ANY ADVICE OR COMMENTS?

[bigjohnson]

Hi All,

I am currently (again) a very unhappy X5 driver.

My 2002 X5 3.0D has 170 000 kms (105 633 mi) on and I have had to replace the gearbox, the turbo and the front diff since it came out of motorplan at 120 000 kms (74564 mi). I'm up to about R70 000 (about $10500) in repairs.

Firstly, is this normal X5 behaviour?

Secondly, my X broke down three weeks ago and said "FUEL INJECT SYTEM" and wouldn't start.

The mech now tells me I need a new High Pressure Diesel Pump on the engine. The stealers want R30 000 (almost $5000) for a new one. Can these be reconditioned? If so, by who?

Im really at wits end here. Im in the mood to sell it as soon as its fixed and NEVER touch another BMW again.

Can someone advise or console me here?