parting with my 01 x5 3.0

[booninety]

The time has come and depending on whether my x5 needs a new block or not, I'm going to have to sell it.
I love this car, but cannot afford the repairs. I'm out of warranty and each time something breaks, I see $$ signs in the service specialists eyes. I have a local mechanic who is great...but why pour my hard earned cash into a car that will only ask for more.
does anyone think i should let the dealer buy it for parts or even if they do that sort of thing?
it's in great shape otherwise.
i hate to part with it, too. i thought i'd be an owner for life, but now i'm thinking of going japanese.
again, it's a 2001 3.0 x5 with 105k miles.
i'll post pictures in a few days-once i can see again through my tears!!!!

[lx4life]

Sorry to hear, but when I bought my high mileage X5 i knew it was a money pit. I really hate hearing that since you would assume BMW is reliable, but it is what it is. If my wife didn't like the car so much I would have never considered it and also BMW has great exterior styling. Next time look around for extended warranties cause i got one for $2500 that covers pretty much everything that would go wrong until 2012/135K. Anyways I would see if the car is as messed up as you think it is, looking at the mileage, you still got alot left. I have 100k on my 01 4.4i and it is strong and feels like new. But I don't think the dealer will buy your car for parts maybe a junk yard will but you could just list it on Ebay like another one of our members did and get some money for it. Good Luck and keep us updated.

[booninety]

if it doesn't need a new engine, i think i still have to part with it.
do you know if i can still get xtended warranty?

[lx4life]

Yes but it will not cover what is already damaged cause my warranty co had an inspector inspect it before i could start my coverage and until after 1000 miles/30 days will it start coverage. But if you get everythign fixed you can get a warranty you can contact the person below.

Hal J. Moses
President
Auto Advantage Inc.
(800) 933-9190

"Hal J. Moses" <[email protected]>

[booninety]

thanks for the info.
i'm torn now..whether to fix and keep, or fix and sell.

[lx4life]

well shop around and get quotes, you might be able to get a used engine for cheap.

[boqibama]

lxlife, how much it will be for a 2002 X5 with 78k? Covered to 120k?

[lx4life]

well i paid $2500 with a 0$ deductible that covers 3yrs/36K miles. My car had 99K and since your is lower you will get a better contract and price. I would contact the person above and he will give you a quote and the contract so you know what is covered and not covered. Look for wear and tear items also. I even went as far as having my mechanic look over it, and he said it was good to go. If you look at one my old post about aftermarket warranty it has a copy of part of my coverage. I hope this helps. If you email him he responds back pretty quick but you can call him also.

[boqibama]

Thanks, lx4life. BTW, you got powertain , component or bumper-to-bumper covered?

[lx4life]

