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BMW X5 (E53) Forum Archive, 2000 week 39

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Any deals available under MSRP? - Janet 22:07 10/01/2000 (10)
- Re: !!!Thanks to all who responded - Janet 18:03 10/02/2000 (0)
- $1140 off MSRP Seattle, WA (nt) - Barnacle Bill 17:21 10/02/2000 (4)
  - Re: $1140 off MSRP Seattle, WA. Which dealer? - Joe Tan 08:53 10/03/2000 (3)
    - Jean-Marie Vidal at BMW Seattle (nt) - Barnacle Bill 11:40 10/03/2000 (2)
      - Re: Jean-Marie Vidal at BMW Seattle - Joe Tan 13:16 10/03/2000 (1)
        
        Live here? - Barnacle Bill 19:03 10/03/2000 (0)
- $1000 off MSRP Syracuse, NY(eom) - Omar 16:54 10/02/2000 (0)
- $1600 off MSRP VA Beach - ultraman 07:23 10/02/2000 (0)
- Re: Any deals available under MSRP? - UbeerAlice 23:06 10/01/2000 (0)
- Re: Any deals available under MSRP? - Jeffrey Lieb 22:35 10/01/2000 (0)
Rims - Albert 21:14 10/01/2000 (1)
- Re: Rims - Tyson 21:36 10/01/2000 (0)
Flashlight and first aid kit? - geo 19:08 10/01/2000 (6)
- Can someone post part #'s for these items - theq4551 17:47 10/02/2000 (0)
- Re: Flashlight and first aid kit? - AJS 15:50 10/02/2000 (0)
- Not in Switzerland, I had to pay for both (eom) - Beat, Switzerland 00:21 10/02/2000 (0)
- Re: Flashlight and first aid kit? - Jim Cash 20:28 10/01/2000 (2)
  - Not a legal issue. It's mandatory by law in Europe - ;BMW just wants to save some money here 23:57 10/01/2000 (1)
    - Re: Not a legal issue. It's mandatory by law in Eu - Jim Cash 09:40 10/02/2000 (0)
does anybody know which company makes the premium (nt) - Sound system? 18:09 10/01/2000 (4)
- nokia speakers - Dand 19:27 10/02/2000 (1)
  - Re: nokia speakers - Charlie 15:10 10/03/2000 (0)
- Re: does anybody know which company makes the prem - .com 07:21 10/02/2000 (1)
  - Not Harmon Kardon! - joe 09:39 10/02/2000 (0)
AMP ON EBAY (url) (nt) - SINN 17:49 10/01/2000 (0)
Garage Door Opener - Greg Casals 15:47 10/01/2000 (2)
- Re: Garage Door Opener (url) - Jim Cash 20:31 10/01/2000 (1)
  - Re: Garage Door Opener - Greg Casals 21:42 10/01/2000 (0)
4 questions - Rick 10:23 10/01/2000 (2)
- Go to: http://www.bmw.de/carconfigurator/index.htm - Beat, Switzerland 00:28 10/02/2000 (0)
- Re: 4 questions (url) - Jim Cash 20:40 10/01/2000 (0)
Bottom Line on Cargo Area - JD 06:15 10/01/2000 (3)
- Re: Bottom Line on Cargo Area - Ran 07:48 10/02/2000 (2)
  - Re: Bottom Line on Cargo Area - JD 06:18 10/03/2000 (1)
    - I bought a Thule (LONG) - MB-X5 10:49 10/03/2000 (0)
bloody ears? - tey 01:04 10/01/2000 (4)
- Happens to the best of them... - Ran 07:59 10/02/2000 (0)
- Re: bloody ears? - Ira 16:46 10/01/2000 (0)
- Go see a Dr. to get ur ears checked - Richard @ Cali 16:00 10/01/2000 (0)
- haha - dOpE_rYdE 13:11 10/01/2000 (0)
Unusual Colors and "Titanium" interior trim - Rick 19:21 9/30/2000 (2)
- We're not worthy according to BMWNA (nt) - JacobF 18:49 10/01/2000 (1)
