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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

05-24-2012, 06:01 PM

Replies: 100

GOOD INDY SHOPS NATIONWIDE

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Posted By AthensGuy

Race Car Company LLC - Athens, GA - Specialized...

Race Car Company LLC - Athens, GA - Specialized in European vehicles mainly BMW and Porsche. Reasonable pricing and Great workmanship. Phone# 706-613-3828.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

04-27-2012, 07:55 PM

Replies: 3

Holy Smoke!!!

Views: 1,907

Posted By AthensGuy

I would check out the crankcase breather/OSV as...

I would check out the crankcase breather/OSV as well. I recently had a similar on going issue with my 2006 X5 4.4i. I was (over)due for my Inspection 2 (I hit 100k miles a few months ago.)After...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

07-23-2011, 05:12 AM

Replies: 6

advise needed

Views: 1,785

Posted By AthensGuy

:drama: Sticky situation, but here goes. Under...

:drama: Sticky situation, but here goes. Under the assumption that you the seller did not form an agreement with the buyer stating upon receipt and installation of the functioning MKIII unit the...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

07-21-2011, 12:18 AM

Replies: 10

What to expect when the dealer opens a "PuMA" case?

Views: 10,702

Posted By AthensGuy

For me, around 85K miles. I wouldn't loose too...

For me, around 85K miles. I wouldn't loose too much sleep over it though. To quote Honest Abe, "The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time." Maintain it properly and if...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

07-19-2011, 02:52 AM

Replies: 12

Decision time x5

Views: 3,263

Posted By AthensGuy

Hmm loaded question... If I drive sensibly...

Hmm loaded question... If I drive sensibly :driver:(I'm 24 years old so my idea of sensible may vary from others) I can get about 18.3 MPG 75/25 (city/highway). On the freeway it's usually around...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

07-19-2011, 02:33 AM

Replies: 12

Decision time x5

Views: 3,263

Posted By AthensGuy

I would go with option number one, especially if...

I would go with option number one, especially if it is CPOed. I bought my X back in April with 78k miles for about 24k, with every option & CPOed if that helps any. I would be leery of the other two...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

07-15-2011, 03:27 PM

Replies: 7

Fan Speed Setting in Auto?

Views: 2,361

Posted By AthensGuy

By far I'm no expert, but the FSR (Final Stage...

By far I'm no expert, but the FSR (Final Stage Resistor) on the X5 seems to be a common problem and may warrant some scrutiny. Check out this link and see if it sorta matches what you are...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

07-15-2011, 04:20 AM

Replies: 5

Alternator Whine

Views: 2,380

Posted By AthensGuy

I had a similar issue about a month or so back....

I had a similar issue about a month or so back. It turned out that the alternator was overcharging the electrical system. The unit was replaced and the "whine" disappeared. In any case I would check...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

07-08-2011, 03:29 AM

Replies: 0

Rear passenger door does not open from the inside

Views: 2,382

Posted By AthensGuy

Rear passenger door does not open from the inside

Well, the problem this month for my X seems to be the passenger side (right-hand) rear door interior handle. Here's my question; What would cause the mechanism to not release the door latch when you...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

07-07-2011, 03:42 AM

Replies: 8

Rear Air vent to loud

Views: 2,194

Posted By AthensGuy

The vent is fairly quiet in my X. I usually have...

The vent is fairly quiet in my X. I usually have it running wide open all the time to help cool the vehicle faster (every little bit helps in this humidity). The only time I ever hear it is when I...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

06-23-2011, 08:44 PM

Replies: 10

What to expect when the dealer opens a "PuMA" case?

Views: 10,702

Posted By AthensGuy

Thanks Weasel! Apparently clearing the...

Thanks Weasel! Apparently clearing the adaptations was the only thing they did and it now works perfectly. I guess they did somehthing different than the accelerator pedal trick since I've tried that...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

06-23-2011, 04:54 PM

Replies: 10

What to expect when the dealer opens a "PuMA" case?

Views: 10,702

Posted By AthensGuy

What to expect when the dealer opens a "PuMA" case?

Well I took the X5 in for a busted expansion tank, random airbag light (passenger seat occupation sensor mat), leaky valve cover gaskets, and the dealer happened to notice the alternator was...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

04-20-2011, 09:11 PM

Replies: 20

First Post and First BMW

Views: 7,564

Posted By AthensGuy

I agree, I would like to change the current wheel...

I agree, I would like to change the current wheel setup out with the 20" 168 staggered setup. Possibly in something like Ferric black. Anyway, that'll be a late summer project or I may just give...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

04-12-2011, 02:29 AM

Replies: 20

First Post and First BMW

Views: 7,564

Posted By AthensGuy

Thanks to Turbo and Naz and some free time at...

Thanks to Turbo and Naz and some free time at work, the BIG A$$ dealer decal has been removed!!!

I took the time to drive around the country roads in the areas to find out what the X can and can't...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

04-09-2011, 12:40 AM

Replies: 20

First Post and First BMW

Views: 7,564

Posted By AthensGuy

Naz, I agree it is quite atrocious to say the...

Naz, I agree it is quite atrocious to say the very least... Do you know of any good ways to remove it without damaging the paint paint underneath? I would take it back to the dealer and have them...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

04-08-2011, 04:52 PM

Replies: 20

First Post and First BMW

Views: 7,564

Posted By AthensGuy

Not too much of a golfer here, well not unless I...

Not too much of a golfer here, well not unless I have had a few beers in me!

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

04-08-2011, 04:31 PM

Replies: 20

First Post and First BMW

Views: 7,564

Posted By AthensGuy

First Post and First BMW

Well been lurking around this forum for some time now, finally decided to take the plunge and bought a 2006 X5 4.4i. I've had her for about two days now and I must say I'm totally in love!

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