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

[PersonaNonGrata]

Originally Posted by 03BamaX5

I would say that I've had problems with everything but the paint. But I can't even say that since mine has the well known paint issue as well.

I guess I can compliment the metal and plastic. Oops wait. I have to take the plastic part back. Had some slight issues with moldings on the outside falling off.

I would brag on the engine but since it's had to have every thing on it replaced prior to 100,000 then I can't do that either. Lets see, water pump, alternator, cam/crank sensors, hoses, oil seperator, ever vacuum line known on the thing.. Coil packs, valley pan gaskets, valve cover gaskets, a/c compressor, the air pump thing that has helps with emissions.

The ONLY parts I can come up to right off the top of my head that are factory is the radiator, condenser, engine short block and drive train. The seats are stock.. Carpet. Although the torque converter is about to go out. When it finally does I'm not fixing it. It will call a tow truck and had it and the title over to the metal scrapping place and tell them to call me when they put it in the shredder because I want to watch.

Everything else for the most part has been replaced. Even a rear tail light that was arcing between the metal and bulb and filled the rear of the truck with smoke one night sitting at a red light.

Don't even get me started with the ignition trouble.

They are pieces of junk.. period.

Wow. You definitely got a truckload of problems with your X5. Sorry to hear that and understand the frustration. Out of curiosity did you buy yours new? Maybe you got a lemon or if you bought it pre-owned you bought someone else's troubles. Either way, your perspective should adequately warn a prospective buyer of what a worst case could be.

I'm fortunately not one who has had any big problems. Yes, window regulators, door handle carriers, peeling door pulls, and a few other common problems but overall, my 104,000 mile X5 has been fine. (Knock on wood.) My moonroof has recently gotten stuck open and doesn't work properly anymore but I've got closed and intend to leave it that way. It sucks but it doesn't affect the way the X drives so I can live with it.