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Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

01-21-2025, 09:30 AM

Replies: 85

PHEV vs EV drivers car experience

Views: 4,697

Posted By smyles

Gotta say, as iX become more and more common in...

Gotta say, as iX become more and more common in my area, they aren't as bad looking as originally perceived. Obviously it's mostly just getting used to it, but all I'm saying if there was a current...

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

01-21-2025, 08:10 AM

Replies: 10

X5 Model Choice Help

Views: 555

Posted By smyles

Cybertruck

Cybertruck

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

01-19-2025, 09:49 PM

Replies: 26

Wipers cannot be raised for snow: alternative?

Views: 1,185

Posted By smyles

To avoid damage when auto sensing wipers feature...

To avoid damage when auto sensing wipers feature tries to move frozen to the windshield wipers at cold start. Not an issue on our X5 since it's never on by default...

The rest is just...

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

01-13-2025, 03:25 PM

Replies: 11

Oil in Coolant NOT my fault - BMW Customer Relations SCREWED ME

Views: 617

Posted By smyles

Looks like you've already exhausted communicating...

Looks like you've already exhausted communicating with dealer/BMWNA route; I'd follow eljackso's advice, and/or vote with $$ and go with another brand.

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

01-13-2025, 02:26 PM

Replies: 5

Seeking advice unresolved issue.

Views: 528

Posted By smyles

Dealers usually warranty repairs for 2(?) years;...

Dealers usually warranty repairs for 2(?) years; why didn't you just take it back when it happened?

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

01-13-2025, 02:24 PM

Replies: 11

Oil in Coolant NOT my fault - BMW Customer Relations SCREWED ME

Views: 617

Posted By smyles

I don't quite follow: for your car that you own,...

I don't quite follow: for your car that you own, they've agreed it was a warranty repair, are willing to refund $2.5k you've paid them, and provided a loaner while your vehicle was in service.
...

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

01-10-2025, 10:48 AM

Replies: 26

Question for X5 M50I owners ... Cross Shopping

Views: 1,232

Posted By smyles

For a daily M50i is excessive. Poor mileage,...

For a daily M50i is excessive. Poor mileage, high cost of consumables, and except for few occasions you'll probably be using ~25% of available power. Actually, I find poor mileage annoying even for...

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

12-29-2024, 09:10 AM

Replies: 143

X5 Missing little things

Views: 5,615

Posted By smyles

In a $100K+ vehicle the passenger mirror doesn't...

In a $100K+ vehicle the passenger mirror doesn't dim.

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

12-26-2024, 01:44 PM

Replies: 36

Next / New X5

Views: 2,901

Posted By smyles

Given many (most?) folks are on a 3 year lease...

Given many (most?) folks are on a 3 year lease cycle, the first year or not doesn't really matter. Any fears of the 1st model year are offset by wanting the latest and greatest.

I bet the push...

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

12-10-2024, 07:31 PM

Replies: 11

X5 G05 LED Headlamp Serviceability Question

Views: 855

Posted By smyles

The sealant is not epoxy but not your typical...

The sealant is not epoxy but not your typical butyl either; it doesn't soften with the heat. There's a chemical, forgot the proper name, but sold as 'headlight glue separation liquid' or smthg like...

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

12-10-2024, 11:54 AM

Replies: 11

X5 G05 LED Headlamp Serviceability Question

Views: 855

Posted By smyles

One of the possible failures is LED module(s)...

One of the possible failures is LED module(s) coming out of mounting/pivot points. To fix it you'll have to split the headlight - see YouTube for instructions. Get a replacement cover from...

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

12-04-2024, 09:50 AM

Replies: 39

Any advice on this X5 M50i?

Views: 1,415

Posted By smyles

Strictly my opinion, but an M50i should have all...

Strictly my opinion, but an M50i should have all the dynamic features; otherwise, what's the point? Brag about a - let's be honest- whored //M badge and occasionally win a stop light race, but regret...

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

11-14-2024, 10:36 AM

Replies: 22

Northern VA, MD BMW Service. Any experience?

Views: 976

Posted By smyles

Reserving a loaner pushes your appointment for...

Reserving a loaner pushes your appointment for weeks, from my /rare/ experience, and is better done via chat/phone. Although, once I got it on a spot when it was determined the repair would require...

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

11-12-2024, 01:57 PM

Replies: 22

Northern VA, MD BMW Service. Any experience?

Views: 976

Posted By smyles

Passport or Fairfax, whatever's closer. ...

Passport or Fairfax, whatever's closer.

Their parts stores are very good as well (order online for best prices, even while at the counter, they're totally cool with that).

But in any case,...

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

09-09-2024, 09:51 AM

Replies: 53

Let the shop foreman, "driver your vehicle over the weekend."