This is my coverage.
“DELUXE” COVERAGE (This Contract covers ONLY the components/parts listed below): (1) ENGINE: (a) Engine head(s);
engine block; cylinder barrels; timing cover; valve cover(s); oil pan; dipstick & tube, ONLY if damaged by the failure of a lubricated
internal part. (b) The following lubricated internal parts: pistons, pins & rings, connecting rods & bearings; crankshaft & main
bearings; camshaft, followers & cam bearings; push rods, valves, springs, replaceable guides, seats & lifters; rocker arms, shafts &
bushings; timing gear, chain, tensioners & retainers; eccentric shaft; oil pump. (c) Also covered are the following: timing belt;
serpentine belt; water pump; intake & exhaust manifolds; engine mounts & cushions; engine torque strut; harmonic balancer; flywheel
(flexplate) & flywheel ring gear; mechanical fuel pump; dipstick & tube; all pulleys. (d) All lubricated internal parts of the vehicle
manufacturer installed turbo-charger or supercharger. The housing is covered ONLY if damaged by the failure of a lubricated internal
part. Wear & Tear. (2) TRANSMISSION.: (a) Transmission case, transfer case & torque converter case, ONLY if damaged by the
failure of a lubricated internal part. (b) All lubricated internal parts contained within the cases. (c) Computer modules & solenoids;
filler tube & dipstick; vacuum modulator; internal linkage. Wear & Tear. (3) DRIVE AXLE: (a) Differential housing, transaxle
housing & final drive housing, ONLY if damaged by the failure of a lubricated internal part. (b) All lubricated internal parts contained
within the housings. (c) Axle shafts; constant velocity joints (CV); universal joints; drive shafts; locking hubs; locking rings; supports,
retainer & bearings. Wear & Tear. (4) ELECTRICAL: Alternator; combination turn signal switch; controllers; cruise control
transducer, engagement switch & servo; distributor; gauges; horn buttons & horns; motors; pole pieces; power door locks; vacuum
pumps; washer pumps; relays; solenoids; speed sensor; starter; manually operated switches; voltage regulator; window defroster;
NO CLAIMS WILL BE PAID WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION
CLAIMS 1-800-531-1925
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window regulators; wiring harnesses for listed covered components. Wear & Tear. (5) STEERING: (a) Gear housing ONLY if
damaged by the failure of a lubricated internal part. (b) All lubricated internal parts including: rack & pinion; power steering pump. (c)
Main & intermediate shafts; couplings; cooler & cooler lines; power cylinder; Pitman arm; idler arm; tie rod & tie rod ends, link &
control valve. Wear & Tear. (6) AIR CONDITIONING: Compressor; condenser; clutch pulley & clutch coils; evaporator; POA
valve; accumulator; orifice; “H” valve; expansion valve; serpentine belt tensioner; temperature control programmer; power module;
idler pulley & bearing; ducts & outlet hoses; blower motor; receiver/dryer.
IF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS UNABLE
TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE SHORTAGE, UNAVAILABILITY, OR RESTRICTION OF CFCS BY FEDERAL
MANDATE (I.E. FREON, R-12) THEN WE DO NOT HAVE ANY FURTHER OBLIGATION FOR REPAIR OF THE AIR
CONDITIONING SYSTEM UNDER THIS CONTRACT. WE HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO INSTALL A RETROFIT KIT
ON YOUR VEHICLE THAT WOULD ALLOW USE OF ANY ALTERNATIVE TO CFCS. Wear & Tear. (7)
SUSPENSION: Upper & lower control arms, shafts & bushings; upper & lower ball joints; steering knuckles; stabilizer shaft, linkage
& bushings; kingpin & bushings; spindle & spindle supports; torsion bars, coil & leaf springs; wheel bearings. Wear & Tear. (8)
BRAKES.:Master cylinder; power assist booster; vacuum assist booster pump; wheel cylinders; combination (proportioning) valves;
hydraulic lines & fittings; disc calipers; power brake cylinder backing plates; springs, clips and retainers; self-adjusters; parking brake
linkage and cables; and rear actuators. Wear & Tear. (9) ELECTRONIC HIGH-TECH: Level control compressor, sensors &
limiter valve; pneumatic suspension pump, sensors & valves; ignition module; spark control detonation sensors & controller;
integrated circuit chips; driver information display & module; keyless entry system; electronic coil packs; moisture control unit &
sensors; anti-detonation sensors; vehicle manufacturer installed anti-theft device; the following parts of the Anti-locking Brake System
(“ABS”): electronic wheel sensors; pump & pressure control module. Wear & Tear.EMISSIONS Package: If You selected and paid an additional charge for the Emissions coverage as shown on Your Contract
declaration page, the following components of Your vehicle will be covered under this Contract: Air Fuel Ratio Sensor, Air Induction
System, Air Pump, Anti-Knock Sensor, Barometric Pressure Sensor, Canister Purge Solenoid, Deceleration Valve, EGR Recirculation
System, EGR/ EFE Thermal Vacuum Switch, EGR/EFE Valve, Engine Oil Fill Cap, Fuel Fill Neck Restrictor, Fuel Receptacle, Fuel
Sensor, Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve (PCV), Fuel Temperature Sensor, Idle Air Control Valve, Intake Air Resonator, Intake Air
Temperature Sensor, Intake Manifold, MAP Sensor, Mass Air Flow Sensor, Oxygen Sensor, PCV Sensor, Positive Crankcase
Ventilation Valve, Power train Control Module, Secondary Air Injection Systems. Coverage for components listed in this coverage
supersedes those excluded in the exclusions section of this Contract.