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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2010, 04:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,226
Posted By zumbalak
Nail-polish remover works like a charm for...

Nail-polish remover works like a charm for superglue stuff.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2010, 08:38 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 21,566
Posted By zumbalak
Well said amacman. I wish BMW cared, but...

Well said amacman.


I wish BMW cared, but doubt they do. I do hope in the future they will be putting more quality controls to their vehicle manufacturing process and make cars that are reliable...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2010, 05:31 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 21,566
Posted By zumbalak
Show me one Tahoe that flipped in a situation of...

Show me one Tahoe that flipped in a situation of your example.

It is not swirves btw it is swerves. You need to double check your grammar :)

If you are talking about extreme situations it is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 21,566
Posted By zumbalak
Yes. It will. A car does not make a...

Yes.

It will.

A car does not make a driver a good driver.

It is up to the driver to know what to do and how to do in an emergency maneuver.

If you are putting yourself in such an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 21,566
Posted By zumbalak
Go rent a Tahoe And do the same maneuver you do...

Go rent a Tahoe
And do the same maneuver you do with the X5 at the same specific situation.

Then you will see the proof.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2010, 05:08 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 21,566
Posted By zumbalak
:bustingup Hey primetime First of all I...

:bustingup

Hey primetime

First of all I am a bit older than being in the "buddy" talk.
Second of all until you bring the scientific proof that a Tahoe will not perform as intended in an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2010, 04:55 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 21,566
Posted By zumbalak
First of all if you are driving at 50mph in heavy...

First of all if you are driving at 50mph in heavy rain you are not a good driver, and have no clue about driving. At such speeds where the weather can cause accidents, as a driver you should be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 21,566
Posted By zumbalak
Compared to which other SUVs X5 is a performance...

Compared to which other SUVs X5 is a performance vehicle again?

LOL

Any other SUV will do exactly the same that an X5 can do, while you are in the legal limit of things. All SUV's transport...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 21,566
Posted By zumbalak
For BMW fanboys the stuff that breaks down is the...

For BMW fanboys the stuff that breaks down is the price to pay for the awesome ride, and the awesome handling through the curvy roads (as if they take their cars to the track every day)...

But for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2010, 11:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,576
Posted By zumbalak
What is funny is people saying no major issues :)...

What is funny is people saying no major issues :)

X5 engine is very reliable, no doubt.
But there are many issues that are out of the engine, that is well documented
Transmission problems are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,576
Posted By zumbalak
I don't believe your X5 brought you bad luck; ...

I don't believe your X5 brought you bad luck;

But I believe X5 is a POS, badly made, unreliable overpriced vehicle that breaks down immediately once the warranty runs out.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2010, 12:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,575
Posted By zumbalak
Freeway Fam great write up. Thanks for the...

Freeway Fam great write up.

Thanks for the thoughts.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2010, 04:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,575
Posted By zumbalak
:rofl: :bustingup My X5 has been the...

:rofl:
:bustingup


My X5 has been the biggest POS as well. Out of the many cars I have owned it is the least reliable. While it was in warranty period I did not care, but as I remember it had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2010, 11:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,177
Posted By zumbalak
Do a search on Mechatronics Module Failure on the...

Do a search on Mechatronics Module Failure on the forum (i believe that is how it is written). If you are having issues on the 5th to 6th gear doing 35mph steady and your transmission feels like it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2010, 06:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,932
Posted By zumbalak
Repoman Read my previous posts and see all...

Repoman

Read my previous posts and see all the crap loads of issues I had with my X5, and will probably be having in the future.

There is no way I can recommend an X5 to anyone, and for that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,932
Posted By zumbalak
DO NOT BUY A USED X5! PERIOD! ...

DO NOT BUY A USED X5!

PERIOD!

Especially getting rid of a g35 for an X5?

No way!

Do not do it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2010, 04:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 27,572
Posted By zumbalak
Good thread X5 has been the least reliable...

Good thread

X5 has been the least reliable car I have ever owned. After X5 I decided not to recommend any X5 and for that matter any BMW to anyone.

I have one of those 2004.5 X5s 4.4i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2010, 04:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,751
Posted By zumbalak
How much does it cost to replace the 02 sensors?

How much does it cost to replace the 02 sensors?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2010, 04:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,422
Posted By zumbalak
I have one of those 2004.5 X5s 4.4i (facelifted) ...

I have one of those 2004.5 X5s 4.4i (facelifted)
During the warranty period the following have been done
Transmission clunking when coming to a stop and at the first initial move. Reporgrammed,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2010, 01:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,060
Posted By zumbalak
Another electronics part of the car that gave up...

Another electronics part of the car that gave up I guess.
It is most likely the module that controls the driver's seat.

My driver's seat memory module gave up, but the regular up/down etc...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2010, 02:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 36,287
Posted By zumbalak
ftgambit has provided nice details. Those...

ftgambit has provided nice details.

Those repairs would cost how much? That is the key.
Another 4-5K?
The price of a 2004 4.4i would be around 16K right now, and spend another 5K to run it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2010, 03:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 36,287
Posted By zumbalak
I totally agree with Repoman. The X5 is not...

I totally agree with Repoman.

The X5 is not really a reliable vehicle at all, and for high mileage I would be staying away fully. Instead of an X5, would chose a 3 series in the heart beat. It...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2010, 03:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,692
Posted By zumbalak
The transmission can be an big issue. I got...

The transmission can be an big issue.
I got really lucky, that my transmission issue was fixed at BMW goodwill after the warranty expired.

It was a control module that went bad. The fix would...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2010, 02:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 23,791
Posted By zumbalak
2004 X5 70K miles 16.2mpg since purchase (the...

2004 X5
70K miles
16.2mpg since purchase (the computer shows 16.9 but it is not fully accurate)
Gas hog in the city
Better in the highway
I can get 20mpg on highway without heavy foot
City is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2009, 02:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,654
Posted By zumbalak
Well I will try the fuse thing. I actually had...

Well I will try the fuse thing.
I actually had the Inspection 2 done not long ago, I guess they did not check the pano roof at that time :)
While getting the inspection done, I also got the...
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