Views: 3,837

Posted By smyles

Just curious how many of "no way I'm allowing...

Just curious how many of "no way I'm allowing anyone" actually lease their x5.

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

07-21-2024, 10:42 PM

Replies: 25

Do I lose the kick to open with trailer hitch??

Views: 1,285

Posted By smyles

Does the KTO work when the hook is out (but...

Does the KTO work when the hook is out (but nothing is attached to it)?

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

07-20-2024, 09:02 AM

Replies: 14

Test Drove an IX 50

Views: 999

Posted By smyles

fyi, Teslas have chill mode that reduces and...

fyi, Teslas have chill mode that reduces and smooths the throttle response.

Re iX, it's just plain ugly. Will be an good CPO buy in a year or two, though.

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

07-15-2024, 09:19 AM

Replies: 22

Thoughts on value of this X5?

Views: 1,329

Posted By smyles

I'd say $69 non-CPO (?) is a bit too much - I'd...

I'd say $69 non-CPO (?) is a bit too much - I'd shoot for ~$64-65 OTD, - and personally, I'll never buy a black car - BTDT.

Re depreciation, buying M50i is anything but a reasonable thing,...

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

07-15-2024, 08:19 AM

Replies: 20

Difficult to back up w tow hitch on

Views: 1,147

Posted By smyles

disable the reverse assistance or whatever it's...

disable the reverse assistance or whatever it's called.

Mine doesn't like me backing too close to garbage cans.

Forum: Owners Classifieds (non-commercial)

06-24-2024, 10:58 AM

Replies: 3

Left and right tension struts (lower front control arms)

Views: 356

Posted By smyles

Left and right tension struts (lower front control arms)

sold

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

06-24-2024, 08:45 AM

Replies: 19

2022 CERTIFIED X5 M50i feedback??

Views: 1,052

Posted By smyles

My Tesla is faster and more fun than M50... so?

My Tesla is faster and more fun than M50... so?

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

06-24-2024, 08:28 AM

Replies: 19

2022 CERTIFIED X5 M50i feedback??

Views: 1,052

Posted By smyles

I second insistence on DHP if looking at M50;...

I second insistence on DHP if looking at M50; otherwise, 40 is a much smarter choice.

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

04-02-2024, 12:32 PM

Replies: 90

Transfer Case Maintenance

Views: 14,812

Posted By smyles

what valves?

what valves?

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

03-29-2024, 11:09 AM

Replies: 59

Accuracy of navigation

Views: 5,855

Posted By smyles

Not sure if it's because of the most recent...

Not sure if it's because of the most recent update, but already twice the destination addresses were off by a couple of miles. Not the location of the vehicle, but the actual addresses. Had to switch...

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

03-29-2024, 08:00 AM

Replies: 90

Transfer Case Maintenance

Views: 14,812

Posted By smyles

Unless your X5 faces lots of heavy...

Unless your X5 faces lots of heavy towing/mudding/deep snow driving, 99% you'll sell/rid of it before any issues with the transfer case caused by the unchanged fluid. Same with the differentials.
...

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

03-28-2024, 07:43 AM

Replies: 21

C/D test on 24 BMW X5

Views: 1,781

Posted By smyles

Did I miss it, or they /conveniently/ omitted the...

Did I miss it, or they /conveniently/ omitted the real-life mpg for 50e? I wonder why...

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

03-27-2024, 08:15 AM

Replies: 25

x5d - move to 50e?

Views: 1,844

Posted By smyles

I understand the excitement of not paying for gas...

I understand the excitement of not paying for gas as much as before, but if you actually calculate the total savings, it isn't all that much. Yes it's noticeable that you don't frequent the gas...

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

03-25-2024, 12:15 PM

Replies: 25

x5d - move to 50e?

Views: 1,844

Posted By smyles

I moved from 3.5d to M50i. Why? YOLO. e is...

I moved from 3.5d to M50i. Why? YOLO.

e is slow in pure electric, and then you just /almost pointlessly/ carry few hundred pounds of extra weight. So you deprive yourself of fun (hence M50i), and...

Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics

03-22-2024, 09:29 AM

Replies: 4

CPO prices seem extremely out of whack. Any chance they drop later in the year?

Views: 762

Posted By smyles

Also, inflation is not just a topic du jour.

Also, inflation is not just a topic du jour.

Forum: General M3 Forum (E90 + E92 + E93)

03-20-2024, 08:51 AM

Replies: 22,342

What have you done with or to your M3 today?

Views: 3,862,785

Posted By smyles

Did annual state inspection 2 months late. ...

Did annual state inspection 2 months late.
Checked last year paperwork.
A whooping 853 miles in 14 months.
Daily Tesla gets that in 3 weeks...

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