Should I buy an older X5? Answer NO

[crystalworks]

I love road trips in mine. Driven it from California to Texas after purchasing. Texas to Miami and back. Houston and Dallas at least a few times a year.

I see so many of these things on the road... They aren't that bad. I avoid working on it constantly by doing while systems at once. IE: complete cooling system, complete front suspension, etc. I usually replace many things before they fail so I can schedule downtime rather than being stranded somewhere. @ 15 years old... These things do need love. But they are cheaper than any comparable new or used car options.

But we all have our tolerances for such things. Can certainly understand wanting out of the platform. Good luck with your choice of replacement vehicle.

[LOWvert]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

I see so many of these things on the road...

This is also the case in Toronto, however almost every one looks like crap I mainly see 3.0 model, and every one I've seen all have rear suspension issues (severe camber on one or both sides, toe in, sagging rear end).


None of the drivers seem to acknowledge my E53, they are always in their own little world!

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by LOWvert

This is also the case in Toronto, however almost every one looks like crap I mainly see 3.0 model, and every one I've seen all have rear suspension issues (severe camber on one or both sides, toe in, sagging rear end).


None of the drivers seem to acknowledge my E53, they are always in their own little world!

I agree. Most are 3.0i's with rear camber issues. But... still running and serving their owners. Just like every old navigator you see has the air bags blown out and every old explorer sounds like crap squeaking from the front suspension. But they keep going...

I used to get no real attention in Red. After the aero kit swap it gets a bunch of it. From BMW people and those I'd not even really expect to care alike.