Lease up in May. Decision process has started.

[BCA]

If I were you, I'd surely also take into consideration that your naturally aspirated V8 doesn't have one of the high pressure fuel pumps that are STILL giving people problems. If I'm not mistaken, ALL of the new X5 engines come with HPFPs because they are all turbo. I love the new X5s and don't think you could go wrong with any of the engine choices but the ongoing fuel pump saga would be enough to make me think twice (though it wouldn't necessarily be a deal-breaker). As long as you like your current vehicle and the tranny issues you mentioned aren't anything too major, then I'd definitely consider keeping it, especially considering that it has relatively low miles.

[JCL]

Originally Posted by BCA

If I were you, I'd surely also take into consideration that your naturally aspirated V8 doesn't have one of the high pressure fuel pumps that are STILL giving people problems. If I'm not mistaken, ALL of the new X5 engines come with HPFPs because they are all turbo.

I understand your point about the HPFP, although I don't worry so much about it myself. However, having a HPFP doesn't relate to an engine being turbocharged, it relates to an engine having direct injection. You can get a direct injection 3 litre BMW engine in Europe, with an HPFP, without turbochargers.

[ard]

Originally Posted by BCA

. If I'm not mistaken, ALL of the new X5 engines come with HPFPs because they are all turbo. .

Not the diesel.


OP- if you buy you current ride, find a dealer that will do a "CPO/Refinance" for you as part of the deal. It will let you get the CPO warranty for probably $2500 as part of the deal- as JCL points out, you can often purchase for less than the stated 'lease buyout'.

Be a bit cautious with what you tell the dealer about what precisely you are looking for...if you say "I might buy the lease or maybe a new car" you can be sure the lease path will be unattractive compared to the new one. Possibly.

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[JCL]

Originally Posted by ard

Not the diesel.

Well, a diesel has a high pressure fuel pump as well. It is a similar concept of direct injection. I would agree that BMW diesels haven't exhibited the rate of HPFP failures that the gasoline models have.

[ard]

Originally Posted by JCL

I would agree that BMW diesels haven't exhibited the rate of HPFP failures that the gasoline models have.

Agreed, and that was my point. Just didn't use enough words to make it clear....

[BGM]

Originally Posted by BCA

If I were you, I'd surely also take into consideration that your naturally aspirated V8 doesn't have one of the high pressure fuel pumps that are STILL giving people problems. If I'm not mistaken, ALL of the new X5 engines come with HPFPs because they are all turbo. I love the new X5s and don't think you could go wrong with any of the engine choices but the ongoing fuel pump saga would be enough to make me think twice (though it wouldn't necessarily be a deal-breaker). As long as you like your current vehicle and the tranny issues you mentioned aren't anything too major, then I'd definitely consider keeping it, especially considering that it has relatively low miles.

Exactly why I bought an '08 CPO 4.8 with low miles---since I keep my cars 7-10 years who knows how the Turbos will do in the long run.