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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2020, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,096
Posted By spyderdoc
:wow: If you came into my ER with this on...

:wow:

If you came into my ER with this on your ECG, I'd be promptly delivering to you a 200J biphasic shock!!!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-17-2019, 02:59 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 92,564
Posted By spyderdoc
Beautiful e70! Looks fantastic with those wheels!...

Beautiful e70! Looks fantastic with those wheels! Consider getting the wider factory wheel arches.

Also, friendly public service reminder: please use jackstands, even when just changing a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2014, 11:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,894
Posted By spyderdoc
Wow, turned off so quick on the Touareg, huh? I'm...

Wow, turned off so quick on the Touareg, huh? I'm at 20k mi with mine and still enjoying it. I still like the handling of my old X5d much better, but it had adaptive drive.....I was going to check...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2014, 11:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,109
Posted By spyderdoc
I had the same thing way back when on my '09. It...

I had the same thing way back when on my '09. It was one of the AC lines that had cracked and leaked all the refrigerant. They initially told me it was the settings (you know, that stupid center vent...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-20-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,964
Posted By spyderdoc
My old 2009 X5d had same thing at around 30k mi...

My old 2009 X5d had same thing at around 30k mi (give or take). They tried to tell me the same thing (about vent settings). I told them to look again, and sure enough, they found a leak in one of the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-02-2013, 01:01 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,007
Posted By spyderdoc
I've logged 8500 mi on my Touareg. I have driven...

I've logged 8500 mi on my Touareg. I have driven it twice to Tahoe, a few trips to Monterey, and a trip to San Diego. I think it is a better "all around" car than my X5 was. It is quieter, smoother,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-24-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,007
Posted By spyderdoc
The 2013 Touareg and Cayenne both have 240HP. The...

The 2013 Touareg and Cayenne both have 240HP. The 2012 Touareg had 225HP....The drivetrain is the same as the Cayenne and has same mileage and performance (0-60, etc) stats.

Let us know how your...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,007
Posted By spyderdoc
Seems current. I don't know the vintage of the...

Seems current. I don't know the vintage of the map in mine though.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,007
Posted By spyderdoc
77mph.

77mph.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-11-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,007
Posted By spyderdoc
Tow rating per owner's manual.... Trailer with...

Tow rating per owner's manual....
Trailer with brakes: 7716 lbs
Trailer without brakes: 1650 lbs
Tongue load: 617 lbs.

No 3rd row seat option. No self leveling suspension.

Handling. As I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-10-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,007
Posted By spyderdoc
Thanks for the comments! So far 1000 mi,...

Thanks for the comments!

So far 1000 mi, and no problems.

A few other things I found I like:

Normal PRND shifter, pull it back and it goes to sport mode (aggressive shifting points), pull...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-29-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,007
Posted By spyderdoc
Thanks for all the replies. The brakes are...

Thanks for all the replies. The brakes are excellent, on par with the X5. Does not make nearly as much brake dust.

I forgot to mention that the 8-speed transmission is very smooth and does not...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-28-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,007
Posted By spyderdoc
Touareg

I turned in my beloved 2009 X5d, and picked up a 2013 VW Touareg TDI executive. I thought I'd post some remarks.

I considered a Cayenne Diesel as well. The 2013 Touareg TDI has the exact...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 08-31-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,134
Posted By spyderdoc
I have a set of OE 214s with 2009-era TPMS,...

I have a set of OE 214s with 2009-era TPMS, center caps, flares, brand new wheel locks, and rivet gun. If you, or anyone in SF Bay area want the set, I'll sell the set up at a very reasonable price....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-19-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,190
Posted By spyderdoc
Thanks for all the responses.... Here is...

Thanks for all the responses....

Here is what I did to my 19" 212 wheels. They were powder coated in a "semi-gloss" (20% per work order) black. I figure I can run on these, then bring them back to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-09-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,190
Posted By spyderdoc
Switched back to 19" rims

A short story on my journey through wheels on my X5d. I figured since there were so many people asking about 20" wheels, I'd share my story....

My 2009 X5d came with 19's from the factory. I liked...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-29-2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,623
Posted By spyderdoc
I recall someone else posting of the same issue...

I recall someone else posting of the same issue on either this forum or bimmerfest. IIRC, I think they ended up having an exhaust leak somewhere that the dealer fixed. Do a search on the forums and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-01-2011, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,177
Posted By spyderdoc
I'm sure mine will be replaced since I bought it...

I'm sure mine will be replaced since I bought it 2/09. Live in SF bay area, so don't think it kicks on much, but I'll definitely still have it replaced with my next service....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-29-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 30
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Views: 5,897
Posted By spyderdoc
Not sure if the halo rings and/or the tabs that...

Not sure if the halo rings and/or the tabs that hold them in place are made of glass or plastic. If they (or part of them) are made of plastic, I'd have to side with ard on the fact that the 85w...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-11-2011, 02:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,783
Posted By spyderdoc
2009 NAV disc not reading (again)

So, I had the all too common DVD NAV disc read error on my 2009 X5d at 7k mi. They replaced it with a new reader unit and it worked fine. This week, at 27k mi, it is failing to read the disc again,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-05-2011, 01:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,636
Posted By spyderdoc
Ah, I see! Well, good luck! Regardless of your...

Ah, I see! Well, good luck! Regardless of your decision to buy off lot or order, you'll love it. We have 2 kiddos (5 and 3.5) and it fits 2 Britax Boulevards and all our "stuff" just well. The only...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-04-2011, 11:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,636
Posted By spyderdoc
Well, you sounded like you had some urgency in...

Well, you sounded like you had some urgency in your need to get a vehicle asap, and since there is a reported absence of diesels on the showroom floors, I thought maybe I'd let you know that there is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-04-2011, 01:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,636
Posted By spyderdoc
I was at Steven's Creek BMW (San Jose) today and...

I was at Steven's Creek BMW (San Jose) today and they have a nice silver X535d sitting on the lot! Has premium, sport, tech, 214 wheels, but no adaptive drive. Looks very nice. Has 65k sticker. I was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,216
Posted By spyderdoc
I thought I read somewhere that they change the...

I thought I read somewhere that they change the fuel filter on the diesels at 30k visit?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-08-2011, 01:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,986
Posted By spyderdoc
Funf had a similar finding in his engine cover. I...

Funf had a similar finding in his engine cover. I believe he is in TX somewhere.....

I suppose if you notice your diesel engine getting louder over time, perhaps it may because the rats are eating...
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