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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,574
Posted By 03BamaX5
BMW is not going to honor anything but their...

BMW is not going to honor anything but their warranty. Either existing 4/40 or a CPO/Extended. So hang that up.

Also, I bet you money that when that transmission fails the 5k worth of insurance...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 31,957
Posted By 03BamaX5
Also the next chance you get the truck in total...

Also the next chance you get the truck in total darkness open the hood with the top engine cover off. Be careful not to chop your fingers off on the fan since your in the dark (lol) and look at the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 31,957
Posted By 03BamaX5
One more thing is the oil separator hoses behind...

One more thing is the oil separator hoses behind the intake. One plugs in to the driver side valve cover and the hoses run back down behind the center behind the intake.

There are two of them...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,574
Posted By 03BamaX5
Personally, knowing what I know now I would stay...

Personally, knowing what I know now I would stay away from the V8's. Save some cash and get a loaded up x5 with 3.0i. Imagine how many issues you can come up with engine related and multiply that x...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 31,957
Posted By 03BamaX5
Since you mention a stumble I'm going to go with...

Since you mention a stumble I'm going to go with some possible issues.

1) Torque converter -- when driving from a dead stop in a normal way you will feel a very strong shaking right after the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 27,628
Posted By 03BamaX5
I would be willing to bet a steak and a cold beer...

I would be willing to bet a steak and a cold beer that it is 100% the valley pan gasket.

Even if you have another leak I can promise you that yours is leaking. So either way I win. While you are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,631
Posted By 03BamaX5
Then where did the fluid go? Did the OP say they...

Then where did the fluid go? Did the OP say they had recently removed/changed fluid? Is fluid leaking out on under the vehicle?

If nothing has been done or any visible sings of a leak the fluid...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,077
Posted By 03BamaX5
You have 0 recourse now through PayPal or the...

You have 0 recourse now through PayPal or the buyers credit card company. The buyer paid you through PayPal using the buyers credit card linked to the buyers PayPal account. PayPal handled the claim...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2011, 02:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,032
Posted By 03BamaX5
The GM dexcool coolant is the orange stuff. It's...

The GM dexcool coolant is the orange stuff. It's total junk (eats up intake gaskets in GM vehicles)... The claim is that it is to offer a longer life coolant. It **WILL NOT MIX** with other coolants....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,949
Posted By 03BamaX5
I would say that I've had problems with...

I would say that I've had problems with everything but the paint. But I can't even say that since mine has the well known paint issue as well.

I guess I can compliment the metal and plastic. Oops...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,949
Posted By 03BamaX5
OK - Make a exception for the 3.0 i6. Show a...

OK - Make a exception for the 3.0 i6. Show a 4.4, 4.6, 4.8 that has not had a ton of issues. I'm sure they are out there but there will be a significant amount of them that have had major problems...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,949
Posted By 03BamaX5
I've got over 40k + another 10k to 15k in reasons...

I've got over 40k + another 10k to 15k in reasons to b-word about them.

How much more concrete do you want?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,633
Posted By 03BamaX5
Yep.

Yep.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,633
Posted By 03BamaX5
SELL THE PIECE OF CRAP! It's only going to get...

SELL THE PIECE OF CRAP! It's only going to get worse. Trust me. It's a lose lose situation. Take this bavarian financial beat down as a learning experience and move on.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2011, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,646
Posted By 03BamaX5
Yes! A free man! I'm happy to see a survivor from...

Yes! A free man! I'm happy to see a survivor from XHell.

You must really hate your in-law.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 42,884
Posted By 03BamaX5
Very easy. Follow this check list. 1) Is it...

Very easy. Follow this check list.

1) Is it a BMW? Yes
2) Is it a x5? Yes
3) Is it no longer on the dealer lot? i.e. have you bought it and drove it for at least 6 mos? Yes

If you answered...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 17,378
Views: 3,308,042
Posted By 03BamaX5
I walked by mine in the driveway that is...

I walked by mine in the driveway that is currently down because I'm having to replace every gasket on it from the top of block on up and I spit on it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,949
Posted By 03BamaX5
What you really need to be doing is RUNNING from...

What you really need to be doing is RUNNING from a x5. They are horrid pieces of junk that will only give you trouble. The only reason people defend them is they are trying to save what little bit of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 49,938
Posted By 03BamaX5
The answer is not no but rather "hell no" .. ...

The answer is not no but rather "hell no" ..

After buying several new and used BMW's over the years I would not ever spend a DIME on a BMW. I have lost all faith in them. They have 0 reliability....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,533
Posted By 03BamaX5
I checked it today. Everything inside the white...

I checked it today. Everything inside the white ignition switch looked brand new. The contacts were clean and not discolored. I cleaned it anyways and popped it back in there.

Still no start.

I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,533
Posted By 03BamaX5
Angry Engine turns over but will not start.

The good times keep on coming with the x5 4.4i.

One day last week the engine started running poorly again. Check engine light was blinking indicating a misfire. You could feel it too. Stopped at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2011, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,829
Posted By 03BamaX5
Sorry for the delay on this. It had been a while...

Sorry for the delay on this. It had been a while before I could test it out.

When I put it in sport mode the issue is gone. It drives like it used to before the problem started. I can take it out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,829
Posted By 03BamaX5
I've got the same problem. No one ever answered...

I've got the same problem. No one ever answered me either when I asked for some advice.

Along with the hesitation I also developed a problem when the AC is on that would cause the engine to idle...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,222
Posted By 03BamaX5
Have you checked on this? BMW Intake...

Have you checked on this?

BMW Intake Manifold Adjuster (DISA) - Genuine BMW 11617544805 | FCPEuro.com (http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-intake-manifold-adjuster-disa-11617544805)

It would be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2011, 02:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,591
Posted By 03BamaX5
And don't forget the typical plague of random...

And don't forget the typical plague of random bugs that you have to spend tons of $$ on to resolve in between.

I'm just waiting on the transmission to go out on mine. Seriously, I love BMW and as...
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