My e53 was totaled this morning. Moving to an e70.

[alexmish]

glad there were no major injuries!

you should try diesel, it comes out even cheaper than 35i SA !

[Ag4.8]

Glad you are okay. Get the '09 with all you want. Still under warranty.

[ncamg]

The E53 held up well. Glad your OK. Just a thought -- the later production 2010's and the 2011's have the updated I-drive and the nav is on a hard drive. These are both big improvements (especially the I-drive). I would go with the 2011.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by alexmish

glad there were no major injuries!

you should try diesel, it comes out even cheaper than 35i SA !

ecocredit $4500 rebate is still on till Sept 30, plus IRS rebate, plus dealer discount, plus BMWCCA rebate(if you are a BMWCCA member).

[Meiac09]

Glad you're ok. I can't imagine a car rolling!


There are also a bunch of BMW demo's that are hitting the dealers right about now that I think are good because they're a great deal but have tons of features.

[admranger]

Might try the detailing subforum for assistance as I think most of that will buff right out.

Glad you are ok. That had to be a scary moment as you realized "I'm going to tip over!" This is one reason we drive BMWs, they hold up well in crashes.

Financially, the used ones are a better deal of course, but you have to do you homework on them (Why is there a low mileage used one, for instance? Lemon buyout or did the person decided to get something else?). However, I'd look at/drive all and then see which appeals to you the most.

[chilliwilli]

Single...no kids...if the diesel isn't an option, i recommend the X6 preferably 50i at least book a test drive...and don't hold back!

Good to read there were no injuries.

[bd3500]

I just went through similar situation in July. Got $13.6k for my X5 with 120k miles on it. Was a 3.0 with sport package. Insurer was Geico.

I went #2 route and got a CPO. My last X5 was CPO and I would not do a BMW without it personally. I value it because my last X5 was taken in for ever little sound I could hear. All in all, had about 11k worth of stuff replaced at the dealer for free until 100,000 miles. Well worth it in my book.

[omasou]

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[BGM]

Originally Posted by bd3500

I just went through similar situation in July. Got $13.6k for my X5 with 120k miles on it. Was a 3.0 with sport package. Insurer was Geico.

I went #2 route and got a CPO. My last X5 was CPO and I would not do a BMW without it personally. I value it because my last X5 was taken in for ever little sound I could hear. All in all, had about 11k worth of stuff replaced at the dealer for free until 100,000 miles. Well worth it in my book.

Well Allstate (my insurance) called yesterday and said I am getting $14K+ for mine (3.0, Sport). Mine is an year older than yours but I only have 107K. I'm waiting on a credit union on financing---they have 2.99 for 60 months.