Should I buy an older X5? Answer NO

[Happy]

Originally Posted by Overboost

PS. Click on the links in my signature to see how bad the addiction is. I should seek some professional help or some kind of 3 step program.

So what you are saying is, I am grossly negligent on getting help!

Originally Posted by 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.

If you come to Houston, and your schedule is free, let me know. I would like to make your acquaintance and see the X5’s parked. Same if I go to Austin.

Originally Posted by cn90

- A DIYer, yes, one should not play with these toys if one does not know how to fix these toys...

Knowing how to fix one of these amazing BMW’s is one thing, having the right tools is a completely different subject.

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by Happy

So what you are saying is, I am grossly negligent on getting help!

crystalworks said it best...

Originally Posted by crystalworks

People who own older BMW's are a certain kind of "special."

[zonefive]

You don't have to know how to wrench if you have a good indy.

I have had my 2001 since new. I've posted all the unscheduled repairs elsewhere.

I still drive mine with 189k on the clock because I'm too cheap to buy a new car and I have become attached to this one.

But you are right, if you don't have the time, don't drive one. Get a Hyundai.