No, I would not! I am not mechanical at all. Would pay a garage to repair it. Any ballpark idea what suspension and valve repairs mentioned in this thread would cost? Thanks a bunch! You guys are awesome on this forum. I am definitely gonna buy an x5. This one may or may not be the right one. Also has a glitchy electronic display on the dash......odometer, etc readable but blurred. I'm not adverse to buying a car that needs repairs so long as I know what I'm getting into and get a fair discount for said repairs. This seller seems cool in that regard. They bought a 2013 to replace the car and I'm sure they tried to trade it at the dealer and were offered a very low trade since they opted not to trade it