X5 Catalytic Converters. Problems?

[kevnmurphy]

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

[kevnmurphy]

Any help, please?

[xnsf]

almost 65000 miles and had absolutely no problems with it.

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

:xoutpost:

[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.

[supersteve]

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

[noncom23]

or wrong fuel...

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.