Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-06-2010, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 9,031
2003-2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 24/7/365 (the...
2003-2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 24/7/365 (the Cayenne, Land Rover, Audi, etc, etc will cost you a fortune, and be in for repair most of the time while not being able to do what an SUV is supposed to do...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-06-2010, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,312
Keep the 540i or go to an M3 or M5. In the long...
Keep the 540i or go to an M3 or M5. In the long run, unless you have to have X5 space, that's the best option if you want to drive what BMW does best. IN other words, getting an X5 is not moving "up"...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-27-2010, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
No, I am investigating though. I'll keep you...
No, I am investigating though. I'll keep you apprised of the situation. I really enjoy BMW's, but I am (obviously) disturbed by some of the "trends" I am seeing in their quality and customer care...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-27-2010, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
Well, that's your choice. So, fine. As already...
Well, that's your choice. So, fine. As already stated, the main issue isn't NECESSARILY that the transmissions seem to fail too soon, but that BMW is not backing their product that even you admit...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-27-2010, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
Simply put: Just because we can offer logical...
Simply put: Just because we can offer logical explanations for the failures / build quality, etc after the fact (my Master BMW Mechanic has offered the same reasons), in no way excuses BMW for their...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-27-2010, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-27-2010, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
Fair enough, and I understand and believe in...
Fair enough, and I understand and believe in personal responsibility. Yet, as this 2007 Consumer Affairs blurb shows, BMW's response to the transmission issues leaves much to be desired, and in fact,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-27-2010, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
I am openly laughing at the naivety/willful...
I am openly laughing at the naivety/willful ignorance that has you believing a "performance" SAV can't have a transmission that SHOULD last at least 150k miles, AND that BMW didn't expect their...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-27-2010, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-26-2010, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
Good grief, man, your "version" is far more...
Good grief, man, your "version" is far more fantastic than anything I was thinking. I simply see a problem with a significant number of X5 transmissions that BMW is not willing to correct as they...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-26-2010, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
:rofl: Okay, I think it is very clear that, on...
:rofl: Okay, I think it is very clear that, on the whole, major corporations with the funds to hire numerous attorneys and prolong court cases mete out far more injustices than do consumers. To think...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-26-2010, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
Reasonable is determined by social mores and...
Reasonable is determined by social mores and expectations in conjunction with an evaluation of similar products. I throw out 150k miles as I suspect most vehicles' transmissions last that long...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-26-2010, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
1. It is not an attack on BMW enthusiast. Most...
1. It is not an attack on BMW enthusiast. Most that I know are reasonable. 2. BMW establishes the warranty, AND ALSO labels their transmission "maintenance-free" which, yes, includes the fluids, but...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-26-2010, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-26-2010, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
That in NO way removes their...
That in NO way removes their responsibility/accountability for the years in which they CLEARLY stated the transmission was "maintenance-free" for the lifetime of the transmission. And with companies...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-17-2010, 03:36 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
Actually, I said a reasonable person should...
Actually, I said a reasonable person should expect a BMW transmission to last at least 150k miles before failing especially considering BMW has said they need no special maintenance (no fluid...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-17-2010, 02:53 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
I respect your opinion, and think you make good...
I respect your opinion, and think you make good points regarding the advanced technology in today's cars causing much of the problems. However, I can't go with your logic regarding BMW's price-point...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-17-2010, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
Is your word law?
Using your rationale, we'd...
Is your word law?
Using your rationale, we'd turn the other cheek, and just be happy to hand over our money while being taken advantage of in every case where something or someone is performing at...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-17-2010, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
I think that is missing the merit of a valid...
I think that is missing the merit of a valid concern regarding holding something we do enjoy and like to a higher standard (I also think you know that; if you don't, come back to the light of truth,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-16-2010, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
Exactly right. I think some are so blinded by...
Exactly right. I think some are so blinded by what they like about their Bimmer's, and maybe so badly want to justify the ridiculous amounts of money people have to spend to fix what should not break...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-16-2010, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
So, does this mean you would be okay with the...
So, does this mean you would be okay with the corollary of your inference? By not explicitly saying the major components are reliable, BMW is saying they are to be considered unreliable or...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-16-2010, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
IMO, if this were the case, they'd be $15-30k...
IMO, if this were the case, they'd be $15-30k vehicles when new, and not $50-70k+ vehicles when new. Whereas part of the initial cost is name, a great majority of it is supposed to be build-quality,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-16-2010, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
I'm sorry, I think you are drinking the BMW...
I'm sorry, I think you are drinking the BMW Kool-Aide and rationalizing their incompetence. Expected regular maintenance is one thing, but replacing a transmission that should last 150k miles is...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-16-2010, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
EXACTLY. Again, anyone who insists there is not...
EXACTLY. Again, anyone who insists there is not an issue that calls for BMW to provide a better remedy may need to reveal what his/her financial and/or emotional ties to BMW are. BMW has an issue on...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-16-2010, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 13,888
Okay, I get your point. However, let's take a...
Okay, I get your point. However, let's take a clear, fair look at the criteria for a formal complaint in this case: ONE person has to have experienced a transmission failure they feel is connected to...
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