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10-03-2009, 04:57 PM
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What do you guys think of this one? http://www.sonnenporsche.com/detail-2004-bmw-x5~series-4_8is-4649392.html 1 owner, traded it in last month, has all the service records, got them down to 25k & change. 
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10-03-2009, 05:06 PM
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Ant...
I am pressed for time too...But I rented a car for a week for $218 (a monthly rental is $500 for the same intermediate car). I would NOT consider me patient, but you CAN make a bad choice easily with these cars. I spoke to my BMW service rep (long time friend - I owned a couple of M3's)...He told me of VARIOUS high dollar repairs that a lot of these cars may see. This is NOT the dealer that I am buying from so no sales tactics here. In my opinion, too many miles...LOVE the choice (4.8is), but I was "scared straight" into knowing that I was buying low mileage...Either with a CPO, OR the $3-4K for the aftermarket warranty. Not sure if that one qualifies. Could be a good car, but I would EXPECT to spend a few thousand of the next couple of years. Air bag suspension issues, oil seals that fail, AC issues, brakes, etc. EXPENSIVE repairs. Good luck with what you do, but I would either pay the premium for a lower mileage 4.8is OR a cheaper 4.4i (06' examples for around that price with 1/2 the miles). Good luck again!!
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10-04-2009, 11:35 PM
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10-05-2009, 01:34 AM
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You'd be surprised what BMW allows to pass for CPO (eg, on Bimmerforums.com not too long ago there was a thread discussing this in which it was noted that BMW CPO designation didn't mean the vehicle had never been in any wrecks). Basically, if this X5 owner has full records showing he/she has taken proper care of the vehicle, that is as good or even better than a BMW CPO, from what I have been told. Otherwise, are you attached to CPO because of the warranty they come with? If so, can't you get that same warranty (at a better cost) even if it is not currently a BMW CPO?
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10-05-2009, 01:59 AM
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If you can get a CPO vehicle thats a good thing
but Remember CPO doesn't cover everything. Knowing the limitations is the key.
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10-05-2009, 02:49 AM
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I think the most important thing for me is that there is some of the original warranty left. I bought a CPO'd 540i a few years ago and was happy that I did, because there were a few issues that I was glad were covered. So if I can get one that is, I guess that's a bonus. However if like you said Will it has all the records and has been well taken care of, I can always buy an extended warranty before the factory warranty is done.
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10-05-2009, 07:06 AM
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But if your looking for a 2004-05 4.8is chances are that
buying an extended warranty before the factory warranty is done is not realistic. Remember the factory warranty is 4 years 50K Mi. My 05 warranty is already done.
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