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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 01-26-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 234,538
Posted By JA330xi
I agree that bigger is not better. BMW should not...

I agree that bigger is not better. BMW should not try to do a "people mover" a la MB GLs which are really Chrysler mini vans. For us, the E70 is perfect size. I don't think an X3 has the same...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-21-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 41,248
Posted By JA330xi
I too have 3rd row and RFTs. The OE Bridgestones...

I too have 3rd row and RFTs. The OE Bridgestones cupped (rear ties) after 18k and got increasingly noisy. I was thinking about non-RFTs, but wound up getting the Michelin HP Touring RFTs. Couldn't be...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-24-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,179
Posted By JA330xi
Have an '08 3.0,with 19k. Same issue. I do know...

Have an '08 3.0,with 19k. Same issue. I do know that the rear tires (Bridgestones) but not the front ones, have cupped. They are getting noisy. I have had the car aligned twice now. I am skeptical...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-27-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,052
Posted By JA330xi
I don't think there is a consistent banking on a...

I don't think there is a consistent banking on a fast ramp in our drivng patterns. It is the inside of the tires that is cupped, not the outside. I am still puzzled as to why this has happened on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-29-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,052
Posted By JA330xi
Interesting. Question: What causes...

Interesting.

Question:

What causes the cupping? Is it alignment or is it the tire? I had the car aligned at the first annual maintenance time. What is curious is that the two tires on the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,052
Posted By JA330xi
An update: After two false starts (another...

An update:

After two false starts (another story) I got the car to the dealer. Described the tire whine problem. At the end of the day, my wife stopped by to pick up the car. They report said...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,698
Posted By JA330xi
Go for the options. We bot an '08 leftover, so we...

Go for the options. We bot an '08 leftover, so we had limited choice in colors. The (dark green) color is not my favorite, but I love driving the car. I figure that when I am in the car I don't...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-03-2010, 09:22 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 27,792
Posted By JA330xi
LED Corona lights??? Pu-leeese!!!!

LED Corona lights??? Pu-leeese!!!!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2010, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,052
Posted By JA330xi
Thanks for the suggestions. The thing that...

Thanks for the suggestions. The thing that surprsied me is how quickly the whine started. It was not gradual at all. In answer to Craig: The steering is solid and it does not pull, suggesting it is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-13-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,052
Posted By JA330xi
Thanks. I will be sure to get Michelin's if I...

Thanks. I will be sure to get Michelin's if I replace tires.

I was curious if others have had a whine come on so quickly at about 14k miles +/- or if the dealer maybe didn't do a good job on the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-12-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,052
Posted By JA330xi
Tire whine

We have an 09 3.0si with the standard wheels and tires (Bridgestones). The car has about 14k miles. In November we had the car in for its 1st yearly maintenance. Because our town has had a big sewer...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-10-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,769
Posted By JA330xi
I have a 2008 3.0si with nav. We go to New...

I have a 2008 3.0si with nav. We go to New Hamphsire on weekends. The nav unit does not know about the North South Road in North Conway which is quicker than going up Rt 16 through all of the red...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2010, 09:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,675
Posted By JA330xi
I agree that "in person" is the best way to...

I agree that "in person" is the best way to deliver this message. As a friend of ours says, "It's all about the relationship." In person you get a read on where the CA is on this without the sales...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-16-2009, 10:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,235
Posted By JA330xi
Great car, but I agree with your wife. ...

Great car, but I agree with your wife.

BTW: After 30+ years I have finally figured it out. When you are wrong, your wife obviously wins. When you are right, you also lose. Go with the wife's...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-20-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 48,396
Posted By JA330xi
We have an 08 3.0 without running boards. My wife...

We have an 08 3.0 without running boards. My wife gets her pants dirty (in the winter) every time. (She is 5' 9") As a matter of fact, so do I and I am just under 5' 11". I guess there is no perfect...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-08-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,652
Posted By JA330xi
We take our 08 3.0si up to the White Mountains,...

We take our 08 3.0si up to the White Mountains, about a 170mile trip through Boston so there is some traffic. After some breakin we were getting 22-23mpg on the roundtrip. Speeds run from city...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2009, 09:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,924
Posted By JA330xi
Interesting... I thought about getting the...

Interesting... I thought about getting the running boards installed as aftermarket, but maybe not after your comments. Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-10-2009, 08:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,924
Posted By JA330xi
Talking Have a 3.0si that was a 2008 leftover so not any...

Have a 3.0si that was a 2008 leftover so not any room for choices. The one I wished this car had is running boards. Not such a big deal in the summer, but with lots of snow and grit on the car, I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-17-2008, 10:42 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 16,786
Posted By JA330xi
Just bot a 3.0si. Couldn't/wouldn't wait for the...

Just bot a 3.0si. Couldn't/wouldn't wait for the 3.5d. The car is very smooth. Not a rocket off the line but not slow either. A very nice highway cruiser. Just took a 650mi RT trip with less the 2k...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-21-2008, 08:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,089
Posted By JA330xi
You are probably right. I think my sales guy has...

You are probably right. I think my sales guy has a few too many '08s left over so he is pushing out the expected arrival of the diesels. He has every incentive to sell cars he has now. He is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-19-2008, 10:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,089
Posted By JA330xi
My sales guy says Spring for the diesel. I guess...

My sales guy says Spring for the diesel. I guess that means about 6 months.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-16-2008, 09:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,234
Posted By JA330xi
My 330xi goes off warranty in early Nov. Looks...

My 330xi goes off warranty in early Nov. Looks like I will have to seriously consider the MB ML320 CDI. May not be quite up to the X5 diesel, but it it is probably $5k cheaper and is available now....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-24-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,834
Posted By JA330xi
On the issue of wheel damage... I've had to have...

On the issue of wheel damage... I've had to have (17")wheels straightened twice in the last 18 mos on my 330xi thanks to Boston roads. I don't know how the 20s would stack up on the X5.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-02-2008, 08:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,247
Posted By JA330xi
Definitely check for bent rim or cracking. ...

Definitely check for bent rim or cracking.

Boston is a mess this year. Tip: Stay out of the South-bound car carpool lane on Rt 93 coming into Boston. There have been dozens of flats there-...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2008, 01:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,472
Posted By JA330xi
I would NOT get the hitch mount. Driving in snow...

I would NOT get the hitch mount. Driving in snow with treated roads means a lot of salt/sand on very expensive gear. Not to mention the possibility of binding damage which could lead to binding...
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