Advice on a 2004 4.8is potential purchase

[rrich49132]

I would like some advice on those that have had a 4.8is and have high mileage. What type of issues have you had? I have looked over the threads and it seems lots of issues with the air suspension.

Also what are these going for? What would a 2004 with 75K miles run in your opinion? Also would this qualify for an extended warranty if so what is a good one and what would I expect to buy.

Hopefully a few people in here have had theirs for years and can provide some input for me.

[Lucky7]

Rich,

I am in a similar situation as you are. From what I have read the air suspension is an easy fix with coil springs. I'm having trouble between the 4.4 and 3.0. The 3.0 is easier to work on and seems to be rock solid. Something about the 4.4 in cold weather acting funny. There seems to be issues with window motors that seem to happen in all models.

[RMak]

Originally Posted by Lucky7

Rich,

I am in a similar situation as you are. From what I have read the air suspension is an easy fix with coil springs. I'm having trouble between the 4.4 and 3.0. The 3.0 is easier to work on and seems to be rock solid. Something about the 4.4 in cold weather acting funny. There seems to be issues with window motors that seem to happen in all models.

I've read that to keep the window motors running well, roll down all your windows once in awhile.

[rrich49132]

What do you think of this:

2005 BMW X5 4.8is in Orlando, FL- 6741353 at carmax.com

I bought a carmax car about 10 years ago their cars seem to be really good but a bit higher in price.

[Lucky7]

Great looking car. I have heard good things about carmax as well. There is a similar car for sale near me (same year and mileage) for $25k. I think anywhere between $25k and $30k is where these have been selling.

[Driven]

Originally Posted by rrich49132

What do you think of this:

2005 BMW X5 4.8is in Orlando, FL- 6741353 at carmax.com

I bought a carmax car about 10 years ago their cars seem to be really good but a bit higher in price.

Have you checked the carfax on that vehicle? The badging in the wrong place on the rear hatch is usually a good indication of a rear end accident and a poor repair job. I could be completely wrong too.

Honestly I've tried dealing with carmax before and ended up walking out. My thoughts are their cars are overpriced and the majority that I looked at were fair to poor quality.

[///Bruce]

Originally Posted by rrich49132

What do you think of this:

2005 BMW X5 4.8is in Orlando, FL- 6741353 at carmax.com

I bought a carmax car about 10 years ago their cars seem to be really good but a bit higher in price.

This looks like a great deal. It has SPORT seats and not the COMFORT seats plus the sliding loading tray in the rear. The rims are stock and are for that year.

If I were to purchase it, I would have ALL fluids changed as a baseline along with the brake pads to reduce the amount of pad dust.

Finally, I would tell you to purchase a warranty but you are outside the factory warranty period so it would cost you a lot to purchase one.

Good luck.

[Gasturbineguy]

I snagged this 4.8is (to look at anyway) a day or so ago.... gonna be interesting to see what condition it's in when it arrives. I wish anyone luck in their purchase of these X5s. Had a friend from work mention this version (is) and I went to looking. Use to own a CarMax X3 3.0 5 spd. that was in pretty good condition, but that was a few trades ago. Rolling in a 4Runner V8 ltd I purchased through CarMax in 2009 now.... way overdue for a trade IMO.

Anyway... I'm a pretty honest dude so if it sucks I'll post it. If it rocks, I'll buy it and post any issues or successes I have.

Amazing how much someone researches a subject when moneys on the line lol. Any rate... OP best o luck!

-Shaun

Originally Posted by ///Bruce

This looks like a great deal. It has SPORT seats and not the COMFORT seats plus the sliding loading tray in the rear. The rims are stock and are for that year.

If I were to purchase it, I would have ALL fluids changed as a baseline along with the brake pads to reduce the amount of pad dust.

Finally, I would tell you to purchase a warranty but you are outside the factory warranty period so it would cost you a lot to purchase one.

Good luck.

[rrich49132]

where is the one for 25K posted as I would come to NJ.

[Lucky7]

Rich,
Check PM.