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#822 of 1507 Best CPO deal on 2001 X5 3.0 by jvmax

Dec 24, 2002 (3:12 pm)

Well I'm back again after balking at $43,500 on a 2002 demo 3.0 X5 with auto, premium pkg, xenon, and rear climate with 900 miles. No it wasn't a CPO either.
 
So I am now intrigued with a CPO 2001 X5 3.0 with 33k miles for $35,900. It also has auto, Premium Pkg, Rear Climate. I guess it is a Year End Blowout at one of the BMW dealers in Northern Florida. I think this is a great price as most of the CPO's I see in the Orlando area are at $40K.
 
What does everybody else think? And is there any special CPO financing on 2001 X5's through BMW?

#823 of 1507 CPO Deal by rickrover

Dec 24, 2002 (9:42 pm)

I consider 33k kind of high mileage for an 01 X5. That's probably why it's so cheap - you looking at Fields? I got my 01 3.0 X5 new from them, I just hit 9k miles after 14 months which I consider low mileage. I'd say average would be in the mid 20's.
 
I haven't had a single problem with my X5 by the way. I've got premium, rear climate & xenons, fantastic all around vehicle - I need to drive it more.

#824 of 1507 CPO Deal by jvmax

Dec 25, 2002 (1:39 am)

Yes, I realize 33k miles is above average, but I did see an X5 with 64k miles going for $33,000 with no warranty. Fields does have some preowned, but they tend to be in the $39K to $42k range with anywhere between 19k and 30k miles. If i am going to spend $40k, I might as well buy New.

#825 of 1507 Re: Are X5 buyers blind, stupid, faithful to brand or ??? by mrbluetooth

Dec 26, 2002 (10:19 pm)

Bluebeast:
 
If you look at the other message boards, you'll see that vehicles of every make and model have one problem or another. That's one reason people post questions. Of course, there are folks out there who are perfectly happy with theirs and aren't posting at all.
 
True, the X5 has had its share of growing pains, and some have been quite serious. And fortunately, the more serious ones have been taken care of with recall campaigns. But with the X5 entering its fifth year, a lot of the problems have been worked out. For sure, there are still some issues and areas for improvement. And it's still quite possible to buy a lemon. But I don't think it would be correct to automatically assume that "you will be in the dealer within a few months trying to get a problem fixed" by just reading a few posts.
 
People get the X for various reasons. For me, the reasons were: performance, power, styling, safety, roominess, faithfulness to brand ('92 525i), interior, nifty options (rear sunshades, parking distance control) and a maintenance program. And of course, there's that feeling you get when driving a bimmer - which I'm sure you know well. Cargo space is a bit small but adequate for my needs. Oh, and I have a 2001 with a few minor problems.
 
You've listed other models and reasons why you didn't like them. You realize that no single vehicle fits everyone's needs. You can put together a pros/cons list for every model you've mentioned. So what attracts you to the X5? I think once you've figured out exactly what your top priorities are, you can start narrowing down your choices. Whether you choose not to give it further consideration because of "known problems" is up to you.

#826 of 1507 Tax break if you buy X5 for small business by reddy422

Dec 28, 2002 (9:48 am)

The following article (attached link) in detroit news suggests that a small business can get an accelerated depreciation tax break of $24,000 if you buy any SUV that weighs 6000 lb or more and BMW X5 qualifies for it. But when I checked in edmunds, X5 weighs only around 4500 lbs and I was wondering how come it is qualified. Does any one used this tax break before or have any thoughts on this article??

http://www.detnews.com/2002/autosinsider/0212/23/c01-38875.htm

Thanks

#827 of 1507 by wmquan

Dec 28, 2002 (10:40 am)

The X5 qualifies. The GVWR weight is not just the weight of the vehicle, but the vehicle plus its rated payload capacity.
 
If you test-drive an X5, you can confirm this for yourself by looking at the plate on the inside of the driver's door jamb. The X5 qualifies.

#828 of 1507 More tax break SUV's by kaitsu

Dec 28, 2002 (9:19 pm)

The new Volvo XC90 qualifies for the tax break as well, but you have to get it with 7 seats.

#829 of 1507 Tax Break... by deekryptor

Dec 30, 2002 (10:43 am)

In the NY Times it did mention that X5 does qualify.
BTW, Good point wmquan!

#830 of 1507 Pricing- Dealership by deekryptor

Dec 30, 2002 (10:50 am)

Do you guys have a Dealer name that you would definetly recommend in Long Island, NY?
 
Lately, most of the dealers are so arrogant, they think they are giving away cars. Buying a 50K car should come with some pampering;-).
 
Thanks in advance.

#831 of 1507 In response by knockoff

Jan 05, 2003 (9:33 pm)

I have found the BMW dealer here feels like they are doing you a big favor by selling you a car....They have no X5 3.0's for less than $50,000. I just don't want to spend that much! Anyone buy from an "out of area" dealer & drive home? Or any other suggestion?
 
Bluebeast: Maybe consider 2 more...Lexus GX470 or the new Infiniti FX!

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