Hmmm... Everything is cut and dry with you eh?

Let me get this straight.....your CPO coverage is expired; BMW is still willing to cover a motor replacement under the warranty of previous work done to the engine......and you're complaining?

If you're concerned about what "may" go wrong with the vehicle over the next 3 years (whether or not you get a motor replacement)....I don't think a V8 X5 is the vehicle for you. Maintenance is an on-going process with any version of these trucks if you want them to last....

thanks for all the comments and suggestions. I will try to address some of the questions raised in this post.

- My CPO warranty expired last year. The original work done on my X5 was within original warranty period. They replaced intermediate levers twice on this vehicle. My x5 has spent 4 months in last 3 years at the dealer. BMW offers 24 months warranty post-repair. I thought warranty lasted for 12 months only like some of you think. In fact, one of the SAs ( not my usual) initially told me that this issue wouldnt be covered by warranty. one good soul from this forum researched my vehicle and found out that my warranty extended until 05/13. Thank you again KC!

- I am not complaining . I think BMWNA has been very generous. I love X5 and will not drive anything but BMW for quite some time or until I can afford more than BMW.

- I highly appreciate the work my dealership did to get a new engine approved. They documented everything meticulously and advocated on my behalf. If I end up replacing the engine, they will get the job. If I decide to get a new car, then they will have the first shot.

-I understand the dealership is there to make money as all businesses are. I have nothing against that. However, I a have feeling the dealership changed their mind against letting me use the proceeds towards a new purchase purely based on their interests. Again, I have no problem with that. But this doesnt mean our interests are similar. I am looking at this opportunity from my perspective. I could purchase a 2010 model if they contribute $13k. I probably will have to chip in $5-8k. I will be covered for next 3 years under CPO warranty and will be driving a newer car.

- I am not scared of maintenance costs. I am just trying to figure out which option would be financially better.

-i have been told BMWNA would sometimes contribute towards a new purchase on a case to case basis.

-I will be more than happy to just have new engine installed if that remains my only option. I will not sell the new engine and get an old engine installed as someone had suggested in good faith. Although a good thought but dont have time to take the risk of playing with junk yard engine.

thanks again . I appreciate your thoughts

I would take the motor be done with the dealer. You can get an independent shop to do the axles, thrust arms and contol arms for a fraction of what the dealer is asking. Unless you feel like throwing the dealer a $1,500 bonus for helping you get a new engine.

Do the work on the vehicle, then when completed sell it and get maximum money outright for it and then go back and buy the 2010 outright and likely end up better off than trying to play the internal game with them.

My two cents...

Damn, I wish I could have a brand new motor in my X5 for free!
All BMW parts, including motor and and tramissions, etc. have a two year warranty. The motor has a two year warranty with unlimited mileage.

It's a no brainer... put the motor in!

Any shop can replace the axles and bushings. They are commom replacement items. I replaced an axle myself with an aftermarket axle for about $120.00

Yeah, if it expired just last year and it's got <100k on it, BMW NA may be willing to negotiate a goodwill replacement (usually they pay parts and you pay labor). I'd get in contact with them, explain the situation (nicely), and ask if there's anything that they can do. If that fails, call back and speak to a higher-up.

If that fails, I have been noticing more N62 cars popping up in scrap yards. There is 0% reason to drop $16-17k on a new engine for a 2005. You can almost have a used E70 for that. Just IMHO.

It is cut and dry. There is not much to it. Warranty is a contract. Contract is expired/fulfilled, and they are still going to make good with a new motor at no cost to you!? What will they make you pay?... The $50 cpo deductible.... As the others said it is a no brainer. Asking to have the complete motor cost toward a new vehicle...talk about biting the hand that feeds you! If your vehicle never failed you would continue to drive it, and your life would go on. So complaining that the vehicle is old and it isn't worth a new motor is absurd... Look how many people drive 15 year old junk cars because they can't drive a BMW. Be lucky BMW takes care of people that obviously do not understand how contracts work, and stand by their product. Just remember they could have told you to pound sand!

^^Couldn't agree more!

I think you need to change the title of the post from

BMW is going to replace engine ---misfiring issue
to
BMW is not going to replace engine ---misfiring issue