2007 4.8i

[Loperamide]

anyone recommend one of these?

[ard]

Interesting screen name....


13 year old BMW V8? If you are a pretty handy mechanic, perhaps.

[byaru1]

Originally Posted by ard

Interesting screen name....


13 year old BMW V8? If you are a pretty handy mechanic, perhaps.

Spot on.

As a second car that you do not have to 100% rely upon, and you get in well knowing that arriving at your destination is probably not guaranteed.

Otherwise, for those times it's functioning well, it's actually fun.



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[dadysev]

Originally Posted by ard

Interesting screen name....


13 year old BMW V8? If you are a pretty handy mechanic, perhaps.

What he said! I love it and mine has about 253K km but be prepared to fix a lot of leaks, front suspension, and little things here and there inside that may break. Plastic stuff. Great truck though. I just changed the rear upper rearward control arm today as i heard a squeak in the rear when i go over bump.s. For me an hours work (jack up, Deflate air suspension, swap out part, do the reverse, and good to go!)

It helps when you can do all the work yourself. Also be prepared to change the Trani, transfer case, and both front and rear diff fluid.

[byaru1]

Originally Posted by dadysev

What he said! I love it and mine has about 253K km but be prepared to fix a lot of leaks, front suspension, and little things here and there inside that may break. Plastic stuff. Great truck though. I just changed the rear upper rearward control arm today as i heard a squeak in the rear when i go over bump.s. For me an hours work (jack up, Deflate air suspension, swap out part, do the reverse, and good to go!)



It helps when you can do all the work yourself. Also be prepared to change the Trani, transfer case, and both front and rear diff fluid.

Well well well.. yes - wish I had read up on all this before taking the plunge. I'm no DIY techie and I can assure you, before even heading to the truck, there's always that lingering thought whether it will even crank and start, and when it's going, whether it will get me there this time round. Same worry routine heading back home ...

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[absentmathis]

Originally Posted by byaru1

Well well well.. yes - wish I had read up on all this before taking the plunge. I'm no DIY techie and I can assure you, before even heading to the truck, there's always that lingering thought whether it will even crank and start, and when it's going, whether it will get me there this time round. Same worry routine heading back home ...

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As long as your battery is good that N62 will fire up every time and get you where you’re going. I dealt with some cold start problems this week but it still started. These motors will leak oil but they’re strong and reliable.

[dadysev]

Originally Posted by byaru1

Well well well.. yes - wish I had read up on all this before taking the plunge. I'm no DIY techie and I can assure you, before even heading to the truck, there's always that lingering thought whether it will even crank and start, and when it's going, whether it will get me there this time round. Same worry routine heading back home ...

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You will be fine. These are the worst cases and I have high mileage and still love it. I just drove the 2016 x5 3.5i (F15) and did not like it. Feels like the “BMW” is non existent in it. I do really want the E70 X5M ! Now that drives like a real Bimmer, but that’s a whole other episode of problems!

[absentmathis]

I have an 08 48i that’s nearing 150k. Daily driver, perfectly reliable. Strong motor, good car, I like it a lot, but I don’t know that I’d ‘recommend’ the 48i. I was fortunate enough to have valve stem seals done under warranty, which as a byproduct replaces a lot of other seals. If I were buying now I’d target a newer 35i or 50i (I’m not scared), but I wouldn’t discount a 48i if it was the right car otherwise. Option list and history/condition are critically important IMO not just engine.

[Loperamide]

Originally Posted by absentmathis

I have an 08 48i that’s nearing 150k. Daily driver, perfectly reliable. Strong motor, good car, I like it a lot, but I don’t know that I’d ‘recommend’ the 48i. I was fortunate enough to have valve stem seals done under warranty, which as a byproduct replaces a lot of other seals. If I were buying now I’d target a newer 35i or 50i (I’m not scared), but I wouldn’t discount a 48i if it was the right car otherwise. Option list and history/condition are critically important IMO not just engine.

What is the MPG like on the 48i ? Should i get a deisel instead?

[absentmathis]

Originally Posted by Loperamide

What is the MPG like on the 48i ? Should i get a deisel instead?

The diesels are too slow for my taste. If gas mileage is a factor X5 may not be the right move.