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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-17-2019, 10:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,103
Posted By RickM5X3
Is it a siren sound or a whistle? A search on...

Is it a siren sound or a whistle? A search on siren brings up lots of discussions.


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2018, 07:23 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,638
Posted By RickM5X3
Time to Cut Bait? (E70 4.8i Issues)

Same thing here. Dumped the needy N62 and stayed with the economical X5M. I have paid my N62 dues but will never renew again. Had 3 of them (4.4i, 4.8is and 4.8i). Every one a bit of a disaster in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2018, 11:56 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,638
Posted By RickM5X3
Our ‘08 had AD and it is transformative in terms...

Our ‘08 had AD and it is transformative in terms of handling. Made it a great for towing as well.


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2018, 11:42 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,638
Posted By RickM5X3
My calculus is fairly simple when deciding...

My calculus is fairly simple when deciding whether to put more dollars into a given BMW we own/have owned. Does the joy of owning and driving it exceed commitment to continue to throw parts and money...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2016, 10:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,611
Posted By RickM5X3
And even one better practice is to not only get...

And even one better practice is to not only get the report, but to follow the tech around as he does the inspection. I did that with the M5. Again, way more work than anyone should put in to buy a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,611
Posted By RickM5X3
It is called the Vehicle Inspection Checklist and...

It is called the Vehicle Inspection Checklist and I always requested a copy as part of the sale when I bought a CPO. With BMW's lack of durability/quality and any given dealer's lack of ethics and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,611
Posted By RickM5X3
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161215/3522a18e9...

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,611
Posted By RickM5X3
This is the key piece of paper that I would...

This is the key piece of paper that I would request if you don't have it already. I had the same issue on our 2008 4.8i CPO and the dealer made good. Checklist reflected 50% and light came on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-29-2016, 10:30 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 46,756
Posted By RickM5X3
I towed for years with X3, E53 X5s, and E70 X5,...

I towed for years with X3, E53 X5s, and E70 X5, including the 4.8i and X5M. as far as speed, stability, towing comfort, and braking, all of them punched above their weight class. But all of them...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-23-2016, 12:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,961
Posted By RickM5X3
We had to pay out of pocket to do this on our...

We had to pay out of pocket to do this on our 2008 4.8i. It is a problem but BMW only covering 2011+
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2015, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,018
Posted By RickM5X3
A trip down memory lane! This code eventually...

A trip down memory lane! This code eventually stopped appearing, I subsequently sold the E53, and that solved the matter permanently!

Just a note that I was looking at table 22 in the peake book;...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2014, 09:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,890
Posted By RickM5X3
Great looking 4.8is but just seeing another Imola...

Great looking 4.8is but just seeing another Imola 4.8is gives me the shakes. I'm convinced the E53 is the Devil's own, even though I'm not religious. Great platform if you like to solve puzzles and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 49,938
Posted By RickM5X3
No, if you mean E53. After years of owning...

No, if you mean E53. After years of owning multiple BMWs, having reasonable expectations on what to expect in terms of basic reliability, and even with the benefit of the wisdom of this board, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-27-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 16,699
Posted By RickM5X3
Not outdated in my opinion. The lines of the E53...

Not outdated in my opinion. The lines of the E53 are timeless and it is similar to the E39 in having a "classic" BMW look. I only moved on from these cars as I feel the E53 demands unusual amounts...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2014, 11:24 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,184
Posted By RickM5X3
My Imola is available. Fly into Denver and have...

My Imola is available. Fly into Denver and have an epic drive back. :D PM me if interested.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,184
Posted By RickM5X3
Fair enough.

Fair enough.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,184
Posted By RickM5X3
Wow, what a fail of a response to an intro post. ...

Wow, what a fail of a response to an intro post. And you failed right through the rest of the thread. Nice work.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,596
Posted By RickM5X3
More AS trivia. BMW made a run at promoting AS...

More AS trivia. BMW made a run at promoting AS through its most recent F1 foray. Even ran "active-steering.com" on the back of the rear wing on the BMW Sauber F1.07 for a race or two. The consumer...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,596
Posted By RickM5X3
S217A

S217A
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2014, 08:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,596
Posted By RickM5X3
Here's a nice old school BMW video on AS: ...

Here's a nice old school BMW video on AS:

BMW Active steering - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unL8HpMeVTA)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,765
Posted By RickM5X3
What you clearly need is one more BMW in the...

What you clearly need is one more BMW in the quiver. You then have a decent chance that one or two will be in fully functional condition at any one time. I used to keep three and that tactic worked...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,765
Posted By RickM5X3
Go for the E36 M3! To hell with that reliable...

Go for the E36 M3! To hell with that reliable Subie.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2014, 11:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,020
Posted By RickM5X3
Great countermeasure!

Great countermeasure!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2014, 11:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,002
Posted By RickM5X3
That is significantly less than just the sales...

That is significantly less than just the sales tax alone on a new X right? So very easy to justify.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2014, 10:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,025
Posted By RickM5X3
That is some excellent photography and that X...

That is some excellent photography and that X looks to be a very clean example! Well done on that purchase.
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