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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-21-2014, 09:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,684
Posted By Budarooski
My last two repairs weren't done at the...

My last two repairs weren't done at the dealer...they wanted almost TWICE as much as what I paid. My last repair, because it was a mysterious electrical issue, had to go to the dealer to insure it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-19-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,061
Posted By Budarooski
Some folks take it too personally. Yeah, I've...

Some folks take it too personally. Yeah, I've probably vented a bit too much on this thread, but I feel it's just not right for an 80K car to have so many issues, especially when I drive 10 miles a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-19-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,061
Posted By Budarooski
I totally get it...I broke down ON THE WAY TO BMW...

I totally get it...I broke down ON THE WAY TO BMW for service on the suspension air bag with the electrical problem. I'm sure dozens of folks driving past were laughing at "Mr. BMW" broke down on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-19-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,684
Posted By Budarooski
Photo at the dealer getting ready to drive it...

Photo at the dealer getting ready to drive it home.
http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af129/budarooski/20141017_173912_zpse6e74efb.jpg

Parked in my garage...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-19-2014, 11:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,061
Posted By Budarooski
I had no problem with lucas...they even gave me a...

I had no problem with lucas...they even gave me a free loaner car. I traded in the X5 two days ago for CTS V...i was too scared of the next issue my X5 was going to have after the needed air...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-18-2014, 04:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,684
Posted By Budarooski
I'm done with BMW...had it with the non-stop...

I'm done with BMW...had it with the non-stop issues. Picked up the X5 from BMW w/out any repairs and drove the Cadillac dealer...left with a CTS V coupe...much happier now.

Good luck to you...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-17-2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,684
Posted By Budarooski
Upon further internet reading, it sounds like the...

Upon further internet reading, it sounds like the voltage regulator. The alternator itself only needs replacing if the bearings are shot...car only has 59K miles. Just called the dealer and told...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-17-2014, 10:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,684
Posted By Budarooski
I appreciate all the replies...at least I feel...

I appreciate all the replies...at least I feel better seeing so many replies saying it's the alternator. Sucks that I have to pay for another repair...that puts me over $10K in repairs that I've...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,684
Posted By Budarooski
The problem is I can drive 300 miles at speed and...

The problem is I can drive 300 miles at speed and never have an issue...only occurs if I get stuck in traffic and I'm creeping along at a slow speed for 30 minutes or so.

BMW called...they said...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-15-2014, 12:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,684
Posted By Budarooski
Angry Strangest electrical problem ever...any suggestions?

This has happened three times now and today required I get my car towed...not happy.

If my 2007 X5 4.8 is in slow moving traffic or left idling for 20-30 minutes it will lose all electrical power...
Forum: Detailing Forum 10-05-2014, 11:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,289
Posted By Budarooski
My wheels were powder coated, not anodized.

My wheels were powder coated, not anodized.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-10-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,454
Posted By Budarooski
It's because Germany has better beer. :)

It's because Germany has better beer. :)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-10-2014, 10:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,061
Posted By Budarooski
Yep...that's the issue my X5 had. I had to stop...

Yep...that's the issue my X5 had. I had to stop four times from IAH to Cypress to add water to my car...I literally limped to the repair shop off Grant (Lucas Auto Repair). When they quoted me I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-10-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,061
Posted By Budarooski
It was a year old when I bought it...it was a CPO...

It was a year old when I bought it...it was a CPO car and has more issues fixed than I can remember while under CPO. After my warranty expired the more expensive repairs started.

Even with the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-10-2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,061
Posted By Budarooski
Yep...that was me...and I remember another X5...

Yep...that was me...and I remember another X5 parked a car or two away from me...I believe it was black? If I remember, you had two small kids with you? I'm guessing that was you, huh? Small world....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-09-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,419
Posted By Budarooski
Nope, it's exactly what they quoted me. I had a...

Nope, it's exactly what they quoted me. I had a timing cover leak and the charge was $6K and the coolant leak charge was $6.5K. I even looked it up online on other forums.

BMW=Bring My Wallet to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-09-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,419
Posted By Budarooski
Read my post above yours ("Worst car I ever...

Read my post above yours ("Worst car I ever owned")...I just went through the oil and coolant leak and I'm out of warranty...you just confirmed what I stated...prices to fix are out of this world!!!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-09-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,061
Posted By Budarooski
Wow, X5 repairs are expensive and too frequent

2007 X5 4.8 with 52K miles on it...driven 10 miles a day round trip to work.

Developed an oil leak...took it to BMW...$6400 to fix...leaking timing cover gaskets and alternator bracket...wtf???? ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-09-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 823
Posted By Budarooski
Shifter light not turning off when parked? Normal??

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-23-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,072
Posted By Budarooski
I am so done with BMW!!!

Found an oil puddle in my garage...looked under my 2007 4.8i X5 with 56K miles on it and found oil EVERYWHERE underneath...took it in and was told the right side timing cover was leaking, the left...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-02-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,232
Posted By Budarooski
It was a leak in the air bag...they replaced it.

It was a leak in the air bag...they replaced it.
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 09-18-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,417
Posted By Budarooski
Did I read that correctly? You totaled your X5...

Did I read that correctly? You totaled your X5 due to a wobbly wheel? Just how wobbly was this wheel????
Forum: Detailing Forum 09-01-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,289
Posted By Budarooski
Exclamation Do NOT use NAPA Tire & Wheel cleaner!!!!

Just giving everyone a heads up...

The NAPA Tire & Wheel cleaner, NAPA AUTO PARTS...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-11-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,768
Posted By Budarooski
Search isn't working for me...just hangs on the...

Search isn't working for me...just hangs on the search page.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-11-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,768
Posted By Budarooski
Question Odd tire wear...normal?

Both rear tires wore out the inside of the tire...$2500 for four new tires...not happy. Is this normal wear on the X5?

http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af129/budarooski/tires_zpsab86e27b.jpg
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