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Originally Posted by jnclem
I realize that I am reading a forum where people come to get help with problems that they are having with their X5s. That leads to a feeling that these cars are continually in need of repair. So my question is, do you have long periods of time when your Xs run fine? I ask because I am used to driving cars with 100, 200, or more thousand miles on them that rarely give me trouble. General maintenance must be done on every vehicle if you want it to live a long and healthy life, but you shouldn't need to repair and replace parts all that often. I'm just wondering as I make the decision whether this BMW experience is really going to be worth it. I love, love, love, driving this car, but I do need something that is reliable too. Just an honest question, looking for an honest answer, from those who know.
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I think very few people come to the forums to report that their car is running fine, so you're more likely to read of issues rather than compliments on any car forum. As long as you keep up with appropriate maintenance you should be fine, as with any other car. For BMW's in general the cooling system requires special attention as that is their weak point (all plastic components that deteriorate with heat and age). If you're a DIY kind of person, you should be able to really keep the car running fine for longer periods as I think for the average DIY, they're relatively easy to work on.
All the best!