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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2008, 06:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,241
Posted By Praetorian
Well, I thought I'd come back to see if anybody...

Well, I thought I'd come back to see if anybody else posted here. I was curious. I was also disapointed that my experiences seemed not to be isolated. I probably could have stuck with it and got...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2008, 10:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,241
Posted By Praetorian
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, including...

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, including me.

My experience with the X5 and BMW was poor. I'm a bit jealous of all you X5 owners whose cars actually work.

I point out that my 911...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2008, 12:26 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,241
Posted By Praetorian
Oh! Yes it will be my daily driver. I had 911's...

Oh! Yes it will be my daily driver. I had 911's that I drove all year round for about 10 years without any problem, and I'm happy to be doing it again!

PSM and snow tires is a good combo.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-13-2008, 11:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,241
Posted By Praetorian
dd'n? I'll post a picture in the sun...

dd'n?

I'll post a picture in the sun (assuming we get some sun!)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-13-2008, 11:36 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,241
Posted By Praetorian
I agree, probably a bad service department more...

I agree, probably a bad service department more than a bad car. I tried to get a recommendation from BMW for another dealer (I didn't want to try them all out). They told me that all the dealers...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-13-2008, 11:13 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,241
Posted By Praetorian
I understand, and agree, that most of my issues...

I understand, and agree, that most of my issues are minor, even trivial. These issues have existed and worsened since I got the car. In the beginning I was understanding because the dealer was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-12-2008, 12:59 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,241
Posted By Praetorian
Thank you Joel. You've described my feeling...

Thank you Joel. You've described my feeling exactly.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-12-2008, 12:55 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,241
Posted By Praetorian
M6X, I'm a bit north of Toronto, where the...

M6X,
I'm a bit north of Toronto, where the roads are open. (hint).
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-12-2008, 12:36 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,241
Posted By Praetorian
I have had it into the dealer 6 or 7 times. I...

I have had it into the dealer 6 or 7 times. I escallated to BMW Canada after each time. Every time I get it back from the dealer all my GPS addresses are gone, the car measures in miles, and the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-11-2008, 01:17 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,241
Posted By Praetorian
So long E70, and good riddance!

I'll be getting rid of the E70 on wednesday. There were problems with the car right from when I picked it up and despite numerous (although half assed) attempts to fix it, my list of problems grew....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-05-2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,528
Posted By Praetorian
Sirius in Canada

I'd like to get the Sirius module, but I'm told by my dealer that the car will need a software update after installing it, in order to use it. They also tell me the version of the software they have...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-19-2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,842
Posted By Praetorian
Mine was installed by the dealer when it arrived....

Mine was installed by the dealer when it arrived. I can control playlists, artists, etc. full control through Idrive. Not cheap though.
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 03-14-2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,313
Posted By Praetorian
I purchased the warranty. I suspect that my...

I purchased the warranty. I suspect that my tires will run over a tire before they wear out....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-21-2007, 01:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,510
Posted By Praetorian
TrueX5er, Your problem isn't different. You...

TrueX5er,

Your problem isn't different. You have some illegal characters in your address book. As soon as the X5 sees these illegal characters, it stops reading. Start looking someplace after...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-21-2007, 01:24 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,188
Posted By Praetorian
I can enter addresses by voice and by name not...

I can enter addresses by voice and by name not spelling the letters. This is the only way it works for me: "Enter Address" <beep> "State" <beep> "Ontario" .... <beep> "street name" <beep> "main...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2007, 11:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,510
Posted By Praetorian
I found there was a problem with mine in relation...

I found there was a problem with mine in relation to the address book entries. Edit your address book entries so that you take out any ( or , characters, then it should work.

I simply cleaned up...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,913
Posted By Praetorian
I hope this is updated. I find it really...

I hope this is updated. I find it really annoying. It makes searching for a store almost impossible.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-11-2007, 11:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,564
Posted By Praetorian
I noticed a hesitation on the 4.8 that I test...

I noticed a hesitation on the 4.8 that I test drove the second time. I don't notice it on mine at all though.

I like the shifter. It's quick and easy to use, once you're used to it. I will...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-06-2007, 08:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,760
Posted By Praetorian
They have different channels and "apparently"...

They have different channels and "apparently" some of the earliest Sirius units couldn't display those channels. I think its totally BS, since my sirius unit on my old boat was 4 years old and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-06-2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,760
Posted By Praetorian
You can activate a US bought Sirius unit in...

You can activate a US bought Sirius unit in Canada, and vice versa. I've already done it on my boat. One thing, though, I actually bought the lifetime package for my boat, and had to use the US...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-05-2007, 06:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,066
Posted By Praetorian
I love it. If you grab the handle the right way,...

I love it. If you grab the handle the right way, I can touch the release area and pull almost instantly.

Not having to fumble for keys is worth everything. Now if it would only lock as I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2007, 11:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,699
Posted By Praetorian
I have the Blackberry 7103, but will be getting...

I have the Blackberry 7103, but will be getting an 8703e tomorrow morning. I had the same problem, but mine was A-K. I went through my address book on my PC and cleaned it up. Some ,-) characters...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-02-2007, 10:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,226
Posted By Praetorian
Yep. Hitch and install = ~$1500 Canadian. ...

Yep. Hitch and install = ~$1500 Canadian.

I'm towing my snowmobiles.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-02-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,226
Posted By Praetorian
My hitch arrives on Monday. I'm going to have...

My hitch arrives on Monday. I'm going to have installed next Friday.

It's going to be around $1500
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-01-2007, 11:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,319
Posted By Praetorian
I noticed the X5 I test drove was a bit jerky in...

I noticed the X5 I test drove was a bit jerky in non-sport mode, but mine isn't jerky at all.

I've only got about 50km's on my car but I'm watching for it.
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