Buying first non toyata. what 2 xpexct from X5

[bawareca]

Originally Posted by seattle

Unless the X5 has you stranded..

Not sure if ever happened to me for more than 20 years driving BMWs. Except if we accept that Hiyunday, Toyota, Honda and others are from another world and they never brake down or run out of gas or battery, my statement is still valid. Better stranded in BMW than in a lesser vehicle.

[shingo43]

Originally Posted by jfoj

Personally I would skip the 2007, 2008 is pretty solid.

I would skip the Diesel.

With any German car, they can be a PITA and expensive and hard to get repaired correctly if you are not doing the work.

With any German vehicle, suspension bushings need a lot of maintenance.

Even an oil change on the 4.8l can be expensive, 9 quarts of synthetic oil and filter, you could be looking at over $100 in parts if you do not get oil on sale.

Your dads 2009 Toyota with almost 300k miles is clearly a highway warrior. Highway warrior miles are far easier on a vehicle then on a city dweller.

Also be ready to get some OBDII tools and BMW specific software. You WILL need it. Even replacing the battery can be a PITA as the battery needs to be programmed to the car. Carly for BMW is a good compromise tool that runs on a tablet rather than a computer.

Lots of small niggling things to deal with. If you get a V8, consider the BimmerFix coolant stent and a replacement water pump along with a HamburgTech 90C thermostat.

Just trying to make sure you know what you are getting into!

I should probably listened, my 07 E70 has a lot of problems, coolant leak, differential fail, adaptive headlight fail, sunroof not opening, oil leaking, door not opening, peeling trim, you name it.