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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-13-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 22,518
Posted By ozam
Level Control Malfunction

My wife's 07 X5 4.8 (sport package with 3rd row) is the bane of my existence. If it wasn't for the remarkable support of my local BMW dealership it would have been gone a long time ago! I think...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2011, 11:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,529
Posted By ozam
wow....I hated to see this post. I just happened...

wow....I hated to see this post. I just happened to create my own post today on what to do with my 2007 4.8 while I still have 11 months of warranty left.

My vehicle has been cursed with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2011, 04:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,806
Posted By ozam
Yep... and they made me pay for half the cost if...

Yep... and they made me pay for half the cost if I wanted it done!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,806
Posted By ozam
My vehicle is a 4.8 too.....the dealership told...

My vehicle is a 4.8 too.....the dealership told me that all the factory options* on the car causes a heavy electrical draw and hence the need for the occasional trickle charge (and yes my battery and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,806
Posted By ozam
I only wish that the 60,000 mile threshold was...

I only wish that the 60,000 mile threshold was the ticket....but the vehicle went into the shop yesterday and was the impetus for this posting. Fortunately, I live only a few miles from the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2011, 11:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,806
Posted By ozam
Close to 60k.....It is driven every day averaging...

Close to 60k.....It is driven every day averaging about 15,000 per year. The dealership at one point gave us the stock answer of "you do not drive the vehicle far enough on your average...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2011, 11:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,806
Posted By ozam
Thoughts on problem X5

I have a 2007 X5 that I bought CPO in 2008. It is a beautiful black sapphire car that is fully loaded.......It came with every option available including comfort seats on a sport model. The car...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-03-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,297
Posted By ozam
thanks for the responses...they are doing their...

thanks for the responses...they are doing their second SIB test currently. one a few months back detected the faulty door handle. either way i probably should install a new battery (i'll search...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-03-2011, 12:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,297
Posted By ozam
I've thought the same as the battery is the...

I've thought the same as the battery is the logical answer, but the dealer says the battery is fine and wants $400+/- for a new one (apparently in newer BMWs you can't simply go out and buy a new...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-02-2011, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,297
Posted By ozam
no thoughts or advice ???

no thoughts or advice ???
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-31-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,297
Posted By ozam
Electrical / Battery issues

I have a 2007 X5 4.8 CPO that I bought back in 2008. Starting about six months ago the vehicle started experiencing strange electrical problems. As the X5's voltage starts dropping all types of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-23-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,954
Posted By ozam
update

our X5 fortunately through off a transmission error code so I got to bring the car in one more time to complain about how unsmooth the car drove (not terrible, but not what one would expect from...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-12-2010, 12:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,954
Posted By ozam
Yep......i remember alot of those posts and had...

Yep......i remember alot of those posts and had hoped something had changed. Fortunately, i do not drive the car much. I guess it is time to think about something different. Any recommendations...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-11-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,954
Posted By ozam
In sport mode, my 330 shifts perfectly whereas my...

In sport mode, my 330 shifts perfectly whereas my X5 is almost undrivable.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-11-2010, 07:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,954
Posted By ozam
I thought about the tire issue ( I have just...

I thought about the tire issue ( I have just installed the vehicles 3rd set of Lattitude runflats), but the problem isn't the bumpiness of the ride, rather the jerkiness of the transmission......on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-11-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,954
Posted By ozam
X5 Opinion

My wife and I both drive BMW's. Her vehicle is a 2007 X5 4.8 sport model and mine is an 2002 330i. Before that we had an 2001 750iL. I feel like I have a pretty good feel of how a BMW should...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-13-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,012
Posted By ozam
Where in Athens are those pictures shot.....I...

Where in Athens are those pictures shot.....I don't recognize the graffiti-laced brick walls!!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-31-2010, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,506
Posted By ozam
My third row seats have been used five times in...

My third row seats have been used five times in four years (worst move I could have made b/c of the reliance on expensive runflats), but when used, I roll up my mat and squeeze behind the seats. A...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-13-2010, 10:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,625
Posted By ozam
I have almost an identical car of the version you...

I have almost an identical car of the version you are looking at. I would not worry about the first year argument as any big issues would have shown up by now. The only thing I would suggest is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-11-2010, 09:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,673
Posted By ozam
I checked with my service advisor and he said...

I checked with my service advisor and he said there is no 60k check up per se. The car's service is "activity based." Can anyone confirm?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-10-2010, 05:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,213
Posted By ozam
Even with "heads up" display, I'll take my $150...

Even with "heads up" display, I'll take my $150 Magellan any day over my BMW's navigation. It is just better in every way. I've used the Navigation on a 2011 loaner and it is better than my '07,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-10-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,673
Posted By ozam
I am at 47,500 miles and have had NO brake jobs...

I am at 47,500 miles and have had NO brake jobs thus far!!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-30-2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,673
Posted By ozam
I need your dealer in Atlanta. They want $1500+...

I need your dealer in Atlanta. They want $1500+ for fronts and rears ($850 on the fronts alone) and the indies are about $1300 +/-.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-28-2010, 10:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,673
Posted By ozam
Maintenance Warranty Timing Question

I am just about to exhaust the 50,000 mile maintenance warranty on my 07 X5 (I'm at 47,750 miles). My question is this: the vehicles front brake digital wear indicator is reporting the front...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-15-2010, 05:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,238
Posted By ozam
I have active steering......A great feature. It...

I have active steering......A great feature. It is useful every day.

BMW kills you with options......pick the ones that have real value.

limited value items (imho) all of which i have...
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