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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-22-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,696
Posted By Barcius
It happened to me twice in the last 4 months. It...

It happened to me twice in the last 4 months. It has been fine for the last 2 months. Not sure what happened, but it works now.
Forum: X ///M Forum 10-19-2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,421
Posted By Barcius
+1. Went to my dealer here in Denver this weekend...

+1. Went to my dealer here in Denver this weekend and they have 2 (1 X5 and 1 X6) in stock and desperate to sell. The manager said I could have the X5 for $1K over invoice. Not bad, but it still...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-19-2009, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,839
Posted By Barcius
For a quick reality check, go to CarMax.com and...

For a quick reality check, go to CarMax.com and see how much they are asking for cars similar to yours. They have a no-haggle price policy so from that price we will need to come down around 10%-15%...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-19-2009, 12:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,596
Posted By Barcius
It is sad to see that a M car has such ugly OEM...

It is sad to see that a M car has such ugly OEM wheels. However, these MHT wheels still do not work for me either. They are too busy. Style 128s would look much better IMO.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-28-2009, 01:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,261
Posted By Barcius
Got the car back from the stealer today. Here is...

Got the car back from the stealer today. Here is what they found and said in the invoice:

CUSTOMER STATES VEH IS DEAD AND WILL NOT START CAUSE:
INTERROGATING FAULT MEMORY IN DIAGNOSING SYSTEM...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-24-2009, 12:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,261
Posted By Barcius
:thumbdown Same exact problem here tonight....

:thumbdown

Same exact problem here tonight. Car was in the garage (faily new with 8,000 miles on it) and it the electronics suffered a major meltdown and I mean MAJOR. All lights in the...
Forum: X ///M Forum 05-31-2009, 01:18 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,813
Posted By Barcius
I agree. The X5 looks weak as the M sport package...

I agree. The X5 looks weak as the M sport package does. The contrast between black and other colors makes the X5 looks aggressive and differentiate it from other boring one color vehicles such as...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-29-2009, 06:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,212
Posted By Barcius
Just got mine. I negotiated with a dealer here in...

Just got mine. I negotiated with a dealer here in Denver to match the price I found on the internet at www.getBMWparts.com (http://www.getBMWparts.com) i.e. $890+tax and paid a 3rd party paint shop...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-20-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,738
Posted By Barcius
I believe some of his points make sense, but the...

I believe some of his points make sense, but the outside temperature will play a role here too. Here in Denver, during Spring the temperature during the day can reach 85 and can drop to 35 at night....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-20-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,738
Posted By Barcius
Rh71, I suggest you mount your stock 19s at...

Rh71,

I suggest you mount your stock 19s at the back and check if the problem goes away. From what you describe, it looks like it is a problem at the back and not the front since your steering...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-05-2009, 05:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,058
Posted By Barcius
Do not worry whaler. You are justing getting old....

Do not worry whaler. You are justing getting old. That's all. Maybe your next car after the MB will be a Lexus. :rofl:
Forum: X ///M Forum 04-05-2009, 05:13 PM
Replies: 842
Views: 211,638
Posted By Barcius
+1. The current X5 design + aero kit is so well...

+1. The current X5 design + aero kit is so well executed that the new M package and the X5 M body work can't top it. Also the 21'' inch style 128 wheels and even the 20'' style 214 are way better...
Forum: Group Buys 03-17-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,173
Posted By Barcius
Exclamation Paddle Shift Retrofit for E70

I've been getting a lot of PM regarding the paddles retrofit for the X5 lately. The company BurgerTuning in SoCal is facing a lot of issues with the development of the harness and they would like to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2009, 02:15 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 34,331
Posted By Barcius
Calton, thank you very much for your help. I...

Calton, thank you very much for your help. I order my bulbs today so I will also take pics after I am done with it.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-27-2009, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,337
Posted By Barcius
80mm on both rear and front.

80mm on both rear and front.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-27-2009, 05:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,735
Posted By Barcius
Congrats on your new car. Great color too. How do...

Congrats on your new car. Great color too. How do you like your sport seats?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-21-2009, 03:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,393
Posted By Barcius
I do not think BMW makes a distinction between...

I do not think BMW makes a distinction between sold or not sold. However, it may get produce earlier since they are not exactly busy right now. The main point for early production here is probably...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-21-2009, 02:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,928
Posted By Barcius
LOL. Seats and engines have different weights on...

LOL. Seats and engines have different weights on my scale though. :rofl:

I agree with you that height plays a role here, but only if you are shorter than 5' 7'' that you will be probably better...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-21-2009, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,928
Posted By Barcius
I had a 3 series with sport package and I can...

I had a 3 series with sport package and I can tell you both seats are very similar. Actually the seat on the X5 feels better for being deeper and wider. I test drove the confort seats and they are...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-19-2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,404
Posted By Barcius
rh71, Usually I agree with you, but to say the...

rh71,
Usually I agree with you, but to say the 4.8i is just an engine is insane. :loco: Moreover the gas mileage between the inline 6 and the V8 is not material like you said in your comment. It...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2009, 11:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,612
Posted By Barcius
Did the same mistake here so do not feel lonely....

Did the same mistake here so do not feel lonely. Once I drove the 4.8, I had to have it. The V8 sound and power is addicting...;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-12-2009, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
Posted By Barcius
There is not dash reset button that I am aware...

There is not dash reset button that I am aware of, but you can go back to Celsius by going to the main menu of your I-drive (pressing it straight down) and going to sub-menu metrics (car information...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-11-2009, 12:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,924
Posted By Barcius
I have a friend who works for BMW NA and he said...

I have a friend who works for BMW NA and he said the new X5 M will have the same front of the X6 M. This is not new since BMW did the same with the M3 sedan borrowing the front from the coupe....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-06-2009, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,625
Posted By Barcius
Here in Colorado, Murray Motors always tries to...

Here in Colorado, Murray Motors always tries to give you another X5 or in the worst case scenario an X3 or a 3 series. They do not work with rental car companies. Maybe in NY, BMWs are so common that...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-05-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,625
Posted By Barcius
I happens with mine too. It also shifts the...

I happens with mine too. It also shifts the weight forward a little bit when I apply the hand brake and turn off the car. I am planning to ask the dealer to take a look at it during my next service.
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