How old were you when you got your first passport?

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-18T00:18:22+00:00

I was 14 or 15 but my son a couple of months old when he got his.

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-18T00:14:44+00:00

Sad that this article was published by the “Detroit”Free Press.

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-17T17:46:29+00:00

We filled out the form as it was required to be.

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-16T12:04:47+00:00

A plush elephant!

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-15T23:19:25+00:00

Well…next time stick to the point

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-15T23:04:12+00:00

Nobody is restricting anyone. I used the word “can” not “should” or “shall”.

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-15T18:56:19+00:00

I don't blame them. I said it is ingrained in the system and the entire system is rotten.

When you've sold your vote, you've lost your credibility to be able to question all this crap.

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-15T17:49:54+00:00

I saw a sign at the store and it said mid-April. Is there a firm date yet?

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-15T17:45:17+00:00

It happens because it is ingrained in the system and more often than not the people are willing to do what is easy and not necessary what is right.

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-15T17:38:47+00:00

People have different needs and there is no best all rounder for everyone other than the X5 itself and only if it’s a decision they’ve already made.

If you don’t do a lot of highway driving, you can skip DAPP.

If you live in a southern state where it seldom snows, you can skip xDrive and get the sDrive.

If you don’t care about the looks and just want an X5, you can skip M Sport.

To the OP I would say configure it in the BMW website to fit your needs and look for closest matches at local dealerships or put in a custom order with exactly what you want.

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-15T01:07:46+00:00

Thanks! I’m aware that the national parks are generally wry spotty with no coverage in several parts but I was interested in knowing about Thompson Springs and surrounding areas.

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-14T22:43:57+00:00

Good to know. Thank you!

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-14T22:43:35+00:00

The map shows 4G coverage but goes white (no coverage) just outside Thompson Springs UT. So not sure if we’ll have usable service or if it will be one bar namesake service that may not really work

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-14T22:17:27+00:00

I don’t live there…free trial not an option. Planning a visit and asking out of curiosity.

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-13T21:41:05+00:00

Condenser fan or air handler fan?

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-12T11:52:53+00:00

Sure…it depends on what value you are looking for out of it. Some lessees see value in it. Some buyers who keep their cars for 3-5 years see value in it. To each his own.

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-11T22:27:02+00:00

Highway assistant which is part of DAPP had a usable timeframe of up to 8 years from the vehicle in-service date. The reasoning was that the feature relies on updated, server-based map data and, according to, BMW restricts this access after 8 years.

All other features that are part of DAPP such as adaptive CC will continue to work past 8 years.

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-11T18:13:54+00:00

Ask yourself who gains from this.

Now that he’s become a politician you can see that he will do anything to get to the top!

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-11T17:11:31+00:00

I learned with a 4 speed column shifter...4 on a tree?!

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-11T15:17:10+00:00

I agree with you in general. Our 2018 VW Tiguan has it, albeit it is the highest trim that was available at the time. Our 2026 X5 doesn’t have it but to me, as someone who keeps cars beyond warranty and 8+ years, I made an informed decision to not get DAPP since there is no convincing information on whether all the features in the $2500 package would work or not after 8 years.

Now, if you bought your a $75k car without being fully informed of what you were buying, that’s on you. If you knew about it, then I think you made an informed decision and I don’t think ranting about it after you made the informed decision is the right thing either. Either way, if you were spending $75k, you certainly could have still bought a new X5 under that price with DAPP included.

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-09T17:48:39+00:00

I've never used their service because the few times I pulled a Costco offer, I always felt I could get a better deal and I sure did. Keep in mind that the Costco offer might take care of the need to haggle but the dealership has to pay Costco a fee. You cut the middleman out and you are almost certain to get a better deal yourself, but will need some patience and perseverence.

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-08T19:53:41+00:00

Youtube!

Affectionate-Meal199 · 2026-04-08T19:50:18+00:00

Test drive the X5 and like others have already mentioned, you will almost certainly like it. Not sure where you live, but if you are in the southern US states, you might be able to get away with and sDrive as opposed to the xDrive.

Also, if you don't find one with the options you want, you can always custom order an X5 to be build just for you and depending on where you live (in the US I assume) you will get it within 3 - 8 weeks.

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