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Old 07-14-2012, 02:37 PM
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2008 X5 4.8i longevity / reliability past 60K miles?

Hello all. I've been searching around a bit on the forum for a thread / post that discusses the longevity, reliability, and common problems I may face on my 2008 X5 4.8i. If I've missed it, I sure would appreciate the link! If this hasn't been discussed, I'm curious about the future of my X5 past 60K miles.

The good news is that I haven't had many issues at all since buying the SAV 18 months ago. I'm still under CPO and recently had brakes done under the extended maintenance. I have the same compliant that many folks have about the transmission / engine programming, shift points, etc. With that exception, I am very happy with my purchase. I had a very weird thing happen with the sound system a while back that freaked me out a bit. It was a VERY LOUD static sound that wouldn't go off (car off, locked, etc). The only way I got it to turn off was to pop a panel in the back and pull a fiber optic cable out. Once reseated it was fine and never did it again---the strangest thing I've ever experienced with a vehicle.

I'm looking for information about any issues that may come in the next few years. I'm thinking about the big stuff that could bite a chuck out of my wallet, but am certainly open to any thoughts if anyone has "the list" or a perspective.

Thanks for your help.
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