Wonder who's going to buy this and come here for help
 

Wonder which BMW noob is going to buy this and come here looking for help on how to fix it????

BMW X5 *Mechanics Special*

Looks like a $600 "special" to me. Worn out @147k but driven to 174k. If it ran, it is only worth 2k-4k depending on the rest of the vehicle.

Could be as simple as a bad ignition switch. Wonder at what point did it stop running?

Just after the noise from under the hood got Louder

You know that this ad posting is in south side of Chicago right? Rust bucket.
Here is my bet: a few repairs in the last 50k to pass inspection, opening the hood will be like opening a coffin, and it will need every maintenance item completed before it would be road worthy as a daily driver.
Better off buying a south of the Mason-Dixon Line lower mileage x5 for the same money.

To answer Upallnight question, my bet is a sleaze ball corner lot dealer in 5 days will post looking for the $2.00 silver bullet repair.

Why don't you buy it so you can show everyone what a great BMW machanic you are!:thumbup:

That's a lot to ask for a high mileage, non-runner, with unknown mechanical needs. I typically try to buy mechanics specials for $500ish if in good shape.

Some chassis' markets won't allow that anymore though, e30's come to mind. Last "mechanic's special" one of those I bought had a broken timing belt and I had to pay $1500 for it. Nice convertible though... and I made double after repairs/upgrades.

I debated on buying this and hoping fora cheap fix the current owner did not know about...
BMW X5 4.6IS - 2002 | used cars & trucks | Calgary | Kijiji

First question just as I read this - Engine won't start or won't crank?

My thought too. Hydrolock victim or bad fuel pump?

2002 X5 3.0 291,700 miles
2014 428i 13,000 miles

2004 325i sold at 123,600 miles
2001 325i sold at 66,000 miles