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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2005, 10:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,370
Posted By Matsoutback
Smelly and hard to get rid of?? :confused:

Smelly and hard to get rid of?? :confused:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2005, 10:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,609
Posted By Matsoutback
Do you people seriously think that a 2 buck part...

Do you people seriously think that a 2 buck part will improve anything??? If it did, don't you think that BMW would put it on, if it improved things. I am skeptical, obviously. Manufactures spend...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2005, 09:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,370
Posted By Matsoutback
Just a few of us..... Mat 3.0d

Just a few of us.....
Mat 3.0d
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2005, 03:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,483
Posted By Matsoutback
What makes a 4x4 or AWD then? My previous car, a...

What makes a 4x4 or AWD then? My previous car, a "real" 4x4 was a landcruiser. Now, it had 3 diffs, the centre one you could lock up so the front and rear axle would be powered together. The powered...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2005, 03:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,826
Posted By Matsoutback
Thats it....does not sound 2 good does it!!! ...

Thats it....does not sound 2 good does it!!!
IMO, thats not good...
I will keep you guys posted.

Mat
3.0d
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2005, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,826
Posted By Matsoutback
I just had a poke around under the car, and there...

I just had a poke around under the car, and there is no visable external wire / tube etc coming from the shocks.(for adjustment) When using the “off-road height” on the full air suspension, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2005, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,826
Posted By Matsoutback
I had the australian technical manager tell me...

I had the australian technical manager tell me they were not??? Because I have had problems.......Plus germany are looking into a fix for it at the moment. The air spring increases spring rate with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2005, 06:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,107
Posted By Matsoutback
Nice read, but i still could not be convinced on...

Nice read, but i still could not be convinced on the quality and reliability issues that plague LR. Not to mension resale....mmm stick with BM's

Mat
3.0d
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2005, 06:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,408
Posted By Matsoutback
I have a 3.0d with manual, very nice box and well...

I have a 3.0d with manual, very nice box and well matched to the engine. off road, the diesel has very little low down torque, some slipping of clutch is sometimes require to get her moving. I like a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2005, 06:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,826
Posted By Matsoutback
I bought it with the full air suspension for more...

I bought it with the full air suspension for more height off road. the system works well on road but does have some limitations off. The handling and ride, IMO, is fantastic. When off road, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2005, 06:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,010
Posted By Matsoutback
It should stay at the last setting before turning...

It should stay at the last setting before turning her off.
Mat
3.0d
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-26-2005, 01:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,300
Posted By Matsoutback
Not good news for you..... You will find that its...

Not good news for you..... You will find that its about 50kph (unless they have changed it recently, mine is a 2005) before she will drop back to standard height, this is usually fast enough if you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2005, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,759
Posted By Matsoutback
I only get a feeling (no noise) of "rumbling"...

I only get a feeling (no noise) of "rumbling" when the clutch is engaged, otherwise no problems. Except I am re-learning how to keep my head down while restarting if I stall her, at the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2005, 01:57 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,577
Posted By Matsoutback
You guys are lucky.. Working back, on those...

You guys are lucky..

Working back, on those costs, we would be paying around 73cents/litre AUD here in Australia. Presently we are paying between, 1.00 and 1.20 per litre.(AUD) :dunno: ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2005, 01:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,318
Posted By Matsoutback
Ok, maybe a bit harsh.....nup....I don't think...

Ok, maybe a bit harsh.....nup....I don't think so. Lucky u. Mine was also a SE7 2001. She was a pain, spent more time in repair than at home. (oil leaks, electrical probs, fit and finish :dunno:...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2005, 12:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,755
Posted By Matsoutback
Jeff, :thumbup: thats it. Mat

Jeff,

:thumbup:

thats it.

Mat
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2005, 12:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,806
Posted By Matsoutback
Jeff, Interesting...I am convinced that auto's...

Jeff,
Interesting...I am convinced that auto's are getting MUCH better, so don't get me wrong.
I drove the X5 in the auto as well, very smooth and well matched to the engine. When I drive an auto,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2005, 11:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,318
Posted By Matsoutback
LOL ...YEH But how long would that work...

LOL ...YEH But how long would that work for???...my guess, 1 week!
(past disco owner)

Mat
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2005, 11:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,755
Posted By Matsoutback
Jeff, Just a thought, might be the front...

Jeff,

Just a thought, might be the front wheels they are refering to. X drive releases the clutch pack to the front wheels with ignition off, so the front prop shaft can spin freely through the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2005, 10:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,806
Posted By Matsoutback
Jeff, Gosh that surprises me, I thought it...

Jeff,
Gosh that surprises me, I thought it would be other way around, due to lock up torque converters on the highway, and the slipping effect while changing gears around town.
:confused:
mmmm,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2005, 06:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,806
Posted By Matsoutback
I'm with above...The car is for you. I found the...

I'm with above...The car is for you. I found the same when buying a luxury SUV (sorry BMW..SAV). No other manufactures had a manual option. Easy choice then hey.

On the economy discussion, a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2005, 09:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,806
Posted By Matsoutback
Toptoy, thats pretty good for a petrol (economy)....

Toptoy, thats pretty good for a petrol (economy). mine is getting around 7.5l/100km highway and 10ish/100 around town.(diesel though, and manual)

mat
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2005, 07:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,806
Posted By Matsoutback
You are right. Australia and a thankfull diesel...

You are right. Australia and a thankfull diesel owner to BMW. The reason they don't sell diesel X5's to the States and Canada has to do with your diesel quality, sorry... 500nm touque.....mmmmm nice!...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2005, 07:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,806
Posted By Matsoutback
Sure, resale has to be an important part of any...

Sure, resale has to be an important part of any choice, but dont forget (Australia anyway) the manuals are nearly 3gs cheaper to start with.....In our used car prices guide(s), the manuals have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2005, 06:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,806
Posted By Matsoutback
I have just (1 month) got my manual 3.0d. Coming...

I have just (1 month) got my manual 3.0d. Coming from larger cars (SUV's) I find the manual to be great for the X5. I think it makes the car "feel" smaller and more fun. I bought the manual blind,...
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