Originally Posted by texvette

It will get traded when the warranty is up. I don't keep any vehicle after
warranty period. Just no excuse of such an expensive vehicle having the
problems posted on this forum. When the X5 gives out, it is taken in. Driving
an hour half is a PIA, so drive till almost or dead in its track.

Point of these forums are to get feedback from other owners. Find if problems are
great in number. Will aid in the decision process whether want to go with the brand
again.

The transmission is acting up, 10K miles. Just going to drive till locks up,
BMW can just tow. If makes it to trade time next owner can
deal with the problem.

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