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Any X5 owners here?
Posted on 4/9/14 at 12:52 am
Posted on 4/9/14 at 12:52 am
Looking at around a 2002-2004 x5 (ot poor). I had a 318i before and loved how easy it was to work on. Same with this I'm assuming since its a bmw? Any main concerns? Drawbacks? Positives? Thanks for any feedback possible.
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Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:30 am to auzach91
No, but if I did, it would have to be built like this:
Posted on 4/9/14 at 2:51 am to auzach91
Ive never owned one but driven in plenty from that time frame. GREAT rides but the upkeep is costly compared to other rides from that era. Still worth buying IMO.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 3:45 am to auzach91
Not that old, my buddy just got a 2011 a few months ago, nice as shite.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 3:48 am to auzach91
Drawbacks? Yeah, you're buying a 10-12 yr old car for starters.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:26 am to auzach91
Be a boss and get that X6
Posted on 4/9/14 at 5:35 am to auzach91
easy to work on compared to a newer BMW, I'm sure. Easy to work on compared to a lot of other vehicles...doubt it. Also, parts are going to be more expensive.
I guess make sure it has the I6 in it if you want some reliability...those are pretty stout motors. My gf's 2003 335i was an electrical nightmare, as was my parents 2004 Z4 3.0.
I guess make sure it has the I6 in it if you want some reliability...those are pretty stout motors. My gf's 2003 335i was an electrical nightmare, as was my parents 2004 Z4 3.0.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 7:03 am to auzach91
Buying a 10-12 year BMW that is known for many problems with high repair costs = not a good way to spend your hard earned money.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 8:10 am to auzach91
I wouldn't buy a recent X5, much less an 02-05. My BMW obsessed friend advised us all against the X5, and they're regularly noted for reliability issues. I looked at them hard, but nearly every person I talked to advised me to look elsewhere.
Girl I know got a 2012 X5 about 2 months ago from Carmax, which was a disaster. Swapped it for a 2014 Jeep GC Limited, and couldn't be happier.
Girl I know got a 2012 X5 about 2 months ago from Carmax, which was a disaster. Swapped it for a 2014 Jeep GC Limited, and couldn't be happier.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 11:11 am to auzach91
Why in hell would get a ten year old BMW? If you want a small SUV get a honda.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 11:50 am to auzach91
The handling on the newer models is much better. I had an '04 but had to upgrade. The doors and window carriers on the X5's suck - you'll have to replace them.
What is your price range?
What is your price range?
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