X5 Catalytic Converters. Problems?

kevnmurphy · #1 02-17-2007, 02:01 PM

Out of the searching I have done, it doesn't seem like many people have problems with the cat's failing. Is this just my bad research, or is that true. I will be getting an X5 soon, and want to look out for this if it is a problem. I don't want to get a car and have a $1500+ problem in 20,000 miles.
Thanks in advance

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kevnmurphy · #2 02-18-2007, 12:40 AM

Any help, please?

xnsf · #3 02-18-2007, 12:58 AM

almost 65000 miles and had absolutely no problems with it.

but i haven't had a smog check recently...

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JCL · #4 02-18-2007, 01:01 AM

It isn't a problem I have heard of or read about on several boards. When catalytic converters do fail it is often a consequence of another problem, such as over-fueling.

Not sure how old an X5 you are looking at, but it would be prudent to consider an extended warranty. BMW parts are not cheap, generally speaking.

supersteve · #5 02-18-2007, 04:16 PM

116,000+ miles on '01 4.4 X5. Original cats.

noncom23 · #6 02-18-2007, 08:59 PM

or wrong fuel...

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Originally Posted by JCL

It isn't a problem I have heard of or read about on several boards. When catalytic converters do fail it is often a consequence of another problem, such as over-fueling.

Not sure how old an X5 you are looking at, but it would be prudent to consider an extended warranty. BMW parts are not cheap, generally speaking.

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