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Old 02-08-2018, 06:47 PM
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How to maintain an e70 4.8l for a less painful experience?

As you probably see already, I'm currently going through some can fault readings, over 30 fault codes, which I'm still trying to solve. While searching for solutions I also come across nothing but major problems associated with this particular model. Though I have to admit, when it's normal, I love the way it drives. My 07 4.8 has 50k miles and I really want to keep the beast, but other than getting rid of it, how do you make it a less painful experience to own one? Anybody in this forum have been lucky enough to not have to spend an arm and a leg each time?
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As you probably see already, I'm currently going through some can fault readings, over 30 fault codes, which I'm still trying to solve. While searching for solutions I also come across nothing but major problems associated with this particular model. Though I have to admit, when it's normal, I love the way it drives. My 07 4.8 has 50k miles and I really want to keep the beast, but other than getting rid of it, how do you make it a less painful experience to own one? Anybody in this forum have been lucky enough to not have to spend an arm and a leg each time?
Sorry to hear that but it's time to roll up your sleeves and problem is solved. I have 4 bimmers and that's the only way I roll. It's not rocket scientist
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Sorry to hear that but it's time to roll up your sleeves and problem is solved. I have 4 bimmers and that's the only way I roll. It's not rocket scientist
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Direct steering connection is the way to go!!!
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As you probably see already, I'm currently going through some can fault readings, over 30 fault codes, which I'm still trying to solve. While searching for solutions I also come across nothing but major problems associated with this particular model. Though I have to admit, when it's normal, I love the way it drives. My 07 4.8 has 50k miles and I really want to keep the beast, but other than getting rid of it, how do you make it a less painful experience to own one? Anybody in this forum have been lucky enough to not have to spend an arm and a leg each time?
Step 1. Find a good, reliable independent BMW specialty shop nearby

(If you need help finding one, join BMW CCA, and then you can access their web site which has listings of independent shops across the country.)

Step 2. Get out your wallet. Face it, you probably paid less than 1/4 of the new price for your X5. Have you priced a lease on a new one? Probably $900+ a month for a V8 car with 15,000 miles/yr.. So since you're starting $10,800yr ahead, (not counting the lower insurance costs), if you spend several thousand each year fixing the thing, you're ahead. Don't let it get you upset.

Step 3. If you want reliable, fix the X5, then trade it in on a 4Runner. Don't be surprised if you end up with an older 4Runner with more mileage for what you get for the X5. But it will still cost a small fraction to maintain vs the BMW. Since they don't break, they hold their value. I sold my 10yr old 4Runner with 205,000miles for about 25% of what it cost new. ($9,500).

Step 3B. Trade your X5 for a used Porsche Cayenne S. They have their common faults too, (some quite expensive), but 1/10 the problems of an X5. Can be equally fun to drive, better off-road than a BMW X5, (especially if you find one with the ultra-rare locking rear diff combined with the adjustable ride height suspension). BUT the seats, the ride quality, and the PCM all suck.
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