If you knew what you know now, Will you buy a X5..!?!?

[bigwave2255]

i dont know, i think export models must be vastly better built

[Milsy]

Originally Posted by bigwave2255

i dont know, i think export models must be vastly better built

I think it may the extremes of Europe and some parts of the US? Australia doesn't get THAT cold mostly, where some of these boys cars get to like minus 15 degrees celsius then up to 40 degrees celsius. Could be a contributor.

Saying that my water pump just blew, so am doing the alternator at the same time. US imported parts so not too bad, save about 60% in costs from Australia.

[JDM-20L]

Originally Posted by bigwave2255

i dont know, i think export models must be vastly better built

One would think hey?

I don't hear many horror stories and I was in the trade for 10+ years.... usually it is a by product of poor maintenance history when a car has on-going problems.


Although I will admit there is those "Friday Afternoon" built cars for sure...

[Kev's X5]

Originally Posted by JDM-20L

I don't hear many horror stories and I was in the trade for 10+ years.... usually it is a by product of poor maintenance history when a car has on-going problems.

How much maintenance does a 23k mile X5 need? I have followed ALL BMW requirements.

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by Kev's X5

How much maintenance does a 23k mile X5 need? I have followed ALL BMW requirements.

Let me google that for you

check that out. BMW old school maintenance

[Kev's X5]

Originally Posted by Naz24

Let me google that for you

check that out. BMW old school maintenance

So, If I change my oil and air filters more often I would not have had the problems with my X5.

Did not know cutting the the maintenance in half would have kept my:

1.Bluetooth
2.Air Ride
3.TPMS
4.Window motor
5.4x4 dash light
6.folding mirrors
7. on and on
8.........

In working order.

Thanks for your help. Next time I get a new BMW I will not go off the the manufacturers recommended maintenance plan, but use your very insightful suggestion. It might just work

[JCL]

Originally Posted by Naz24

Let me google that for you

check that out. BMW old school maintenance

I love how the first thing that comes up in the search is the old school maintenance document, the first line of which reads "Do Not Post This On The Internet".

Nothing wrong with following that maintenance schedule if one wants to, but if one wants to promote changing the oil twice as ofen as the manufacturer calls for, there should be some data that shows it actually helps something. Other than the bottom line of one's oil retailer.

[Fraser]

If I had the chance to buy my E53 diesel over again, I'd do it a million times. It's been, and continues to be, brilliant. It's been 100% reliable, cheap to run, and great to drive on anything from a freeway to a trail. There's no competitor that comes close, IMO.

However, I wouldn't buy an E70 to replace it. The E70 is too on-road focused and has lost much of the E53's (when specced right) off-road practicality.

[Helmuth]

Originally Posted by Fraser

If I had the chance to buy my E53 diesel over again, I'd do it a million times. It's been, and continues to be, brilliant. It's been 100% reliable, cheap to run, and great to drive on anything from a freeway to a trail. There's no competitor that comes close, IMO.

However, I wouldn't buy an E70 to replace it. The E70 is too on-road focused and has lost much of the E53's (when specced right) off-road practicality.

but no idea about the E7x.