Goodbye

[sunny5280]

Originally Posted by TiAgX5

The Magnesium Chloride and salts spread on iced/snow packed roads attacks the rubber and metals if they're not cleaned off regularly. Shouldn't be an issue in OK.

My X is over 10yrs/175k miles and the lines look good. FL & TX use.

This would imply the problem isn't limited to BMW. I've never heard of brake lines rotting. I'm sure it happens but it doesn't seem to be common.

[sunny5280]

Originally Posted by x5Alpine

Bmw's are definitely not for the faint hearted when it comes to maintenance but for me and many others I love my X so much more than any American/Japanese competitor that I just handle it, and will do so forever on my 02 x5 4.6is with 127k miles, and loving every moment of it....getting ready for $750 for a steering column U-joint replacement....BTW, I turned 18 about a week ago and everyone thinks I'm crazy to have and maintain my X at this age but its been amazing for 16k miles and enjoy DIY a lot.

I agree with them. BMW's are expensive vehicles to maintain...even if you DIY. Parts costs alone can be significantly higher than other vehicles.

[e30cabrio]

Except a 2008 Peugeot 206 cabrio we had in Mexico that lost a line at just over 1 year old (and just out of the 1 year warranty) I have never heard of a break line failing without outside help.


Money sent for the manual.

[g300d]

Cant say I blame you! Good luck with the new marque.

[bpowa]

brake lines.. separate and collapse over time.. It happens.. Not just on BMW's.

I can see why you are frustrated.. Im sure you will be happy with the lexus.. Every car, and brand I owned have their own set of issues. Some more than others.. and I believe the x is up there at the top of the list.

[JohnD]

Don't get me wrong - I loved the X5 but according to the dealer they had 20 over the last year with the same problem - to me this is a design flaw, much like the oil seperaters.

Again, I think this is the best board out there and I will miss all the friends I made.

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by sunny5280

This would imply the problem isn't limited to BMW. I've never heard of brake lines rotting. I'm sure it happens but it doesn't seem to be common.

I had the problem in the late 80s/early 90s while I lived in NJ. My Jeep and Honda CRX both needed metal/rubber hoses replaced. I learned my lesson with those cars, new fluid every 2 yrs and clean/seal the lines every spring now.

[bpowa]

Originally Posted by TiAgX5

I had the problem in the late 80s/early 90s while I lived in NJ. My Jeep and Honda CRX both needed metal/rubber hoses replaced. I learned my lesson with those cars, new fluid every 2 yrs and clean/seal the lines every spring now.

Lol.. If I could go back in time I would keep both of my crx si stock, and not crash them..

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by bpowa

Lol.. If I could go back in time I would keep both of my crx si stock, and not crash them..

+1. The CRX was fun to drive and cheap to operate.