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Hellooooooooo everybody. Well I finally did it, went out the other night to "Just look" at the X5 and I ended up bringing it home. I purchased an 04 edit: Estrol blue X5 4.8is with 30K miles and I am loving it. This is my first BMW and I have to say it is a very fun car and it has so many fetures I find myself for the first time reading the owners manual. :rofl: I do however have a couple of questions concernig TSB's and Recalls, I have made an appointment for this weekend to take it back to the dealer to have all of these issues resolved. Before I take it to the dealer I wanted to run it by all of you to get your comments or sugestions. First off here are the TSB's I have found so far.

TSB's

1. # 07142004
2. # 07122004
3. # 110504
4. # 1220404
5. # 2420205

Recalls

1. # 04V344000
2. # 04V402000
3. # 03V475000
4. # 04V409000

Also is there a way the dealer can program the DRL's? I do not have them on my X5 and would like them if possable.

Thanks for your help and I look forward to getting to know you all, great job on the fourm. :thumbup:

Here are a cople of pics of my ride.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...2/IMG_0254.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...2/IMG_0255.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...2/IMG_0257.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...2/IMG_0256.jpg

Bulldog, Congrats on your new ride and welcome to
The Board for X info and almost any other topic under
the sun!

When you hit your Stlr, have him "run your key" and
he should be able to tell you/print out your car's
service history and any TSB/Recall work that's been
done.

I'd skip the DRLs: it's a wave of headlights out there
on the highway these days. Not sure it's any benefit
to you and we poor M'cycle riders are "lost" in that
wall of headlights. But, if you gotta have them, only
the Dlr can program them; he may or may not charge
you for that process.

No idea as to what those specific TSBs refer to, but
many TSBs over the E53's life have been issues to
"be advised about" for the dlr as opposed to things or
glitches that have actually happened to each/all/any
of our cars. So, some of those items may apply to your
car and some may not...and, that "history" will explain
what has been done.

Welcome to DaBoard.
GL,mD

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don't tell avanti27 ;)

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Nice looking X5 but the color looks more like Estoril Blue, which would have been a special order color so that would be cool. It's nice! Maybe it was the lighting when you took the pics. :dunno:

I resisted the DRL's until my wife started driving the X5 and she wanted them. I think they are good idea and most traffic safety studies support their worth.

:welcome:

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(I fixed the links to your pics so they appear in your post. :thumbup:)

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Wow estoril blue at its finest! Welcome and enjoy your stay!

Very nice for a first Bimmer!!!Congrats and welcome!

welcome.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...-x5-owner.html

Same thing happend to me year ago just a quick test drive and you are "sold" w/ X5

Welcome

Welcome

Welcome bulldog. Very nice looking X5, love the color. What is that right above the door lock switch?

(And wow, is that avanti27 thing so bizarre!! wow! What are the chances!? :wow:)

:xoutpost: nice ride!! :thumbup:

:xoutpost: have fun driving:driver:

quick question:
Did those plates come on the car?

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:xoutpost: Very nice ride :thumbup:

very nice!!! :2thumbs:

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Thank you everybody for the kind words and warm welcome. Thanks for the advise motordavid, I am going to have the dealer "run my key" to see what TSB's or recalls need to be completed on my X5.

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Nice looking X5 but the color looks more like Estoril Blue, which would have been a special order color so that would be cool. It's nice! Maybe it was the lighting when you took the pics.
I resisted the DRL's until my wife started driving the X5 and she wanted them. I think they are good idea and most traffic safety studies support their worth.

I believe you are right, it may in fact be Estoril Blue. I did some research and I thought the 04 4.8is only came in Le Mans blue, I still need to check this out and find out what is what. I want the DRL's for the same reason, added safety and I will feel a little bit safer with them on when the wife takes it out.

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(I fixed the links to your pics so they appear in your post. )

Thanks.

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http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...-x5-owner.html

OMG, that is too weird. Sorry avanti27 I had no idea you were looking at this X5.

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Welcome bulldog. Very nice looking X5, love the color. What is that right above the door lock switch?
(And wow, is that avanti27 thing so bizarre!! wow! What are the chances!? )


It's just a car freshener with 2 sided tape. I feel the same way about the avanti27 situation.

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quick question:
Did those plates come on the car?

Yes

that must be Estoril Blue, not Le Mans Blue which is same color as mine :D

I think it is, I just thought the Estoril Blue came on the 04 4.4i and the Le Mans blue only came on the 4.8is. My vin # showes it is a 4.8is but I can not figure out how to find the color in the vin #.

Either way is cool with me, I like both shades. Wuzin, I had a couple of questions for you. First, what color are the center of your rims? and is that the factory ipod hookup? Your X5 looks great. :thumbup:

it should say under the hood the color of the vehicle. (check on the shock tower)

open your hood and look on the right side of the car, there will be the color name :thumbup:

Got it, just checked and Estrol blue it is. :thumbup:

Thanks UCrewX5 and xnsf. :thumbup:

Thanks bulldog002, Those are HRE Charcoal/Silver finished rims, and iPod hookup isn't OEM but ice>Link Plus

Congrats! bulldog. Which year is your 4.8is? Those seats look like regular seats?:confused:

http://images.autotrader.com/images/..._A.562x421.jpg2004 built 8/04, are they? I have no idea. Here is a better pic of the seats, I can tell you they are very comfortable.

Those are comfort seats! Great lookin ride..congrats!

Holy shit! Just remembered the thread about the dissapointed guy just losing the Estoril 4.8 he always wanted: http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...hlight=estoril

Hope he doesn't see this thread..it'd kill him.

:thumbup: I am going to check out the ice link out and most likley order one. I may have to PM you to get some tips when I get ready to install. :rofl:

I know, I feel bad about the whole thing.

sure, however ic>link Plus has been discontinued, you should try DICE iPod integration kit

Thanks, I will check them out. :bmw:

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bulldog, please check your private messages. thanks

Sorry I diden't get back to you sooner avanti27, I diden't see I had a PM until now. I will PM you tomorrow I need to get some sleep.

Figured that was the case!

Bulldog where'd you go :(

Is bulldogg still on the forums?

First of all, I wanted to say, nice car! Second, when I first saw those pics of the 4.8is in the driveway, it reminded me of my MIL's house in Lakewood. Sure enough, you must live in the same neighborhood! She lives of Michelson.

Anyhow, my wife also has a 4.8is in Estoril. I thought these cars are so RARE, but now, maybe our cars will cross paths if you are still in the area. Let me know if you are still around. Maybe one of these days when we're down there visiting her mom, we can meetup for the FIRST EVER Estoril 4.8is photoshoot!

His last post was almost 2 years ago. He'd have to be one helluva lurker.

Search: Posts Made By: bulldog002
05-06-2007, 01:34 PM

Beautiful X... looks mint. And welcome :-)

SPECK TACK ULAR RIDE that was the color combo I was in search of (gave up) finding a clean one......enjoy it! So I caved in on 22K mile a LaMans/Cream last week.

NyMench

Lovely looking car and welcome.

I think a few people missed what was going on here. Way to call out your dead JT///MC. ;)

don't do the DRLs, angel eyes only (choosing the 1st option on the headlight switch) looks the best with the fogs on

Ooooops! just seen your post.