Getting closer to a X5 !!!! DONE, I FOUND IT !!!!!!

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by 03BamaX5

I've got over 40k + another 10k to 15k in reasons to b-word about them.

How much more concrete do you want?

Everyone is entitled to their opin...
fwiw, our '01 3.0, owned since new, has run like the proverbial top for a decade.
Yours sucked, but they obviously all don't.
GL, mD

[03BamaX5]

Originally Posted by motordavid

Everyone is entitled to their opin...
fwiw, our '01 3.0, owned since new, has run like the proverbial top for a decade.
Yours sucked, but they obviously all don't.
GL, mD

OK - Make a exception for the 3.0 i6. Show a 4.4, 4.6, 4.8 that has not had a ton of issues. I'm sure they are out there but there will be a significant amount of them that have had major problems vs those who have not.

[PersonaNonGrata]

Originally Posted by 03BamaX5

OK - Make a exception for the 3.0 i6. Show a 4.4, 4.6, 4.8 that has not had a ton of issues. I'm sure they are out there but there will be a significant amount of them that have had major problems vs those who have not.

I think your statement is an exaggeration but I will say that any automobile will have problems, some more than others, some will run perfectly for hundreds of thousands of miles, some will be lemons. I can say that your statement is an exaggeration because of my observations and interactions with X5 owners since 2002 have not borne out your conclusion. Some on this and other X5 forums have had little issues and some have had lots. That's how it goes with machines. Plus, the nature of Internet forums is to voice complaints. More people have problems and post about them in search of solutions than come here to blow sunshine about not having problems.

Again, if you would list your issues it would be far more helpful than just crapping on X5s as junk. I'm not challenging you but if you want to help the guy avoid a collosal mistake, as you see it, shine some light on why you hated your X5 so much.

[javierh8]

Originally Posted by 03BamaX5

OK - Make a exception for the 3.0 i6. Show a 4.4, 4.6, 4.8 that has not had a ton of issues. I'm sure they are out there but there will be a significant amount of them that have had major problems vs those who have not.

2004 X5 4.4I 118k and running super strong (knocking on wood as I type this) Had few expenses, air suspension related and a bad alternator, other than that, cant complaint. I know some friends that have bought, pilots, MDXs, tahoes, and they dont believe that my X5 is a 2004. Their SUVs have very cheapy materials and finishes. Those SUVs suspension parts wear out within 60k of ownership. They rattle like crazy. And during guys night out, guess who gets volunteered to drive? papi right here!!!. The minute my friends get in my X5, their personality change. They feel younger, rejuvenated.


My advice is get a 2004 or newer X5.!!!

[Wolf539]

People that have had problems with their X5's tend to be pretty vocal on the forums. (Which I can understand if you feel you got ripped off by a particular model or manufacture.)

However people who have had good experiences (like me) don't seem quite as loud. Other than routine maintenance and performance upgrades, I've replaced exactly one O2 sensor. Not too shabby!

[Turbo_Bimmer]

Originally Posted by javierh8

2004 X5 4.4I 118k and running super strong (knocking on wood as I type this) Had few expenses, air suspension related and a bad alternator, other than that, cant complaint. I know some friends that have bought, pilots, MDXs, tahoes, and they dont believe that my X5 is a 2004. Their SUVs have very cheapy materials and finishes. Those SUVs suspension parts wear out within 60k of ownership. They rattle like crazy. And during guys night out, guess who gets volunteered to drive? papi right here!!!. The minute my friends get in my X5, their personality change. They feel younger, rejuvenated.


My advice is get a 2004 or newer X5.!!!

That's what I'm looking for, a 2004-2005.
I just have to take a decision.

Option 1: a 4.4i with low mileage (110000Km) + $3000 for: 20'' / 315s / flares
Option 2: a 4.8is with higher mileage (180000Km)
Both would equal the same amount of money.

Personnally I don't think that paying a premium for a lower mileage X5 will be a 'peace of mind' as far as repairs are concerned. It all depends of the maintenance and luck (lack of...) that the previous owner had.
The only problem is that a 4.8is is harder to find in my area than a 4.4i, but I have a spare car in the meantime, so I'm not in a rush (that's the adult talking, but the child in me really wants a X5 NOW!)

[javierh8]

Originally Posted by Turbo_Bimmer

That's what I'm looking for, a 2004-2005.
I just have to take a decision.

Option 1: a 4.4i with low mileage (110000Km) + $3000 for: 20'' / 315s / flares
Option 2: a 4.8is with higher mileage (180000Km)
Both would equal the same amount of money.

Personnally I don't think that paying a premium for a lower mileage X5 will be a 'peace of mind' as far as repairs are concerned. It all depends of the maintenance and luck (lack of...) that the previous owner had.
The only problem is that a 4.8is is harder to find in my area than a 4.4i, but I have a spare car in the meantime, so I'm not in a rush (that's the adult talking, but the child in me really wants a X5 NOW!)

Take your time and buy what you want. Never driven a 4.8is but i bet those extra ponnies are fun. You can pay for a pre-pruchase inpection, and can give you a pretty good idea of what the x5 needs maintenance wise soon. Good luck with your purchase.!!