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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-08-2010, 07:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,043
Posted By santo
I rarely disagree with JCL but some of these...

I rarely disagree with JCL but some of these comments are generalities.



In a X5d, you hear some clatter at idle and I have read that BMW actually engineered a little extra engine noise; more...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-31-2010, 08:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,537
Posted By santo
I did find a thread on Bimmerfest...

I did find a thread on Bimmerfest (http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=452744) that states that the air bag is not compatible. I guess the new question is, since you can buy the outer...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-31-2010, 07:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,537
Posted By santo
Replace normal heated steering wheel with sport heated steering wheel?

Has anyone replaced a normal heated steering wheel with a sport heated steering wheel?

If so, was it straight-forward? Did the old airbag module fit the sport steering wheel? I did a search but...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-27-2010, 07:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,606
Posted By santo
That reminds me, I am going to send an email to...

That reminds me, I am going to send an email to BMW Canada and thank them for having the configurator up. It goes both ways when providing constructive criticism.

Update: Since I tried to send...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-27-2010, 07:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,538
Posted By santo
Will you be scraping the ///M off of the E90 too?...

Will you be scraping the ///M off of the E90 too? ;)

I don't particularly like debadging because I, as a spectator, sometimes want to see what type of car it is. I did this while looking for...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-26-2010, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,542
Posted By santo
I hope 2010/2011s can get updated firmware to do...

I hope 2010/2011s can get updated firmware to do this. Any word from those who may know?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-26-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,606
Posted By santo
I think this was meant to be posted on Twitter ;)

I think this was meant to be posted on Twitter ;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-26-2010, 02:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,643
Posted By santo
I know the type you are talking about but I...

I know the type you are talking about but I actually rarely take phone calls (never really make them) but when I do, I don't feel like a criminal. I do manage the support of some large systems so...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-26-2010, 08:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,643
Posted By santo
We have something called the "Premium Package"...

We have something called the "Premium Package" here in Canada which includes more stuff like the panoramic sunroof and nevada leather) but costs a lot more too. It all depends on if you will use the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-25-2010, 07:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,424
Posted By santo
Congrats on the new ride. Very nice.

Congrats on the new ride. Very nice.
Forum: Test Forum 05-23-2010, 09:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 875
Posted By santo
Sig test

This is a test.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-23-2010, 08:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,709
Posted By santo
Tracking your mileage with Fuely.com

I can honestly say that I've never tracked my fuel mileage before but with a new 2011 X5 35d coming in a couple of weeks, I'm going to start. It would be good for comparison sake if others would...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2010, 09:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,102
Posted By santo
What some may be experiencing is not "turbo lag"...

What some may be experiencing is not "turbo lag" but second gear starts due to the way the engineers programmed the car for fuel economy and the new 8-speed transmission. As stated in the review...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-20-2010, 09:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,976
Posted By santo
10 Things You Should Know About the 2011 BMW X5 -...

10 Things You Should Know About the 2011 BMW X5 - autobytel...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-19-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,961
Posted By santo
Looks awesome. I assume it was worth the wait? ...

Looks awesome. I assume it was worth the wait? :stickpoke:rofl:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-18-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,932
Posted By santo
BMW.ca Website

Just a quick note that the 2011 X5 car configurator is up on the Canadian website at BMW X5 - Configure & Build Your Own | BMW Canada...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-17-2010, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,064
Posted By santo
Interesting subtle picture content you got there...

Interesting subtle picture content you got there Motordavid. Would have been more interesting if you uploaded a picture of two owls and a picture of just one cat. It's got Freud written all over it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-17-2010, 10:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,047
Posted By santo
IMHO. No diesel? No Cayenne. It was not on my...

IMHO. No diesel? No Cayenne. It was not on my list of possibilities.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-16-2010, 07:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,687
Posted By santo
This is the other? (which also doesn't effect the...

This is the other? (which also doesn't effect the 35d)

2010 BMW X5 M Recall In The US Over Turn Signal Problems|Mibz.com...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-14-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,808
Posted By santo
Not a fan either. If you put a cigar in the...

Not a fan either. If you put a cigar in the lower grill to one side, it would look like Groucho Marx :bustingup
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-14-2010, 06:14 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 35,550
Posted By santo
Did you keep track your X5? If so, do you know...

Did you keep track your X5? If so, do you know how long it took to get from status 60 (Finished Production) or 82 (Released to carrier) until it got to the dealer? My X5 35d went into status 82...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-12-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,613
Posted By santo
wells24, I heard the normal system in a 2011...

wells24,

I heard the normal system in a 2011 X5 that I test drove up here in Toronto and it really wasn't that good. While you crank up the bass and treble, there is still way too much mid-range...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-12-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,930
Posted By santo
Yes, Canada too. CARB certification...

Yes, Canada too.



CARB certification happens yearly whether something is new or not (see this site (http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onroad/cert/cert.php)).



I don't think Europe has a 35d...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-11-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,844
Posted By santo
Here is a full 40 minute video of The BMW X5...

Here is a full 40 minute video of The BMW X5 Adventure Trip Namibia (https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/tvFootageDetail.html?docNo=PF0002764) if you've got some time to kill. Very...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-10-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,482
Posted By santo
OP, thanks for posting your experience. It helps...

OP, thanks for posting your experience. It helps that you are an E53 owner and know what a BMW SAV is supposed to be like going into those reviews where someone like myself with no previous BMW...
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