So, what happens when 47 year old kid falls in love with X5 2600 miles away?

[14thbmw]

When you get it ask the dealer for a quart of oil; if they won’t throw that in buy one as you set out.
Take a couple of simple tools - screwdrivers and wrenches in case there is some fixable failure.
Cell phone and charger for the drive, probably obvious.
Since you drive, you probably know the routes. I prefer the northern route this time of year. Too bad the wife isn’t along or you could visit several nice places (Yellowstone comes to mind). But since you’re power driving, the northern route has some faster interstates.
Don’t run the gas too low, you want to keep good gas in it and not be sucking any condensation.
Do a visual and running inspection of the cooling system to be sure it is full and not leaking. No cracks in the reservoir, etc. If there is anything problematic, replace before starting out. Hopefully the PPI already gave you comfort here.
Make sure the washers work front and rear, the fluid is full, and all wiper blades are in very good condition.
Relax and have fun.

[bmw540san]

Originally Posted by 14thbmw

When you get it ask the dealer for a quart of oil; if they won’t throw that in buy one as you set out.
Take a couple of simple tools - screwdrivers and wrenches in case there is some fixable failure.
Cell phone and charger for the drive, probably obvious.
Since you drive, you probably know the routes. I prefer the northern route this time of year. Too bad the wife isn’t along or you could visit several nice places (Yellowstone comes to mind). But since you’re power driving, the northern route has some faster interstates.
Don’t run the gas too low, you want to keep good gas in it and not be sucking any condensation.
Do a visual and running inspection of the cooling system to be sure it is full and not leaking. No cracks in the reservoir, etc. If there is anything problematic, replace before starting out. Hopefully the PPI already gave you comfort here.
Make sure the washers work front and rear, the fluid is full, and all wiper blades are in very good condition.
Relax and have fun.

Thank you for the good tips.
It is power run and I really wanted the car so I made a quick move. it will be very exausting and risky and that is why I'm going alone.
I wasn't going to ask the dealer as I'm going to stop at first Walmart when I get tired and get a quart of good synthetic 5w30 oil along with some provisions.
The inspection and service dealer paid for included synthetic 5w30 oil change (although don't know which brand) so it's a small piece of mind.
But, I'll still inspect it very carefully.
I was debating to do actual PPI but when I asked for the car condition, they reffered me to the the shop that charged them $230 for inspection and service and I have receipt of it.
It's sort of calculated risk. The shop is highly reputable and is independent of the dealer. Their mechanic I talked to remembers the X5 well as he was impressed with its condition.