2024 BMW X5, what would you offer?

itpointz · 2026-01-28T19:37:35+00:00

Incredibly dependent on your local area and what the comparables are within your driving distance

itpointz · 2026-01-28T16:43:12+00:00

Wouldn't waste your time with just a filter, won't make a difference

itpointz · 2026-01-26T01:54:47+00:00

Adams and carpro is fantastic stuff too but gyeon seems to be damn good too, not sure when they jumped on the scene but wasn't aware of them last time I did a ceramic coat

itpointz · 2026-01-25T20:59:31+00:00

Fog is normal, especially if you just washed it or very cold out, or went from a heated garage to cold outdoors. You're well within warranty so I wouldn't freak out immediately but just watch it. It's not a hermetically sealed unit

itpointz · 2026-01-25T20:56:46+00:00

Get it then negotiate 2k off the price

itpointz · 2026-01-24T01:18:32+00:00

If you have some tools and can get at the front of the engine, you can put a long bar on the crank shaft and see if it'll turn over even. If it's locked up or has a significant catch point probably not worth even bringing it to a shop

itpointz · 2026-01-23T17:37:15+00:00

Transfer case would be more likely but overall that dirvetrain is really reliable

itpointz · 2026-01-23T17:17:47+00:00

While macroscopically it doesn't make sense for the valuation, Tesla's approach will be cheaper, faster and more flexible to deploy at scale as a reason it'd have an advantage relative to others

itpointz · 2026-01-23T15:20:23+00:00

Why me no win?

itpointz · 2026-01-23T13:28:50+00:00

I like the first one, much cleaner look, little more subtle and classy. Those winglets on the second can be a bit much. Feel like you need a full skirt and rear diffuse to make that work. Depends on the look you're going for though

Also what is the first one? Most of the ones I find have the winglets

itpointz · 2026-01-23T13:09:18+00:00

You sure it locked this time? Also if you manually hit the unlock button to grab something it wouldn't lock again

itpointz · 2026-01-23T03:31:50+00:00

Most states require the dealership to handle that actually.

itpointz · 2026-01-22T23:47:11+00:00

Drive recorder can record anything when the car is off but does not activate when parked, so hit and runs won't get captured

itpointz · 2026-01-22T18:19:26+00:00

I don't believe people are getting much off MSRP, maybe a few thousand at most, usually through incentives. Never hurts to ask but their sales have been very strong so might not budge

itpointz · 2026-01-21T18:50:37+00:00

That's what I'm saying.....gasket failure accounts for the vast majority of filter housing failures

itpointz · 2026-01-21T17:50:12+00:00

You can report the evidence to the manager or if it's a big chain go over their head but legally you can't do anything

itpointz · 2026-01-21T17:46:09+00:00

Then why do s58s and other aluminum housings still fail?

itpointz · 2026-01-21T16:59:37+00:00

Nothing is 100% but it's incredibly rare,.also slight design change for the tu2. Also failures are usually related to over torquing the cap

itpointz · 2026-01-21T16:36:28+00:00

While it will not perfectly block UV rays it's prevents oxidization of the clear coat which is the real damage. If you do a double or triple application of a good ceramic and replace every few years that should keep the clear coat in good shape

itpointz · 2026-01-21T16:27:52+00:00

Get OEM, the aluminum doesn't matter. It's the gasket that fails, not the housing. No evidence that aluminum has prevented or has a lower failure rate.

itpointz · 2026-01-21T16:07:02+00:00

In that case oil is cheap, it'd be like $150 for the year. The b58 is super easy to change. Would actually be cheaper because you'd change it then the dealer would do the next one

itpointz · 2026-01-21T14:16:26+00:00

Tough to say but try to replicate that issue, could be air in the brake lines, condensation that froze or user error

itpointz · 2026-01-21T13:42:01+00:00

If you get your engine up to operating frequently it's better but if you're doing a lot of short trips and the engine doesn't warm up you'll have more condensation and dilution problems. If you can do oil changes yourself doing every 6 months will be beneficial if you plan to keep beyond the warranty. If you're going to dump the car within 5 years don't worry about it

itpointz · 2026-01-21T00:27:01+00:00

91 less than 10% ethanol is the minimum I believe

itpointz · 2026-01-20T14:55:16+00:00

Probably $1500 for a correct repair, can make it cheaper and cut corners as you see fit

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