  - Re: We're not worthy according to BMWNA (nt) - Kurt 08:34 10/02/2000 (0)
What does deposit mean??? - Peder 12:53 9/30/2000 (2)
- I have three in stock ........ - John W 00:30 10/01/2000 (0)
- Re: What does deposit mean??? - Craig 21:26 9/30/2000 (0)
3.0 w/Manual Owners: Anyone Dislike Manual? - JD 10:02 9/30/2000 (7)
- We wouldn't get rid of it but here are... (url) - Pete @ Stratmosphere.com 09:11 10/02/2000 (2)
  - Re: We wouldn't get rid of it but here are... - satep 10:05 10/02/2000 (1)
    - Top gear ratio - Barnacle Bill 11:27 10/02/2000 (0)
- Re: 3.0 w/Manual Owners: Anyone Dislike Manual? - Jeffrey Lieb 22:50 10/01/2000 (0)
- Re: 3.0 w/Manual Owners: Anyone Dislike Manual? - J�rgen Schrader 14:27 10/01/2000 (1)
  - Re: 3.0 w/Manual Owners: Anyone Dislike Manual? - JD 19:35 10/01/2000 (0)
- test drive perspectives - Barnacle Bill 12:17 9/30/2000 (0)
Pics of BMW & Bavarian's Floormats? - X5er 00:04 9/30/2000 (0)
Anyone driving from NJ to O'Fest? - Kevin 19:48 9/29/2000 (0)
Owners' Circle for Canadians... - O'Bald_One 19:02 9/29/2000 (3)
- Re: Owners' Circle for Canadians... - Jim Cash 21:55 9/29/2000 (2)
  - Re: Owners' Circle for Canadians... - O'Bald_One 04:29 9/30/2000 (1)
    - Re: BMW.CA website is lacking....(m) - Fraser 17:52 9/30/2000 (0)
Advertise your BMW's for Free !! - Rheno 16:16 9/29/2000 (1)
- yeah...just like SPAM for free (nt) - Alan 18:04 9/29/2000 (0)
Beautiful Car, Rus! - GTL 15:38 9/29/2000 (3)
- Real sweeeeeeeeeeet... (nt) - O'Bald_One 18:48 9/29/2000 (0)
- Re: Beautiful Car, Rus! - Rus 17:06 9/29/2000 (1)
  - ??? (url) - Rus 09:49 10/02/2000 (0)
try it (nt) - Kevin 14:18 9/29/2000 (1)
- Glad I could help you amateurs!! (nt) - Kevin 14:20 9/29/2000 (0)
Rus..how about this? - javier 13:38 9/29/2000 (0)
help with pix (nt) - Rus 12:29 9/29/2000 (0)
Body kit pictures (again) - Rus 12:21 9/29/2000 (1)
- Here it is!!! - TQ2K 13:39 9/29/2000 (0)
Body kit pictures (again) - Rus 12:21 9/29/2000 (1)
- Re: Body kit pictures (again) - Rus 12:23 9/29/2000 (0)
Body kit pictures (again) - Rus 12:19 9/29/2000 (0)
Body kit pictures - Rus 12:18 9/29/2000 (0)
X5 Lease deals - Brett Hemphill 12:03 9/29/2000 (2)
- Re: X5 Lease deals - df 12:07 9/29/2000 (1)
  - Re: X5 Lease deals - mickey6 12:59 9/29/2000 (0)
new 16:9 navi system - S4Z3 08:44 9/29/2000 (3)
- Re: new 16:9 navi system - Race 09:55 10/01/2000 (0)
- Re: new 16:9 navi system - mickey6 19:03 9/29/2000 (0)
- Re: new 16:9 navi system - mickey6 19:02 9/29/2000 (0)
what i found out re mudflaps and phone - hdd3md 06:38 9/29/2000 (0)
Rear tailgate "sexual dysfunction" - AlexK 19:09 9/28/2000 (2)
- The locking position of tailgate is controlled... - Ken 08:50 9/29/2000 (0)
- Re: Rear tailgate "sexual dysfunction" - Alpina22 08:46 9/29/2000 (0)
paint protection - x5Husband 17:59 9/28/2000 (1)
- Re: paint protection - bimmer-bum 18:02 9/28/2000 (0)
protective film - bimmer-bum 17:48 9/28/2000 (2)
