Hello Blue (and all others) I think i may gotten the same deal as you!
I picked up my X5 for a whopping $2000 (canadian to boot!)
however, it needed work!!
-two passenger doors, $600 at a wrecker, same color too! they threw in a OEM hitch too, because i pulled the doors! (and brought donuts!!)
-most of the front suspension $450 from FCP Euro, i used Meyle HD and Lemfoerder parts! did the pressing in and out myself!! saved $$$
-an O2 sensor, (bank 1 sensor 1 ) $70 bucks from parts store (its an Bosch one)
-misc interior trim. $50 from wrecker light covers, ash tray, weatherstripping for door. floor mat.(singular!)
-folding mirror motor, $50 from wrecker,
-front brake pads, $80 Akebono's from friend without BMW anymore!
-tires $200 for some michellin "take offs" from a friends tire shop with 75% tread left! mounted and balanced!!
-driver door carrier, $115 from BMW Langley (yike$!)
-brand new key from BMW in Germany ($200 double Yike$)(picked up at BMW Langley also.
The quotes the guy got from the dealership were astronomical! so he basically deducted the cost of repairs, from the market rate for an excellent condition one, and came up with $2000.
I think i became a member here the day i took delivery! (actually he delivered!!)
The truck has been a joy, and I absolutely love it! I have enjoyed working on it, (tinkering as my wife says!!) its been alot of fun here!
There are a few things left to do, but for the most part, its completely road worthy, and i wouldnt hesitate to drive it across the country!
(i might look into installing "mediabridge" for my Ipod,and maybe a bluetooth phone system but thats later!!)
I got really lucky with my truck, i paid as much for it as the original owner paid for the leather seat option!
lol, not bad!!
It is amazing how, with a little enginuity and some tools (ok alot of tools and some specialty ones) you can save thousands in repair costs!!!
My pride still rises, when i close the door with a solid thunk and lock it up for the night, knowing i saved a beauty like this from a scrap pile!
