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Originally Posted by boostd92
I've got a 3.0 and would never buy a 4.4
Having worked at a dealership and seeing the "Trifecta of Death" happen to so many people, I just don't want to take the risk.
Trifecta of Death:
1. Valve Seals
2. Intermidiate shaft levers
3. Transmission
Each one of the repairs above is $5,000+ and the 3.0i's don't have any of those problems (typically).
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The pre face-lift cars don't have the first two problems, and seem to have very little of the third problem. I think the only sensible recommendation for anyone considering a used X5 is either buy a pre face-lift car, or buy an aftermarket warranty that is as long as one expects to keep the car.