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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2007, 02:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,795
Posted By X5Boston
Ditto I have a feeling my issues are a bit...

Ditto

I have a feeling my issues are a bit more serious than software.

Every so often, especially when the transmission is cold, the shift is so harsh its like getting kicked in the back.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2007, 07:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,929
Posted By X5Boston
The 20s on my 4.6is were deadly and I had to get...

The 20s on my 4.6is were deadly and I had to get the 18" winter package. Anything more than slush was like trying to walk on ice.

The rubber on the 19s are decent. When I first got the E70 back...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-11-2007, 09:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,808
Posted By X5Boston
Check your PMs

Check your PMs
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-11-2007, 12:06 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,451
Posted By X5Boston
Mine has been in the shop for 50+ days since...

Mine has been in the shop for 50+ days since October.
- Rattles? Check
- Heated seat issues? Check
- Recall x 2? Check

Toss in....
- Dynamic Drive malfunctions
- Occasional transmission...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-28-2007, 01:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,140
Posted By X5Boston
I've been doing my homework and it appears that I...

I've been doing my homework and it appears that I do meet my state's criteria for dropping the "L" bomb. In the first year, a vehicle is allowed three unsuccessful repairs on an issue or 15 business...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-26-2007, 10:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,140
Posted By X5Boston
It seems so. Guess the power steering being bad...

It seems so. Guess the power steering being bad out of the factory is a bad sign. I found my old thread from March about the heated seat not working right out of the factory as well. It didn't...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-26-2007, 08:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,140
Posted By X5Boston
To add, I have been very patient with everyone...

To add, I have been very patient with everyone throughout the entire process from initial order through today's service.

I originally ordered my E70 mid October 2006 with a expected delivery date...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-26-2007, 07:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,140
Posted By X5Boston
Ding! I have called corporate and they...

Ding!

I have called corporate and they seemed to have gotten very good at getting them to look at things.

What would be involved in getting them to take the car back and how should I approach...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-26-2007, 01:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,140
Posted By X5Boston
Going Back For A 4th Service Call in 2 months. Advice?

My X5 is going back o the dealer for the four time in two months. This is to the resolve my heated seat which has still not be fixed. The original intent of this visit is to fix pieces of trim...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-20-2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,091
Posted By X5Boston
Call BMW North America when your dealer drags...

Call BMW North America when your dealer drags their feet on an issue.

The members here pointed me in that direction with the number of issues I have experienced. Although my dealer still does a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-20-2007, 11:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,979
Posted By X5Boston
I thought the same about my E70 from the second I...

I thought the same about my E70 from the second I pulled it out of the lot. I attributed that to a "sportier" feel. Although I do prefer heavy feedback, sometime it felt like I was wrestling a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-18-2007, 09:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 35,002
Posted By X5Boston
Yea, I have it too. My new SA told me in a very...

Yea, I have it too. My new SA told me in a very condescending tone that it was caused by my ice scraper in the cargo area. Nope. Once I went over the first rought roadt after 3 service trips, the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-17-2007, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,273
Posted By X5Boston
You must be psychic. Just before checking the...

You must be psychic. Just before checking the thread I was going to ask about getting one. If I do get one, I am going to submit the cost to the dealer. I usually let things like this slide but this...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-17-2007, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,273
Posted By X5Boston
Yes, I made sure its on the hottest setting, 3...

Yes, I made sure its on the hottest setting, 3 red bars on the iDrive and the green LED is on on the button. On the passenger side, the seat is very hot like on my previous E53 4.4i and 4.6is. The...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-17-2007, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,273
Posted By X5Boston
How do your heated seats behave? I think mine are defective.

A quick question to fellow X5ers. How hot do your driver's side heated seats get? I both my E53 X5s, the drivers seat usually got very hot and I usually had to turn it down a notch to two bars after...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2007, 11:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,511
Posted By X5Boston
1) Yes, the 20 way seats are a must. THe most...

1) Yes, the 20 way seats are a must. THe most comfortable seats ever created in a vehicle. Well.... minus vehicles I have not been in like Maybachs, Bentleys, and other ultra luxury vehicles

2)...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,285
Posted By X5Boston
I just got the notice but mine was already...

I just got the notice but mine was already repaired when it went in for the brake cap recall.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,508
Posted By X5Boston
Another update. Overall I'm pretty patient...

Another update.

Overall I'm pretty patient and give people the benefit of the doubt.

[atl_lex77] I believe the entire sway bar was swapped out but I can't track down the part number in any...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2007, 10:58 PM
Replies: 7
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Views: 1,350
Posted By X5Boston
Very true. Brand names mean very little and...

Very true.

Brand names mean very little and Sony does not always mean quality media. All the big names farm out their manufacturing to OEMs. The best media are from Taiyo Yuden (Japan) and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2007, 12:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,508
Posted By X5Boston
2 updates in the main post. Reader's Digest...

2 updates in the main post.

Reader's Digest version:
1) Front seat still not fixed. Rattles and squeaks on rear cargo area still there
2) Had been driving around for 6+ months without power...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-10-2007, 06:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,508
Posted By X5Boston
Best Way to Contact BMWNA Regarding E70 Issues? [Thanks to All and an Update]

Well, got the E70 back today after being in service 5 out of the last 6 weeks and I am highly disappointed. While I technically can not lemon the car because the issues are considered "annoyances"...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-04-2007, 07:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,048
Posted By X5Boston
Mine has been at the dealer for 4 out of the last...

Mine has been at the dealer for 4 out of the last 5 weeks to diagnose about a dozen items. One of them is a metalic rattle. Another member in a thread I started has the same issue. They have since...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-03-2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,171
Posted By X5Boston
Looking at the brakes on the E70, they seem to be...

Looking at the brakes on the E70, they seem to be about the same size as the 4.6/4.8is on on the E53s. Back then, I had to get a special set of 18s that had the proper clearance to get around the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-01-2007, 11:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,546
Posted By X5Boston
That's around how many a friend has on his E70...

That's around how many a friend has on his E70 which he picked up in March as well. Mine was picked up in late March but I got a job where I walk to work. Plus my E70 has been in the shop for about...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-30-2007, 02:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,752
Posted By X5Boston
The last two pics of the interiors are after I...

The last two pics of the interiors are after I wiped things down a bit. As for the trunk, I also wiped things down a bit. The front fender is a bit baffling to me, not sure if they are scratches or...
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