2000 X5 4.4 Would you buy it?

[Fraser]

Originally Posted by swissfrank

my bloody Land Rover has endless oil leaks from various misc, super expensive wheel bearings ($100 on the X5 vs. $900 on the Land Rover), the LR has worse fuel mileage than my 4.4 X5...

I trust this won't hijack this tread but what sort of Land Rover do you have?

[markwoodlief]

Mines a Series II Discovery.. same prob as prev poster.. massive oil leaks, abs issues, head gasket every 60k, driveline issues.. yada yada yada.. Parts are ridiculous, but Disco's are super easy to work on if your a DIY'er, just getting tired of it, really love my C320, but doesnt haul the mutts around

I think I'll pull the trigger on the 00 4.4i. Seems all the kinks have been worked out as far as tranny, etc. The dash pixels were out, but I had them fix them which is whats taking so long. I actually did the research for them, and had them send it to this guy Bmw Pixel Restoration Gauges should be back next week and I can take delivery.

New tranny at 72k, which is a nice to know!

[Fraser]

Originally Posted by markwoodlief

Mines a Series II Discovery.. same prob as prev poster.. massive oil leaks, abs issues, head gasket every 60k, driveline issues.. yada yada yada.. Parts are ridiculous, but Disco's are super easy to work on if your a DIY'er, just getting tired of it, really love my C320, but doesnt haul the mutts around :

Series II Discovery was the last of what was once a good thing. It was a rehash of the original Discovery that dates back to 1989/1990. In turn the original Discovery was nothing more than a re-bodied Range Rover of the time which in turn dated back to 1970, 40 years ago this year. That's why the D2 has had its day.

[Werewolf]

wow, you're a glutten for punishment. Coming from a disco, the x5 might seem more reliable.

But truthfully, you're asking for a world of hurt. 1st year production in a new plant for BMW = issues.

Just being honest, GL

[swissfrank]

Originally Posted by Fraser

I trust this won't hijack this tread but what sort of Land Rover do you have?

I have a Land Rover Disco Series II, that isn't going grab enough attention to hijack anything. lol

...and i have to say my X5 is better in the snow that my disco 2 hands down. exact same snow tires, exact same size....

[Z3inSC]

I too have a Land Rover--2004 Discovery SII-- 82k miles on it and am thinking seriously of trading its title for some cash to look for a 2001/02 X5 4.4.

This is my 2nd LR and though I love/hate them, I am getting worn out with the 'life signs' of the truck: oil leaks, etc... I do my own maintenance and work on it, but just getting tired of fix one leak, issue then another appears.

I was curious markwoodlief if you did buy the x5 4.4 and what your experience has been since owning it.

I'm looking at a one owner; maintenance documented 2001 x5 4.4 w/ the sport and towing package (<--the package combo is rare from what I am told) Mileage is in the 120k range.

I also own a 2000 Z3 (152k miles) and that has been one of THE best cars I have ever owned....easy to work on and very reliable.

Again, not meaning to disrupt by bringing up an old thread, but your's {markwoodlief} was the closest 'researched thread' to what I am currently experiencing and may want to change too.

Others comments are certainly welcome.

Thanks to all in advance,
-Mike

[gitchies]

LOL, i almost bought a land rover....thank god i didn't!!!! I couldn't be happier with hearing the rumble of the 4.4 engine....
i don't think you'll regret it, 2000 with 88k, and one owner....one owner vehicles are hard to come by, especially being a 2000.

[Nik]

well i bought a 2000 X 4.4l, Ran like crazy... but all of a sudden in three days the tranny broke, engine has some problems (they told me it was repaired before) self level suspension and some other scary things happened... i am selling this one, selling it because i think fixing these problems are going to be too much money and energy. but for sure i am getting another X5... Great car. Just can't wait before they sell this one so i can hop onto another one. So check it wisely, if it doesn't have problems, GET IT. It's really worthed.

[we350z]

I have fixed a fair amount of things on mine.

[gitchies]

ah, just like anything some good, some bad...just like vw jetta with mk4 body styles, the first ones 99...alot of them had electrical issues...i got one, used even, never had any electical issues or burning oil issues...just do your homework i guess, and knowing the tranny was replaced recently helps, and all other service done...just like any used car, they're be kinks...