Redsoxnat Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 Looking at getting a second vehicle and just wanted to see some thoughts on the car I am looking at. I am looking at a BMW X5 4.4i with around a 150k on it. Let me know your thoughts. Cheers.
garbandz Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 He probably does not need to go 200 MPH............ You could go to the forums and check on problems and recalls..... 150 k is a lot on a BMW auto trans. I have owned 12 BMWs so far,and worked on a few,you are entering the expensive stage of this vehicle's life.... 1
anjimj Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 I have a BMW 330xi with 65k. I agree with the above post that you are in a costly area. I would check to see if he oil pump was replaced because those usually go around 120k. It can get costly with stock bmw parts and bmw labor at 120/hr. Love bmw and wouldn't drive anything else but suggest you get something with lower miles. Usually the best value is at 50k miles.
DropTopDee Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 BMW = bring more wrenches Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 1
LGC Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 With a BMW of that mileage, be prepared to dump money into repairs at anytime. I would stay away from any automatic with those miles. 1
Upgrayedd Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 I'd shy away even from a manual BMW at that mileage. Every little repair is going to cost quite a bit and significantly offset the savings you'll see up front with the lower initial cost.
Smokin_Safari Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Don't touch it. No cars are 'made like they used to' and Europeans in particular are only designed for a life cycle of 150-200k / 4-5 years of normal use. AND, don't buy a 4.4 unless you own an oil refinery... 1
mk05 Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 I am looking at a BMW X5 4.4i with around a 150k on it. Forgot to say it's a 2004. Reading the above statement, I would caution you to research and read a lot more about brands and vehicles you are interested in, before deciding on a model. The following piece of info throws a curve ball. That E53 could be a Range Rover HSE variant. LR's M62 engine is supposed to be a little more reliable than the BMW N62, but...at 150k, you will still have a car that shakes from VANOS, water leakage, adding a qt of motor oil a month, and electrical failures that run rampant (and unfortunately even in my '12 E70...). It's just not a good idea.
CoCigarSmoker Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 I have a 3 series right now, and I'm pretty handy mechanically speaking and there is NO WAY I'd purchase a bmw with that many miles. I'm sure there are some people out there that will tell you about how their car lasted for a million miles, but that is just not the mainstream with bmw. You better have DEEP pockets for repairs, the simplest stuff will cost you 1-3k. Best of luck to you, but I'd consider looking elsewhere before I purchased an X5 with 150k. Good luck, Seth
capitalpg Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Having owned several BMWs past & present, the car is fantastic. HOWEVER, take the advice received above as 160K miles on a daily driver is not the best option. You're running into significant repairs/maintenance whether the car has "Highway Miles" only or not. My presumption is you have X dollars to spend, many more reliable cars out there. Great advice & knowledge above. 1
Redsoxnat Posted November 18, 2015 Author Posted November 18, 2015 Appreciate the words from fellow FOH members. I feel there are a few things that have been missed. Not to argue with what people that own the vehicles or have worked on them would say. 1, it has 150 kilometres on it not miles. 2, I have just started the look and with the opinions provided here I am also doing my own research. 3, the fact of the matter is, all cars with decent millage on them are going to have some mechanical issues. I am aware of this. I just thought that some extra opinions would help my search. With that said, what would people suggest is a good vehicle to look at with some millage on it?
mk05 Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Appreciate the words from fellow FOH members. I feel there are a few things that have been missed. Not to argue with what people that own the vehicles or have worked on them would say. 1, it has 150 kilometres on it not miles. 2, I have just started the look and with the opinions provided here I am also doing my own research. 3, the fact of the matter is, all cars with decent millage on them are going to have some mechanical issues. I am aware of this. I just thought that some extra opinions would help my search. With that said, what would people suggest is a good vehicle to look at with some millage on it? Should we start another "what's your favorite Petit Corona" poll? Again, if assuming as not a troll thread, a lot of resources are available already on this topic for you to read. Edmunds, Car and Driver, multitudes of car fan forums have dedicated and gathered decades of research, experiences, and opinions regarding this exact topic. Some places even rank the cars based on all those factors and give you an estimated value range.
