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#36 of 43 Re: BMW X5 Computer Malfunction [pp2009pp] by jayrider Oct 16, 2009 (12:00 pm)
Replying to: pp2009pp (Oct 16, 2009 10:10 am) I used to think that consumer reports reliability info was relevant. It isn't because they send out surveys to subscribers who relate their car info through a computer form. Who takes the time to fill it out and mail it. Some are honest and objective. Some hate their car and some are on a mission to extoll the brand they drive. My guess is that the last two groups make up the majority of the responders. If your car is basically trouble free and you could care less about surveys you are part of the vast silent majority. The criteria for unrecommended vehicles is a problem ratio of 3% or more. Anything less than 3% is good to excellent. Pretty good odds for almost anything you could buy. The ratings depend on who is taking the time to fill out the survey's -- not just how the car is actually doing. Chevy Uplander anyone? Replies to this message: paule (Oct 16, 2009 5:41 pm) pp2009pp (Oct 17, 2009 2:30 pm) jayrider (Oct 17, 2009 3:46 pm) and 2 more...
#37 of 43 Re: BMW X5 Computer Malfunction [jayrider] by paule Oct 16, 2009 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: jayrider (Oct 16, 2009 12:00 pm) Consumer Reports is a joke. I stopped paying any attention to them back in '96 when they rated the '95 Ford Probe and the Mazda 626 (or whatever the version was). Anyway, they were the EXACT same car. CR rated the Ford as garbage and the Mazda as above average. That pretty much told me right there what to think about CR reviews. By the way, I have never owner a Ford and don't particulary care for them. I just remember at the time what CR reported. Replies to this message: pp2009pp (Oct 17, 2009 2:30 pm) jayrider (Oct 17, 2009 3:46 pm) pp2009pp (Oct 18, 2009 12:41 pm) jayrider (Oct 18, 2009 4:20 pm)
#38 of 43 Re: BMW X5 Computer Malfunction [paule] by pp2009pp Oct 17, 2009 (2:30 pm)
Replying to: paule (Oct 16, 2009 5:41 pm) Someone said that CR recommended the Pinto and the Vega. Replies to this message: jayrider (Oct 17, 2009 3:46 pm) pp2009pp (Oct 18, 2009 12:41 pm) jayrider (Oct 18, 2009 4:20 pm)
#39 of 43 Re: BMW X5 Computer Malfunction [pp2009pp] by jayrider Oct 17, 2009 (3:46 pm)
Replying to: pp2009pp (Oct 17, 2009 2:30 pm) My 75 VW Rabbit won motor trends car of the year. Replies to this message: pp2009pp (Oct 18, 2009 12:41 pm) jayrider (Oct 18, 2009 4:20 pm)
#40 of 43 Re: BMW X5 Computer Malfunction [jayrider] by pp2009pp Oct 18, 2009 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: jayrider (Oct 17, 2009 3:46 pm) I thought the old Rabbits were nice cars. They were a bit tinny but they were easy to fix and durable from what I remember.   They could have had a better name though.
#41 of 43 Re: BMW X5 Computer Malfunction [jayrider] by jayrider Oct 18, 2009 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: jayrider (Oct 17, 2009 3:46 pm) Mine was school bus yellow with brown vinyl interior. It was a blast to drive -- didn't appreciate back then -- would probably been happier in a malibu. Spent a lot of time in the dealer customer lounge.
#42 of 43 trans.failsafe error BMW X5 2004 4.4 by cartrouble13 Oct 21, 2009 (8:49 pm)
Anyone have advice on this: While driving on highway got "transfailsafe", 4x4 light, brake and ABS lights came on. When stopped car it stalled and when tried to start was "dead" - starter did not turn. Also made some chirping electronic sounds about one second apart. Also noticed once between trying to restart that the gauges were in abnormal position speedometer read ~20mph and tachy a little over 1000rpm even though car was stopped. Few weeks ago similar problem but after 30-45 min the car restarted with no errors and when had it checked said found nothing wrong. Alternator was replaced one year ago - reported tested now ok. Battery tested ok. If this is an ABS computer or sensor problem would the starter not crank or lose electric power? Thanks for any ideas.
#43 of 43 steering wheel problem by dacooljames Dec 06, 2009 (8:38 pm)
i have a 2001 bmw x5 4.4.just a few hours ago i realized some funny noise as i was driving.i pulled over and realized that it was coming from around the fan area.since it was dark i jumped back in the car and continued driving.almost instantly the the battery indicator came on and the steering wheel became completely hard. the car starts and runs well but its almost impossible to steer it. any advise??

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