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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 05-30-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 237,463
Posted By COrth
I've owned the past 2 generations of X5's, and I...

I've owned the past 2 generations of X5's, and I find the front of the new X5 atrocious. It is a hodge podge of competing elements, and I don't like it at all. The side/fender lines are ugly too. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-30-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 32,085
Posted By COrth
I've owned the past 2 generations of X5's, and I...

I've owned the past 2 generations of X5's, and I find the front of the new X5 atrocious. It is a hodge podge of competing elements, and I don't like it at all. The side/fender lines are ugly too. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-30-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,188
Posted By COrth
I don't know what the part is, but if you look at...

I don't know what the part is, but if you look at realoem.com (http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do), you should be able to find it with a bit of reasearch. Check under "vehicle trim"
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-27-2011, 11:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,368
Posted By COrth
I just purchased another set of wheels, tires,...

I just purchased another set of wheels, tires, etc. for my wife's X5 to use in the winter in the Southeast US. Her X5 has huge summer tires and I want some all-season tires for safety in the winter....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-31-2011, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,844
Posted By COrth
Maybe I just don't know how to use the navigation...

Maybe I just don't know how to use the navigation in my X5 very well, but most of the time, I use it, I end up cursing it. The interface on my iPhone for me is much easier to use than the blasted...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-25-2011, 07:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,492
Posted By COrth
Nice. I like the all aluminum trim with the...

Nice. I like the all aluminum trim with the black interior. How do you like the soft close doors?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-15-2011, 12:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,642
Posted By COrth
OEM Mods

Here are a few mods on my new E70:

1. BMW OEM wheel locks...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-06-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,754
Posted By COrth
New X5 delivered

Here are some pics of my wife's new X5. It is 2012 X5 XDrive35i SAV in space gray with oyster interior. She chose aluminum interior trim, which I am not so fond of in this combo. Maybe a black...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-01-2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,571
Posted By COrth
Can I get it in clear?

Can I get it in clear?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-21-2011, 06:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,260
Posted By COrth
What you say is true. It is all relative. ...

What you say is true. It is all relative. However the selling dealer claims to be in a region that does not pay MACO. Thus they don't pass that fee along to the consumer. The Chicago and Atlanta...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-21-2011, 12:44 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 29,166
Posted By COrth
To add to the confusion, if you look at the...

To add to the confusion, if you look at the ordering and pricing guide for the 2012 X5, even the XDrive35i sport activity vehicle (model 12XH) has the sport suspension deleted as standard. Adding...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-21-2011, 12:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,260
Posted By COrth
I found that several dealers on the surface were...

I found that several dealers on the surface were willing to do X over invoice, but they quickly added various fees to the total, such as a markup on the money factor, acquisition fee, and/or doc...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-20-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,260
Posted By COrth
New E70 on order

I ordered a 2012 E70 sport this weekend from a dealer that I've never set foot in. I specified a XDrive 35i with the convenience package, adaptive suspension, multicontour seats, and more. I...
Forum: The Lounge 08-20-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,912
Posted By COrth
The problem is Audi still has a butt ugly grill...

The problem is Audi still has a butt ugly grill on most (all?) their vehicles. Plus, BMW's maintenance policy is far superior, so until Audi changes this, they can subsidize the purchase of their...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-17-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,332
Posted By COrth
U.S. Base Invoice Price for 2012 X5 XDrive 35i sport?

I am shopping for a new 2012 X5 XDrive 35i Sport and in the process of negotiating with a few dealers for the best price. In an effort to negotiate wisely, I am working from invoice price plus a...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 11-07-2006, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,698
Posted By COrth
Tom, I understand the concern regarding current...

Tom, I understand the concern regarding current draw, but the current draw of a CD changer compared to the current draw of Ice->Link and DAC is probably similar. I've been using my configuration...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-13-2006, 11:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,199
Posted By COrth
Pictures updated and story complete.

Pictures updated and story complete.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2006, 10:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,328
Posted By COrth
You might want to check with the internet parts...

You might want to check with the internet parts department at Crevier BMW (http://www.crevierbmw.com/Crevier/parts.asp). They usually have the best prices on new OEM parts from a dealership.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-10-2006, 11:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,199
Posted By COrth
Routing the IceLink Cable X5

This is a description of my 2006 BMW X5 IceLink installation. My vehicle requires the DSP converter, so some of the pictures may not pertain to your vehicle. Installing the cable requires one to...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-09-2006, 11:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,334
Posted By COrth
Click on hyperlink See my recent post in this...

Click on hyperlink See my recent post in this forum (http://www.xoutpost.com/stereo-systems/9651-modifying-icelink-cable-dsp-power.html) This solution is switched.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-09-2006, 10:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,698
Posted By COrth
Modifying IceLink cable for DSP power

Some people have asked for clarification of how I modified my IceLink Plus cable to connect the DSP adapter device to the car. Here are a few pictures that hopefully shed light on the subject. This...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 12-22-2005, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,531
Posted By COrth
Modifying the Ice>Link cable for fewer connections (DSP systems)

I tried to connect the Ice>Link harness to the 3 and 6 pin CD changer connectors in my 2006 X5, but with the analog 6 pin connection, there was no sound. I was one of the few people with an X5 that...
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