Does anyone's X5 Run Great?
 

I'm still new around here and this forum seems to be my first and last read everyday. Thanks to all as I have used the search function to learn quite a bit.

My question stems from the crazy amount of "Issues" people have with their X5's. I understand that these types of boards probably have an unfair amount of "Issue" type threads as most people that have no problems probably don't post as often. But YOU'RE FREAKING ME OUT!

Does anyone's X5 run well with little to no problems other than the occasional service are wear and tear stuff?

By the way, I have a 2005 4.4 with 65K on it. And so far it runs great but I did get the front CV boots replaced and the power steering hoses replaced.

my 03' X5 runs great so far with almost 70k miles. the only problem i had was the instrument cluster pixels going out, and bmw replaced that for free, all i had to do was pay 1 hour of labor.

I have an '05 4.8 which is running great. I think members on this board are much more aware of issues, and expect better quality / performance than your typical driver. We tend to pick up small noises & vibrations the average guy misses or ignores. Relax & enjoy *G*

I will have to answer no to that question. I've had so many parts failures that it is very difficult for me to enjoy what the X was meant for. I can't trust it to go out of town or to send my wife out into Houston traffic . . . it has/will strand me. This is my first BMW so it has been difficult for me to adjust to this kind of reliability. As a matter of fact, it is sitting in the garage right now with the hood up and I am about to go to pick up parts for it now trying to fix a misfire w/6 different codes from computer and poor running. I'll be working on it for about half of the day today. BTW you have more miles than me.

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Since I am new to BMW, I am on Xoutpost almost daily trying to learn about the general concerns of my car. Thank you Xoutpost.

I bought my 2006 X5 4.4 eight months ago with 20,500 miles. It now has 30,800. I love it. My manufacturer warranty ends at the end of this month. I just recently had a scheduled maintenance inspection. I suppose it was Inspection 1. They found a couple of things which were repaired. I have the CPO warranty and maintenance for an additional two years.

I came to the X5 after owning three SAABs. Anyone who has owned a SAAB knows it is a love-hate relationship. So, I guess my expectations might be low, since I am not coming from a Japanese brand (based on what I have read about Lexus ownership).

I chose the X5 based on the positive experience of two friends--2001 3.0 and 2003 4.4--both in Southern California. They still own their vehicles and have experienced what I would classify as normal maintenance and wear issues. I hope I have a similar experience.

I bought the Bentley service manual and plan on handling some preventive maintenance based on years of service rather than the BMW algorithm.

Believe me most Xs here run GREAT its just natural to share car problems than sharing the "greatness", whats there to talk about?????

Should we come here "Guys my car is so good I hit 160mph!" another one comes "My car runs so smooth I heard it crush a snail!"??

Where is the learning if everything is text book perfect!!?

Definately it would be a damn boring board!

JoshGM I hear you. I just thought a nice little "My Truck is Fine" post would give me a bit of reassurance. But Repoman, I won't take for granted my luck if my X5 runs well. (Knocking on Wood as I type)

I had two E53s. Both the 2001 4.4i and the 2005 4.4i were pretty trouble free. The '01 had the air conditioning issue and the the '05 had two window regulators go out. They were more annoyances than serious issues. I've also had a trouble free E70 and am now loving my X6 other than my check engine light coming on for the 3rd time.

My '01 runs like a top...as I repeatedly post. (Knock on Wood.)

As others have posted, if everyone's X ran trouble free this
Board would have probably 20% of its current threads. :D

Some have had problems from day one or, the day after their oe
warranty expired. Others have bought used, and w/out CPO/ext warranty
and, have had myriad problems. Still others have just come to the X party

as prices on older Xs allow for easier entry, and those problems on much
older/less maintained cars. It is what it is...

In 76k miles and 8 1/2 years, my repairs have been few; even fewer
since the oe warranty and an ext warranty expired. It could go "Boom"
tomorrow, but it has been a helluva car for nearly a decade.
And, another excuse to post more pics of our X! ;)
GL, mD