- Re: protective film - omar 17:51 9/28/2000 (1)
  - Re: protective film - bimmer-bum 17:55 9/28/2000 (0)
WWAAHHOO - After 6 months, my X5 is finally here! - Just Curious 17:23 9/28/2000 (5)
- Re: WWAAHHOO - After 6 months, my X5 is finally he - JK 00:08 9/29/2000 (4)
  - Re: WWAAHHOO - After 6 months, my X5 is finally he - Art 04:46 10/06/2000 (1)
    - Re: WWAAHHOO - After 6 months, my X5 is finally he - Just Curious 09:08 10/09/2000 (0)
  - Re: WWAAHHOO - After 6 months, my X5 is finally he - TADEH. K 17:47 9/29/2000 (0)
  - Re: WWAAHHOO - After 6 months, my X5 is finally he - Just Curious 07:57 9/29/2000 (0)
Anyone satisfied after ECU sent back to BMW... - Ken 15:20 9/28/2000 (5)
- Re: Anyone satisfied after ECU sent back to BMW... - mike 21:33 9/29/2000 (0)
- Re: Anyone satisfied after ECU sent back to BMW... - WolfX5 14:42 9/29/2000 (0)
- Re: Anyone satisfied after ECU sent back to BMW... - kc 23:29 9/28/2000 (2)
  - KC: you seems to be the only one who had this... - Ken 08:32 9/29/2000 (1)
    - Re: KC: you seems to be the only one who had this. - kc 13:30 9/30/2000 (0)
X5 4.4 w/ Sport Package - NP 11:07 9/28/2000 (2)
- Re: X5 4.4 w/ Sport Package - Jeffrey Lieb 23:00 10/01/2000 (0)
- Read the archives and my post below - PeterE 15:40 9/28/2000 (0)
What does Key Memory? - S4Z3 03:07 9/28/2000 (0)
X5 Steel Grey - S4Z3 02:06 9/28/2000 (4)
- Re: X5 Steel Grey - Rick 19:00 9/30/2000 (0)
- Re: X5 Steel Grey - S4Z3 01:40 9/29/2000 (0)
- Re: X5 Steel Grey - kc 23:57 9/28/2000 (0)
- Re: X5 Steel Grey - kc 23:57 9/28/2000 (0)
X5 parts from germany - sad 00:41 9/28/2000 (4)
- I've got a front bumper - Rus 15:52 9/28/2000 (3)
  - Re: I've got a front bumper - sad 20:54 9/28/2000 (2)
    - Wow, do you ever need a lesson in Netiquette... (nt) - O'Bald_One 06:06 9/29/2000 (1)
      - Sad Case. - LB 07:44 9/29/2000 (0)
Parking Distance Control after delivery? - X5er 00:20 9/28/2000 (1)
- Re: Parking Distance Control after delivery? - J�rgen Schrader 03:42 9/28/2000 (0)
Insurance - FPMD 23:18 9/27/2000 (3)
- BMW Financial Services minimum insurance regs - Cam 20:50 9/28/2000 (1)
  - above post for lease, here's info on financing (m) - Cam 22:25 9/28/2000 (0)
- Weird request indeed - O'Bald_One 14:10 9/28/2000 (0)
Trim package - Spencer 19:18 9/27/2000 (3)
- saw trim package today (long) - Rus 15:47 9/28/2000 (1)
  - Re: saw trim package today (long) - GTL 23:21 9/28/2000 (0)
- Re: Trim package - Kevin 19:40 9/27/2000 (0)
Here are our new X5 Floor Mats... - Pete @ Stratmosphere.com 11:40 9/27/2000 (0)
Anyone had temp control problem?... - Ken 08:09 9/27/2000 (8)
- Re: Anyone had temp control problem?... - JacobF 23:40 9/27/2000 (0)
- So this is a 2-stage control... - Ken 10:14 9/27/2000 (5)
  - Different purposes - Jim Cash 17:01 9/27/2000 (3)
    - Jim: maybe that's why in summer... - Ken 15:13 9/28/2000 (2)
      - Re: Jim: maybe that's why in summer... - Jim Cash 15:11 9/29/2000 (1)
        
