Baby, say it ain't so! Selling it, really?!

[X5only]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

I think the odds are that you will be spending more than is even acceptable to you in the future, especially if you are not doing your own work. At that mileage you could have further engine, transmission or other driveline issues. If you are considering keeping it I would suggest you have two thorough inspections by the best independent shops that specialize in BMWs. In addition, as everyone knows, relationships are strongest if based on respect and compromise from both individuals. In the entire scheme of things it ain't no big deal. You have another vehicle that you like and it sounds like this is her driver. if that is the case, she should be able drive what she wants. If you really want to keep the X, it might be a good compromise if you sold the wagon.

Good points, Bcredliner. Further,

a) she's not a bimmerfan-girl anymore.....sounds like she's perhaps saying she's tired of the repair downtimes and money chewed by the X5 thus far.

b) OP is hurt by the money already put down that he is likely not going to see the results of the investment or getting the money back.

In the grand scheme of things, I think the former is what really matters.

[Plattus1000]

Originally Posted by four.8is

A bit of common sense here. Is the car paid for?
If yes, you lose 13-16k, you keep it, you've got a reliable X for years to come. In 5 years from now you'll still get 5000$ for it.

I think sometimes being a man in the house is just what the doctor ordered.
Take decisions together, please your wife, listen to her sometimes cuz we tend to be brainless at times, but losing that much money just cuz, idk, doesn't make sense to me.

I know I'm gonna get flamed; but I've got my fire costume on!

It's paid for, owned so yes, this has been my point to her from the beginning of her talk of selling it.

I guess to me, it's her rig. I like having it quite a bit and think it's a special thing but I name my cars and she does not.

[Plattus1000]

Originally Posted by upallnight

And when the Tacoma is in the shop, she can drive the X5.

This is what I'm looking at as an option.

[Plattus1000]

Originally Posted by bhennrich

Guessing that four.8is, itscoo2pyopants, and TECHN1K are all un-married Because anyone who is married would know that YOU DON'T JUST DECIDE UNILATERALLY!!! I don't care if I get kicked off this forum. NEVER DISCOUNT A WOMAN. If she says the dumb car goes and he is willing to agree with her than it goes. You treat her as though her thoughts on the vehicles in the stable don't matter just get ready to lose a lot more than the value on the car. Get ready to lose EVERYTHING! These statements are **cking disgusting!

Yikes! I think the comments could be seen that way but could also be just humorous wsys to solve the dilemma I find myself in and pointing out that both opinions count when shared interest is on the chopping block.

I appreciate the effort to reach out with an opinion and don't think for a moment anyone intended to be disrespectful. Just guys and garage talk. We all, married or not understand the "couch" as the possible cost of a victory sometimes.


Now if I can direct everyone's attention away from that back to this X5.

She hit 100 passing someone today on a fun little 2-lane road up a pass. I think she kind of has feelings for the rig but like getting bucked off a horse she's a bit saddle shy.

Patients and time... I'm optomistic.

[Plattus1000]

Originally Posted by TECN1K

It's as simple as that for me. Your mileage may vary.

Funniest line I've read in weeks. Just as a phrase not what it was in context.

[Plattus1000]

Originally Posted by edogg

If it helps your pricing process, I just traded my '06 4.4i to a small boutique dealership. They are now asking $12,995 for it (assuming it is still there) and they were very interested in the service history I had.

I don't know that having service history will get you more money out of the car, but it will definitely make it easier to sell if you advertise that you've reconditioned the vehicle and provide a full list upon request.


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I appreciate the info. Thanks.

[Plattus1000]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

I think the odds are that you will be spending more than is even acceptable to you in the future, especially if you are not doing your own work. At that mileage you could have further engine, transmission or other driveline issues. If you are considering keeping it I would suggest you have two thorough inspections by the best independent shops that specialize in BMWs. In addition, as everyone knows, relationships are strongest if based on respect and compromise from both individuals. In the entire scheme of things it ain't no big deal. You have another vehicle that you like and it sounds like this is her driver. if that is the case, she should be able drive what she wants. If you really want to keep the X, it might be a good compromise if you sold the wagon.

I'm ok spending on the X because I love that she has it. I love knowing my gal is rolling in a fun well-sorted out driving machine. I know it's crap to maintain sometimes and it has its flaws of design in places and that like the ark of the covenant, you're not allowed to look directly at some parts less you break them (plastic connectors) but I love seeing her delight when she passes, merges or dodges potholes.

I like what you said. All but that insanity at the end to sell the wagon. WTF man! LoL NEVER!!!

To everyone else, I should finish by saying wow. Thanks for the supportive, funny and some borderline masochistic statements either made in jest, logical financial advice or a 20th century view of reality. Thanks. It was good to hear.

I'm going to give her a few months to think about it. I just ordered some new headlights, it'd be stupid to sell it before they're installed and tested right?

It's a great truck and yes, it's a money pit with no overall benefit if sold and if she doesn't see the joy of driving it, why keep her in it. If I can help her fall back in love with it that would be great. If not, she gets what she feels best in. Perhaps we'll be a 3 car family again.

Meanwhile I won't be posting an ad with an insane price 'cause you guys will blast the ad in a thread titled "look at this idiot!" and I'd have to raise my hand and say it was me. I'm not ready for that yet.

Fingers crossed.

Humor, the most difficult thing to type.

[Plattus1000]

Originally Posted by X5only

Good points, Bcredliner. Further,

a) she's not a bimmerfan-girl anymore.....sounds like she's perhaps saying she's tired of the repair downtimes and money chewed by the X5 thus far.

b) OP is hurt by the money already put down that he is likely not going to see the results of the investment or getting the money back.

In the grand scheme of things, I think the former is what really matters.

This is kind of how I see it. I'll push to keep it but it's just money at the end of the day and not a ton.

[Plattus1000]

New Spyder headlights :

There's no way she'll want to sell it now, right?







They don't use the xenon ballast/bulbs that are stock so maybe I'll retrofit these Spyders when I need another project.

[TECN1K]

Originally Posted by Plattus1000

New Spyder headlights :

There's no way she'll want to sell it now, right?

They don't use the xenon ballast/bulbs that are stock so maybe I'll retrofit these Spyders when I need another project.

She will if you try to make her drive at night.

Yeah, you have to. They're downright dangerous at night, the optics are so poor (and installed UPSIDE DOWN most of the time) - see my exploits here.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-bad-halo.html