High mileage repairs...

[primetime]

Ok guys and gals the long list of repairs and costs have dome down to this:

I have an 01 3.0 sport package with 92k miles on it.

Since Jan 2nd, I've already dumped 2grand into the X. These may be some of the problems some of you may experience at higher mileage or may experienced already.

Valve cover gasket ($520 dealer)
Oil seperator ($450 indie mechanic shop)
Frozen door latch ($500 dealer)
Drive Belt and AC Belt ($163 indie mechanic shop)
Tow truck to the dealer ($140)
Slid on ice into a fire hydrant to avoid a car that suddenly stopped in front of me on icey roads ($250 insurance dedtuctable for new front bumper, right front fender, and new 20'' rim)

And now here's some more:

CV boots (outer) ($570 at indie mechanic shop)
Rotors, pads, sensors ($603 both sides in front, indie shop)
Valve cover cracked somehow was leaking oil and smoking = not good ($450 at indie mechanic shop)
Exhaust Cam sensor ($200, indie shop)
Thrust arm bushings ($350, indie shop)

Yup another 2 grand or so..Making the total spent in the last month and a half around 4 grand.. Sadly, I have come to a crossroads, I may sell my X in the next few months after this. I dont think it can handle another winter. I didn't let her go without a fight, But 4 grand in just under 2 months is getting out of hand. It would have been close to twice that if I did everything at the dealer.

[fast4d]

astronomical prices.

[primetime]

Its unbelievable...the X has become so unreliable its ridiculous. I had it break down on the freeway in 8 degree weather when the valve cover gasket blew. Then yesterday it was smoking from the hood and I drove it strait to the shop for a cracked valve cover. This shouldn't happen on a luxury automobile of this magnitude. But it does, and I fear it will continue if I hold on to it..

[Michelle]

Originally Posted by fast4d

astronomical prices.

It's an almost 8-year-old vehicle. What do you expect?

[acitydweller]

You could have saved $140 on the tow if you joined AAA.

Expensive parts and German Cars go hand in hand...

If you really dont want to dump the money on maintenance, then get a toyota 4runner or highlander. I myself have debated whether my recent purchase of an 05 4.4 was such a good idea given that i could have gotten into a new highlander with zero miles and full warranty and fantastic toyota reliability.

Of course it doesnt drive quite the same but the running costs and minimal rate of depreciation really make it a smart buy in comparison.

If you already dumped the money into the car, it looks like you are really set for the next 20,000 miles or so. I'd say keep the car and enjoy it as you have thus far. Everyone has to fix things in their cars from time to time. Don't let that ruin your experience of owning a fun to drive car.

[Wagner]

Originally Posted by primetime

Ok guys and gals the long list of repairs and costs have dome down to this:

I have an 01 3.0 sport package with 92k miles on it.

Since Jan 2nd, I've already dumped 2grand into the X. These may be some of the problems some of you may experience at higher mileage or may experienced already.

Valve cover gasket ($520 dealer)
Oil seperator ($450 indie mechanic shop)
Frozen door latch ($500 dealer)
Drive Belt and AC Belt ($163 indie mechanic shop)
Tow truck to the dealer ($140)
Slid on ice into a fire hydrant to avoid a car that suddenly stopped in front of me on icey roads ($250 insurance dedtuctable for new front bumper, right front fender, and new 20'' rim)

And now here's some more:

CV boots (outer) ($570 at indie mechanic shop)
Rotors, pads, sensors ($603 both sides in front, indie shop)
Valve cover cracked somehow was leaking oil and smoking = not good ($450 at indie mechanic shop)
Exhaust Cam sensor ($200, indie shop)
Thrust arm bushings ($350, indie shop)

Yup another 2 grand or so.. Sadly, I have come to a crossroads, I may sell my X in the next few months after this. I dont think it can handle another winter. I didn't let her go without a fight, But 4 grand in just under 2 months is getting out of hand. It would have been close to twice that if I did everything at the dealer.

Second M, 7 year old car costs you $2,000 in repairs....ahh..not bad.

I'm looking at the repair list, and minus the insurance ded for avoiding a car, the X seems to have normal car wear items: brakes, rotors, cam sensor, bushings, CV boots, belts....the only oddity would be the valve cover leak but at 90+ thousand miles, that isn't uncommon.

Bottom line, 7yr old luxury vehicle....pay to play

Now watch out for the trans to stop working....ouch.

[acitydweller]

Having a luxury nametag doesnt obstain it from faults, infact bmw's and german cars are known for their electrical problems amongst other things.

A car under any make and model will have this happen when its either abused or maintenance neglected. take your pick... This is not to say that a well maintained car wont break down due to manufacturing defect but the chances are far less. It all goes down to how lucky you are as well...

Originally Posted by primetime

This shouldn't happen on a luxury automobile of this magnitude. But it does, and I fear it will continue if I hold on to it..

[Wagner]

Originally Posted by primetime

Its unbelievable...the X has become so unreliable its ridiculous. I had it break down on the freeway in 8 degree weather when the valve cover gasket blew. Then yesterday it was smoking from the hood and I drove it strait to the shop for a cracked valve cover. This shouldn't happen on a luxury automobile of this magnitude. But it does, and I fear it will continue if I hold on to it..

Think you need to take some time and relax

Blown valve covers are not uncommon at all, on any model of vehicle with miles on it. While people tout the Highlander and such, these are POS if you want any form of luxury. We routinely get one when the Bimmer is having work done and every time I can't wait to get back to the BMW. There is no BMW in existence that is a 'good buy', they are all over priced for what they are...vehicles. And yes, you could have bought something else that probably would have lasted longer. And if you happened to buy it used without a warranty...which I don't know is your case...your bad.

[primetime]

Originally Posted by Wagner

Think you need to take some time and relax

Blown valve covers are not uncommon at all, on any model of vehicle with miles on it. While people tout the Highlander and such, these are POS if you want any form of luxury. We routinely get one when the Bimmer is having work done and every time I can't wait to get back to the BMW. There is no BMW in existence that is a 'good buy', they are all over priced for what they are...vehicles. And yes, you could have bought something else that probably would have lasted longer. And if you happened to buy it used without a warranty...which I don't know is your case...your bad.

Well put, Exactly I agree, I'm just a little heated by it. You're right, I bought the X because of luxury. My Qx4 is nice and reliable, but it handles like crap, it drives like crap, and doesnt look nearly as good as the X. Its ok on the luxury end, Infiniti does a decent job in that aspect. But you're right, its nothing compared to the X. I'm going back and forth in my head about selling it. If I didn't love my X so much this would be an easy decision. But its not!

[Wagner]

I wouldn't sell it over 2G's....

Now if the trans goes out followed by a blown motor....dump it