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02-14-2019, 08:26 AM | #70 |
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One day I'll convert to the sport wheel, which feels much better. The onyl thing that really bothers me about the suv is the super slow steering ratio- I'd love to quicken it up with a different steering rack or something, but have to do more research into what fits/ is compatible. I'm not sure the x5m even has a faster rack, to be honest.
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Something I'm getting used to. |
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02-15-2019, 12:52 PM | #73 | |
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I prefer the heavy steering , well planted feeling. |
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02-16-2019, 08:51 AM | #75 |
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I'm still not sure what you're getting at- My e90 has heaviest steering than my e70 does, it also has a faster steering ratio, which is what I'm getting at. I don't appreciate that it feels like a the steering ratio of a semi truck with how many times I'm spinning the wheel.
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I have a e70 x5. I like it and would buy again. It has 100k miles, but still runs and drives well. It has about all the issues that people have with these.
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09-03-2019, 07:44 AM | #78 |
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Turning to quickly with less rotation of the steering wheel could be very dangerous on an Interstate when you lose control of your vehicle. It could flip over the vehicle if you snooze off or texting .
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09-03-2019, 07:58 AM | #79 |
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Very fond of my X5. As it is my Horse, it does very well for me.
I do like it’s heavy feel, yet quick and nimble in my hands.
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Depending on the budget I would rather buy the G-Series X5, if not enough money then F-Series preferably M50D, then if I have the same budget as I had back then I would rather get E70 LCI 30D M-Sport, people who drive those seem to have less problems than us 2009s plus I like the looks. But I have no plans selling this one even if 1 day I will buy F or G series, I just love it.
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09-23-2019, 06:47 AM | #82 | |
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BUT You also want more turning with minimum steering. BUT That will put you in great danger at higher speeds on an Interstate if you jolt your steering wheel or doze off or texting or someone bumps it from the passenger side. Better to have a slow turns then a twitchy Play Station like steering. |
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09-23-2019, 07:33 AM | #83 | |
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It's my personal preference, and I do think it's pretty funny that you insist that a slightly faster rack would be dangerous at speeds. I don't jolt my steering wheel, and if I'm to the point where I'm dozing, I've already pulled over and I'm dozing in the shoulder. I value people's lives too much to fall asleep driving. And... a passenger bumping my steering wheel? It's an X5, not a smart car. If someone does that, it was on purpose... does that happen to you a lot? It's never happened to me once. Throwing it out there, somehow my drift car is totally fine on the highway with an effective steering ratio of about 7:1... and I swerve around potholes like a madman. Somehow I haven't crashed and died like the dangerous 15:1 ratio X5 would. Ya don't have to be so hostile. More than happy to have conversation but the "OMG THATS WHAT YOU WANT?! UR GUNNA DIE" gets old after the first time. |
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I bought my as a CPO since I was trying to stay within a budget. I also was leaving a job where I had a vehicle provided to me and I was under the gun to get something rather quickly. Love: size and the handling capabilities of the X5. It's a bigger vehicle but it's tossable when need be. It also carries my family without issues. It does make me smile when I see it, especially when I have my summer wheels & tires on her. Hate: I can't stand how my particular 35i seems to be like a donkey in terms of acceleration. Once she gets moving, she screams. But response time can be measured is minutes; especially when trying to make a left turn or change lanes in traffic. This is WITH a Dinan tune as well as a Sprintbooster. I also can't stand the transmission on my particular model. I replaced the fluid almost 30K miles ago (@50K) and while I thought it would improve the shift quality, I never noticed any difference.... Lastly, I can't understand how Parking Distance Sensors only come on when the car is in R. My previous cars (2006 A6 and numerous Volvo XC60s) automatically came on when I was parking or negotiating a tight spot. How come it took until the F15 to get this feature?! In conclusion: I would probably get an X5 again. Just not the one I ended up with. I would've splurged on an F15 an maybe even a 50i model. Sadly, I'm looking at the G05s with their issues and thinking that maybe a JGC SRT might be in the cards. End of rambling. Thanks for listening.....
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Yep. 2012 that I've had for 5+ years and pretty much trouble free. The coolant pump was replaced by BMW (free) and the rear suspension air bags by me (cheap and easy). Otherwise, fluids, pads, rotors.
105K miles and still drives like or better than a new car. Knock on wood!
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This X5M has had turbos and normal vacuum line/hose cuprits replaced just before I bought it (64K miles), Transmission replaced (50K miles), front suspension parts that typically fail replaced, as well as injectors and other recall parts, all of which was to the tune of at least $25K in repairs. Got it for a very good price AND obtained a exclusionary 5 year/60K miles warranty for $4,200 due to a friend who was a dealer salesman and knew the sales manager of a dealership of that sold me the warranty. The answer is YES. The X5M has been a delight to own and drive. I really enjoy driving it and has been, knock on wood, reliable for the 7 months/6K miles I have driven it so far. I don't expect this vehicle to be bulletproof, based on my experience with the N63TU on a CPO 650i, and am ready for that, so I'm enjoying it even more.
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Same here.
I gladly spent extra to get a cherry example CPO (26k mi) that had most options. I STILL enjoy climbing into it 4+ yrs later. I think the V8 is a big part of that I've done a few maintenance items myself, and have been lucky with BMW covering 98% of all other work under warranty, or the BANG settlement. There were a couple big hit items in there too... With the valve stem seal job done, I am hoping to be good for a while. It is slightly bulky in the normal daily commute, but honestly you can drive anything above 25% of its potential in traffic anyway. But oh my, interstate roads trips are where this thing shines! Comfort, great sound system, and gobs of mile-eating power. And though I had originally dismissed the voice control feature as completely useless, I have re-discovered it and am finding it very useful for bringing up an artist in my insanely long USB music list... rather than spinning the iDrive controller endlessly every time the kids want to hear something. A nice little bonus that I hadn't been using.
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