        Great info - O'Bald_One 05:01 9/30/2000 (0)
  - Here's why - Alpina22 11:49 9/27/2000 (0)
- Rotate the knob towards red in the center vent (nt) - Alpina22 08:33 9/27/2000 (0)
New Dealer in Calif. ,....Has X5's in stock - John W 01:24 9/27/2000 (0)
radar/laser detector - john 23:00 9/26/2000 (12)
- Re: radar/laser detector - Serge Popper 21:11 9/27/2000 (0)
- Re: radar/laser detector - Serge Popper 21:09 9/27/2000 (0)
- Re: radar/laser detector - Rick G 19:26 9/27/2000 (1)
  - Re: radar/laser detector - Race 00:03 9/28/2000 (0)
- whister hidden.... (more) - Race 08:16 9/27/2000 (0)
- Re: radar/laser detector - LB 08:15 9/27/2000 (6)
  - Valentine One is best 1-800-331-3030 (eom) - Craig 19:30 9/27/2000 (0)
  - Re: radar/laser detector - LB 11:48 9/27/2000 (4)
    - Re: radar/laser detector - Serge Popper 21:14 9/27/2000 (3)
      - Re: radar/laser detector - LB 08:13 9/28/2000 (2)
        
        Re: radar/laser detector - Serge Popper 08:35 9/28/2000 (1)
        
        My Valentine One is hard wired (eom) - Craig 22:18 9/28/2000 (0)
Steering wheel vibration - Hyman K. 19:46 9/26/2000 (6)
- Re: Steering wheel vibration - William 16:15 9/28/2000 (1)
  - Re: there is no BMW V6 - Fraser 17:56 9/30/2000 (0)
- Re: Steering wheel vibration - Greg K. 22:51 9/26/2000 (0)
- 3.0l not 3.3i but the vibration is probably from - Lez 20:17 9/26/2000 (0)
- 3.0l not 3.3i but the vibration is probably from - Lez 20:17 9/26/2000 (1)
  - I think stalling on 3.0i is software-related... - Ken 08:14 9/27/2000 (0)
new BMW phone --CPT 8000.... any info? - Drex 18:49 9/26/2000 (2)
- Re: new BMW phone --CPT 8000.... any info? - Fred Meloan 05:59 9/27/2000 (1)
  - are you kidding?? - Race 00:06 9/28/2000 (0)
BMW NA Bulletins - Scoot 18:49 9/26/2000 (1)
- alldata has a CD for that and internet update... - Lez 20:15 9/26/2000 (0)
X-5s for Sales - Rheno 18:02 9/26/2000 (0)
waiting time for 3.0 - omar 17:10 9/26/2000 (8)
- We have X5 3.0i's available for Nov delivery...... - Fred Meloan 06:02 9/27/2000 (3)
  - Re: We have X5 3.0i's available for Nov delivery.. - mickey6 08:39 9/28/2000 (2)
    - Re: We have X5 3.0i's available for Nov delivery.. - Fred Meloan 08:27 10/01/2000 (1)
      - Re: We have X5 3.0i's available for Nov delivery.. - mickey6 20:25 10/02/2000 (0)
- Re: waiting time for 3.0 - Ernie B. 00:37 9/27/2000 (0)
- Re: waiting time for 3.0 - Brian 20:41 9/26/2000 (0)
- Re: waiting time for 3.0 - Greg K. 17:59 9/26/2000 (0)
- Varies by dealer, area - Barnacle Bill 17:55 9/26/2000 (0)
Windshield Wiper Problem - df 17:07 9/26/2000 (4)
- Re: Windshield Wiper Problem - Greg K. 18:01 9/26/2000 (3)
  - Greg: you already got your X5? - Marc 08:16 9/27/2000 (2)
    - Yes and no. ;) - Greg K. 11:00 9/27/2000 (1)
      - Can't believe a BMW dealer would lend you... - Marc 08:44 9/29/2000 (0)
Parking distance control... - Xman 15:56 9/26/2000 (4)
- Re: Parking distance control... - StuG 19:29 9/26/2000 (0)
- Re: Parking distance control... - LB 17:12 9/26/2000 (2)
  - Re: Parking distance control... - CT 21:53 9/26/2000 (1)
    - Yes. The button is on the centre console. (nt) - Ricky Mak in TO 22:40 9/26/2000 (0)
Need some volunteers for new floormats... - Pete @ Stratmosphere.com 14:39 9/26/2000 (6)
- what for ? BMW has floormats ! The best floormats - Lez 20:13 9/26/2000 (5)
  - On my goodness! - Pete @ Stratmosphere.com 08:17 9/27/2000 (4)
    - I ain't buying from some Audi guy (more) - PeterE 10:45 9/27/2000 (3)
      - You had me there!... - Pete @ Stratmosphere.com 11:10 9/27/2000 (2)
        
