This week my 2001 X5 4.4 hit 185K miles. The body and interior look great mostly because its a California car that I try to never park in the sun for long times. The exterior paint is holding up well and the leather interior looks great. I'm meticulous about keeping everything working and replacing the smallest part that is ever missing or broken.

The engine burns less that a 1/2 quart of oil between 10K changes. I run Amsoil 10-30 which I recently changed from 5-30. I do the brakes, plugs, oil changes, and other maintenance myself.

So far, I've rebuilt the transmission at 170K, the vanos including timing chains and guides at 150K, the rear suspension bladders at 160K, and various hoses, belts, CV boots, water pumps.

I love the vehicle and if I ever get rid of it I will probably buy another X5. Besides a business and family vehicle, its a ski and camping vehicle, I've had it off road in places I would not believe it would go. I use it as a pick up truck and tow vehicle as well.

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2013 X5 3.5i M Sport
2004 M3 cabriolet SMG