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      01-28-2015, 03:20 PM   #73
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Originally Posted by bmwarg View Post
I found a car that I really like! About to purchase if everything checks out during CPO checklist.

A few quick questions:

1. One of the previous past services done on this car is "leak at gearbox input (converter bell housing), automatic transmission leaking." How serious is this? The car is still under warranty, but don't want to be at the dealership fixing the car all the time.

2. For M sport package and 20" M Wheels Style 333, is there a recommended tire choice? I ask because as part of the CPO certification they have to replace all 4 tires. I recall that for the 335i they had a few run flat tire options (Michelin being a little nicer than Bridgestone). I wouldn't want the tire selection to negatively affect the comfort of the ride.
I would go with the Duelers unless you plan on driving the X5 to Tahoe this winter...if that's the case, I would opt for the dealer to install an all-season tire. They're covering the cost of this tire replacement prior to CPO, correct?

mine came with Duelers when I picked my CPO up. I have no choice to use Duelers however, b/c I was also transferred the existing wheel and tire insurance, so I'm incentivized to continue using my current tires.

My next set would be DWS or Proxes ST IIs
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