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With these cars, if one is reluctant to keep it or not, my advice will be get rid of it. If one needs transportation and budget is a factor BMW is not for them(at least not a modern one). For me, every $1000 (this is $1 in boat dollars, or BMW dollars ) is justified. Never had any regrets, ever. Last edited by bawareca; 12-16-2015 at 12:29 PM. |
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Great to find my very same question being asked. I am 93k miles toward the 100k/ 7 year extended warranty expiration, and just not sure if I have reliable long term service expectations, especially from a first year US model diesel. I love the X5 overall, and the diesel mileage. But I tow a 5000lb/2200kg travel trailer as well - and would hate to have a vacation breakdown, with caravan in tow. It does the pulling job very well, but has also had two long distance, unexpected service needed, interrupted journeys without trailer.
Also, just got the active DEF tank temp sensor CEL recurring. Shop estimated about a US $1k repair, to replace the whole tank. So just curse the DEF system like most diesel owners, and then carry on?
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You may have seen my post about me getting out of mine.
For me, it wasn't a money decision. I just dropped over $5k into getting a new rear differential and axles and another $500 for the coolant reservoir. What broke me was when I was getting prepared to drive to DC with the family, I turned to the wife and said "Are you sure we don't want to take your Jeep? I am scared that this car won't get us there and back". That's just a bad feeling to have. Like others had mentioned, any ding on the cluster would cause my heart to drop. I simply had ZERO faith in the car, so it was time for me to get out. With you having kids on the way, I've been there broken down with my two boys waiting for BMW Assist to send a truck. It's not fun. |
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I have a Tundra truck for anything that is more than two hour drive..... So far no repairs, just maintenance. I did the timing belt and w. pmp at 105k miles preventively. Replaced some hoses, belt and rollers at the time as well. Over the years I drain/filled the trans (liquid comes out almost as clean as it goes in) and replaced diff fluid several times.
Two weeks ago (at140k) the secondary air injection pump failed and the debris clogged the valves between the SAIP and the exhaust manifold. Lowest quoted number on forums to repair $2400. The darn system is under the enormous intake manifold. (No idea why they put it there, you can park a small SUV in the engine bay...) Took the intake off, cleaned the three valves out and replaced the SAIP and hoses at a cost of about $300. If an aging X5 scares you, better buy a new one or a Highlander ;-)
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Do a search...I believe there are some hacks for fixing this. |
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Hmmm. Emotionally I can see this. Not sure there is a body of data to support this.... IMO, it depends on the 'issue' and if they really are fixed down to the root causes. |
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