Soon to be owner in Dubai - deposit down!
 

Yo! So... yesterday, I put down a deposit on my first BMW; my first German car in fact. I'm a big fan of cars and have had quite a few in my eight years of driving - 18 to be exact, including mostly Nissans but also a couple of french cars along the way. All those cars were while living in the UK, but I've just moved out to Dubai and thanks to a new job I've taken a major step up in the world of cars!

The car i've bought is a 2006, one lady owner, 4.8is with only 71K kms (about 45K miles), full history and it's in IMMACULATE condition - there isn't a mark on it anywhere!

I'm told that it's full options, but from what I can tell all 4.8is models are full options - is that right?

I haven't got any photos yet, but as soon as i pick up the car (tomorrow or Monday) I'll be sure to post some up.

Soon to be a part of the BMW world, and I can't wait! ;)

Welcome! Will add to the large amounts of awesome and amazing cars in Dubai. I'll be headed through there in a few weeks again, love Dubai. Congrats.

Congrats, I hope it has a warranty, you're gonna need it!

That doesn't sound very positive! Why do you say that?

It has got a one year/30,000km warranty. Should I try to get this extended?

i would definitely get an extended warranty, unless you can fix it yourself.....most people cannot. it will be worth the extra money

this just means that often times the X5 can require extensive maintenance. i would search this site for common problems with the 4.8is and educate yourself on what you could potentially be faced with. good luck and welcome.

Congratulations on the new X5. I love the look of the 4.8is. Thought about buying one a few months ago but couldn't justify spending money on it given I'm happy with my 2001 4.4i. All 4.8is models are fully equipped with the majority of options available at the time.

As for the reliability (and hence the warranty question) mine has 120K miles on it. I bought it 15 months ago with 108K miles and, aside from doing the work recommended by the PPI, it has been fairly trouble free. If I didn't have a good indy mechanic I'd probably consider a warranty as repair work can be costly if done at the dealer.

Welcome. My advice, get some dark tints for that hot sun...

got some pictures ready? Congratulations! I found the maintenance is part of the excitement of owning an X!!! Love mine.

Greetings to Dubai,

for reliability - I have a 3.0d 2002 120.000 km since about one year and it is absolutely reliable. Never a problem - beneath the ones I created by myself with modding it. A lot of fun, a lot of guys beeing jealous, a lot of really hard rides :-) Enjoy a great vehicle.

Good luck,

Helmuth