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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2017, 04:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,857
Posted By sunny5280
What are you considering as replacements?

What are you considering as replacements?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,323
Posted By sunny5280
I'm of the mindset of staying in the middle and...

I'm of the mindset of staying in the middle and not going to either extreme.

My two vehicles, X5-M and Outback XT, are not the most fuel efficient but neither are they the least fuel efficient....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2017, 07:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,406
Posted By sunny5280
I did get the new clip design but I didn't like...

I did get the new clip design but I didn't like the idea of the old ones being inside the console. I thought it would be a reasonably easy thing to pull apart and retrieve the originals. It wasn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2017, 01:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,406
Posted By sunny5280
It is. I went through it to replace a few of the ...

It is. I went through it to replace a few of the clips that are in each cup holder. Monumental PITA.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2017, 11:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,804
Posted By sunny5280
Why is it a fair question to ask? Your having...

Why is it a fair question to ask? Your having asked it gives the appearance it's an expectation.

Having said that I didn't see anyone touch on the insurance part of your question. No one can say...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,862
Posted By sunny5280
I'm definitely of the mindset to replace oil more...

I'm definitely of the mindset to replace oil more often than every 5 million miles :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2017, 02:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,771
Posted By sunny5280
They sure can. Here is the passenger side...

They sure can. Here is the passenger side headlight for my brothers 2001 Dodge Ram. The first picture is what I started with, the second is after I wet sanded with 320, 620, 1200, and finally 2000...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2017, 02:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,268
Posted By sunny5280
I too found this very interesting and appreciate...

I too found this very interesting and appreciate the time you took to take pics and document the journey.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2017, 11:02 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 33,366
Posted By sunny5280
I'm surprised that after all of these years and...

I'm surprised that after all of these years and the number of occurrences that a common cause has not been identified. Surely this one problem can't be problems which were addressed by these fixes.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2017, 09:55 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 33,366
Posted By sunny5280
I replaced the transmission valve body and did...

I replaced the transmission valve body and did not have any issues with this for the rest of the time I owned the vehicle. I think the cost of the part was $2,300 from BMW however my indy picked it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2017, 11:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,771
Posted By sunny5280
I've been using the procedure detailed here: ...

I've been using the procedure detailed here:

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/headlight-restoration-guide-201687.html

Headlights look brand new years later. The urethane blocks UV...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2017, 10:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,474
Posted By sunny5280
I'm not jealous because I can't afford both (I...

I'm not jealous because I can't afford both (I can). I'm jealous because it's not practical for me to have both. So whether he pays for supporting this community or not is really irrelevant to my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2017, 04:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,474
Posted By sunny5280
I'm jealous. A 4.8 and X5-M!

I'm jealous. A 4.8 and X5-M!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-19-2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,521
Posted By sunny5280
I have State Farm and love them. I had vandalism...

I have State Farm and love them. I had vandalism to my 1999 328i which they covered with no increase in premium. In fact I've had several claims with them and I've never seen a premium increase.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2017, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,474
Posted By sunny5280
You'll love it. I have a 2011 X5-M and very...

You'll love it. I have a 2011 X5-M and very pleased with it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2017, 06:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,355
Posted By sunny5280
I didn't get the impression he felt your X5...

I didn't get the impression he felt your X5 wasn't in great shape. I believe he just found it ironic someone could characterize a vehicle as solid when it's had so much significant work done to it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2017, 06:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,185
Posted By sunny5280
Unfortunately I cannot help you with this....

Unfortunately I cannot help you with this. Perhaps others here can offer their suggestions. However you could just go through each one, fuse by fuse, and see what level of current draw each has.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2017, 12:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,422
Posted By sunny5280
I believe the engine in the 3.5 is the same one...

I believe the engine in the 3.5 is the same one used in the E90 335 so it's well tested. Might be a good idea to hope over to an E90 forum and see what issues E90 owners have faced with their 335's.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,185
Posted By sunny5280
Checking total current draw is easy...turn...

Checking total current draw is easy...turn everything off and place an amp meter inline with one of the battery terminals (start with the highest amperage rating the meter offers and work your way...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,110
Posted By sunny5280
I wouldn't waste any more time with this seller.

I wouldn't waste any more time with this seller.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 21,138
Posted By sunny5280
You can make this argument if you so choose. It...

You can make this argument if you so choose. It may even have some modicum of validity to it. However that doesn't mean legal advice was being offered nor does it mean said legal advice was based on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 21,138
Posted By sunny5280
The question was: Are we basing legal advice...

The question was:
Are we basing legal advice off of Judge Judy now?
There was no legal advice in my comment.

So why did I post about the case? Because it was a real world example of a point I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2016, 07:56 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 21,138
Posted By sunny5280
Where did you see any legal advice offered in...

Where did you see any legal advice offered in that post?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2016, 07:21 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 21,138
Posted By sunny5280
Just watched an episode of Judge Judy. Plaintiff...

Just watched an episode of Judge Judy. Plaintiff accepted a truck in exchange for money owed. Took the title to the DMV where he was informed there was a title loan against the vehicle. While the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2016, 09:15 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 21,138
Posted By sunny5280
I learned to do this many, many years ago...

I learned to do this many, many years ago (measured in decades). I bought a car and had the seller write up a bill of sale for a lower amount. When an unforeseen and unexpected problem cropped up on...
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