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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2012, 03:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,650
Posted By dragoncoach
Sorry, wasn't trying to be a smart ass. I just...

Sorry, wasn't trying to be a smart ass. I just didn't want you to get pulled over by the CHP. Up in the mountains on the backroads, you need as much light as you can get. A long time ago, I ran...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,650
Posted By dragoncoach
You DO know high beams w fogs is illegal right?...

You DO know high beams w fogs is illegal right? Also w heavy fog and your high beams on, there's a LOT of reflection from the fog.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,388
Posted By dragoncoach
If you are purchasing one for protection from an...

If you are purchasing one for protection from an accident, forget it. Most of these actually end up causing more damage in accidents.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,526
Posted By dragoncoach
Apples and oranges. Ever try to carry anything in...

Apples and oranges. Ever try to carry anything in a 318? Totally different cars. A 318 really can't get out of its own way but if you use it only for city driving, it's fine. Want better mileage?...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 23,812
Posted By dragoncoach
Just FYI, replacement windshield for our M5 was...

Just FYI, replacement windshield for our M5 was expensive. However, in order for it to be done correctly, the windshield seal needs to cure overnight over night. This was to insure proper seating to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,294
Posted By dragoncoach
Agreed removing the hitch is very involved and...

Agreed removing the hitch is very involved and requires finding the original pieces as the OEM hitch is mostly a new bumper, not a bolt on. Why remove it anyway?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,109
Posted By dragoncoach
Personally, I'd pass on the car. Sounds like its...

Personally, I'd pass on the car. Sounds like its been beaten on pretty hard. If you can see that the interior is ripped etc, how do you think he treated the driving components. It could potentially...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,707
Posted By dragoncoach
But it's still not a Viper. The X5M can be a dd...

But it's still not a Viper. The X5M can be a dd but in the end, it's still not a Viper. The driving experience of a Viper vs an XM5 cant be compared.

On another note, the 164 is a POS. I've...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,207
Posted By dragoncoach
You can't just check fuses by sight. Sometimes...

You can't just check fuses by sight. Sometimes the breaks are very small and virtually impossible to detect without a meter.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,857
Posted By dragoncoach
This is an '06 B7. Built quality control and...

This is an '06 B7. Built quality control and reliability were supposed to have improved in '05. We bought our daughter an '08 A4 and it's been running fine. Our S4 was a one owner car and he was a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2012, 10:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,857
Posted By dragoncoach
So you didnt check forums before buying to check...

So you didnt check forums before buying to check and see who was having what issues? I seriously doubt it I wouldn't call it complaining all the time. I would say most car forums are 30% about...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2012, 12:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,857
Posted By dragoncoach
I still love driving our M5. Lots less problems...

I still love driving our M5. Lots less problems than the X and I think I've sorted out most of the problems to the point I think I'm going to hang on to it for awhile.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,857
Posted By dragoncoach
X5...going...going...gone!

Well, after 2 1/2 years of ownership, we have sold our X. My opinions are mixed. Fun to drive, 15-19 mpg, solid vehicle, and somewhat problematic. A lot of small irritating problems popping up far...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,934
Posted By dragoncoach
Actually, I've spent a fair amount on the X. I've...

Actually, I've spent a fair amount on the X. I've actually spent more on my M5. However, I don't complain because I expect to spend money on our German cars. It's a trade off for the fun and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,934
Posted By dragoncoach
And you still bought the X, with that many...

And you still bought the X, with that many problems!? If you aren't ranting, what do you call it? I see two problems. First, you ARE ranting. Second, if you are in the repair business, you should...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,163
Posted By dragoncoach
Damn it! Now you have me thinking of selling the...

Damn it! Now you have me thinking of selling the X and the M5 and just having fun withe the S4......grrrrrr. :rofl: I'd be giving up 45hp but I still don't run my cars that hard and almost never...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2012, 05:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,163
Posted By dragoncoach
I guess you haven't had your X for very long....

I guess you haven't had your X for very long. Repairs on a German car are generally expensive regardless of manufacturer. My BMW's aren't cheap to keep but the trade off of fun/performance for higher...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,163
Posted By dragoncoach
Thanks I paid more but there aren't that many S4...

Thanks I paid more but there aren't that many S4 Avants for sale and its a original owner, private party sale, not an auction. It's in excellent condition condition and I don't think the previous...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,163
Posted By dragoncoach
It's an automatic and the same color as the one...

It's an automatic and the same color as the one you had. I paid a little more because of its overall condition and low miles but its well worth it because the car was taken care of. I'm getting too...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2011, 03:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,163
Posted By dragoncoach
Gonna sell the X5...just bought a S4 Avant!

We decided to downsize and were looking at an A4 Avant and I came across a '06 S4 Avant with 52k miles, one middle aged, professional owner. All service records, clean body, no accidents...excellent...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,980
Posted By dragoncoach
It may be that the car slid off the road and the...

It may be that the car slid off the road and the a$$ end went off into the ditch which made it "sit up" and beg for help. I still won't ever consider owning one.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2011, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,980
Posted By dragoncoach
We took the pic from the X when we were leaving...

We took the pic from the X when we were leaving Home Depot in Daly City. It was a photo op we couldn't pass up. So I tried to get next to him so my daughter could snap a pic with her phone. Hilarious.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,980
Posted By dragoncoach
The Perfect X5 Replacement....

After much soul searching and lamenting, we have found the perfect replacement for our X. One of our concerns was how much the new vehicle would carry. Since we are renovating, it had to carry 8'...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,318
Posted By dragoncoach
I don't really think it's a strange comparison....

I don't really think it's a strange comparison. Different platforms yes, but they are similar in terms of AWD. The X carries more but mileage SUCKS and repairs aren't cheap. I was looking at an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2011, 12:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,922
Posted By dragoncoach
"Check Rear Brake Light" fix really works! Thanks!

I've been getting the bulb warning recently but it was intermittent. This weekend I was following our X and noticed the RR brake light was a lot dimmer than the left. Irritating to say the least. So,...
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