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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-31-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 118,653
Posted By swisstype
I bought it used in 2009, guy traded it in for a...

I bought it used in 2009, guy traded it in for a new 7. Had 11,000 miles. From 2009 to today I have had it 3+ years and it has 138k. Some years 45k, others 25k, but it averages out over 3-5 years...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-30-2012, 06:33 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 118,653
Posted By swisstype
I have a 2008 X5 4.8. I do love my X5! The...

I have a 2008 X5 4.8. I do love my X5! The annoying things, well, you figure ways around things and build something of a relationship with your vehicle. I put 40k + a year on mine, so I am damn near...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-18-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 50,716
Posted By swisstype
I have a 2008 x5 4.8. I just turned 115k on teh...

I have a 2008 x5 4.8. I just turned 115k on teh odometer and I am ok with teh vehicle. WHile the only thing that has failed was a left rear wheel bearing, I am a bit ambivalent overall with teh...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-05-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,511
Posted By swisstype
Im interested in if it was a bearing for you or...

Im interested in if it was a bearing for you or not. my tires sounded like off road 4x4 tires as well and now that my left rear bearing has been replaced it is so quiet. Im in love with my X5 again.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-26-2012, 06:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,511
Posted By swisstype
I was having what I thought was tire noise, and...

I was having what I thought was tire noise, and did the same thing as you. It never went away. Dealer put it on th elift and ran it, and it was a wheel bearing . You should have them look at that. It...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-22-2011, 08:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,484
Posted By swisstype
Thanks for the replies. I did look at the...

Thanks for the replies. I did look at the Magnaflow and I just lean towards the Meisterschaft . Soujnd isnt as deep as teh magnaflow, but has a bit more of a "rasp" to it.
Again, it is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-19-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,484
Posted By swisstype
New Exhaust and Intake questions

I am pretty serious about getting a new exhaust for my 2008 X5 4.8. It really sounds decent enough stock, but I love the Meisterschaft sound, so that is probably the route I am heading down.
I have...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-10-2010, 05:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,760
Posted By swisstype
Ive had my E70 for 18 months or so. What I can...

Ive had my E70 for 18 months or so. What I can tell you is "buy snow tires." The standard all seasons just suck in teh snow and ice. The ABS is alsways going, hard to take off, etc. I live in SOuth...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-06-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,959
Posted By swisstype
Aftermarket Tech in Chicago

Hello all! I am interested in a few things for my for my X5 as well ('08 4.8) and have looked at GT haus in Bensenville, IL, a chicago burb. Has anybody dealt with them or have any references for...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-23-2009, 12:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,813
Posted By swisstype
I see enough X5's on here, which your is very...

I see enough X5's on here, which your is very nice, but tell us more about the 993 turbo! I am in the market for one and am trying to find on that I like.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-09-2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,191
Posted By swisstype
I did not do mine via the cigarette lighter. I...

I did not do mine via the cigarette lighter. I ended up going through the wiring in the overhead console, as it is a great switched power source, and you don't have to run wires up the A pillar or...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-25-2009, 10:07 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 32,892
Posted By swisstype
I had noticed that every so often, say 1 out of...

I had noticed that every so often, say 1 out of 15-20 times, I would notice some jerk motion in the take off. I also noted here that DS eliminates it, which it does, but that is not the point. I had...
Forum: The Lounge 06-21-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,704
Posted By swisstype
Jeez! Shady? Look at the guys avatar. You need to...

Jeez! Shady? Look at the guys avatar. You need to get a pay as you go phone.
Forum: Politics Forum 06-18-2009, 02:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,123
Posted By swisstype
While the better response would be for him to...

While the better response would be for him to ensure that SHE included HIS title, as I bet worked harder and longer than she did for that Star on his shoulder, he obviously knows that he is in the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-18-2009, 02:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 37,753
Posted By swisstype
Yeah... Every place else, they want their...

Yeah... Every place else, they want their customers to maim themselves! Actually, I think it is b/c of litigation purposes here and othe BS reasons. Every place else seems to have a little more...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-18-2009, 02:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 37,753
Posted By swisstype
Sorry. I meant the "close" button on the lift...

Sorry. I meant the "close" button on the lift gate itself. I know it won't close from the dash. My mistake
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-17-2009, 05:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,040
Posted By swisstype
In understand the "nun" aspect, but aren't nuns'...

In understand the "nun" aspect, but aren't nuns' habits mostly black? You could call this the "penguin"
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-17-2009, 06:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 37,753
Posted By swisstype
I wrote a post a couple weeks ago about the CC...

I wrote a post a couple weeks ago about the CC Stalk has a second position that either speeds or slows to the next 5mph increment. I guess that counts.
I did notice one thing on the auto tailgate....
Forum: The Lounge 06-07-2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,432
Posted By swisstype
As a Hawks fan, I am rooting for the pens. Sid...

As a Hawks fan, I am rooting for the pens. Sid will win rings(s) in his long career but I want him to win one now . The wings are the Yankees of the NHL. Screw em. If the penguins skate hard, it will...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-07-2009, 08:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,798
Posted By swisstype
I had my son with me in the X5 yesterday. We were...

I had my son with me in the X5 yesterday. We were at a stop light near the edge o fthe urban sprawl here and I was at a stop;light. There was a black on black Honda pilot edging forward anticpating...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-05-2009, 02:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,447
Posted By swisstype
I have been a Porsche fan all my life. I have...

I have been a Porsche fan all my life. I have alwasy felt that on so many planes that it truly is the best sports carout there, no matter how you slice it, maybe second only to the Corvette when...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-05-2009, 11:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,271
Posted By swisstype
Yes. When you aactivate your CC by pushing either...

Yes. When you aactivate your CC by pushing either forward or backward, you can also push or pull slightly to add or subtract 1 MPH from your speed. You can hold the stalk fwd or bkwd and accel or...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-05-2009, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,271
Posted By swisstype
Cruise Control feature

Hey all. I "discovered" something on my gas mileage experiment. I used the CC as much as possible, but found that you can make it accel or decel by pushing the stalk forward or backward. BUT.......
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-05-2009, 10:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,798
Posted By swisstype
I love it when the little honda tuners come by,...

I love it when the little honda tuners come by, with their cute littel exhausts that sound like a swarm of west nile virus mosquitoes!
You have to watch some of those, though. SOme of those guys...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-05-2009, 06:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,798
Posted By swisstype
I have a 997 C2S, and I get the same thing. Every...

I have a 997 C2S, and I get the same thing. Every body is an F'n Andretti when they pull up next to that thing! I had a guy in a GL 450 just punch it from every stop light the othe rday, but I was...
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