        why not go with BMW rubber mats for winter? (eom) - Craig 19:34 9/27/2000 (1)
        
        Good idea ! - O'Bald_One 13:39 9/28/2000 (0)
41st week production. When will I see my X5??? - ultraman 13:29 9/26/2000 (2)
- Re: 41st week production. When will I see my X5??? - Greg K. 18:13 9/26/2000 (1)
  - Re: 41st week production. When will I see my X5??? - Brian 20:44 9/26/2000 (0)
Post delivery proximity sensor install - X5er 10:24 9/26/2000 (1)
- Re: proximity sensor ????? - Jim Cash 15:35 9/30/2000 (0)
F1 road trip report (long) - Alpina22 09:55 9/26/2000 (6)
- Re: F1 road trip report (long) - GTL 11:06 9/27/2000 (1)
  - GTL - Alpina22 12:30 9/27/2000 (0)
- I was happy with the results - Trex 10:11 9/26/2000 (3)
  - I thought the Porsche cup race was more exciting.. - PeterE 13:30 9/27/2000 (2)
    - Even more action during the Ferrari challenge - Alpina22 14:11 9/27/2000 (1)
      - How about the guy who spun right after pitting? - PeterE 14:19 9/27/2000 (0)
Aftermarket 10 or 12-disc CD Changer? - GMAN 09:23 9/26/2000 (0)
Must sell 635 CSI in excellent condition! - Salts 07:24 9/26/2000 (0)
Giddyap ? - infor for another 07:06 9/26/2000 (1)
- If you mean JGC's V8-- it has much more torque and - is very quick 0-30 and for frwy passing 21:49 9/26/2000 (0)
Dull Topaz Blue? - David 00:19 9/26/2000 (4)
- Dirt=dulling - 3literX5 23:03 9/26/2000 (0)
- Re: Dull Topaz Blue? - dOpE_rYdE 22:59 9/26/2000 (0)
- Re: Dull Topaz Blue? - NewX5er 00:40 9/26/2000 (1)
  - Re: Dull Topaz Blue? - sagepat 06:59 9/26/2000 (0)
Dull Topaz Blue? (nt) - David 00:10 9/26/2000 (0)
bumper guard - john b 22:54 9/25/2000 (0)
SERVICE LIGHT - A LEX k 22:47 9/25/2000 (5)
- Re: SERVICE LIGHT - Confusion - Jim Cash 22:17 9/26/2000 (0)
- Strange - Greg K. 11:49 9/26/2000 (0)
- Re: SERVICE LIGHT - george 23:18 9/25/2000 (2)
  - Re: SERVICE LIGHT - LB 08:14 9/26/2000 (1)
    - Re: SERVICE LIGHT - Dave 13:23 9/26/2000 (0)
SERVICE LIGHT - A LEX k 22:44 9/25/2000 (0)
RE:THANKS TO BMWNA FOR SOLVE MY PROBLEM!!! - ERIKA IN ARIZONA 20:50 9/25/2000 (3)
- Re: RE:THANKS TO BMWNA FOR SOLVE MY PROBLEM!!! - David 15:51 9/28/2000 (0)
- Erika - did you have other problems with Vista ? - Lez 19:58 9/26/2000 (0)
- chapman bmw - george 21:19 9/25/2000 (0)
Road hazard alert ? - Denis S. 17:47 9/25/2000 (3)
- Black Ice Warning - Fred Meloan 20:02 9/25/2000 (2)
  - Re: Black Ice Warning - X5AGOGO 16:19 9/26/2000 (0)
  - Txs... did find it in manual... great! (nt) - Denis S. 06:17 9/26/2000 (0)
steering wheel vibration - df 17:14 9/25/2000 (2)
- Re: steering wheel vibration - HK 19:22 9/26/2000 (0)
- Your dealer should be able to tell. - Greg K. 10:43 9/26/2000 (0)
X5 Does Well in Auto Bild Magazine - jim shuck 16:42 9/25/2000 (22)
- Not real-world tests; not real valid results! - Lost In Credible Space 17:22 9/25/2000 (6)
  - Note that BMW deactivates the ML430's ESP in the - X5 Ultimate Driving Experience (n/t) 20:04 9/25/2000 (4)
    - did they also switched off the BMW's "ESP" ??? or - Lez 20:04 9/26/2000 (3)
      - Re: did they also switched off the BMW's - ThemisN 19:07 10/02/2000 (0)
      - No, DSP(BMW) / ESP(MB) was activated (eom) (nt) - Beat, Switzerland 00:24 9/27/2000 (1)
        
