My E70 with 84K miles has sprung the infamous valley leak in the coolant transfer pipe. $$$$$$$$AAAAAAAAAAHHHHH$$$$$$$$!

I cannot believe BMW doesn't do something about this epidemic (obviously a recall would cost millions). This is my second X5, 1st was a 2005, and the second coolant system problem on both vehicles in under 85K miles. My coolant reservoir had sprung a leak on both trucks as well.

What happened to superior German engineering? My teenage beater cars never had as many problems.

Sorry to rant and offer nothing constructive to this site, I love my X5, but this just may be my last BMW which is sad because when they work properly... we all know. It's not so much the money but the time spent dealing with all these issues, and dealing with a car maker that doesn't truly back up their product.

To those looking to buy a BMW, dump it as soon as the warranty is up.