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Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 03-06-2013, 10:16 PM

Replies: 45 "Bending" Dealership's Arm Views: 1,488 Posted By abbott I had a BMW dealer voluntarily give me the... I had a BMW dealer voluntarily give me the service records when interested in the vehicle. I may have asked, but the point is service records for a vehicle on a BMW lot are free game. The owner has...

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 03-04-2013, 04:48 PM

Replies: 4 USB memory stick issues Views: 181 Posted By abbott Your problem might be the USB port itself. Your problem might be the USB port itself.

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 03-04-2013, 04:47 PM

Replies: 4 USB memory stick issues Views: 181 Posted By abbott under warranty under warranty

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 03-04-2013, 04:44 PM

Replies: 4 USB memory stick issues Views: 181 Posted By abbott same problem in my 2011 E70. Dealer had it for a... same problem in my 2011 E70. Dealer had it for a week, had to replace the interface module, not the USB port. Mine wouldn't recognize a USB that didn't have BMW binaries on it. I discovered the...

Forum: New Member Introductions 01-20-2013, 11:27 PM

Replies: 6 F30 328i interior quality Views: 338 Posted By abbott I drove a 2013 328i as a loaner for 5 days and I... I drove a 2013 328i as a loaner for 5 days and I can attest to the plastic/toy-likeness of the interior build quality. I owned a 1999 328i E46 and the interior was rock solid, a lot like my 2011 E70....

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-13-2013, 08:57 PM

Replies: 13 Snow Chains or Cable for X5 M Sport Package Views: 744 Posted By abbott Not sure about the tires, but do opt for... Not sure about the tires, but do opt for cables/cords if needed. Chains can damage your wheel and/or vehicle. Imagine one breaking off...

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-05-2013, 11:04 PM

Replies: 22 Need some advice on gears on the 35d Views: 716 Posted By abbott Road terrain, head/tail wind, weather, size and... Road terrain, head/tail wind, weather, size and inflation of tires, brand of fuel, year of engine, and most importantly the driver, each have a lot to do with MPG results. I provided my results...

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-05-2013, 03:58 AM

Replies: 22 Need some advice on gears on the 35d Views: 716 Posted By abbott Cruising at 75-80 mph you will see an avg. 25... Cruising at 75-80 mph you will see an avg. 25 mpg, and around 21 mpg mixed driving all with the 35d. I'm averaging 23.7 mpg 70/30 highway/city with highway speed between 70-80 mph. I can get...

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-05-2013, 03:45 AM

Replies: 53 All weather mats Views: 2,473 Posted By abbott Correct, they are the same liners. Got mine from... Correct, they are the same liners. Got mine from BMW because I wanted the xDrive brand on them. As far as the fitting goes, there are no major gaps. They are pretty flush. The only issue I see is...

Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 01-01-2013, 10:20 PM

Replies: 15 Here she is. (rough pics) Views: 1,169 Posted By abbott Lovely combo! The 35d is so much fun to drive,... Lovely combo! The 35d is so much fun to drive, especially with the 22mpg avg on 425lbs of torque! I find the sweet spot mpg for my 2011 is 60-70mph or 1800-2000 rpms.

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-01-2013, 10:04 AM

Replies: 29 Rear Hatch opens Views: 2,133 Posted By abbott Not my experience. I have the BMW accessory key... Not my experience. I have the BMW accessory key fob holder and it works perfectly with my 2011 E70 without comfort access. I recommend it if you don't like keychains, especially scratching your...

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 12-31-2012, 04:56 AM

Replies: 11 X5 20 inch winter tires? Views: 2,967 Posted By abbott what type of conditions have you tested them in... what type of conditions have you tested them in (i.e. depth of snow, etc.)? I want to take mine up to mountains for ski trips in Tahoe, and I have experienced significant snow fall in my previous...

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 12-06-2012, 11:29 AM

Replies: 19 First post — 2011 X5 35d (buying) Views: 1,239 Posted By abbott Yes, I do have those seats, and they definitely... Yes, I do have those seats, and they definitely keep you snug in the seat. Maybe your headrest isn't positioned optimally for your head and neck? p.s. i ended paying for the extended maintenance...

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 12-01-2012, 08:59 AM

Replies: 19 First post — 2011 X5 35d (buying) Views: 1,239 Posted By abbott Perhaps BMW NA can provide you seat upgrades, but... Perhaps BMW NA can provide you seat upgrades, but expect to spend $5k or more. Some of the seat OEM part pricing can be found online under E70 model.

Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 11-30-2012, 10:10 PM

Replies: 9 buying Non-CPO, but dealer will CPO for $$$$ Views: 844 Posted By abbott sounds about right. thanks for the clarification... sounds about right. thanks for the clarification and tip! :-)

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-30-2012, 07:24 PM

Replies: 19 First post — 2011 X5 35d (buying) Views: 1,239 Posted By abbott I'll keep you posted. In the meantime, I... I'll keep you posted. In the meantime, I did find this 2011 E70 basic audio upgrade (http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=432296). Check out Bavarian Soundwerks for their stage...

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-29-2012, 07:49 PM

Replies: 19 First post — 2011 X5 35d (buying) Views: 1,239 Posted By abbott Yeah, thanks to the forums I realized this.... Yeah, thanks to the forums I realized this. :thumbup: I was dead set on getting sapphire metallic until i read about the issues with black, and i've always wanted a dark platinum/titanium color in...

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-29-2012, 07:33 PM

Replies: 19 First post — 2011 X5 35d (buying) Views: 1,239 Posted By abbott haha, no I just mean Bavarian Soundwerks or... haha, no I just mean Bavarian Soundwerks or custom components, with some new pilar and door tweeter inserts to increase the amount of speakers from the current 4 speaker + 2 sub setup in the 35d. ...

Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 11-29-2012, 07:06 PM

Replies: 9 buying Non-CPO, but dealer will CPO for $$$$ Views: 844 Posted By abbott buying Non-CPO, but dealer will CPO for $$$$ A BMW dealer GM handled my deal for a used 2011 X5 35d with 17k miles with a clean history. Down payment paid, signing on Saturday. I asked if they could CPO the vehicle for me, and the GM said he...

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-29-2012, 06:19 PM

Replies: 19 First post — 2011 X5 35d (buying) Views: 1,239 Posted By abbott Yeah, I did ask the general manager, and he said... Yeah, I did ask the general manager, and he said it would cost me $3,000 on top. I'm assuming you meant having it CPO'd for free? Considering how limited the CPO warranty is, is it worth spending...

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-29-2012, 04:01 PM

Replies: 19 First post — 2011 X5 35d (buying) Views: 1,239 Posted By abbott Thanks! Yes, the services records indicate:... Thanks! Yes, the services records indicate: "1ST ENG OIL SERVICE-FULL MAINTENANCE" was executed 6-28-12 @ 9,000 miles

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-29-2012, 03:08 PM

Replies: 19 First post — 2011 X5 35d (buying) Views: 1,239 Posted By abbott First post — 2011 X5 35d (buying) I have enjoyed trolling the community the past two months as I narrowed which 35d year to buy, so thank you for all the informative posts! I placed a down payment on a used 35d this week. Taking...

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