X5 love- UPDATE: another stroke?! :(

[crosvs]

As some of you have probably read, due to ongoing problems with my aging 2001 X5 4.4 Sport (115,000 miles), and fearful anticipation of being hit with a $7,000+ bill for a failed transmission, I'm strongly considering getting rid of it and trading it in on a pre-owned M3 convertible.

While it looks like I can definitely manage to do this, and while I relish a return to my sports car roots, I thought you might all smile slightly in quiet understanding when I say to you this:

The thought of parting with my X5 -- even for the mighty and wet-dream inducing M3 -- really gives me tremendous pause for second thoughts. But seriously, after almost 2.5 years to the day; nearly 80,000 miles; and endless happy memories, both sporting and leisurely alike -- not to mention "passionate!!" (think X5 bed ) -- I just cannot imagine not having her with me anymore!!

I think of my "big little tank," my Suburban Assault Vehicle (SAV), about how she's the most perfect balance of practicality, comfort, sportiness, and prestige, and I just find myself less enthusiastic about the trade than I had otherwise presumed I would feel.

But I do not mean this of course to belittle the M3's superlative status in today's -- and tomorrow's -- automotive world, but rather to speak with utmost praise for one of latest SUV entrants to hit the road, back in 2000, that while not perhaps the fastest nor most luxurious -- or even the most practical! -- by 2007 standards anymore, is still, at least in my heart -- if not my mind -- one of the world's very best.

[noncom23]

So WTF? Are you trading it or not?

Just kidding. Good luck.

[cmyX6go]

Well said. Good luck with the M. Your post brought a tear to my eye.

[xnsf]

what a meaningful...resignation letter? i hope you're staying here

post pics of the M3

[crosvs]

haha the short answer is, i really couldn't decide WHAT to do, and i honestly think i was swaying slightly AWAY from doing the trade ......... until i was parking at school this afternoon for class and ..........

... within 1 hour of picking up my car following repairs of last week's computer failure -- instrument cluster and DSC modules had gone out -- i received the ENGINE FAILSAFE PROGRAM warning light

i'm thinking it really is game over for my X after all

[noncom23]

Sorry man. See if there are any o6's around you might like...

Originally Posted by crosvs

haha the short answer is, i really couldn't decide WHAT to do, and i honestly think i was swaying slightly AWAY from doing the trade ......... until i was parking at school this afternoon for class and ..........

... within 1 hour of picking up my car following repairs of last week's computer failure -- instrument cluster and DSC modules had gone out -- i received the ENGINE FAILSAFE PROGRAM warning light

i'm thinking it really is game over for my X after all

[blondboinsd]

Originally Posted by crosvs

haha the short answer is, i really couldn't decide WHAT to do, and i honestly think i was swaying slightly AWAY from doing the trade ......... until i was parking at school this afternoon for class and ..........

... within 1 hour of picking up my car following repairs of last week's computer failure -- instrument cluster and DSC modules had gone out -- i received the ENGINE FAILSAFE PROGRAM warning light

i'm thinking it really is game over for my X after all

I've seen that little message before, who knew

[SilverBullet]

Keep the X together until you can get rid of it.

[wheelman]

"... within 1 hour of picking up my car following repairs of last week's computer failure -- instrument cluster and DSC modules had gone out -- i received the ENGINE FAILSAFE PROGRAM warning light "

I have a question. Has anyone here ever had to replace their modules because of this. I can honestly say X's have their issues but their issues are usually something we can all say we've had to address. I'm not saying they maybe tried to replace something that didn't need to be replaced but..they maybe replaced something that didn't need to be replaced. I'm a head case plus a motorhead so I would ask to see the codes they received when they ran their tests. On this board I've seen two results of that message...

1. Water where it shouldn't be...
2. Tranny Shot.....

Just a though....


Mark

[wheelman]

Looking back at your first thread it was for the following message...

"TRANS. FAILSAFE MODE"

If this again is what you're getting (you noted "ENGINE FAILSAFE PROGRAM" so thus why I'm asking)then I stand with my deal above....