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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2009, 01:47 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 29,305
Posted By odo
I am selling or trading in my 2001 4.4i pretty...

I am selling or trading in my 2001 4.4i pretty soon. It has the hitch package installed by BMW. I'm waiting for the stimulus package to become law which may change my purchase and/or financing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2009, 08:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,895
Posted By odo
Let's see... when did all my problems start?...

Let's see... when did all my problems start? 97,000 miles, if I remember correctly. The past 23,000 miles resulted in $8000 in repairs, so far. None of those repairs were major, big ticket items. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2009, 02:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,302
Posted By odo
I used the method in the X5world home page under...

I used the method in the X5world home page under "lights." I used a regular vacuum cleaner (with hose). I had to rig up some PVC conduit or pipe with a 90 degree elbow and some foam insulating tape...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2009, 03:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,123
Posted By odo
Call your local BMW dealer and give them the VIN...

Call your local BMW dealer and give them the VIN number. They will be able to tell you all the stuff they did under warrantee. If the original owner continued to take it to the dealer after warr...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2009, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 825
Posted By odo
Be prepared to shell out a lot either for a...

Be prepared to shell out a lot either for a "good" ext warrantee OR in repairs. I bought my 4.4i at 70000 miles. Between 70k and 97k repair bills were $1800. Between 97k and 120k repair bills were...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2008, 07:11 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 29,305
Posted By odo
One more thing to think about... My mechanic told...

One more thing to think about... My mechanic told me that the car from which the hitch is removed also has to be reprogrammed by the dealer when the trailer module is removed from it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2008, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,405
Posted By odo
I have two weimaraners (95 and 85 pounds). They...

I have two weimaraners (95 and 85 pounds). They ride in the back with the seats folded down. Even that is kind of small for them. I wouldn't ake them any long distance in it. I like the idea of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2008, 06:29 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 29,305
Posted By odo
Thanks for the info. My mechanic already clued me...

Thanks for the info. My mechanic already clued me in on the logistics this morning. I'm selling the truck and getting a new vehicle soon... like this week. Maybe I should put the hitch on ebay with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2008, 09:57 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 29,305
Posted By odo
Wow, looks like a 3-hour job to install, so I...

Wow, looks like a 3-hour job to install, so I assume same to remove. Personally, I don't have 3 hours to spare or the ambition to tackle that mess. I'll get a quote from my mechanic. Some one has to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2008, 05:25 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 29,305
Posted By odo
Does ugly mean "pain in the ass to remove?" ...

Does ugly mean "pain in the ass to remove?"
Here in south FL, you don't see too many with hitches.
Is it just the E53's that have the availability problem? Ebay has a couple for E70's.
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 12-25-2008, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By odo
I've never used the hitch on my 2001 4.4. What's...

I've never used the hitch on my 2001 4.4. What's it take to remove it and the related items? What's it worth?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2008, 03:19 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 29,305
Posted By odo
I have a 2001 4.4 with OEM trailer hitch. The...

I have a 2001 4.4 with OEM trailer hitch. The guy I bought it from told me he had it installed by BMW after he bought the car for $1200. I don't know if that's true. I have never used the hitch...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2008, 08:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,118
Posted By odo
Well, after the third treatment of Techron,...

Well, after the third treatment of Techron, tonight on the way home from work the car ran like it should. Wow! What a change. I was so happy I filled her up with 93 Octane Chevron and took her to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2008, 08:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,817
Posted By odo
CPO

It took me a while to figure it out too..... CPO = certified pre-owned (i.e. from BMW dealer) It's not quite as good as the 40K initial warantee, but pretty good indeed and typically lasts to 100K.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2008, 05:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,118
Posted By odo
Yeah, probably should have run detergent fuel...

Yeah, probably should have run detergent fuel like chevron or shell. I'm changing my neglectful ways... As far as octane is concerned, we have 87, 89 and 93. Could never find 91. I did some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2008, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,118
Posted By odo
Techron Pro-guard fuel injector cleaner

Thanks for the replys, guys. The "Techron Pro-guard fuel injector cleaner" is different from the Techron additive. I don't know what the difference is or if the Pro-Guard may be too harsh for a BMW...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2008, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,401
Posted By odo
Repair Bills

I bought mine used (only two and a half years old with 70K miles). I don't know about the prior owner, but I had fairly good luck until right around 100K. However, every window mechanism broke way...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2008, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,118
Posted By odo
Fuel additive

My '01, 4.4i has been running poorly for a month or so. The service light came on and my mechanic read the code. I can't remember the number, but the problem was on one side of engine in fuel system....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2008, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,817
Posted By odo
My advice: definately get CPO and/or extended...

My advice: definately get CPO and/or extended warrantee. Dump the car as soon as warrantee runs out.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2008, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,246
Posted By odo
Sounds familiar. I had same problem. The material...

Sounds familiar. I had same problem. The material that the hoses were made of got all spongy and soft. BTW, hoses are on the back end of engine and are about 1/2" in diameter and go from left to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2008, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,401
Posted By odo
You'd be a fool NOT to buy the extended...

You'd be a fool NOT to buy the extended warrantee. Just ask me.
Signed: Fool
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2008, 09:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,007
Posted By odo
Cost to fix suspension

I have an '01 4.4 w/ sls. Both the rear bags were porous and needed to be replaced at a cost of $722 last month from indy shop. When the bags failed, the car was bouncing so much on the way home from...
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