Considering buying an X5 for my Fiance - Need help on choosing which is best choice

[sleepybear]

So the 35i sold already.. I test drove a different 35i that was similar to the first one I was interested in (‘13 with 105k) but the 08 was definitely better. Much cleaner, all options on it, one-owner serviced at BMW of Minnetonka. I also am able to get what is essentially a bumper to bumper warranty for 4 years, unlimited miles, for $2k. The X5 35i was more expensive, had no options (no nav, heated steering wheel etc), and was the wrong color combo.

With the warranty I feel more confident in the 08.

[byaru1]

Originally Posted by sleepybear

So the 35i sold already.. I test drove a different 35i that was similar to the first one I was interested in (‘13 with 105k) but the 08 was definitely better. Much cleaner, all options on it, one-owner serviced at BMW of Minnetonka. I also am able to get what is essentially a bumper to bumper warranty for 4 years, unlimited miles, for $2k. The X5 35i was more expensive, had no options (no nav, heated steering wheel etc), and was the wrong color combo.



With the warranty I feel more confident in the 08.

Can't stress this enough - get the newer car all the time. Most gremlins will have been ironed out with the newer models. It's not just about the motor, usually those are fine. It's the other bits and bobs - electricals, suspension, cooling systems etc that hey ironed out as the model evolves.

Lastly, the infotainment in newer model (idrive etc) is more user friendly than the older one. It will have Bluetooth audio, which helps once in while that moment when your wife or kids feel like streaming Apple music to the X5 audio system or a YouTube audio, etc.

Such small things tend to make user experience better. Did I mention better nvh on the newer LCI model?

In short, get the newer model always.

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