Thinking out loud: It'll stop when I sell it!

[upallnight]

Originally Posted by giodog2000

These are not my first BMW's and I love driving them. I've had many other suv's. Most of them are MUCH better in snow and off road and most of all MUCH more reliable. But I've said it many times , like you say , once you get back behind the wheel after a FIX , it's love again. ADDICTIONS are never a good thing.

Then why did you chose a BM Trouble U? Even though people like to make fun of FORD (Fix Or Repair Daily) my 93 Ford Ranger pickup truck has been one of my most reliable car/truck in the fleet. I put up with unreliability in the PORSCHE and Lotuses because they are TOYS and not really meant to be daily drivers, but this BMW has been one of the most unreliable vehicle I have ever own.

[g300d]

Besides new tires (sport package staggered 19's) and regular maintenance like lube, air and oil filters:

Trans oil cooler
Trans thermostat
Expansion tank
Expansion tank cap
Radiator
All coolant hoses
Alternator
A/C compressor
Alternator belt tensioner and pulley
A/C belt tensioner and pulley
Deflection pulley
All belts
Steering column coupler joint
Tie rod assemblies
Torsion strut bushings
Front outer axle boots
Rear hatch soft close mechanism
Tail lights
HID ballast
Front driver outer door carrier
Door weatherstrip clips

Oh, and cup holder tabs

Got the truck at 28t miles, now at 46t miles.

Now looking at:
Valve cover and spark plug hole gaskets
Front window regulators
Engine oil pan gasket
Coolant thermostat (starting to run a bit cool)
Radio LCD screen

All from the top of my head, I'm sure I fixed and need to fix more stuff on it lol!

[giodog2000]

Originally Posted by upallnight

Then why did you chose a BM Trouble U? Even though people like to make fun of FORD (Fix Or Repair Daily) my 93 Ford Ranger pickup truck has been one of my most reliable car/truck in the fleet. I put up with unreliability in the PORSCHE and Lotuses because they are TOYS and not really meant to be daily drivers, but this BMW has been one of the most unreliable vehicle I have ever own.

I can ask you the same thing: why did you chose the X. And why keep up with it?

To answer your question , I have always been satisfied with all my other BM's especially my M3 with zero problems as surprising as it may sound.

[e30cabrio]

I got my '03 4.4 in August. Almost immediately it needed an alternator, battery & outer CV boot. I did it as economically as possible for about a grand.

I did a bunch of PM, (hoses, expansion tank rotors & pads) etc for about another grand

I got until last Tuesday incident free and the door handle broke. 101 shipped from Beverly Hills BMW.

I love it & figure my choice is 800 a month X5M payment or put up with glitches from time to time.

[upallnight]

Originally Posted by giodog2000

I can ask you the same thing: why did you chose the X. And why keep up with it?

To answer your question , I have always been satisfied with all my other BM's especially my M3 with zero problems as surprising as it may sound.

Needed another tow vehicle that could carry the entire family. I use the pickup truck if it just me, but with the wife and kids I needed a larger vehicles. Wife doesn't drive stick so she wouldn't be able to drive any of the toys if we go to the lake with the boat or jetskis.

[giodog2000]

Originally Posted by upallnight

Needed another tow vehicle that could carry the entire family. I use the pickup truck if it just me, but with the wife and kids I needed a larger vehicles. Wife doesn't drive stick so she wouldn't be able to drive any of the toys if we go to the lake with the boat or jetskis.

You still trust the most unreliable ( like you said) of your fleet as a family car?
Thats another major concern of ours ( wife, daughter and I ) , we are loosing trust in them ( both X's).

[upallnight]

Originally Posted by giodog2000

You still trust the most unreliable ( like you said) of your fleet as a family car?
Thats another major concern of ours ( wife, daughter and I ) , we are loosing trust in them ( both X's).

Never said I trusted the BM Trouble U. That's why I have a AAA membership. The truck and all the other toys are just use for pleasure. Neither the wife nor I need a car to get to work. Once the weather is warm enough I will be back on my fleet of road bikes.

[giodog2000]

Originally Posted by upallnight

Never said I trusted the BM Trouble U. That's why I have a AAA membership. The truck and all the other toys are just use for pleasure. Neither the wife nor I need a car to get to work. Once the weather is warm enough I will be back on my fleet of road bikes.

Can't wait for spring to take the KTM bike out and park this cage for a while.

[Ricky Bobby]

I hear you Gio, most reliable vehicle in my house is my '11 Triumph Thunderbird

[lhordmclain]

My simple logic

#1. I own the SUV ( no more monthly principal + interest payment)
#2. I know the market value of my SUV, it's cheaper to throw in parts for repairs & preventive maintenance than getting a new or pre- owned ( w/c in the near future you have to do maintenance)
#3. getting the car or a truck is just the beginning , maintenance cost is going to be a budget line item for years to come
#4. Please read, it's a personal decision, it's up to you . No one can influence you to keep up with maintenance.. It's your money your call good luck!
Living Stingy: Will your car really go 300,000 miles? Probably not.

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