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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-10-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,725
Posted By giovane
I get your point but reliability is too important...

I get your point but reliability is too important to me. Bmw used to be a truly German piece of mechanical art, not anymore.
Japanese cars might be not that sexy, but at least they are reliable.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-10-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,725
Posted By giovane
I thought (and still think) it was ridiculous to...

I thought (and still think) it was ridiculous to get an extended warranty on a 30000 miles Bmw (the mileage I had when factory warranty expired). I owned an old e36 once and I drove 100k miles with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-10-2014, 12:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,725
Posted By giovane
Bmw fixed just the water pump (my bad but my wife...

Bmw fixed just the water pump (my bad but my wife got stalled and I wasn't in town) all the rest I did it through an indie shop, after I got few estimates elsewhere.
Thanks for your opinion.
I'm...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-09-2014, 10:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,725
Posted By giovane
Not everybody can DIY, especially if you don't...

Not everybody can DIY, especially if you don't have a garage and you are not that good with a wrench in your hand.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-09-2014, 08:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,725
Posted By giovane
What is the next big ticket item going to be?

Hi guys,
I have a cursed 2008 X5 3.0si, and I had to take it to the mechanic for:

- Water pump failure ($1700 repair, one month after warranty expired)
- Two leaking air struts ($700 each)
-...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-23-2012, 11:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,242
Posted By giovane
There's a guy on the e90 forum that fixed it by...

There's a guy on the e90 forum that fixed it by himself, I guess it should be similar on the e70.
My $0.02 Steering Angle Sensor Fix - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-04-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,840
Posted By giovane
Oh, you're right. Sorry

Oh, you're right. Sorry
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-04-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,840
Posted By giovane
Roll it, the way the liner came in the box.

Roll it, the way the liner came in the box.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-02-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 286,314
Posted By giovane
I was able to code m '08 X5, if yours is '09 or...

I was able to code m '08 X5, if yours is '09 or older I could take a look (newer models need a different cable).
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-06-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,231
Posted By giovane
If the mileage is low I would take the risk of...

If the mileage is low I would take the risk of buying a non-CPO.
I just bought a late 2008 X5 nonCPO at a Porsche dealership, 24k miles, loaded and in mint condition, and I couldn't be happier. It's...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-31-2011, 10:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,995
Posted By giovane
No, if your bmw has been built after 2005 (maybe...

No, if your bmw has been built after 2005 (maybe 2006) then you have to register the new battery, even if you buy the same exact battery.
If you change battery type, then you need...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,995
Posted By giovane
Look for somebody able to code in your area, it's...

Look for somebody able to code in your area, it's pretty easy. Go on the area section on E90post and ask for coders in your area:
USA - NY / NJ / CT / PA - E90Post - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2011, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,129
Posted By giovane
That's a different issue then. I had the ghost...

That's a different issue then. I had the ghost tilting problem on my 335, but I guess it was a totally different matter.
Hope somebody can help you out.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,995
Posted By giovane
Be aware when you change the battery by yourself,...

Be aware when you change the battery by yourself, it also needs a registration on the module.
Read this, it's valid for all BMWs
More detailed explanation on battery registration - BMW 3-Series...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2011, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,546
Posted By giovane
Do they still make X5s with saddle brown...

Do they still make X5s with saddle brown interiors? That color is amazing.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,129
Posted By giovane
Do you mean when you put on reverse? If that's...

Do you mean when you put on reverse? If that's the case, read the manual again.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-25-2011, 12:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,502
Posted By giovane
They have to pay attention to that, the code SIB...

They have to pay attention to that, the code SIB 63-11-10 is an official BMW tsb!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-24-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,502
Posted By giovane
There's an official bulletin for this matter,...

There's an official bulletin for this matter, mention it to the dealership.

10040048 / SIB-63-11-10 | The Center for Autosafety (http://www.autosafety.org/10040048-sib-63-11-10)
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