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by ckl139
Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:03 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Easy question - is the sound of this car normal or not
Replies: 7
Views: 2136

Re: Easy question - is the sound of this car normal or not

Thanks chaps.

No concerns just seen an ad but thought it sounded quiet rattley (from the video).not seen it in flesh.
by ckl139
Fri Nov 22, 2019 7:33 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Easy question - is the sound of this car normal or not
Replies: 7
Views: 2136

Easy question - is the sound of this car normal or not

Hi

Should be relatively easy to answer for those in the know ot those who have a e70 30sd or 35d if the engine / idle noise for this car is normal or not?

YouTube link below...(hopefully allowed)

https://youtu.be/CTczTnrVZFA
by ckl139
Fri Sep 13, 2019 8:17 am
Forum: Meets/Events
Topic: Meets, anything happen anymore, anywhere.
Replies: 6
Views: 36914

Re: Meets, anything happen anymore, anywhere.

Hi. Still new on scene here as I joined because I'm searching for an x5. Not so much the meet angle, but more forum activity in general I note all the ones Im on are all quite now. I've been told that that Facebook groups is new alternative, to which I've also joined, but have found users of that qu...
by ckl139
Fri Sep 13, 2019 8:08 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: 5 year service pack - used car
Replies: 3
Views: 13202

Re: 5 year service pack - used car

Very old post but as I'm on the search, would be useful to know.

Link above is dead, any alternative?
by ckl139
Fri Sep 13, 2019 8:07 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: DRLs
Replies: 11
Views: 2179

Re: DRLs

Have you bought these? Wonder if it just changes look for worst?
by ckl139
Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:09 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Bimmercode or Carly
Replies: 2
Views: 2425

Re: Bimmercode or Carly

Which did you go for?

I note carly has a regular subs for unlocked full feature mode.
by ckl139
Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:06 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: LCI N57 Timing Chain Issues?
Replies: 4
Views: 6741

Re: LCI N57 Timing Chain Issues?

Thanks chaps. Sorry I thought I had replied to it. From what I'm reading it seems like few and rare then.... Most if not all cars I've seen have followed the bmw 18k service interval....Assume this is unavoidable and best thing to do is to just go for a nice one and then reduce oil changes down to s...
by ckl139
Sun Sep 01, 2019 8:53 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: LCI N57 Timing Chain Issues?
Replies: 4
Views: 6741

LCI N57 Timing Chain Issues?

Hi, As part of my search, i've came across a few posts on the net about timing chain failures...are these quite a common thing on these? Or is this a case of a few very very rare cases that are being vocalised online? If not, what to look out for? What causes it? What is repair cost, or is it a thin...
by ckl139
Sat Aug 31, 2019 10:48 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Transfer Case Fault - E70 4.0d 2010
Replies: 28
Views: 9123

Re: Transfer Case Fault - E70 4.0d 2010

What’s the relationship between case and clutch pack?
by ckl139
Thu Aug 29, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Purchase options guidance X5 2012 M Sport
Replies: 17
Views: 4166

Re: Purchase options guidance X5 2012 M Sport

Car 2 has sold :(

Family commitments have meant I've not been able to be mobile as much as I like....

So back to one if my original questions key differences between 2011 and 2012/13?

Only ones I know are paddle shift.

I ask because the 1 owner car is 2011, but asking 2012 money
by ckl139
Wed Aug 28, 2019 3:37 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Purchase options guidance X5 2012 M Sport
Replies: 17
Views: 4166

Re: Purchase options guidance X5 2012 M Sport

Gearbox pretty major no?

And uncommon I would have thought.

How much that cost you
by ckl139
Wed Aug 28, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Transfer Case Fault - E70 4.0d 2010
Replies: 28
Views: 9123

Re: Transfer Case Fault - E70 4.0d 2010

Cool thanks

Coincidentally I'm at autowerks tomo for the first time taking my e46 for oil issue problem.

Good experience?
by ckl139
Wed Aug 28, 2019 1:11 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Transfer Case Fault - E70 4.0d 2010
Replies: 28
Views: 9123

Re: Transfer Case Fault - E70 4.0d 2010

Got it.

Re front shoulder wear, do you know if this is an MOT issue or not?

Ie if rest of tyre is like new but outer edges worn?

Ps whereabouts are you I'm outskirts Luton but go MK a lot.

Be interested to hear what garages if any you use.
by ckl139
Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:42 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Transfer Case Fault - E70 4.0d 2010
Replies: 28
Views: 9123

Re: Transfer Case Fault - E70 4.0d 2010

Thanks guys useful... so in summary - Effected all LCI cars (incl 30d, 40d) and up until end production 2013; though rare. So someone like me who is looking to buy what should i look for apart from match * tyres all 4 corners and even tread. What about front tyres with heavy shoulder wear, one i've ...
by ckl139
Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:17 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Purchase options guidance X5 2012 M Sport
Replies: 17
Views: 4166

Re: Purchase options guidance X5 2012 M Sport

Hi guys I'll just respond in one reply... Yes I was also wary of lower mileage cars (some of them London) - I still am - but i have seen a fair few with around average mileage and the wear and tear on the condition of them tends to be not what i want. I thought getting a low mileage car gives me a g...