X5 Problems - at what mileage?

[EugeneD]

Hey everyone,

I am new on this forum and I am thinking of buying an early X5 (2000-2001), likely with 70K+ miles on it.

I am wondering at what mileage you guys have started to have issues with your X5?

I am no newbie to BMWs, having owned an E46 (3 series), so be as technical as you like..

Thanks!

[xx3]

Tranny's seem to go bust between 100,000 -> 120,000?

There is also that window issue...

[AzNMpower32]

Someone will mention the CV Joint boot issue which seems to occur 70-100k. X5 owners should elaborate on this.........

[Michelle]

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[EugeneD]

I figured the auto trannys would have this issue... I think I'll be looking for an automatic regardless... I don't think it's too logical to buy an SUV (SAV) with a manual gear box...

[noncom23]

Pixels, water pump if not already done...
Welcome to the board.

[xnsf]

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i'm guessing that car will not have a warranty?

[motordavid]

I have an '01, w/56K+ and it runs very well. I have, however,
treated it well since new, 90% of the miles are easy highway
miles and I've never beat on it...

I'd rec'd a model year or two, newer and, less miles.

Your question, to be answered more than anecdotally,
would require pages of responses, but like mine above,
they are just snippets of how ours/mine "runs".

I suspect most here would rec'd a newer version and less
miles.

Do some reading vs the Search Function for problems: most
of us have seen or read the usual.
GL,mD

[SuperGreg]

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[Lotus Man]

50,001 miles.

:p

OK, only kidding. I'm at 71,5xx miles and still rolling along. I'm worried about the aforementioned 100k-mile tranny issue.

How much would something like that cost? Fixing or replacement of the tranny?