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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,258
Posted By GoVols!
My point is that if I need a battery in a Honda,...

My point is that if I need a battery in a Honda, it costs $120 at AutoZone and they install it for free. Doesn't cost $350 and need $200 of ridiculous reprogramming and a scope. Im also pissed that...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,258
Posted By GoVols!
BMW of Sterling this time. Anybody have a...

BMW of Sterling this time.

Anybody have a recomendation for a good indy shop in the Northern VA area?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2014, 04:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,258
Posted By GoVols!
Very true. Nobody is holding a gun to my head...

Very true. Nobody is holding a gun to my head making me own this money pit either. The maintenance is still cheaper than a new car though.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,258
Posted By GoVols!
Know now why everyone leases

Seems to me that BMW has done an excellent job of gaming the cost of ownership studies. My 35d has been out of warranty/free maintenance for 9,000 miles and so far has required a $500 oil change and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-20-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,727
Posted By GoVols!
DEF refill

My X just hit the 50k mark so of couse the DEF is low at 50,250. :rolleyes:

Anyone have a how-to on using regular DEF that comes in 2 gallon jugs for $12 at any auto parts store as opposed to the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-20-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 976
Posted By GoVols!
DC area detailing

Anyone have a recommendation for a DC area detailing shop? The wife has had the baby in X for the last year and due to work and grad school time constraints I havent had the chance to spend 8 hours...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-19-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,288
Posted By GoVols!
Auto-dim mirrors/compass

The auto-dim on both the rear view and outside mirrors quit working and the compass is no longer visable. Anyone know if this is fixable without a trip into the shop?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-17-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,443
Posted By GoVols!
Costco Tires/Alignment question

Anyone ever buy/install tires at Costco on their X?

The tech at the dealer also said BMW recommends an alignment every year. This seems extremely excessive to me. Thoughts?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,397
Posted By GoVols!
Strange door pop

Anyone ever heard this before?

I open the drivers door and it makes a weird popping sound at the foldable hinge. Once when it first opens and again at wide open. It was fine with no issues two...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,856
Posted By GoVols!
Omaha to DC in a day and a half for a relo. Got...

Omaha to DC in a day and a half for a relo. Got 30mpg, fully loaded, with the cruise set 5 over the limit. Gotta love the diesel.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,062
Posted By GoVols!
You could also get a big dog and tie it up next...

You could also get a big dog and tie it up next to your X.......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,062
Posted By GoVols!
Got any claw marks on the paint?

Got any claw marks on the paint?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,062
Posted By GoVols!
Um, the only damage that will happen is a mangled...

Um, the only damage that will happen is a mangled cat. This happened to my Dad when I was growing up. Stray cat crawled up on the engine on a cold night. Dad never knew it was there. Unfortunately...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-23-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 15,065
Posted By GoVols!
Fair enough. To each his own, but keep in mind...

Fair enough. To each his own, but keep in mind you can call a lot of tow trucks for the extra expense of RFT's. Figure keeping the car for 6 years and driving 15k a year. That is at least 1 but...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-23-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 15,065
Posted By GoVols!
Here is another reason to skip the runflats: ...

Here is another reason to skip the runflats:

Was in Costco yesterday and on a lark went into the tire shop to compare prices. Michelin Latitude 255/55/18:

RFT $330
non-RFT $318

Not a big...
Forum: Dealer Info 01-19-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,973
Posted By GoVols!
I live in NOVA and have had only wonderful...

I live in NOVA and have had only wonderful experiences with Alexandria BMW since I moved here. Great facility, large loaner fleet, and Ive yet to wait more than 1 day for a service appt. Got the 30k...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-17-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,282
Posted By GoVols!
Just my two cents, but you couldnt pay me to buy...

Just my two cents, but you couldnt pay me to buy a 140k mile BMW. I'm not saying they don't last a long time, and as long as it doesnt bleed me dry, I plan on keeping my X well past that point, but...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-17-2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 15,065
Posted By GoVols!
Bottom line is - What good is the technical...

Bottom line is - What good is the technical ability to be repaired if you can't find anyone willing to do the repair? Not like I can take a screwdriver to the rims like you usetacould to change a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-17-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 15,065
Posted By GoVols!
That's all well and good, but the shops I talked...

That's all well and good, but the shops I talked to refuse to fix them out of liability risk. Heck, my tire never even lost air pressure. No TPM warnings, etc. I would have never known the nail was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 15,065
Posted By GoVols!
[QUOTE= Run-flats can be patched just like...

[QUOTE= Run-flats can be patched just like non-RFTs.QUOTE]

Not according to the 10 tire shops I called trying to get a patch when I got a nail in one of mine. The nail was in the dead center of...
Forum: The Lounge 08-08-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,242
Posted By GoVols!
Winner, winner, chicken dinner.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner.
Forum: The Lounge 08-05-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,242
Posted By GoVols!
Or go to peopleofwalmart.com and take your pick.

Or go to peopleofwalmart.com and take your pick.
Forum: The Lounge 08-05-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,242
Posted By GoVols!
Obama bumper sticker on a luxury vehicle.

Obama bumper sticker on a luxury vehicle.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-21-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,367
Posted By GoVols!
I was just about to ask why you had ruled out the...

I was just about to ask why you had ruled out the diesel '09. I have it. Love it. V-8 power and better fuel economy than the I-6. For the '09 model, prior to the facelift and new gas engines, the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-06-2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,354
Posted By GoVols!
Very nice. Enjoy the ride. As for light...

Very nice. Enjoy the ride.

As for light interiors, I love them. If I was leasing or trading every couple years that would be the way to go. I choose black because no reasonable amount of...
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