Joop's 2010 X5///M Project Thread

[JupiterBMW]

Let me know if you need help setting up everything to get the coding happen. I know that it's a bit of the a pain to get everything working for e90 cars. Good luck

Actually Tony, I might be hitting you up sooner than later. I got the cable and I've been trying to get things going, but its having a hard time recognizing the VIN.

In for updates

Thanks, and speaking of updates, a little more maintenance done recently.

[JupiterBMW]

Well, even though I'm out of town, I got a call today that our X is finished at the dealer and ready to be delivered. I brought it in on Friday for an oil change, but they notified me it is also due for spark plugs, so they needed it for the weekend. That made me happy. I spoke to my service advisor today and told him that I would talk to my wife, but it might be tough for her to get down there to pick it up right away because she's alone with the kids. He said no problem, they'd deliver it to the house and pick up the loaner then. I was pleasantly surprised with that service.

I was going to use this in the "Fall Themed" photo contest thread, but its definitely not worthy. Although, we all like pics, so figured I'd post it here.

[mbeckel]

That's awesome personal service. Glad they took care of your X

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[JupiterBMW]

Yeah I was really surprised and impressed. They said it's going to need front wheel bearings pretty soon, so it'll be back sooner than later I'm sure.

[mbeckel]

Yeah I was really surprised and impressed. They said it's going to need front wheel bearings pretty soon, so it'll be back sooner than later I'm sure.

Wow. It makes maintaining a zhp look like child's play!

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[JupiterBMW]

Wow. It makes maintaining a zhp look like child's play!

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Yes it really does.

[mbeckel]

I really love your X5M, I wanna get my wife a X5 for when our baby girl comes. We're looking at 09 and newer, what platform would you recommend? The M platform is a but pricy for my taste.

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[JupiterBMW]

Honestly the LCI is 2011 or newer. There are a lot of people that have a lot to say about each platform. But to be honest, each of them should be plenty sufficient. Our courtesy vehicle is a 2015 35i and I was surprised, the N55 inline 6 is plenty sporty in the vehicle, especially in sport mode. If you can get sport package or Msport, do it as the looks are so much better. They are plentiful, but definitely go with CPO as the maintenance is definitely extensive and not cheap.

[JupiterBMW]

Would type more but I'm in a class right now. We can chat more, hit me up with any questions.

[mbeckel]

Honestly the LCI is 2011 or newer. There are a lot of people that have a lot to say about each platform. But to be honest, each of them should be plenty sufficient. Our courtesy vehicle is a 2015 35i and I was surprised, the N55 inline 6 is plenty sporty in the vehicle, especially in sport mode. If you can get sport package or Msport, do it as the looks are so much better. They are plentiful, but definitely go with CPO as the maintenance is definitely extensive and not cheap.

Would type more but I'm in a class right now. We can chat more, hit me up with any questions.

Very nice to know. I appreciate your input because you have the knowledge and experience with these X platform cars. The car won't be driven a lot on a daily basis, but will be used maybe monthly for road trips. I'll pm you my number, and I will pick your brain more later on. We're not looking to buy until after the new year sometime.

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