Did just purhase the cheapest X5 ever?

[edogg]

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[Ricky Bobby]

"bump" also is a huge one

[StephenVA]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

"bump" also is a huge one

Damn, beat me to it.......

[TiAgX5]

Understood, the E53 needs close attention if it's going to stay in top condition.

Some purchasers take the bait when they see a vehicle with an MSRP of over $60k for sale at a few k $s.

Good DIYers can get some of these vehicles sorted out with the purchase + parts costs being below the market value of a well maintained vehicle.

Those who don't DIY sometimes end up throwing $s in excess of a well maintained vehicle at the dealer, indy and body shops.

[bcredliner]

I consider everyone here at least a BMW X5 enthusiast. As enthusiasts we are quite likely willing to take more risk to drive what we want. My guess is the majority that purchase a 10+ year old vehicle are taking that risk.

In my case I couldn't help myself. I always wanted to buy something newer, even new, but was sure I couldn't afford the payments. As a motorhead I wasn't going to wait until it made sense. That left buying a used vehicle. It was scary but it wasn't a sure thing that the purchase would be a money pit.

Sometimes it worked out, sometimes it didn't. It was--I can't pay you now and I hope I don't have to pay you a lot later rationalization. Given the same set of circumstances I would do it again.

Bear in mind I have always done my own work. I learned early on that anything I could take apart I could put back together and there were always friends to help me with the details and tools I didn't have. Same is true today but the primary route is though a internet search for help. What do I find but a forum that reaches X5 enthusiasts around the world. I am saved from disaster. I join already concerned, afraid even panicked the leap of faith I made may have been off a cliff. It would never enter my mind I am about to get slammed.

The fact is that we have no idea if the problem they come here about is the first of many to come or the only one then have during their ownership.

I'm hiding from my in-laws.

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

I'm hiding from my in-laws.

[StephenVA]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

I'm hiding from my in-laws.

Still out there hiding?

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by StephenVA

Still out there hiding?

They're gone now. Recovery took several days. I told them I was looking forward to seeing them again soon. Had to practice that to sound believable.

[Bouchedag84]

Just the tap out decal alone would scream red flags for me. I'm assuming the seller also has white sunglasses. Good luck dude. You're a brave soul

[Bmwtvboy]

Sorry, I would never waste a dime on the V8"s, to much work, to much money and way to many issues. The 3.0 when properly tuned or modified is a rocket and does the job so sweelty for half the BMtroubleU. But, each to his own. Best of luck.