2000 X5 4.4 Would you buy it?

[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.

[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

[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...

[markwoodlief]

Originally Posted by 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

Yeah, im of course concerned... But is there any other options for a high end vehicle? Wont touch a ML with a 10 foot pole, obviously burned out on the Rovers, Cayenne is out of my budget.. Not opposed to turning a wrench, since my first love is bikes, and i have a shop full of KTM's so really used to expensive parts and DIY jobs..

[swissfrank]

Originally Posted by markwoodlief

...... Not opposed to turning a wrench.......... and i have a shop full of KTM's so really used to expensive parts and DIY jobs..

Then this should be a walk in the park