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Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 04-03-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 457
Posted By gregsX5
I bought one of these (took forever to ship...

I bought one of these (took forever to ship though..) and it works great with any code scanning application on a laptop or android phone, and it's wireless.
These bluetooth readers don't support iOS...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 03-05-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,594
Posted By gregsX5
I have premium sound and during the first few...

I have premium sound and during the first few weeks I also thought the same. Then I started to pay attention, turn up the volume, and of course made sure that the music files I'm playing from my iPod...
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 02-11-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,290
Posted By gregsX5
I think the eBay listing was legit: in the photos...

I think the eBay listing was legit: in the photos it says "Media Edition" so I suspect it's either a press review unit or one they use for demos, commercials, car shows.
Either way, we hopefully...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 02-08-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,001
Posted By gregsX5
That looks good, I might just order a pair too. I...

That looks good, I might just order a pair too. I also dislike the look of cheapo halogen bulbs in the fogs. (Especially when they come on with the turn signal.)
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-27-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,002
Posted By gregsX5
Really strange! It also doesn't seem available on...

Really strange! It also doesn't seem available on the base model either. Must be one of those hot new colors that they hope will gravitate people towards the more expensive trims.
(At first I was...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-25-2013, 07:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 296
Posted By gregsX5
I didn't get any replies but just to close the...

I didn't get any replies but just to close the loop (and in case someone has the same problem in the future), I figured out the whole thing:
It was caused by ice that built up around the front....
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-22-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 296
Posted By gregsX5
Horrible rattle/popping noise from windshield in cold temperature

I have a 2013 35i. It's 4 months old now. It's the first winter and this morning was the coldest morning of the year (yet) here in the NYC area, with temperatures in the mid 10's.

As soon as I...
Forum: X5 F15 (On Sale Fall 2013) 01-15-2013, 03:13 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,728
Posted By gregsX5
On a similar note, the refreshed 2014 Grand...

On a similar note, the refreshed 2014 Grand Cherokee deserves a serious look.
Forum: X5 F15 (On Sale Fall 2013) 01-14-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,728
Posted By gregsX5
Take it easy guys. Let's not be so quick to judge.

Take it easy guys. Let's not be so quick to judge.
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-09-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,427
Posted By gregsX5
Not true. It connects automatically when you...

Not true. It connects automatically when you power it up (i.e. turn on the ignition).
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-09-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,427
Posted By gregsX5
A coworker just installed this, and works great....

A coworker just installed this, and works great. You can't beat it for 15 bucks!
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10827&cs_id=1082704&p_id=7364&seq=1&format=2

(Just be...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-04-2013, 03:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By gregsX5
Interesting. So it sounds like this would work...

Interesting. So it sounds like this would work even while driving.... I might grab my old iphone to test it this weekend.
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-03-2013, 03:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 994
Posted By gregsX5
"Sure we'll forward your request to the...

"Sure we'll forward your request to the engineers." Right, heard that one before :)

In all seriousness though, I agree with you and I want it badly.
But it's very unlikely that a remote start...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-02-2013, 03:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,637
Posted By gregsX5
I know we ruled both of those engines out, I...

I know we ruled both of those engines out, I still want to say that the 2011 would be a better pick, one because it's an LCI, two because of better fuel economy.

You said you needed a car fast,...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-01-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 881
Posted By gregsX5
So did you pick up the car? Post some pix!

So did you pick up the car? Post some pix!
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-01-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,033
Posted By gregsX5
Ouch.... really feel your pain.... this kind of...

Ouch.... really feel your pain.... this kind of damage to a brand new car. (My windshield cracked and needed replaced when my car was only 5 days new - and that was nothing compared to your damage.)
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 12-28-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 931
Posted By gregsX5
Also, people often confuse off-road capability...

Also, people often confuse off-road capability with snow driving (and good traction in general).

There used to be a lot more "black ice" accidents in the late 90's, that's because most 4WD systems...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 12-28-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 931
Posted By gregsX5
Well, here is what I found on YouTube: ...

Well, here is what I found on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM6GYfaLOHo
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 12-28-2012, 08:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 881
Posted By gregsX5
I don't have it and rarely have passengers, so I...

I don't have it and rarely have passengers, so I don't miss it at all.
Actually, just checked, I do have the rear controls but not the rear heated seats. I never used either of these features, and...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-14-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,696
Posted By gregsX5
Interesting story, I think you found a decent way...

Interesting story, I think you found a decent way out of that lease. In the past I have been less successful getting out of leases early.
I love my X5 and it's probably the best car I've ever had....
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 10-25-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,605
Posted By gregsX5
Congrats! I see you bought it from Rallye BMW?...

Congrats! I see you bought it from Rallye BMW? How was your experience?
I gave them a chance (being they are the closest dealership to my house) but they weren't very interested in negotiating, in...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 10-25-2012, 04:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 461
Posted By gregsX5
If you have more than one BMW in the...

If you have more than one BMW in the family.......you can transfer your settings such as seat position, radio channels and sound settings.
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 10-25-2012, 04:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,889
Posted By gregsX5
I love those wheels!!! 215 style in black, just...

I love those wheels!!! 215 style in black, just like the ones you bought. Did you get them on ebay? What did you pay? (And were they sold as used?)
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 09-29-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,166
Posted By gregsX5
I've seen they make these in changeable colors,...

I've seen they make these in changeable colors, you can basically dial in any RGB color from the dash.
There's a guy with a blacked out Challenger in my neighborhood, and every day his halo lights...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 09-27-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,707
Posted By gregsX5
Really nice!

Really nice!
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