06-2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,459
Posted By Bimmer4125
Hello All!

Hello All - I just moved here from the X5 side of things. Due to my 2004 X5 4.4 exiting CPO warranty and extended maintenance, we decided the risk of "uncovered ownership" was too much to live...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2010, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,604
Posted By Bimmer4125
Please no busting my.......

Please excuse the ridiculous question - 2004 X5 4.4 - doing my first out of maintenance oil/filter change and I'm pretty good around cars. That being said - I can't get the friggin' oil fill cap off...
Forum: The Lounge 07-17-2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,298
Posted By Bimmer4125
Trust me ard.....I crashed in my cruiser more...

Trust me ard.....I crashed in my cruiser more than I'd like to admit, and the two times I was at fault I paid. My agency took both vacation days (one day for every $1000.00 of damage) and issued...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-14-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,971
Posted By Bimmer4125
These are some pics of my new Yokohama...

These are some pics of my new Yokohama AvidENVigors. They replaced the Michelins that were running very rough. I love them - very very smooth ride, great in the rain and feel good at speed. For...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2010, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,101
Posted By Bimmer4125
F%$ging Moron.

I win the F'ing Moron award this week and need some suggestions. I was fixing my driver's side exterior door handle - the smaller cover part. I had snapped off a small piece of plastic when the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,284
Posted By Bimmer4125
Sort of an update for anyone who is tire...

Sort of an update for anyone who is tire shopping.....after just a couple hundred miles I can feel a real difference between the Yokohama and the older Michelins.....they seem softer - more grip -...
Forum: The Lounge 05-01-2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,429
Posted By Bimmer4125
Keep your old blue and whites......these new ones...

Keep your old blue and whites......these new ones look horrible IMO. I don't know what Gov. Patterson sees in them. Oh wait........
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,284
Posted By Bimmer4125
So anyway.....after intensive research and way...

So anyway.....after intensive research and way too much pondering, I went with the Yokohama Avid Envigor's. They ended up being $170.00 a piece mounted, balanced and out the door. So far so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,284
Posted By Bimmer4125
I'm currently finishing up my second set of...

I'm currently finishing up my second set of Michelin Energy MXV4's. They worked well, but I wanted to try something different.....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,284
Posted By Bimmer4125
New Shoes.....

Hello All: It's that time...new shoes for 2004 4.4 with 77,000. Considering Yokohama Avid ENVigors. Any experiences or opinions? Thanks. John
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2010, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 852
Posted By Bimmer4125
Forum Issue

I'm trying to get to "How To's" on the site - I can get to the drop down of different issues and fixes but when I click on the link I want (in this case - repairing door handle carrier on E53) I am...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,007
Posted By Bimmer4125
Update..I picked up the X at the...

Update..I picked up the X at the dealer....averything appears to be perfect after driving it about 75 miles and starting and stopping it a dozen times. So I'll buy the bad fuel diagnosis for...
Forum: The Lounge 02-19-2010, 11:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 738
Posted By Bimmer4125
We'll trade you NY's current and past governor,...

We'll trade you NY's current and past governor, plus a big city mayor to be named later for him.........
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,007
Posted By Bimmer4125
I've always used a good 93 octane....just before...

I've always used a good 93 octane....just before this began I fueled up at a rest area on the New York State Thruway just north of NYC. I believe it was Mobil. I always use the recommended...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2010, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,007
Posted By Bimmer4125
Could it be.....

Recap - My 2004 4.4 with 75,000 miles went to the dealer for rough idle on cold start up issue. The SES light would activate and the idle would generally correct after shut down/restart. The dealer...
Forum: The Lounge 02-17-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,895
Posted By Bimmer4125
2008 Bullitt. The meanest movie repro...

2008 Bullitt. The meanest movie repro ever.........a great actor, movie and car.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,875
Posted By Bimmer4125
CPO + Extended Maint. One bad visit tothe...

CPO + Extended Maint. One bad visit tothe dealer will pay for it all. Trust us.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,671
Posted By Bimmer4125
StanF18 - I agree with the cold weather start...

StanF18 - I agree with the cold weather start issue...seems to be the only time I get the misfire/rough idle issue. I researched the SIB that was referred to on this forum (God bless who ever posted...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,670
Posted By Bimmer4125
Hey all - My 2004 4.4 75,000 mile X is in for...

Hey all - My 2004 4.4 75,000 mile X is in for this EXACT thing right now. Rough start-up when cold, SES light etc. They could not read a specific error code nor replicate the condition (so they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2010, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,671
Posted By Bimmer4125
The front end was properly repaired by the body...

The front end was properly repaired by the body shop - I have no complaints there...what really bothers me (and sort of scares me) is that no one really checked into the cars condition...I even left...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,671
Posted By Bimmer4125
Update :( - Travelled to Albany to pick up my X...

Update :( - Travelled to Albany to pick up my X which had been flatbedded after the oi leak/SES light/misfire issue. I also asked the dealer to complete a NYS Inspection. On Saturday I got to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,470
Posted By Bimmer4125
So any f'ing way....

After my 2004 4.4 75,000 miles X5 imploded this weekend, the dealer calls (who I like very much and has always been very very fair) and gives me this list.

Says there is a leak in an oil line...
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