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BMW X5
I'm looking for advice on buying a used one of these. Budget is $25 to $35k and preferably a petrol model. Are there known problems to look out for and high maintenance items and what are annual service costs like?
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Re: BMW X5
Originally Posted by discobay
(Post 9743756)
I'm looking for advice on buying a used one of these. Budget is $25 to $35k and preferably a petrol model. Are there known problems to look out for and high maintenance items and what are annual service costs like?
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Re: BMW X5
Originally Posted by sheene
(Post 9743773)
Apparently they are one of the preferred cars of drug dealers, so most costs will be an arm and a leg, or even a kneecap.
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Re: BMW X5
Originally Posted by discobay
(Post 9743775)
So I'm looking for an automatic model?
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Re: BMW X5
I6 would be preferable to a V8. Check if gear shifts are smooth in all driving conditions, ESP under heavy load (not suggesting to load it up, but try accelerating hard going uphill) if there is a jerk, it could mean a gearbox issue, or (worse) the dual-mass balancer is on its way out. Bad news, 1000s of dollars in parts alone. Bimmers use ATF for power steering fluid, if it covers(seeps through) the hoses, no way to get rid of it, everything under the hood in that area gets covered in sticky shite. Does not make it drive any different, but looks nasty and helps knock off a few dollars. Sway bar links are weakest part in suspenion, but they are the cheapest too. parts are generally a murder, anything to do with electrics especially, so have a profi give it a look see and drive it around to see what's what.
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Re: BMW X5
Originally Posted by newjersey
(Post 9743798)
I6 would be preferable to a V8. Check if gear shifts are smooth in all driving conditions, ESP under heavy load (not suggesting to load it up, but try accelerating hard going uphill) if there is a jerk, it could mean a gearbox issue, or (worse) the dual-mass balancer is on its way out. Bad news, 1000s of dollars in parts alone. Bimmers use ATF for power steering fluid, if it covers(seeps through) the hoses, no way to get rid of it, everything under the hood in that area gets covered in sticky shite. Does not make it drive any different, but looks nasty and helps knock off a few dollars. Sway bar links are weakest part in suspenion, but they are the cheapest too. parts are generally a murder, anything to do with electrics especially, so have a profi give it a look see and drive it around to see what's what.
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Re: BMW X5
CV boots deteriorating quickly are a common problem and $800 to get them replaced. If they are not replaced the joints will go.
I had a 3.0 I Sport for 3 years, great car :thumbsup: |
Re: BMW X5
Originally Posted by Loch Lomond
(Post 9743814)
CV boots deteriorating quickly are a common problem and $800 to get them replaced. If they are not replaced the joints will go.
I had a 3.0 I Sport for 3 years, great car :thumbsup: |
Re: BMW X5
Iirc the sheet metal is either zink-plated steel or aluminum, depending on the year, e60 5er front end is defo light alloys, can't be sure about the x series though. Anyway - none of that rusts, if you see ANY signs of rust, it might be an indication if a botched repair. All the way up to installing a cheap Chinese knockoff panels and painting them with the wall roller.
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Re: BMW X5
Originally Posted by discobay
(Post 9743756)
I'm looking for advice on buying a used one of these. Budget is $25 to $35k and preferably a petrol model. Are there known problems to look out for and high maintenance items and what are annual service costs like?
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Re: BMW X5
Originally Posted by newjersey
(Post 9743798)
I6 would be preferable to a V8. Check if gear shifts are smooth in all driving conditions, ESP under heavy load (not suggesting to load it up, but try accelerating hard going uphill) if there is a jerk, it could mean a gearbox issue, or (worse) the dual-mass balancer is on its way out. Bad news, 1000s of dollars in parts alone. Bimmers use ATF for power steering fluid, if it covers(seeps through) the hoses, no way to get rid of it, everything under the hood in that area gets covered in sticky shite. Does not make it drive any different, but looks nasty and helps knock off a few dollars. Sway bar links are weakest part in suspenion, but they are the cheapest too. parts are generally a murder, anything to do with electrics especially, so have a profi give it a look see and drive it around to see what's what.
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Re: BMW X5
Originally Posted by DeadVim
(Post 9743841)
Check for the kids when you're reversing ...
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Re: BMW X5
Originally Posted by discobay
(Post 9743903)
I think they have reversing camera tech.
All the same, you may want to take a look at that screen before you use a body as a speed bump. |
Re: BMW X5
Originally Posted by discobay
(Post 9743898)
Will the 6 have enough power considering the weight? Is RAC worth a go for a pre-purchase check?
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Re: BMW X5
You'll attract the wrong sort of attention in it. :thumbdown:
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