spicycorona Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 If you're aware of the challenges go for it. I wouldn't be worried about potential mechanical issues, I would be worried about electrical issues. It's easy to look into the tranny, break master cylinder, breaks, suspension parts (especially if it's equipped with the air suspension $$$), the big ticket items as far as mechanics. But again, the electronics will break, cost a lot, and be a general PITA. They will be with any modern vehicle at that age though. Assuming you haven't owned a BMW, start with looking into replacing the battery, and go from there.
spicycorona Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Appreciate the words from fellow FOH members. I feel there are a few things that have been missed. Not to argue with what people that own the vehicles or have worked on them would say. 1, it has 150 kilometres on?
spicycorona Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Appreciate the words from fellow FOH members. I feel there are a few things that have been missed. Not to argue with what people that own the vehicles or have worked on them would say. 1, it has 150 kilometres on it not miles. 2, I have just started the look and with the opinions provided here I am also doing my own research. 3, the fact of the matter is, all cars with decent millage on them are going to have some mechanical issues. I am aware of this. I just thought that some extra opinions would help my search. With that said, what would people suggest is a good vehicle to look at with some millage on it? Need more specifics. But personally, I wouldn't buy a used vehicle unless it was certified preowned.
El Presidente Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Need more specifics. But personally, I wouldn't buy a used vehicle unless it was certified preowned. Have owned Diesel 4x4's and two with 200,000 + km. Post 150k km you are going to drop $3-4 K a year. That is my experience. A good one with those K's (150) will still set you back $20k in Oz (Diesel). Not sure what your budget or needs are. $47 k on a deal for a new Pajero Diesel. 5 year warrany beats a $20k 150K 4x4 in my books. Plenty of options in the late $30k-high $40k range. 1
nikesupremedunk Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 I love the first gen X5's but that might not be a good purchase. I've seen BMW's go up to 300k miles easily but it all depends how it was maintained. You could be buying one that was well maintained and will have 0 problems but it could also be a nightmare. And most likely it'll be the latter. I would look into a toyota or even a honda pilot. My 2000 Acura TL has 185k+ miles now and it still runs pretty well but it's been well maintained. Japanese cars are more reliable overall so it'll be a better bet.
mrsgucia Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Stay away from used German autos...... I listen to my mechanic... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPJ64sTa7KI Buy used toyota or honda Save your money for better things in life like Habanos!
Lotusguy Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Stay away from used German autos...... I listen to my mechanic... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPJ64sTa7KI Buy used toyota or honda Save your money for better things in life like Habanos! That guy may be right but his voice makes my toenails curl up...
Redsoxnat Posted November 21, 2015 Author Posted November 21, 2015 It's funny. I love the look of the X5 but I ended up finding my dream 4x4 so I thought I would update everyone. 1998 Toyota 4Runner with the 2.7 4 cylinder and a 5 speed standard trans. Base model so no power extras but will go for ever and the body has very little rust (one of their big issues). It has pretty decent but high klm on it, 250k. But talked with my mechanic and he has owned two, still owns one, and he has got both to 450000 plus klms. Here's hoping the guy doesn't sell it before I can get to it. I will keep all posted. And of course please add your thoughts. 1
RDBM Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Service history is key when buying any vehicle with those miles. If it's been looked after there's no reason it won't keep going.
shrink Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 $47 k on a deal for a new Pajero Diesel. 5 year warrany beats a $20k 150K 4x4 in my books. Pajero in Latin American Spanish is a common term of abuse, usually translated as wanker or tosser.
capitalpg Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 As mentioned above: service records are crucial. I tend to drive hard, but I've always stayed on top of service religiously. My first BMW was a 528i with well over 250k Mike's on it. It was awesome to drive, but got costly repairing the normal wear & tear.
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