Newbie here
 

Hello, I am the soon to be owner of an 01 X5 3.0i Black with tan leather, one owner 93,000 miles, all service records. Original owner is 72 year old male. Never driven it winter, never to car wash. Always hand washed in heated garage. Purchase price $13,000 Please passs along vital info I should no about this vehicle, and if it would be wise to buy an extended warranty.

Thank you!

Dan

It would help if you listed major work that has been done from those service records.

will do, thanks.

Service records
 

Pretty typical, Inspections and oil/filter changes. Brakes front and rear, a window regulator, control arms, final stage resistor. It would be worth checking all cooling system hoses, as they may be getting soft at that age. Some posters would replace the water pump at this mileage, others will wait until it fails.

If you are going to be driving in cold temperatures, it would be worth having the crankcase ventilation valve/oil separator checked and cleaned out. The hoses to it are likely soft as well.

No mention of a new battery, perhaps it wasn't from the dealer.

It would be worth seeing if the coolant needs flushing (it is every four years), and perhaps have the brake fluid flushed as well (it should be done every two years)

I don't think you are a candidate for an extended warranty at that mileage and age of vehicle. Plan to repair items as and when they fail.

Welcome!:D

Let the mods begin!!


Rich:thumbup: