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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-13-2017, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,202
Posted By triodesteve
[QUOTE=ard;1116287]You say 'run flats' as if that...

[QUOTE=ard;1116287]You say 'run flats' as if that was a specific tire model. It isn't.

There are some really crappy tires BMW puts on the X5. One is a Bridgestone.

I imagine you might shop...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-12-2017, 11:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,202
Posted By triodesteve
Thoughts on the new to me 12x35d

This is my third X5. I had a 2003 (burned) and a 2004. Both 3l cars the latter was a Sport.

My 2012 diesel has about 60k thousand miles with lots of bells and whistles.

Its hard to imagine they...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-24-2017, 10:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,827
Posted By triodesteve
There was one in Decatur at the dealer a few...

There was one in Decatur at the dealer a few weeks ago. I am on the other side of the country and had a friend go look. He is not a car person proclaimed it to be in good shape.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-13-2017, 01:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 811
Posted By triodesteve
Clearing house for drive info?

Boy is this confusing. The manual isn't much help in keeping abreast of new phones and apps and such.
And with the demise of 2G, well the less said the better.

I have lots of questions that I'm...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-04-2017, 09:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,087
Posted By triodesteve
New to me '12 x35d:a couple easy questions

What a difference from my 2004....both good and bad.
First is an easy one. I drove it last night and can barely see out of the front windows. There should be no tinting on the front leaving the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-25-2017, 12:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,077
Posted By triodesteve
Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-25-2017, 12:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,077
Posted By triodesteve
I need an independent to inspect a 35d in...

I need an independent to inspect a 35d in Atlanta....I'd swear there used to be a list of independents on this site. Now I can't find it...Am I imaging it?

Thanks
Steve
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-17-2017, 09:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,077
Posted By triodesteve
I've always done this in the past. I've passed on...

I've always done this in the past. I've passed on a few. This one is under warranty for a bit which helps. Thanks for your help.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-16-2017, 09:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,077
Posted By triodesteve
[QUOTE=wfwright2;1111308]Usually a sign of not...

[QUOTE=wfwright2;1111308]Usually a sign of not enough use, or a lot of short trips with all of the electrical accessories in use. These things try to control charge to maximize fuel economy and have...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-16-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 873
Posted By triodesteve
13 deisel and battery charging..worry?

I'm looking remotely at a 2013 X5 diesel. Still under warranty. The carafax shows that 4 times while it has been in for service the battery was charged.
Is that a thing? Does the battery normally...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-16-2017, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,077
Posted By triodesteve
13 deisel and battery charging..worry?

I'm looking remotely at a 2013 X5 diesel. Still under warranty. The carafax shows that 4 times while it has been in for service the battery was charged.
Is that a thing? Does the battery normally...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2017, 07:37 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 124,600
Posted By triodesteve
I have one available if anyone is looking. ...

I have one available if anyone is looking.
[email protected]
Forum: Parts and Accessories Forum 03-16-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,705
Posted By triodesteve
FS:X5 Skidplate

This is one of the reproduction skid plates from group buy a little ways back. I never got around to it and I'm going to head towards a newer X5 soon.

This has not been drilled or prepared in...
Forum: Bluetooth 07-09-2014, 12:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,176
Posted By triodesteve
TCU...still one question

I want to replace my module (pre bluetooth 2004) with a TCU that will allow me bluetooth operation.
There are many used units on ebay of course but I still have one question. Assuming that the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2014, 02:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 59,693
Posted By triodesteve
Careful!!! Last year my mechanic replaced my...

Careful!!! Last year my mechanic replaced my condenser fan with a Behron my 2003. With in 30 minutes, the fan had locked up causing a short, and then a fire. Next thing I know the fireman walks into...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,088
Posted By triodesteve
?Production Dates

The production days of my X5 is listed as 2004-02-09.
We are talking about a german car made in SC. Does it mean
Feb 9 or Sept 2?

Thanks,
Steve
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2014, 02:00 AM
Replies: 583
Views: 124,600
Posted By triodesteve
I'd like in if it's still possible. I PM'd but...

I'd like in if it's still possible. I PM'd but have not heard back.
Steve
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,003
Posted By triodesteve
Mediabridge question for you. My plan is to put...

Mediabridge question for you. My plan is to put in a spec.doc and use it for my ipod (not iphone) and then use bluetooth for phone calls only on my iphone. My hope is that I can use the onboard...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 728
Posted By triodesteve
Rain and hail and my radio

Had my sunroof open the other day during a brief, but intense thunder/hail storm. It didn't seem bad inside my car, but I'm having issues with the radio. The first night the radio turned itself on at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2012, 09:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 970
Posted By triodesteve
What about the spare?

Like a lot of folks here,I want to upgrade my wheels.
Pretty modest going from 17" to 18" oem but I got what seems to be a pretty good deal. But only on 4 wheels. So do I pay more for one more...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,224
Posted By triodesteve
What about the spare?

Like a lot of folks here,I want to upgrade my wheels.
Pretty modest going from 17" to 18" oem but I got what seems to be a pretty good deal. But only on 4 wheels. So do I pay more for one more...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,035
Posted By triodesteve
Who does this and how do I fix it?

I just picked up a 2003 3.0l (my first BMW.) The original owners installed a mounting plate for a Garmin GPS on top of the dash. It is affixed (or appears to be) with double sided foam tape.
I've...
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