300,000 miles...I made it!

[wallyx5]

Originally Posted by GrFa

I'd love to know how its still on its original transmission. After having owned many BMWs and now needing a car that can tow I have been considering an early X5. The only thing that worries me is that most seem to need transmissions in the 80-120k mile range which would mean almost any that fit into my budget would be susceptible.

When did you do the partial trans service? Is your driving mostly long highway trips? Congrats and thanks!

I did the partial trans flush at around 188,000 miles. My driving is a split between highway and city. I drive around 100-300 miles per business day. Sometimes its all day in Seattle and other days out on Whidbey Island, or Vancouver BC. Its kinda all over the place. I consider my self very fortunate with this transmission. I can say one thing, when I drive my X I make it give all its got! After all it's only a 3.0 and I really wish it was a 4.8.

[cavx5]

congrats i am happy for you and amazed....i didnt think an x would last that long especially with all original equipment...i cant see my 2005 4.4 lasting that long...again keep on truckin

[RickM5X3]

Congrats; you continue to be an inspiration for my high mileage goals. You also support my theory that these cars (and maybe all cars) are made to be driven and that generally less problems pop up when they are regulary exercised!

[Naz24]

awesome! congrats wally! Could you post up a picture of the outside of the X? I always see your list of mods, curious to see how great she looks!

[msammy]

Congrats! We're at 105K miles, only 1/3 of the way to your mileage (same tranny and fluid) and we thought we were doing well - that's awesome! Keep us posted!

[askhao]

congrats! hope to go that far too..

[ArNarX5]

Wow unbelievable... we have a 4.4 with 106k running the same trans fluid... I've been debating doing the fluid changed but been also worried about all the talk about the trans failing afterwards. Now that i know you changed yours at 188k, I don't feel so bad changing it at 106k. Thanks for sharing the good news and here's to another 300! If you have some pics to share that would be great.

[StanF18]

Or to put it another way: you have already gone to the Moon, camped out, and are now 1/4 of the way back! While most us are not even half-way there....

[J.Belknap]

Originally Posted by StanF18

Or to put it another way: you have already gone to the Moon, camped out, and are now 1/4 of the way back! While most us are not even half-way there....

WOAH. Very cool way to describe that distance.

- J

[wallyx5]

Hey thanks guys. Here are some pics. Lasting this long is a double edge sword because I really want something faster now but I am also curious how long the X will keep running. It's fun telling people how many miles I have on it.