Does anyone's X5 Run Great?

[zracer196]

I am truly loving mine as well. Only had it since last Sept. but have put over 10K on it. Now up to 48K miles. I did have a few minor items replaced under warranty...Thrust bushings, steering wheel cover and window part (not sure as there was a MINOR sound in it on ocassion).

I also have the CPO...I plan to keep it until the 100K mark. So far so good...

I came from a Titan Truck & 99' GTS Viper...Looking for ONE car that was still fun. I have also had an 02' SMG M3 and an 05' AA SC M3...This is still fun to drive to me.

Happy with my choice!

[X52002]

Love my X...but yah have seen a few too many repairs for my liking and had it a year and a half....1 door handle, 2 window regulators, valve cover gasket problem(leaking oil),replaced 3 bulbs so far tail light and two headlights, repaced a coolant hose is the latest issue....have maybe 2-3 sensors that need changing and it's due for a brake job....and oh ya front end shakes a bit when slowing down from high speeds...no idea why....still love my X,hate all the diff headaches...lol!

[n_sievers]

I absolutely love mine and have replaced wea/tear items and a few other "annoyance" items but overall it runs/drives great and no major problems. Of course, with forums, people turn to them when they are experiencing problems and need advice or insight and if you were to look at a forum for any given car (or issues with any given car) I think you would surprisingly see just as many issues. People who love their cars and are enthusiast tend to chat more about them, good or bad. Probably not too may forums out there for Kia Sephias as there probably aren't too many enthusiasts or people that care if something actually breaks, fails or malfunctions... :-). Enjoy your X and keep up on maintenance and repair of minor issues as they arise and you will have may years of enjoyment.

[StanF18]

I would have to say Yes, but with a caveat...It runs great "today" because it's finally 65 degrees outside!

It was not exactly in a very "running" mood on those 15-degree January mornings. Since you are in California, you're already ahead of the game. No cold-weather misfires, no frozen door latches, no oil separator headaches, no frozen pixel displays. Yes it's ironic: a premium SUV with X-Drive that gets "sick" in winter.

I would say treat it with TLC and it will treat you the same. Oh, and keep it clean with shiny wheels and Armor-all on the tires. I know it sounds crazy, but my X is always happier when it's clean. It just jumps for joy.
Go ahead and laugh. You'll see how pissed it gets at you when you haven't washed it in a while. That's when the problems start happening.

[n2red]

Mine runs and looks nice. I have 105k on the clock, and it still a hoss. My wife drives it 99% of the time it gets driven, and she loves it. It's her rainy day car, and it has never let her down.

That said, it does have a few, but "livable with" snigglets like.... one side of the pilot's seat gets a little warm (er), the tailgate will occasionally open itself, but only of all of the doors are unlocked, (That fix is on the "to do" list), and a tiny leak in the radiator.

But, MAN... when you floor it, hold on........

[TheKingSim0n]

Love my X as well. I am the 2nd owner of my X, i had a hella of a ride when i first got her, had to change drivers side axel, I had coolant hoses rip and leak (prolly because I had green antifreeze though) and well thats just about all that went CRAZY wrong with my X.

Sure it drives me crazy sometimes when things don't work the way they are suppose to, stupid stuff like the windows getting stuck (regulator) and the KEY FOB not programmed properly or the key battery completely dies.... so yeah those type of things tend to make you go nuts lol... but when everything is figured out and running properly... its all smooth sailing with these E53s.

[kishg]

mine was... till it got rear ended

[chefwong]

Just made my list for my Insp II ;-)

Did a oil change, air filter and cabin filter change. Gave the engine a nice cleaning.

Just short of new tie rods - both sides, a very minute hairline crack on the thrust bushing - and just fluid maintence, it's running like a champ...

[rlabair]

My 03 4.4is with 80K runs great. The cv joints were replaced along with front & rear brake pads. I replaced the waterpump, belts and antifreeze as preventative maintenance. Gave it a fresh Afi dry filter and cabin filters, clipped the power steering hose and put a new clamp on it. Refresh of the tranny fluid is coming next. It runs like a Beast and I love it!

[BMWLOVER]

Originally Posted by britcon

I have an '05 4.8 which is running great. I think members on this board are much more aware of issues, and expect better quality / performance than your typical driver. We tend to pick up small noises & vibrations the average guy misses or ignores. Relax & enjoy *G*

My parents who also drive the x5 never pick up on all the things I pick up on since I know to look for those little things.