Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-10-2010, 03:02 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 9,277
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-21-2010, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,814
Definte lag from dead stop
There is a definite lag from dead stop but have adjusted my driving habits now that I have experienced it and on the whole I love the 35d. Like another poster said the acceleration from 60 to 80/100...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-14-2010, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 12,148
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-14-2010, 03:02 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 12,148
Use it a lot
I use the Auto Hold feature a lot and find it quite handy. I use it primarily in stop and go traffic. I have also had it go into park once without realizing it but now I know how to react when that...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-04-2009, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,148
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-04-2009, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,015
Touch pad instead of iDrive controller
I still can't get used to the zoom, its totally counter intuitive. Also wouldn't a touchpad mouse with a scroll area on the side by much easier than the iDrive controller. Most of us a used to that...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
11-06-2009, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,292
Met another 35d on the windy roads of Paso Robles
After picking up my 35d we decided to check out some wineries in the Paso area (CA), we had stopped to get a bite and to my surprise I see a 2010 35d pulling up. We had a good conversation, he had...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
11-04-2009, 02:26 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,204
Thanks
Thanks all! Dealer said that they have no incentive to over tax and this is how the state of CA does it. Just wanted to confirm.
- Noonsey
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
11-03-2009, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,204
My Eco Credit was Taxed?!
I picked up my X5 35d over the weekend and I was shocked to find that the tax was calculated on the total sale price before the eco credit. The $4500 eco credit was deducted from from the total price...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
11-02-2009, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,038
I could use this as well
Great thread! Any protective covering on door sides and seat back would help save my car from my kicin' and sreamin' little ones! Also any remedies to suggest before they knock out the rear air...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-29-2009, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,511
Picking my X5 35d up on Friday!
Beat you by a day! ;)
Super excited to get my second BMW. Driving a 2000 E39 540i that I bought new - awesome ride. Got me hooked to bimmers!
Have fun with the new car ooops SAV!!
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-28-2009, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,026
You make sense
Thanks. Good advice, makes a lot of sense. I was leaning in the same direction. BMW radiators need replacement every 60K miles (this has been the case with my 540) which can cost $1000+ which is what...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-28-2009, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,026
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-26-2009, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,541
I got it from Coast BMW in SLO
I was having the same issues in the bay area, ended up going with Coast BMW in SLO. Got $2700 below MSRP. Should be taking delivery next weekend. Closest to price in bay area was Stevens Creek BMW.
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-08-2009, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,430
Diesel Tax Credit 1800 --> 900
My understanding is that the diesel tax credit is something you get from uncle SAM when you file your taxes at the end of the year. Its for all diesel vehicles not just X5 35d. If you purchase your...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-05-2009, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,237
X5 35d prod date of 10/06
First post to the forum. Ordered my X5 35d on 8/31, automated status shows production end date as 10/06. Based on the posts looks like I can expect delivery in California by last week of Oct / first...
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