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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-10-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,128
Posted By xrandy
Intermittent noise or rattle

My 2012 X5 had an intermittent noise/rattle/squeak that was driving me CRAZY! I think I found the fix and wanted to share it with you.

OK the sound was intermittent and seemed to come from the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-14-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 109,943
Posted By xrandy
IMHO - Love my 2012 BMW X5, but.... I hate the...

IMHO - Love my 2012 BMW X5, but....
I hate the


Automatic door lock! When I grab the handle to open the door, it locks. Then I have to release the handle and try again.
The factory GPS!...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-20-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 78,930
Posted By xrandy
Thanks for the forum

Just traded up from a 2006 X5 to a 2012 X5.

Yes, I did read the book titled "Manual" before I picked it up.

As for the guy who doesn't like the forum, well he doesn't have to read it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,636
Posted By xrandy
Brief update on the Yokohama Avid ENVigors. ...

Brief update on the Yokohama Avid ENVigors.
Like everyone else on the east coast, we've gotten a lot of snow.

Sorry to say the Yoko's were only OK in the snow/ice/slush. I believe the OEM Tires...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-26-2010, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,398
Posted By xrandy
Re the defroster That happened to me and they...

Re the defroster
That happened to me and they replaced he rear window. That fixed that issue.

However, since day one I've had intermittent faint static even with the radio off!
Since it's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2010, 11:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,636
Posted By xrandy
Short update - got the Yokohama Avid ENVigors a...

Short update - got the Yokohama Avid ENVigors a couple of weeks ago.

Ok laugh but they look, small??

We had the first big rain in months and they handled Great! (as Tony the Tiger would say)....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2010, 10:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,636
Posted By xrandy
Thanks for input - I have a 2006 3.0 Sport and at...

Thanks for input - I have a 2006 3.0 Sport and at 50k was looking at Conti DWS. However, they are on back order with no due in date. TR rates the Yokohama Avid pretty high vs Bridgestone and General....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,920
Posted By xrandy
Thanks! I'll be happy long as the DWS's are as...

Thanks!
I'll be happy long as the DWS's are as good or better than the OEM Michelin tires. I love the way my ton-o-fun X5 handles the highway ramps :-)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2010, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,920
Posted By xrandy
Do you still like the Continental DWS's? I...

Do you still like the Continental DWS's?

I have a 2006 X5 3.0 sport and the OEM Michelin tires are about gone. DWS's are on back order. I live in NJ and (as you know with the NJTP/GSP)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2010, 11:57 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 23,163
Posted By xrandy
I have a squeaky sound that comes from the...

I have a squeaky sound that comes from the plastic center sunroof support. While driving if you hear a squeak reach back and press up on the plastic support. You can also try closing the shade. If it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-11-2009, 02:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,900
Posted By xrandy
Great thread. I had this problem last week...

Great thread.

I had this problem last week and the mechanic said I needed a new key (+$200). When I asked if it was covered under the warranty, he said 'come back when it's quiet and talk to your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-11-2009, 02:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,104
Posted By xrandy
I had the same problem with my 2006 light tan...

I had the same problem with my 2006 light tan seat. Since it was still under the warranty the dealer replaced it for free!
Forum: The Lounge 09-03-2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,507
Posted By xrandy
When I ordered my '06 X5 I wanted a GPS but was...

When I ordered my '06 X5 I wanted a GPS but was turned off by the additional co$t (GPS + CD Changer) - figured "what the heck, I'm a man! We never get lost!" :-)

But wait! My wife is always...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2006, 06:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,304
Posted By xrandy
My 5 year old 8500 is dying and I'm thinking...

My 5 year old 8500 is dying and I'm thinking about the V1/S1 or V1 w/their remote. $250 vs 39??

Question is, where do you 'hide' the V1? No good having the S1 if the officer sees the V1.

thxs
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2006, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,931
Posted By xrandy
I have a '06 and can't seemed to get the rear...

I have a '06 and can't seemed to get the rear head retraints out either. I start by bringing them all the way up and then pulling. It doesn't feel 'right' so I've stopped before something breaks.
...
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