        then it wasn't a fair drive ! They should compete - Lez 12:33 9/28/2000 (0)
  - Strangely that's not true. The owner's manual - states chains on the rear wheels only 20:03 9/25/2000 (0)
- Autobild retracted their review on the ML since - they deviated from the test guidelines 16:57 9/25/2000 (14)
  - You can find the retraction in a later edition of - the mag., but in an inconspicuous place. 16:57 9/25/2000 (13)
    - Re: No Retraction, No Excuses for the X5? - jim shuck 17:56 9/25/2000 (9)
      - No, I don't believe so - (more) 20:01 9/25/2000 (8)
        
        Re: No, I don't believe so - jim shuck 10:16 9/26/2000 (1)
        
        These are SUVs and will tip if pushed hard, even - the X5. ESP was deactivated,I think(n/t) 13:13 9/26/2000 (0)
        
        yadda yadda yadda - GTL 23:33 9/25/2000 (5)
        
        Sounds like BMr is funding a lot of misinformation - but AutoB isn't a credible source 01:22 9/26/2000 (4)
        
        The report was sensationalized. Good point about - the ML430's larger brakes (eom) 13:15 9/26/2000 (3)
        
        No, that's only the truth (VDA with higher speed) (nt) - Beat, Switzerland 00:27 9/27/2000 (1)
        
        Re: No, that's only the truth (VDA with higher spe - jim shuck 10:35 9/27/2000 (0)
        
        Re: The report was sensationalized. Good point abo - jim shuck 16:35 9/26/2000 (0)
    - Re: No Retraction, No Excuses for the X5? - jim shuck 17:56 9/25/2000 (2)
      - Re: No Retraction, No Excuses for the X5? - Brian 20:51 9/26/2000 (1)
        
        Notice that X5 looks much like an old AMC Eagle? - MAC 22:05 9/26/2000 (0)
Question for you 19in. Rim guys (m) - Tim W. 12:25 9/25/2000 (3)
- Never needed to last year. - So it's her call. PeterE 17:07 9/25/2000 (0)
- No change yet. - Trex 14:28 9/25/2000 (0)
- Re: Question for you 19in. Rim guys (m) - Trex 14:25 9/25/2000 (0)
Chains or Cables for 18 inch tires - Phil 11:42 9/25/2000 (4)
- Re: Chains or Cables for 18 inch tires - Greg K. 12:49 9/25/2000 (3)
  - Greg - You think cables/chains are OK on Sport? - Trex 14:32 9/25/2000 (2)
    - There doesn't seem to be much clearance for cables - or chains (more) 20:06 9/25/2000 (1)
      - I agree.. veyr risky, especially on 19" - Greg K. 10:50 9/26/2000 (0)
External Audio Connection - MB-X5 10:17 9/25/2000 (1)
- I am looking for the same thing.... - shai 15:13 9/25/2000 (0)
anyone w/ x5 mud flaps?? where from?? - Drex Dobson 05:24 9/25/2000 (0)

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