New Owner: 2012 X5M

Naz24 · 02-13-2017, 08:31 AM

Hey All --

Been lurking a bit to get info on replacing my 07 X3 with an X5M. Ended up finding a 2012 with 55k miles, Eisenmann exhaust, two sets of wheels, and some CPO warranty remaining from a fellow BMW CCA member. Picked it up this past weekend and i'm in love!!! Still getting used to the horrible gas mileage though

My other car is a 2015 M3, and now i'm thinking i dont even need the M3 anymore!

Pics in the next thread

PS i have the stock exhaust if anyone is looking for one!

Naz24 · 02-13-2017, 08:32 AM

Pics

Ridiculous · 02-13-2017, 10:53 AM

Dude, sick truck. Congrats!

jiggz · 02-13-2017, 12:20 PM

Looks great, congratulations, and welcome to the X5 forums

zerodb · 02-13-2017, 06:32 PM

I just joined the club yesterday as well, Alpine White 2013. It's glorious!

E70'11 · 02-15-2017, 03:40 PM

Wow very nice X5M

welcome!

Naz24 · 02-15-2017, 04:19 PM

Thanks Guys -- Any input on which Angel eye bulbs to buy? I was going to get lux, but i want to make sure they are worth the cost

jiggz · 02-15-2017, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Naz24

Thanks Guys -- Any input on which Angel eye bulbs to buy? I was going to get lux, but i want to make sure they are worth the cost

It would cost more, but any thoughts on doing either the OEM LED headlight retrofit (popular on this forum for X5M owners), or perhaps ONEighty would be an option? They don't advertise X5 work but I've seen them do LED coronas on an X5, and they're local to you (NYC). They did amazing work on my M3.

I can't comment on bulbs, other than most people get the LUX. I think all those LED bulbs look terrible, but people seems to like them over stock.

boneca · 02-16-2017, 11:17 AM

Looks great, congrats on u purchase

cmyx6go · 02-16-2017, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Naz24

Hey All --

Been lurking a bit to get info on replacing my 07 X3 with an X5M. Ended up finding a 2012 with 55k miles, Eisenmann exhaust, two sets of wheels, and some CPO warranty remaining from a fellow BMW CCA member. Picked it up this past weekend and i'm in love!!! Still getting used to the horrible gas mileage though

My other car is a 2015 M3, and now i'm thinking i dont even need the M3 anymore!

Pics in the next thread

PS i have the stock exhaust if anyone is looking for one!

The devil made him do it

I told you that you were going to love it!

m5james · 02-16-2017, 04:39 PM

Welcome, Naz24. I think I remember your screen name from Xoutpost. Just like over there, search is your friend for stuff like angel eyes, your recent reduced power warning, etc.

Naz24 · 02-16-2017, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by m5james

Welcome, Naz24. I think I remember your screen name from Xoutpost. Just like over there, search is your friend for stuff like angel eyes, your recent reduced power warning, etc.

I remember you!

Ah good 'ole search. Thanks for the reminder. I was finding threads about having warning lights pop on about it, but nothing like i had experienced. I'll dig deeper

m5james · 02-16-2017, 05:20 PM

Welcome to another set of issues lol

I replied on your other thread and linked you to a thread that links to other similar threads (hence why I hate when multiple threads are created of the same subject, diluting the info) but ultimately should fix your issue once you do some proper scanning and/or try my simple fix of bypassing a vacuum line that runs the length of the truck.

02-13-2017, 08:31 AM	#1
Naz24 Lieutenant Colonel 1628 Rep 1,727 Posts Drives: W205 AMG C63 / E70 X5M Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: North/Central NJ iTrader: (1)	New Owner: 2012 X5M Hey All -- Been lurking a bit to get info on replacing my 07 X3 with an X5M. Ended up finding a 2012 with 55k miles, Eisenmann exhaust, two sets of wheels, and some CPO warranty remaining from a fellow BMW CCA member. Picked it up this past weekend and i'm in love!!! Still getting used to the horrible gas mileage though My other car is a 2015 M3, and now i'm thinking i dont even need the M3 anymore! Pics in the next thread PS i have the stock exhaust if anyone is looking for one! __________________ 2017 C63 2012 X5M SOLD: 2015 M3; 2007 X3 M Sport; 2014 X3 M Sport 35i; 2004 X5 4.4i; 1994 325i
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Naz24 Lieutenant Colonel 1628 Rep 1,727 Posts Drives: W205 AMG C63 / E70 X5M Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: North/Central NJ iTrader: (1)	Pics Attached Images __________________ 2017 C63 2012 X5M SOLD: 2015 M3; 2007 X3 M Sport; 2014 X3 M Sport 35i; 2004 X5 4.4i; 1994 325i
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Ridiculous isn't it? 21 Rep 262 Posts Drives: tiag 2011 X6 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: LI iTrader: (1)	Dude, sick truck. Congrats!
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zerodb Banned 11 Rep 104 Posts Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2009 iTrader: (1)	I just joined the club yesterday as well, Alpine White 2013. It's glorious!
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E70'11 Lieutenant 94 Rep 410 Posts Drives: \|\| E70 35i \| R32 GTR \|\| Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	Wow very nice X5M welcome! __________________ 2011 E70 35i MHD Tune Stage 2+ (CURRENT) Daily Driver 1989 R32 Skyline GT-R (CURRENT) The Hunter 2010 E90 335i 1M FBO MHD Tune (SOLD) 2009 E92 335i FBO JB4 G5 ISO (SOLD)
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Naz24 Lieutenant Colonel 1628 Rep 1,727 Posts Drives: W205 AMG C63 / E70 X5M Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: North/Central NJ iTrader: (1)	Thanks Guys -- Any input on which Angel eye bulbs to buy? I was going to get lux, but i want to make sure they are worth the cost __________________ 2017 C63 2012 X5M SOLD: 2015 M3; 2007 X3 M Sport; 2014 X3 M Sport 35i; 2004 X5 4.4i; 1994 325i
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02-16-2017, 11:17 AM	#9
boneca Brigadier General 2000 Rep 3,035 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Boston iTrader: (7) Garage List 2013 BMW X5M [10.00] 2011 BMW X5 [10.00]	Looks great, congrats on u purchase
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02-16-2017, 04:39 PM	#11
m5james Colonel 431 Rep 2,062 Posts Drives: '10 X5M Alpine White on Sakhir Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Marysville, WA iTrader: (0)	Welcome, Naz24. I think I remember your screen name from Xoutpost. Just like over there, search is your friend for stuff like angel eyes, your recent reduced power warning, etc.
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m5james Colonel 431 Rep 2,062 Posts Drives: '10 X5M Alpine White on Sakhir Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Marysville, WA iTrader: (0)	Welcome to another set of issues lol I replied on your other thread and linked you to a thread that links to other similar threads (hence why I hate when multiple threads are created of the same subject, diluting the info) but ultimately should fix your issue once you do some proper scanning and/or try my simple fix of bypassing a vacuum line that runs the length of the truck.
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