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#1349 of 1489 Re: Front Porch Philosopher [meredith] by arvin1 May 17, 2006 (3:29 pm)
Replying to: meredith (Dec 03, 2000 3:49 pm) BMW X5 rules all SUV's!!
#1350 of 1489 to buy or not to buy ??? by metairie_la May 20, 2006 (9:08 am)
I am considering purchasing an x5. What can I expect if I purchased one? Thank you for your replys. Replies to this message: kypreosx5 (May 22, 2006 1:01 am) nyea (May 22, 2006 2:19 pm)
#1351 of 1489 Re: to buy or not to buy ??? [metairie_la] by kypreosx5 May 22, 2006 (1:01 am)
Replying to: metairie_la (May 20, 2006 9:08 am) dear metaire A great car for road holding and performance. Pity about the small niggly things that go wrong, seemy other commenst over the last few monts regarding problems I've had. I think the problem is that the vehicle is American made and not German.The trim quality and small plstic bits is not typical quality BMW
#1352 of 1489 Re: to buy or not to buy ??? [metairie_la] by nyea May 22, 2006 (2:19 pm)
Replying to: metairie_la (May 20, 2006 9:08 am) okay to lease but it is one of the most unreliable vehicle to purchase. it could easily run you additional $5000 after the warranty. i have one x5, cost me $2000+ to repair so far. you think a bmw born in germany would be better, you are wrong again. my 323i cost me $5000 as of last week, replaced water pump, rebuilt auto transmission, replaced a/c unit, coolant leakage ... and the car is only 50k miles. lexus and infinite are much better vehicles.
#1353 of 1489 Re: X5 Leak??? [burrsr] by metairie_la May 23, 2006 (8:38 am)
Replying to: burrsr (Sep 25, 2005 4:46 pm) I have a 528i and the same thing happens to me during a very hard rain. I thought it was because my car is low to the ground. It is always my driver side rear passenger floor. Every place I have brought the car (Including the dealership) can't find anything wrong and their is never any leaks aroung the door seals either. Good luck, but it sounds like my car and yours are related.
#1354 of 1489 should I purchase a 2001 X5 with 17000 miles by jigyn1 May 25, 2006 (5:27 am)
I have driven Benz for last 30 years. My current S500 has 152,000 miles and I just want a different car. Never owned a BMW. I have a chance to buy a one owner 2001 X5 4.4 with 17000miles. Looks perfect. Owner says she has never had any "serious" problem, but after reading about all the problems some of you have had, I am hesitant to make the purchase. The asking price is $25K. Was this a particularly bad year for reliabillity? Replies to this message: nyea (May 26, 2006 6:55 am) shikem (Aug 14, 2006 7:58 am) nyea (May 26, 2006 7:00 am)
#1355 of 1489 Re: should I purchase a 2001 X5 with 17000 miles [jigyn1] by nyea May 26, 2006 (6:55 am)
Replying to: jigyn1 (May 25, 2006 5:27 am) please refer to oct 05 consumer reports. bmw has the worest record among all automakers for the 1st and 2nd model years (70+ problems per 100 vehicles). honda and toyota have around 20 problems per 100 vehicles. i think lexus would be a much better choice. Replies to this message: shikem (Aug 14, 2006 7:58 am)
#1356 of 1489 Re: should I purchase a 2001 X5 with 17000 miles [jigyn1] by nyea May 26, 2006 (7:00 am)
Replying to: jigyn1 (May 25, 2006 5:27 am) i can't speak for anyone else, but my two bmw started to have serious problems (over $1000 per reapir) after 50k.
#1357 of 1489 Considering the X5 - w/Out Sport option by JimSUV99 Jun 10, 2006 (2:33 pm)
I test drove the X5 Sport and found its handling and ride VERY stiff and bumpy. I currently have a Lexus GS, which drives like it's floating on air. The dealer only had the Sport model in inventory and stated that 90% of its sales are the Sports model. Does anyone have the X5 without the Sport option...does it offer a smoother ride and better handling? Will I be making a mistake by purchasing from the factory without the Sport option? JC
#1358 of 1489 JimSUV99 by nyccarguy Jun 10, 2006 (6:56 pm)
Stiff & Bumpy are relative terms as far as ride & handling go. First of all, you're coming from a Lexus which for all intensive purposes is a couch on wheels. Second, going from a car to a truck you will feel the bumps more. My Dad has an X5 3.0iA with Sports Package and neither of us (or his Great Dane he bring to work with him every day) think the ride is anywhere near harsh. He drives on the pot hole laden roads in and around NYC.   I would imagine the a non-sport X5 would ride softer and maybe more to your liking.   Funny you should mention that your particular dealer only has SPort Models in stock. My Dad had to special order his. Besides the sport suspension tuning, you get 18" wheels, black trim around the windows, black chrome exhqaust pipes, & the ever so comfy for a long ride SPort Seats with side & knee bolsters.   How come you don't want another Lexus? Have you test driven the RX350? Replies to this message: JimSUV99 (Jun 11, 2006 7:50 am)

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