Really like the X5M. I added a tune which was a good decision. It's my wife's so she doesn't want me to do anything else to it. She loves it. At purchase it had about 63,000 miles. It is now at about 90,000. My wife drives the wheels off of it. I have replaced a CCV hose that was cracked, replaced rotors and pads, and flushed the brake fluid. That's it. I see it as a great purchase. Looking at buying a new or 1-2 year old for me.

Sounds like you are covering the basis to make as informed a decision as possible. I am a stickler for a PPI. Check out Carfax if you haven't already and the more maintenance records the better. I search for vehicles that were serviced at the dealer and have all the receipts. Ours was a one owner traded back to the dealer that sold it., one or two owners is best. Be prepared to walk away if it doesn't pass your purchase criteria. Take the emotion out. Don't be in a hurry, don't have a deadline. I looked for almost a year. I am always willing to compromise on color, interior and features to find one that passes the purchase criteria in flying colors. Depending on the extent you want to DIY, purchasing a warranty can be a worthwhile safeguard. I don't buy by price. I am willing to pay more for vehicles that are less risk.

Good luck!. The ride and handling is very different than an E53. At first it seems numb in comparison. But while it is very different after driving it some it is different in a good way.

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