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Current- --2003 X5 4.6 Estoril Blue Black Nappa leather rear air bags OEM nav OEM hitch OEM cargo liner Black housing SPYDER headlights - Evo-XR projectors 2017 GMC Sierra, 7K miles... 2017 GMC Sierra, 60K miles... 2015 GMC Sierra 280K miles... 2011 GMC Sierra, 500K miles... Previous wheels: --First love~ 1969 Chevy C10, 396BB bored, 3 on the tree, Black ~SOLD~ --2011 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD CCSB, Black, 250K miles ~SOLD~ |
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Yes,can be dangerous buying used car.If you buy such car better try buying one with service history.Go with someone who you trust about cars to look it over prior to buy it.
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I noticed the other day at idle that my driving lights were fluctuating slightly. Little bright, little soft.. little bright, little soft. Where do you think I'm headed next? A PROACTIVE visit to have the alternator checked. If it's bad or shows signs of being so... I will replace it in advance. It's nearly 11 years old after all. Maintain your car. Drive it like you OWN it, not stole it. And *look* for things that should be going wrong to replace them before they do. If you *expect* mechanical things to fail, they will never fail your expectations.
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2005 X5 4.8IS The Blue ones are always FASTER.... Current Garage: 2005 X5 4.8is 2002 M5 TiSilver 2003 525iT 1998 528i Former Garage Stable Highlights 2004 325XiT Sport 1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green 1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package 1969 Road Runner 383 1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green |
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I just saw this article about what it might cost to take a 2008 Toyota Camry to 200k miles. Care to guess? On the high side, the article suggests that it would require ~$8,000.
YES, our E53's cost more to maintain- maybe even 2-3x more! But we make a *choice* don't we? After all, the E53 cost 2-2.5x more when new, rt? It certainly is 2-3x the drive! (maybe even 4x!) It makes sense that maintaining it costs more. But the real takeaway here is that even the venerable, almighty 'maintenance free' Camry and Honda cost money to maintain and drive over 100k miles- especially ten years after production! Pay for it new or pay for it in maintenance. You're *GONNA* pay for it! Quote:
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That's pretty much all I had to go through plus the transmission rebuild.
I am still happily married,the rest matters less.X is an awesome vehicle regardless the problems. Quote:
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At the 10+ year mark with reselling pricing for hi mileage ones hitting below 10K, my only suggestion is to all owners is to DIY. If you have deep pockets, then go for it and find a BMW E53 knowledgeable INDY, whom you trust.
These are getting cheaper to buy with hi mileage and lots of unknown deferred maintenance. Most are ticking away waiting to go bang. The issues with X5's have been documented to death on this site as have the solutions to these same issues we as owners get to resolve. The knowledge base on this site is priceless. Buy them and fix them. If not why buy in the first place? Like the style and performance? It all comes at a price. Nothing is free even in a Honda, Toyota, or whatever. In regards to selling what you have now and going to a snooze of a car, everyone has choices in life to make that will define their auto driving life. Have a Nice Day!
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2005 X5 4.8IS The Blue ones are always FASTER.... Current Garage: 2005 X5 4.8is 2002 M5 TiSilver 2003 525iT 1998 528i Former Garage Stable Highlights 2004 325XiT Sport 1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green 1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package 1969 Road Runner 383 1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green |
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Great point, StephenVA... pay to play is definitely true of BMW
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Thanks all, yeah I definitely love the X. Just need a reliable daily drive so am buying a new Grand Cherokee and going to replace every 3-4 years. I love the BMW's how they don't age. A 10 year old land cruiser looks like a 10 year old landmcruiser, people still think my 04 is only a couple of years old.
I will definitely be buying another X when I can afford the money and time for a toy car - maybe an E70 X5M might be the go by then...
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Not having a crack at you mate, but you want reliability and bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee? THE single most recalled vehicle in Australia?
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