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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2006, 12:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,433
Posted By drlaw2
bmw assist vs. AAA

Thanks, Guys

You have been extreemely helpful, and your advice is appreciated.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2006, 10:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,433
Posted By drlaw2
bmw assist vs. AAA

I just got a notice that my one year of BMW assit, which one gets with a new car, is up. BMW wants me to enroll, and so does AAA. Has anyone got some thoughts on which is the better deal?
Forum: Bluetooth 01-18-2006, 11:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,998
Posted By drlaw2
Yes, I agree. That has been my experience. The...

Yes, I agree. That has been my experience. The car recognizes the phone, and will function hands-free if a call is made on the phone itself. Even tho the speed-dial numbers are in the car's...
Forum: Bluetooth 01-11-2006, 03:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,998
Posted By drlaw2
ok. My two cents. I waited too long for the...

ok. My two cents. I waited too long for the Treo 700, and I am not going to abandon it for another phone or carrier unless it plain doesn't work. Right now MY Treo 700 works as a phone, as a pda,...
Forum: Bluetooth 12-23-2005, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,119
Posted By drlaw2
Thanks for the referral. A quick glance suggests...

Thanks for the referral. A quick glance suggests it may be helpful.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2005, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,518
Posted By drlaw2
I never noticed 'popping'. What I DID notice...

I never noticed 'popping'. What I DID notice was WATER! When it rained in, it was time for a visit to the shop. And again, I was really treated well (and honestly) by the dealer.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2005, 10:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,700
Posted By drlaw2
My two cents. I like the feature. It calls my...

My two cents. I like the feature. It calls my attention to a possible road hazzard, and I thank the engineers for including it. What I am less happy about is the 'fasten seatbelt' noise. All...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2005, 09:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,518
Posted By drlaw2
X5 sunroof

I own a 2005 X5. It has a little over 12K miles on it, and has been well cared for. Just before Thanksgiving it rained and lo!...the rain came in. My BMW dealer was great. They took it in on an...
Forum: Bluetooth 12-22-2005, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,119
Posted By drlaw2
VerizonTreo 700

Today Verizon and Palm started advertising the new Treo700, which is due out in early January. I have heard rumors that this will be the first Treo from Verizon that will have appropriate software...
Forum: Bluetooth 11-30-2005, 11:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,266
Posted By drlaw2
Dear UCrew Please explain. What do you mean...

Dear UCrew

Please explain. What do you mean when you say that Verizon forced Motorola to "neuter" the phone?

Thanks
Forum: Dealer Info 11-25-2005, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,162
Posted By drlaw2
Westchester BMW

I have had good experience with the service folks at Westchester (NY) BMW. They seem to be right on top of what is going on, and very accomodating. If you need a contact, try calling JoFran Harling...
Forum: Bluetooth 11-25-2005, 12:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,061
Posted By drlaw2
Dear Kewl: Based on conversations with Verizon...

Dear Kewl: Based on conversations with Verizon Wireless, it may not be too long before we Verizon customers get a treo that is APPROVED! So no more hit-and-miss. I wish I knew exactly when, or at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2005, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,191
Posted By drlaw2
The forum might like to see how an X5 fairs when...

The forum might like to see how an X5 fairs when it is going about 50 mph, runs a red light, and smashes into the side of a Jeep Cherokee. If there is anyone who wants me to post that, I will...if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2005, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,191
Posted By drlaw2
Since I live in the same general area, let me...

Since I live in the same general area, let me (us) know who you use, and after the job is done, whether you are satisfied. I know that my dealer uses a guy in Yonkers who also does MB and other...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2005, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,398
Posted By drlaw2
My sunroof is the panoramic one. I debated...

My sunroof is the panoramic one. I debated about getting it because of its size and the structural issues that might result from having a gaping hole in the roof, but resolved the issue in favor or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-23-2005, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,398
Posted By drlaw2
My dealer (Westchester BMW, is being really good...

My dealer (Westchester BMW, is being really good about this. The service dept tells me that BMW had a fix, but found that fixed cars were returning with new leaks. So they have come up with a new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-23-2005, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,398
Posted By drlaw2
X5 Sunroof seal

I came out yesterday morning to find water dripping from the light and controls in the panel just behind the windshield in the roof. Seems that the sunroof seal leaked. The dealer says that it is a...
Forum: Bluetooth 11-21-2005, 08:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,061
Posted By drlaw2
Yes...the Sprint Treo 650 is listed as being...

Yes...the Sprint Treo 650 is listed as being compatible, but there are issues with Sprint, and then, too, I would prefer Verizon to Sprint. I hear that Verizon is working with BMWNA to make the...
Forum: Bluetooth 11-20-2005, 01:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,061
Posted By drlaw2
Meanwhile, does anyone know what Verizon's plans...

Meanwhile, does anyone know what Verizon's plans are in terms of providing a software patch (if that is what is needed) to allow the Treo to pair with a BMW?
Forum: Bluetooth 11-19-2005, 04:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,061
Posted By drlaw2
Dear UCrew Thanks for the tip. If it...

Dear UCrew

Thanks for the tip. If it happens again...or WHEN it happens again, I will certainly try your approach.
Forum: Bluetooth 11-19-2005, 11:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,061
Posted By drlaw2
I went to a local Verizon store. They took one...

I went to a local Verizon store. They took one of their Treo 650's out to my car (2005 X5) and tried to get it to pair. No luck. The phone kept turning off, or some such. I have tried, thus far...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2005, 12:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,012
Posted By drlaw2
Tranny Thump

I own a 2005 X5 4.4. It has about 12k miles on it. About a month ago I noticed that if I came to a stop sign, stopped briefly, and then continued, that it would sometimes (4 times!) clunk as if the...
Forum: Bluetooth 11-06-2005, 12:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,638
Posted By drlaw2
Dear Hberbout123 Thanks for the info. ...

Dear Hberbout123

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately I cannot use the QTEK 9100 because it is not offered by Verizon. The only phone/pda's with bluetooth that Verizon offers are the Treo 650 and...
Forum: Bluetooth 11-03-2005, 11:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,638
Posted By drlaw2
Dear Hberbout123 Thanks for responding, but...

Dear Hberbout123

Thanks for responding, but I am really a dolt when it comes to this. Would you kindly take a moment and explain the issues. For example, would the Audiovox xv6600 have a...
Forum: Bluetooth 11-03-2005, 11:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,638
Posted By drlaw2
Dear Quicksilver The site is ...

Dear Quicksilver

The site is bmwtransact.com/bluetooth/faq.htm

When you get to the site, click on the upper-rightmost item....I think it says approved phones, or something like that. You'll...
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