Humans can easily and are inclined to find negatives about anything and are very willing to voice them. Far less can focus on the positives and don't feel it worthwhile to be in the minority in a debate such as this by speaking up. IMO making a decision from the anecdotal evidence as is the forum or the number of positive verses negatives comments is no more than guessing.

There's plenty to worry about and get angry about without owning a vehicle you expect to breakdown every time you drive it or cost you a barrel full of money every year. I will never understand why X5 owners that trash X5s still own one. Seems to me that's like hitting your thumb with a hammer because it feels so good when you quit.

Once again, my experience, purchasing my X5 new, has been great. If one is a gluten for pain and suffering purchase any vehicle that is 10+ years old or has more than 100,000 miles, without ownership history, maintenance history, or a PPI and no DIY capability.

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X5 4.6 2002 Black Sap, Black interior. 2013 X5M Melbourne Red, Bamboo interior
Dallas