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Originally Posted by bcredliner
James, I know we are on the side of the glass is half full and that side does not always see the obvious.
That said, I think it appropriate that a newbie should be aware how important TLC is to a better experience with an X5. I don't think it is in the best interest of the newbie to present the maximum hurt and not the good.
The half empty group almost always seems to be louder and longer and the thread ends up sounding like we are anorexic cutters---there is no good and the only feelings we have is when it hurts.
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Agreed.
Just pointing out that the good feeling of doing through DIYing and enjoying a well sorted out BMW is tempered by the pain endured in getting to that point (I needed Advil for 2 days post brake system overhaul). Sweat equity is part of the +10 yr old, over 100k mile BMW owner experience.
I rather like the bad rap older, high mile BMWs get. It allows me to search the used car market for good 7+ yr old vehicle and pick them up for less then 25% new price.
A clean, well maintained, 100k mile vehicle that sold for almost $60k new and can be had for under $13k is right in my wheelhouse! Add to that the fact you don't seen them at every stoplight.