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Forum: Politics Forum 09-05-2011, 04:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,832
Posted By X5Sport
Currently in the UK for a new X6, as an example...

Currently in the UK for a new X6, as an example coz I recently bought one, we pay.

Purchase price +20% VAT: Approx £12,000
First Registration Fee: £80
First Year Purchase Tax levy on Vehicle...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 08-30-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,673
Posted By X5Sport
......and probably can't be retrofitted to...

......and probably can't be retrofitted to existing lights:(
Forum: Other BMWs 08-30-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,994
Posted By X5Sport
I know I'm at risk of getting yelled at here, but...

I know I'm at risk of getting yelled at here, but what is it about the Americans apparent fascination with engines in the V8 class and the near derision that fewer cylinders is - or appears to be...
Forum: The Lounge 08-17-2011, 02:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,727
Posted By X5Sport
As Mobilejo says, we pay for personalised plates...

As Mobilejo says, we pay for personalised plates in the UK. I think the one on my E71 was about $750US, but they can go to silly figures for those that have some special wording, especially if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 32,372
Posted By X5Sport
One other thing to try is simple. Key in and...

One other thing to try is simple.

Key in and turn to Pos 2, put your seatbelt on and by that time all the systems should have completed their boot-up and tests, then start the car. Sometimes if...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 08-03-2011, 06:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,804
Posted By X5Sport
Do you mean Right-side of the road? In UK,...

Do you mean Right-side of the road? In UK, Japan, parts of Asia and Australasia we drive on the Left-side of the road.

The indicator stalk on the X6 is on the left side in Europe too. Almost all...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2011, 08:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,455
Posted By X5Sport
I have an E53 and it has never suffered from body...

I have an E53 and it has never suffered from body roll. It goes around corners as fast as a car. It will throw you against a door, but that's 'G'-force or a loose seatbelt, not the car rolling under...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,761
Posted By X5Sport
Unless you have a lot of cash available in the...

Unless you have a lot of cash available in the event of problems, then the answer has to be a resounding yes! These cars have some big issues with transmission reliability. Some go for years and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,145
Posted By X5Sport
Allegedly yes, but......... I had a complete...

Allegedly yes, but.........

I had a complete transmission failure at 42,000 miles. Other areas to watch are valley pan gaskets, breather hoses and oil separators.

Check all of the electrics...
Forum: The Lounge 07-06-2011, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 914
Posted By X5Sport
The UK Telcos did the same thing earlier this...

The UK Telcos did the same thing earlier this year and also dropped their 750MB/pcm to 500MB/pcm. No reduction in monthly charge though!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,441
Posted By X5Sport
Ah the standard BMW approach to...

Ah the standard BMW approach to repairs.......sorry, we're not allowed to fix it so you'll have to have a complete new one........

I'm sure that the wires can be fixed for a lot less than $14K! ...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 06-22-2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,878
Posted By X5Sport
Odd how everyone laughed at BMW for producing the...

Odd how everyone laughed at BMW for producing the X6 saying it would never sell, yet now the sales are starting to rack up they all want a slice of the action. First Audi, now Mercedes. Methinks...
Forum: The Lounge 06-19-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,811
Posted By X5Sport
That's Ford all over though. They make cheap,...

That's Ford all over though. They make cheap, reliable, affordable cars. I wouldn't own one as I rmember the European Fords of old. Back in the 80's and 90's Ford usually meant Found Off (the)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,353
Posted By X5Sport
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/electronics-x5...

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/electronics-x5/9518-reprogramming-key-fob-bmw-x5.html

The second procedure worked for me.
Forum: The Lounge 06-07-2011, 11:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,963
Posted By X5Sport
Not a good article at all. It completely fails...

Not a good article at all. It completely fails to point out that the X6 sales have far exceeded BMW's expectations year after year. It was never intended to be anything but a niche market vehicle -...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2011, 05:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,688
Posted By X5Sport
The E53 is indeed permannt four-wheel drive with...

The E53 is indeed permannt four-wheel drive with a 40:60 front:rear default ratio. The X-Drive unit uses a wet multi-plate clutch controlled by an electric servo and is on the front drive output in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-29-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 51,832
Posted By X5Sport
Yes I probably would. I bought new and would...

Yes I probably would. I bought new and would probably look to change it out as the warranty ended, or make certain I had a decent extended warranty (which I now do) to protect from any nasty...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2011, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,871
Posted By X5Sport
Sounds like it needs a proper overhaul this time....

Sounds like it needs a proper overhaul this time. There shold be plenty of shops who can rebuild the ZF tranny for a lot less than a replacement. You may still be looking at $3k though, depending...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2011, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,211
Posted By X5Sport
Take a look at Bimmerretrofit.com as there is a...

Take a look at Bimmerretrofit.com as there is a complete set of the OEM Retrofit instructions on there. You'll probably need to register. It's a major piece of work to add the missing parts and a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-18-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,695
Posted By X5Sport
Absolutely I do. I simply told them that if they...

Absolutely I do. I simply told them that if they wanted to use my car as a billboard then advertising would be £1,000 a month.

Funnily enough I have no dealer tags anywhere on the car, or the...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 05-18-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,718
Posted By X5Sport
You like Black then? :D:D I have to say...

You like Black then? :D:D

I have to say that the X6 is one serious bit of kit. I love mine.:uk:

Black in this country is a nightmare to keep clean though, which I why I went for Vermillion Red
Forum: The Lounge 05-17-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 39,558
Posted By X5Sport
Ex-UK Government Radio Interference...

Ex-UK Government Radio Interference Investigation/Monitoring/Enforcement Officer. Now I look after a UK team of 30+ Project Managers for a major US based IT Company (not allowed to say who).
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,707
Posted By X5Sport
Have you tried selecting a station that does not...

Have you tried selecting a station that does not broadcast RDS? The RDS signal is outside the audio bandwidth (it's actually at 58kHz or three times the 19kHz Stereo Pilot Tone that allows your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,302
Posted By X5Sport
Can you get an emissions check done - doesn't...

Can you get an emissions check done - doesn't need to be a BMW Garage - as that might indicate whether your engine is running rich.

When you say both cars came from the US, are you saying they...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-09-2011, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,703
Posted By X5Sport
I've got 19" Winter Wheels and also a set of 214s...

I've got 19" Winter Wheels and also a set of 214s that the car was ordered with and I don't see any degradation in economy either. The 20's are heavier yes, but not that much.

Order a set of 20"s...
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