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If you choose this path, you will want the OEM harness as that will allow you more electronic options. Lots of info on this here and on other bimmer forums too. Last edited by suss1173; 06-20-2014 at 09:50 AM. |
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I've towed my 458, e92/E46 M3, and 911 GT3 (not all at once) to the track with my 4.8i X5 and had no issues. I have to say that the reliability of the 4.8i is complete trash though, there's always something wrong with it whether it be coolant leaking or electric gremlins roaming around. |
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Massive Thanks dude
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Thanks gregg3gs! I am not a noob to BMW but I definitely am new to the E70. I really appreciate you and everyone else taking time to answer the initial question. I was about to buy an E70 X5 with he N62 motor and I will totally pass on it now. I love working on my own car like it's an addiction.....but I can't afford to have as many problems as I expect with this vehicle. Even consumer reports has it reviewed with terrible reliability numbers......Except for the 3.0 motor. Consumer reports even said the same thing about the E53, but I bought a 4.8is anyway........I Won't make that mistake again. Much appreciated dude, Adrian |
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Sorry for turning you off on the x5, but I hoped you should know the expected expenses. In my opinion if you can fix it yourself then the cost of parts is something ok to deal with. Otherwise you better be able to afford the cost of ownership (and all maintenance)
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It's all good
I'm gonna shop around for a used E70 with the 3.0 motor....I'll just be very meticulous when I'm looking for used X5s.
I agree, if you can work on your own car it's worth the cost of parts. I just don't have a lotta friends here in San Diego that wanna work on cars and most of the BMW CCA club members just pay a shop. (I'm still looking for others like me in the club) It might seem crazy, but I was so desperate for a auto shop friend, I made this offer to a guy and work: "If you buy and old rusty mustang and I buy an X5, I will help you work on your car whenever it breaks.......buy your have to do the same for my X5" He passed cause he has a baby on the way. |
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Babies always get in a way.
One other thing to know is is you can get a warranty extended on the truck, then it may be a good deal as well. |
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