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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,630
Posted By Cairns
Actually I don't race anything. I may (and want)...

Actually I don't race anything. I may (and want) to do PCA club racing but don't currently have the budget or time. My track car is a 96 933 (not street legal). I've been doing PCA DEs for a little...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,630
Posted By Cairns
Well you certainly proved your maturity level,...

Well you certainly proved your maturity level, didn't you? The Cayenne Driver threw trash and you "won".

The you cite a bunch of tuners and cars (only some of whom are only peripherally...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2007, 01:29 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,630
Posted By Cairns
I really don't like the Cayenne. I'm a Porsche...

I really don't like the Cayenne. I'm a Porsche sports car owner, longtime PCA driving instructor and somewhat of a "purist" when it comes to what I think Porsche should build. IMO the Cayenne is an...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-07-2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,864
Posted By Cairns
He's wrong. It's a cutout. But there is a piece...

He's wrong. It's a cutout. But there is a piece that fits over the cut part so the ragged edges don't show. That piece comes with the towing package and is listed with a separate part number.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-07-2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,920
Posted By Cairns
My only real complaint about the new X interior...

My only real complaint about the new X interior is the lack of gauges. BMW should not have tried to save $ here- but they're doing things like this on all the models and are clearly going too far in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-03-2007, 03:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,824
Posted By Cairns
I agree. Their stripes wouldn't look too good on...

I agree. Their stripes wouldn't look too good on newer cars. I can't believe they're not offering something different and viable.

On a whim I looked at Hamman's website- their idea of "tuning" is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-03-2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,784
Posted By Cairns
I think a collective letter signed by as many of...

I think a collective letter signed by as many of you as possible, with a copy of the complaint to DOT and NHTSA (pointing out that accelerating while slowing down is a safety issue) would help...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-03-2007, 11:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,824
Posted By Cairns
Yes Dinan knows what they're doing. I liked...

Yes Dinan knows what they're doing.
I liked Alpina too, esp. the early stripes and wheels but I'm not sure what they're doing lately.

Note that Dinan is authorized by BMW and many dealers sell...
Forum: Dealer Info 05-02-2007, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,338
Posted By Cairns
I too use VOB- and have for years- just who is...

I too use VOB- and have for years- just who is the right person??
Forum: Dealer Info 05-02-2007, 08:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,352
Posted By Cairns
You need to get tougher- if you're sure you...

You need to get tougher- if you're sure you didn't cause it don't start negotiating for a reduction in the cost. You've screwed yourself right there- either you did it or you didn't and if you didn't...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-01-2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,824
Posted By Cairns
I will add that I came home to one beautiful BMW-...

I will add that I came home to one beautiful BMW- on the cover of Autoweek. The front end of that car is simple, clean, purposeful and aggressive- there are only four holes and the nicest iteration...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-01-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,824
Posted By Cairns
Thank God I thought I was all alone out here and...

Thank God I thought I was all alone out here and had somehow landed on the Escalade board!

I think BMW did a darn good job on the original- a few detail improvements would be nice (like painted...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-01-2007, 01:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,027
Posted By Cairns
What's scarier still is that it's probably being...

What's scarier still is that it's probably being "fixed" by technicians that don't understand the technology or how to repair it.

I had a vaguely similar problem with an older BMW (528) last...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-01-2007, 01:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,824
Posted By Cairns
No offense to anyone (esp. the poster) but I...

No offense to anyone (esp. the poster) but I think Hamman is crap. They offer the same combination of bling for every car. Body colored bumpers, "ground effect" spoilers front and rear (on an...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-19-2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,674
Posted By Cairns
paddles. as I cancelled the 07 I'm hoping for...

paddles. as I cancelled the 07 I'm hoping for paddles.

and no bugs of course.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-03-2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,935
Posted By Cairns
I cancelled an X5 order this week (no tobacco- no...

I cancelled an X5 order this week (no tobacco- no order- and BMW could care less) and I will consider the Cayenne this Fall.

From what I'm hearing about the new X's (see the Roadfly board esp.)...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-02-2007, 08:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,630
Posted By Cairns
Yes it can. $400 retail. Available from 04/01 on.

Yes it can. $400 retail. Available from 04/01 on.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,166
Posted By Cairns
I think the test was pretty fair and an honest...

I think the test was pretty fair and an honest assessment. While I'm not going to consider an Acura or a Cadillac- I'm glad they're out there keeping BMW honest. Acura is selling one heck of a lot of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2007, 10:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,811
Posted By Cairns
It's not quality issues for me- it's the...

It's not quality issues for me- it's the availability of a Napa Tobacco interior. Next week I'll know for sure.

Besides if I have to wait for 08- maybe I'll get paddles- new colors and.....option...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,811
Posted By Cairns
I'm darned close to doing the same thing. I've...

I'm darned close to doing the same thing. I've never been so mad at BMW.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-22-2007, 03:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,438
Posted By Cairns
If you own a GT3 you must track it. It's the law....

If you own a GT3 you must track it. It's the law.

But do take it easy...that car is a beast and can get away from you. We had 17 incidents at an event two weeks ago- high horsepower, cold...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-22-2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,438
Posted By Cairns
It's funny how beauty (or perceived beauty) can...

It's funny how beauty (or perceived beauty) can sell cars. I do have to hold my nose when looking at that "horse collar" on the front of the Q- a fairly big strike against it IMO. The rest of it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-22-2007, 08:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,438
Posted By Cairns
No I instruct at Porsche Club Driver Education...

No I instruct at Porsche Club Driver Education events. These are a bit different from the Porsche factory PDE in that there are no lead/follows. Every beginning student has their own instructor and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-22-2007, 08:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,527
Posted By Cairns
BG624 call BMW Customer Service. They'll tell...

BG624 call BMW Customer Service. They'll tell you- sometimes the dealers are unaware. The fact that you don't know- and that your dealer might not know- and that your order will slip until May at...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,438
Posted By Cairns
Well if I can check it out I'll let y'all know...

Well if I can check it out I'll let y'all know what I think. I have NOT driven the new X5 yet but have a 2001 4.4 sport with 20s that I love (the wife drove the new one on our one test drive). I've...
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