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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-06-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,564
Posted By AaronSD
Just replaced mine out of pocket as well.

Just replaced mine out of pocket as well.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-26-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,889
Posted By AaronSD
I would not look for anything older than a 2010....

I would not look for anything older than a 2010. I have an 08 and issues I am driven nuts by are as follows:
Tranny shifting - aweful. Some days norm, other days transmission won t shift till 3k and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-03-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,988
Posted By AaronSD
Sorry to hear and I feel the same way regarding...

Sorry to hear and I feel the same way regarding reliability on these BMW SAVs. I am military and gone too often to leave my wife with an unreliable (can't even stomach saying this about such a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-24-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,194
Posted By AaronSD
You are insane if u buy an x5 as a reliable...

You are insane if u buy an x5 as a reliable business platform. The amount of time these cars er SAVs spend in the shop, there is no way this can be a logical choice. Even my wife the other day...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,288
Posted By AaronSD
Similar issues here with 08 4.8. It was low...

Similar issues here with 08 4.8. It was low voltage at first, cured by a weekly trickle charge session and now just recently the battery. Because I had complained of these issues prior to 50k mile...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 15,565
Posted By AaronSD
I have owned and driven a plethora of sports cars...

I have owned and driven a plethora of sports cars and find my 08 Sport package equipped RFT wearing X5 to handle quite well and take rough roads just fine. I suspect you may have an issue with yours...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,090
Posted By AaronSD
Excuse the hijack, but I left Acura for BMW. ...

Excuse the hijack, but I left Acura for BMW. Acura would not resolve my brake issues on my brand new RDX (apparently common), which caused my SUV to stop long, make horrible grinding noises in the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,431
Posted By AaronSD
If you are saying that sometimes in reverse it...

If you are saying that sometimes in reverse it tilts and other times in reverse it does not tilt, then my situation was a "low voltage" fault. My electronics would function sometimes, other times...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,774
Posted By AaronSD
Rather than fight the fight, I decided to break...

Rather than fight the fight, I decided to break down and just "trickle charge" this damn car. I ordered the 3300, but couldn't find the answer, does the X5 turn off the cigarette lighter after 20...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2011, 01:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,090
Posted By AaronSD
I have a 08 CPO X5, warranty, etc... with...

I have a 08 CPO X5, warranty, etc... with electrical gremlins which are assessed as the "car not being driven enough", which is absurd if they knew my wife. Gremlins are embarrassing as car locking...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-20-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,000
Posted By AaronSD
ARD hit it on the head. A porter cable orbital...

ARD hit it on the head. A porter cable orbital buffer from any auto detailing supply shop or Home Depot with the proper technique and pads will do the trick. I use Poor Boys SSR (Super Swirl Remover)...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-20-2011, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,650
Posted By AaronSD
I bought from a dealer in L.A. and have the X5...

I bought from a dealer in L.A. and have the X5 serviced in San Diego. No issues or problems with the lack of continuity between seller and servicing dealer. I have nickel and dimed the servicing...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-16-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,252
Posted By AaronSD
FWIW, I purchased an 08 CPO 4.8, 31k miles, same...

FWIW, I purchased an 08 CPO 4.8, 31k miles, same options as you mentioned above sans the 20" wheels WITH a maint package and 9% sales tax OTD in Beverly Hills for $42k. Prices for the miles seem a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-16-2011, 04:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,708
Posted By AaronSD
Glad you are enjoying yours, I got about the same...

Glad you are enjoying yours, I got about the same deal and specs as you did but have found the following to be detractors from the great platform and handling characteristics:
-Jerky Tranny in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-31-2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,547
Posted By AaronSD
If you are speaking of filling the plastic area,...

If you are speaking of filling the plastic area, the specialty department bin at lowe's has plugs of various diameters that come in matte black that fit the bill pretty well. Problem with them is if...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-10-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,780
Posted By AaronSD
Strange locking/unlocking issue

Hello all, great forum! I have appreciated the info extracted from the posts I have searched through so far. I have not found this info from a search, so here goes:
I have an 08 X5, no comfort...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-10-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,593
Posted By AaronSD
Nachilus, I am in the same boat, have a fresh 08...

Nachilus, I am in the same boat, have a fresh 08 with 19" wheels and am about to upgrade soon. I have found that craigslist has some decent deals on OEM 20" if you are willing to be patient for a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-11-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,465
Posted By AaronSD
Coming from a Ford background as far as ownership...

Coming from a Ford background as far as ownership of Mustangs, stang owners love to reinvent the wheel and self engineer their motor and transmissions' needs by going against factory recommendations...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-08-2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,074
Posted By AaronSD
Warranty expires in may of 12 before cpo kicks in...

Warranty expires in may of 12 before cpo kicks in so I assume may of 08. I don't have 3rd row or hud though. I emailed every dealer in socal for about 2 months to find that deal.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-08-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,074
Posted By AaronSD
I just paid $36k for an 08 4.8i with 35k miles,...

I just paid $36k for an 08 4.8i with 35k miles, CPO, and similar options. Sounds good to me, Congrats. I too just had the interior trim, knobs and door pulls replaced and now have a refreshed...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-19-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,940
Posted By AaronSD
I spent four months dealing online with BMW...

I spent four months dealing online with BMW dealers for a steal. If they say no, they probably are serious. Usually they will play a few $100 here or there or start offering finance assistance if...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-22-2011, 11:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,493
Posted By AaronSD
I just bought a cpo 08 4.8 by trading in a...

I just bought a cpo 08 4.8 by trading in a vehicle. Selling privately wasn't an option. I emailed every dealer in socal (10 dealers) before going in. U would be surprised how easy and effective it...
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