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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-06-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,716
Posted By Danielsand
Just shy of 5k miles. Mostly long distance...

Just shy of 5k miles. Mostly long distance driving between populated areas (very little city freeways, or streets), and the computer shows 19,2 MPG combined. I'm OK with that.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-07-2009, 06:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,920
Posted By Danielsand
Your dealer is not telling the truth. You can...

Your dealer is not telling the truth. You can trim at least 4K more. Be persistent and adamant. Talk cash purchase, not financing through dealer's sources. If you can get an auto loan from your bank...
Forum: The Lounge 02-06-2009, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 841
Posted By Danielsand
Sharp looking fella! ;)

Sharp looking fella! ;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2009, 03:53 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 68,094
Posted By Danielsand
Maybe we're miscommunicating here. 3,0 has ...

Maybe we're miscommunicating here.

3,0 has one muffler (going sideways), and the tail pipes are pretty long (and skinny compared to the opening in the bumper). With the oval tips fitted to the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2009, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,568
Posted By Danielsand
It's nicely equipped, but I would not pay that! ...

It's nicely equipped, but I would not pay that!

First and foremost, I would NOT buy 2007, second,...20K miles (I usually get rid of them at about 25K!).

I bet you can find a BRAND NEW (as in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2009, 02:20 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 68,094
Posted By Danielsand
No such thing. Once the inserts are removed, the...

No such thing. Once the inserts are removed, the opening is SAME as on the V8. The difference is, .....V8 has TWO mufflers, and their backs are against the opening. They are not shiny, and with use...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2009, 12:43 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 73,248
Posted By Danielsand
I did the same retrofit, but I was not able to...

I did the same retrofit, but I was not able to find the rivet gun! (checked EVERY store in town, and I was impatient to order it on line)

My friend (who owns a body shop) charged me 80USD to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-02-2009, 12:58 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 68,094
Posted By Danielsand
I'm sure it's not just you, but I think majority...

I'm sure it's not just you, but I think majority of the 3,0 owners prefer the look of the oval pipes.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-30-2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,779
Posted By Danielsand
If the vehicle is moving, nothing happens.

If the vehicle is moving, nothing happens.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,059
Posted By Danielsand
Sorry, I thought that everyone knows mine is a...

Sorry, I thought that everyone knows mine is a poorman's X5! (3,0si inline six thing)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2009, 04:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,059
Posted By Danielsand
You guys! :nanana: Got me going to the...

You guys! :nanana:

Got me going to the point of raising my hood and looking,....AGAIN! There is no dipstick on the US models. Period.

If you don't believe me, hop on the plane and come over...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,810
Posted By Danielsand
In a danger of sounding like a "Monday morning...

In a danger of sounding like a "Monday morning quarterback".....it was pretty obvious where we're heading in the early 2006. Anybody able to put their signature on the piece of paper, had a million...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2009, 08:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,059
Posted By Danielsand
Your car was on the ship? Really?

Your car was on the ship? Really?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2009, 08:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,810
Posted By Danielsand
2008,....MSRP was 49 and change. I have to tell...

2008,....MSRP was 49 and change. I have to tell you though,...the dealer is a personal friend of mine, and an ex business partner (we owned few dealerships together, back in the mid nineties, but not...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2009, 06:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,810
Posted By Danielsand
I got a smoking deal on December 6th last year....

I got a smoking deal on December 6th last year. 42,5 price (plus tax), 4K cash to me (check), and 0,9 on 60 months. Not a penny up front from me. It's a 3,0si, but with that deal thrown in my face, I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 68,094
Posted By Danielsand
There is something amiss with your dealer! There...

There is something amiss with your dealer! There is no way they can deliver in 2-3 days. This part is NOT available in the US, and they have to order it from Germany. It takes TEN business days to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-26-2009, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,832
Posted By Danielsand
I have some bad news. The the whole tailgate...

I have some bad news.
The the whole tailgate needs to be painted. Then the paint needs to be blended with the sides. All the hardware needs to be removed from the tailgate (including the glass). New...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2009, 01:54 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 68,094
Posted By Danielsand
You're welcome. Your pictures are worth few...

You're welcome. Your pictures are worth few thousands of my words! :thumbup:

The heat shield (thermal wrap, or whatever one wants to call it), can also be cut and folded away from the view....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2009, 05:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,226
Posted By Danielsand
I've never seen one that was done professionally....

I've never seen one that was done professionally. Usually crap off the Ebay, and it looks cheap and cheesy (no offense to anyone). If a professional shop does it, I think it would look cool.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 68,094
Posted By Danielsand
To "punch out" the "plugs" that are in the bumper...

To "punch out" the "plugs" that are in the bumper of the 3,0 is VERY easy. They are held with the plastic clips, and they are easy to pop. The "plugs" are not reusable. At least this was my...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2009, 03:06 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 68,094
Posted By Danielsand
No cutting needed. The bumpers are identical on...

No cutting needed. The bumpers are identical on both cars, except the 3,0 bumper has the "plugs". I punched my plugs out long time ago, and installed the aftermarket tips, because the factory...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-23-2009, 11:17 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 68,094
Posted By Danielsand
OK, you beat me by 30 bucks! :thumbup: But mine...

OK, you beat me by 30 bucks! :thumbup: But mine are getting shipped to my front door for this price. ;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-23-2009, 08:04 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 68,094
Posted By Danielsand
UPDATE! Oval, chrome replacement tips ARE...

UPDATE!

Oval, chrome replacement tips ARE available in the US! They CAN be ordered through your dealer, and they WILL get them from Germany in 10 business days!

I terminated the order in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-23-2009, 03:09 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 68,094
Posted By Danielsand
No welding needed, unless you want to. You cut...

No welding needed, unless you want to. You cut the existing pipes about two inches from the muffler, slip these on (they come with the clamp), and tighten the clamp. The clamp can not be seen unless...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-22-2009, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,524
Posted By Danielsand
If it bothers you, get some "dustless" brake...

If it bothers you, get some "dustless" brake pads, and the squeaking and 90% of the dust will go away.
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