Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Fluid Motor Union
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Page 1 of 6 1 23456
Showing results 1 to 25 of 141
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: erick_c
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-04-2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,811
Posted By erick_c
18 AVG MPG with less than 4K miles in Korea's...

18 AVG MPG with less than 4K miles in Korea's freezing temperatures. Adaptive Drive (SPORT button) "On", "DS" tranny mode, and I accelerate hard.
Forum: The Lounge 02-25-2009, 12:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,684
Posted By erick_c
Expect a learning curve. There's a lot of new (&...

Expect a learning curve. There's a lot of new (& different) things going on that you'll have to be aware of when migrating across system platforms. Mac's are great machines. Superbly simple to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2009, 10:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,469
Posted By erick_c
For the most part, I don't see any glaring...

For the most part, I don't see any glaring differencese between an 08 X5 3.0si and the new 09 X5 xdrive 30i. So, I assume that any reliability ratings that you're able to find online or on magazines...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2009, 09:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,204
Posted By erick_c
To further throw salt on the wound...:nanana: ......

To further throw salt on the wound...:nanana: ... my SAV sat for two weeks in my parking garage while on was on vacation. Started right up.

Vehicle was locked (of course). Sounds like the car...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2009, 09:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,469
Posted By erick_c
Based solely on what I can get from the photos, a...

Based solely on what I can get from the photos, a similarly configured '09 xdrive30i is around $60k MSRP.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2009, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,636
Posted By erick_c
Depends on how much noise you want. Race is...

Depends on how much noise you want. Race is louder than sport.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,038
Posted By erick_c
This info was retrieved from www.realOEM.com...

This info was retrieved from www.realOEM.com (http://www.realOEM.com). Searched in BMW E70, X5 4.8i, prod: 07/2007.

51137185223 - Grille, Front, Left, TITAN 2
51137185224 - Grille, Front,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,127
Posted By erick_c
Historically, the "s" has stood for "Sport". ...

Historically, the "s" has stood for "Sport".

i = (fuel) injected
d = diesel
l = long (wheel base)
x = all-wheel drive (typically used as a suffix for sedan models)
s = sport
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,701
Posted By erick_c
Forward progress. In the case of the 3.0si,...

Forward progress.

In the case of the 3.0si, the E70's N52 engine has newer valve management system (valvetronic), double-VANOS, lower weight-per-hp ratio (lightest 6-cyl in the world).
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2009, 01:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,657
Posted By erick_c
No manual transmission exists for the current...

No manual transmission exists for the current (E70) platform.

(Assuming US-market) Both the 3.0si and the 4.8i engines are mated to a ZF 6 HP XX TU (where XX is either 19 or 26)...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2009, 01:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,127
Posted By erick_c
The current platform (E70) was produced as early...

The current platform (E70) was produced as early as FEB 2006. It officially replaced the E53 in November 2006. As far as model years are concerned, you will not find a "2006" E70. All E70s are...
Forum: The Lounge 09-29-2008, 02:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,422
Posted By erick_c
I agree that most people would "go full retard"...

I agree that most people would "go full retard" with the money. The plan assumes everyone who receives this is intelligent enough to understand the value of what they're being given.

In the end,...
Forum: The Lounge 09-28-2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,422
Posted By erick_c
AIG Bailout Solution

From: Carl Monnin <mailto:[email protected] ([email protected])>
Date: 9/28/2008 5:51:56 PM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:
Subject: Fw: What an idea

This is a REAL dreamer - I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-05-2008, 02:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,249
Posted By erick_c
I ordered my 3.0si from Kolon Motors (Seoul) and...

I ordered my 3.0si from Kolon Motors (Seoul) and I have had nothing but the best experience. I still don't have my truck... damn shipping co...

It sounds like you bought your car from the...
Forum: The Lounge 09-01-2008, 11:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,521
Posted By erick_c
In...

In...
Forum: The Lounge 08-27-2008, 08:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,725
Posted By erick_c
+1. A much better car, in terms of driving, than...

+1. A much better car, in terms of driving, than the Lexus.
Forum: The Lounge 08-27-2008, 08:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,725
Posted By erick_c
I have also test driven the Lexus RX***. In my...

I have also test driven the Lexus RX***. In my opinion, it was very plush, comfortable, had all the things you find in a luxury vehicle, but it wasn't very "satisfying" to drive. Not even a little...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-27-2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,817
Posted By erick_c
Looks really good. The chrome accented black...

Looks really good. The chrome accented black slats definitely look like they have more depth and more aggressive than the all 'titanium' grills.

:thumbup:
Forum: The Lounge 08-27-2008, 07:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,486
Posted By erick_c
BMW Korea Deutsche Motors Rocks!!

The VIP Lounge has Massage Chairs (the ones that do legs, feet, and, my personal fav, hands), choice of "real" coffee or fruit juices.

The normal Lounge has just bench seating and instant coffee...
Forum: The Lounge 08-25-2008, 01:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,289
Posted By erick_c
That Aston Martin looks sexy...

That Aston Martin looks sexy...
Forum: The Lounge 08-21-2008, 09:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,699
Posted By erick_c
:rofl: This is why no one uses Eddy Gordo...

:rofl:

This is why no one uses Eddy Gordo in Tekken...
Forum: The Lounge 08-21-2008, 02:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,892
Posted By erick_c
UK Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide is Painless) -...

UK
Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide is Painless) - Mash

US
Funky Town - Lipps Inc.

AUS
I Got You - Split Enz
Forum: The Lounge 08-20-2008, 02:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,114
Posted By erick_c
Same here. "I was the woman your wife was...

Same here.

"I was the woman your wife was going down on when you walked in"

"The room must be shared with a 700lb Gorilla"
Forum: The Lounge 08-19-2008, 02:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 875
Posted By erick_c
Airline charged me $700+ for my extra bag when I...

Airline charged me $700+ for my extra bag when I left the US for Korea... (I was in the Army then)...

Upon arrival, I was told that I couldn't claim this as a "travel expense"...
Forum: The Lounge 08-17-2008, 10:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,203
Posted By erick_c
I've seen the ///M3 badge slapped on a 3-Series...

I've seen the ///M3 badge slapped on a 3-Series sedan here in Korea. The M3 Sedan isn't coming to Korea, I was wowed that someone was 'rich' enough to bring one over from the States. To put into...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 141
Page 1 of 6 1 23456

 
Forum Jump


Contact Us - Xoutpost - Sponsors - Archive - Top

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:29 PM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.