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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-04-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,530
Posted By chiefneil
Compared to my old 2002 X5 3.0i, the 2012 35i...

Compared to my old 2002 X5 3.0i, the 2012 35i gets about 1-2mpg better in mostly local suburban driving. That was an E53 though, not an E70.

The turbo definitely has more power and torque, but man...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-04-2012, 12:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,248
Posted By chiefneil
I thought the X5 started in 2nd gear in normal...

I thought the X5 started in 2nd gear in normal mode? If I come to a complete stop then go to sport mode, I feel a slight jerk as the tranny downshifts to first. At least that's what I've always...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-01-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,248
Posted By chiefneil
No issue here with the tranny is normal mode. If...

No issue here with the tranny is normal mode. If it's in sport mode you'll feel the downshifts though.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-28-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,800
Posted By chiefneil
Push the auto button multiple times to cycle...

Push the auto button multiple times to cycle through soft/medium/intense.

The hvac controls annoy me too. It's part and parcel of BMW though - great engineering, mediocre to terrible UI for their...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-27-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,255
Posted By chiefneil
I haven't tried it in the X5, but in my other...

I haven't tried it in the X5, but in my other cars you could use the trip computer's average speed reading to see current actual speed. Basically get up to a steady speed and check your speedo.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-26-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,255
Posted By chiefneil
I seem to recall Car and Driver running an...

I seem to recall Car and Driver running an article on this years ago. It's by design in just about every BMW, and probably all German manufacturers due to German laws. Something about manufacturers...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-22-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,215
Posted By chiefneil
Sorry, thought you were referring to the part of...

Sorry, thought you were referring to the part of his post that said, "tinting a windshield is astonishing."
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-21-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,215
Posted By chiefneil
He was referring to the windshield. I don't...

He was referring to the windshield. I don't believe an aftermarket tint on the windshield is legal anywhere in the US.

I called a tinting shop once to inquire about a clear tint for my windshield...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-20-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,215
Posted By chiefneil
Looks great, but I hope you don't do much driving...

Looks great, but I hope you don't do much driving at night.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-19-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,389
Posted By chiefneil
From the empty trailer it looks like the boat got...

From the empty trailer it looks like the boat got launched ok at least :rofl:

Interesting question is how they're going to get the boat back out of the water and home now :yikes:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-03-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,048
Posted By chiefneil
Seems highly doubtful that any form of abusive...

Seems highly doubtful that any form of abusive driving for 400 miles could damage a belt. Worn tires and brakes yes, belts no so much.

Probably just a manufacturing defect of some kind - either of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-02-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,786
Posted By chiefneil
You should probably just try the BSW kit first -...

You should probably just try the BSW kit first - it's pretty inexpensive and if it doesn't do the trick then you can swap the head unit and amps afterwards.

If you have the HK premium system in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-01-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,325
Posted By chiefneil
I got 10k trade-in for my 2001 X5 3.0i last year....

I got 10k trade-in for my 2001 X5 3.0i last year. It had 100k miles on it.

I believe 5k is well below KBB. Do you have really high mileage or is it in bad condition?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-29-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,473
Posted By chiefneil
Holy cow, that's crazy! I've only had one evap go...

Holy cow, that's crazy! I've only had one evap go bad - that was on my 2002 X5. It went bad in 2011 at around 100k miles (slow leak). The estimate to replace was around 3k, so we just traded up to a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-26-2012, 10:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,154
Posted By chiefneil
"Do Germans count in seconds?" "They count in...

"Do Germans count in seconds?"
"They count in German."

:rofl::rofl:

Pretty funny ad.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-25-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,154
Posted By chiefneil
Reminds of when the E90 first came out. There was...

Reminds of when the E90 first came out. There was one a little ways ahead of me and I thought, "there's something strange-looking about that Accord." Got closer and had to see the roundel before I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-12-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,336
Posted By chiefneil
Sorry the PC thing didn't work out. But I think...

Sorry the PC thing didn't work out. But I think you would have just as much fun, if not more, doing a BMW CCA weekend track event. I've done a couple and it's been a total blast and well worth the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-12-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,448
Posted By chiefneil
Be careful with the 20" wheels if you live up...

Be careful with the 20" wheels if you live up north where the roads are bad and potholes abound. I hear it's very easy to bend the big BMW rims these days.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-29-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,295
Posted By chiefneil
Not enforcing those particular laws seems like an...

Not enforcing those particular laws seems like an invitation to a lawsuit. I can't imagine it's official policy anywhere.

Picture a cop letting an uninsured and unlicensed driver drive off after...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-26-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,550
Posted By chiefneil
I understand where there OP is coming from as I...

I understand where there OP is coming from as I had an ML320 needed a lot of warranty work for the 4 years I owned it. It never stranded me, but there was always something going on with it. I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-20-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,276
Posted By chiefneil
Deep sea blue with tobacco here. Dark blue plus...

Deep sea blue with tobacco here. Dark blue plus tobacco is a sweet combination.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,163
Posted By chiefneil
I remember a similar post where the dealer ended...

I remember a similar post where the dealer ended up sending a tech out to the guy's house to release the transmission. Relying on an electronic transmission switch with no manual override for an...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-26-2012, 12:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,822
Posted By chiefneil
In AZ this is the Dept of Weights and Measures....

In AZ this is the Dept of Weights and Measures. Probably has a similarly obscure name in the OP's state.

It might even say right on the gas pump - I think they put an inspection sticker on the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,822
Posted By chiefneil
If the gas is that bad, I'm surprised there...

If the gas is that bad, I'm surprised there wasn't a line out the door of people complaining. If you can find contact information for Shell corporate via their website, you might want to work from...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-23-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,822
Posted By chiefneil
"My car doesn't start, any ideas?" reminds me of...

"My car doesn't start, any ideas?" reminds me of the time my wife called me at work and said, literally, "My printer doesn't work, what's wrong with it?"

I was like, "Ummm, how would I know?" We...
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