May end up selling my X5

FeelGoodUnInc · #1 02-22-2007, 01:45 PM

I'm exhausted, I think yesterday's stall on the road was the final straw for me with this car. I was driving uphill and then suddenly my car gave out, standstill on top of the hill blocking all traffic...turns out I need a new transfer case and driveshaft which will run me a good $3k. Just last month I spent $2k on new control arms, cv boots(2nd time in 1 yr), brakepads(2nd in 1 yr), my coolant was leaking...now I'm told soon I'll need new rotors which I replaced a year ago as well. The list goes on...question is how much longer until my tranny blows out...w. my luck I wouldn't be surprised

It's been a great run tho, enjoyed my X5 and my first BMW, but I've had it with BMW's (or maybe it's just my car). I guess not purchasing the extended warranty was crucial but the quarterly/yearly maintenance on this car has just been a joke...and what's funny is all the shops I've been to, including dealerships tell me it's normal yearly maintenance costs for BMW's. Also speaking with the guy from AAA..he said BMW's are the most frequent cars they pickup to tow due to failure (at least here in CA)..which I'm actually not surprised...my whole family + my gf has BMW's and the maintenance is higher than a supermodels (not that ive dated one)... I guess I'm just ranting here, I'll more then likely end up selling my car after the repairs are done, I was eyeing at the 3 series coupe but I may look for another manufacturer.

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Quicksilver · #2 02-22-2007, 01:49 PM

Hey feelgoodunInc:

I'm feelin ya. Sorry to hear about the woe's. What year is the X?

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Originally Posted by FeelGoodUnInc

I'm exhausted, I think yesterday's stall on the road was the final straw for me with this car. I was driving uphill and then suddenly my car gave out, standstill on top of the hill blocking all traffic...turns out I need a new transfer case and driveshaft which will run me a good $3k. Just last month I spent $2k on new control arms, cv boots(2nd time in 1 yr), brakepads(2nd in 1 yr), my coolant was leaking...now I'm told soon I'll need new rotors which I replaced a year ago as well. The list goes on...question is how much longer until my tranny blows out...w. my luck I wouldn't be surprised

It's been a great run tho, enjoyed my X5 and my first BMW, but I've had it with BMW's (or maybe it's just my car). I guess not purchasing the extended warranty was crucial but the quarterly/yearly maintenance on this car has just been a joke...and what's funny is all the shops I've been to, including dealerships tell me it's normal yearly maintenance costs for BMW's. Also speaking with the guy from AAA..he said BMW's are the most frequent cars they pickup to tow due to failure (at least here in CA)..which I'm actually not surprised...my whole family + my gf has BMW's and the maintenance is higher than a supermodels (not that ive dated one)... I guess I'm just ranting here, I'll more then likely end up selling my car after the repairs are done, I was eyeing at the 3 series coupe but I may look for another manufacturer.

canamx5 · #3 02-22-2007, 01:51 PM

That is why I lease! Plus, new car every 3 years. Sorry for your bad luck.

SilverBullet · #4 02-22-2007, 01:53 PM

Sorry to hear about the X. If you get a new BMW, remember they have the 4 yr/ 50k miles, which covers all items of you car, even wear and tear. Not a lot of manufacturers offer this. Just something to keep in mind. Godd luck with you search. What other cars are you considering?

FeelGoodUnInc · #5 02-22-2007, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by driverX5

Sorry to hear about the X. If you get a new BMW, remember they have the 4 yr/ 50k miles, which covers all items of you car, even wear and tear. Not a lot of manufacturers offer this. Just something to keep in mind. Godd luck with you search. What other cars are you considering?

who knows...I may still end up getting another BMW..my other options are to look into Audi and Lexus.....first I'll have to see how much I can sell this car for

FeelGoodUnInc · #6 02-22-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver

Hey feelgoodunInc:

I'm feelin ya. Sorry to hear about the woe's. What year is the X?

thanks, it's a 2002....i guess it was time to upgrade anyways

xnsf · #7 02-22-2007, 03:12 PM

sorry to hear that...

how many miles do you have on your X? and what's a CV boot? mine was torn...

noncom23 · #8 02-22-2007, 03:19 PM

Dropping like flies out there today...
Good luck man!

Boston X5 4.4 · #9 02-22-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by xnsf

sorry to hear that...

how many miles do you have on your X? and what's a CV boot? mine was torn...

CV boot protects CV joint in suspension - keeps grease in and crap out. 8 of them in the X. Common 'wear and tear'' item

Its a PITA to replace your self, but here's the DIY if you feel inclined..

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/s...mw-x5-e53.html

FeelGoodUnInc · #10 02-22-2007, 07:23 PM

I'm currently at 75,000 miles....those CV boots are a pain, had to replace them twice already (front set) in the past year

If I do decide to keep the car, I'm tired of having to replace the rotors and brakepads so often, so if I go aftermarket rotors + pads, will it make a difference in durability?

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