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Originally Posted by socale39
I think you are stretching here. You just about named every problem that has been discussed on this forum with the diesels. That doesn't mean that every diesel is going to experience those same issues. If your diesel has been just as unreliable as your n62, that's saying you definitely have more issues than normal. Not to mention you listed stuff that should be replaced on any X5 as preventative maintenance. Don't get me wrong, the diesel isn't perfect but by taking the emissions components you are eliminating the biggest weak point of the 35d.
I also believe a lot of issues with the diesels are attributed to how these vehicles are driven. I bought mine for long trips where most of the mileage is on the highway or in the mtns (hike a lot). Overall in my 2.5yrs of ownership my diesel has been rock solid. That being said though, I have done some preventative work on it including carbon cleanup of intake, throttle body and EGR valve. I've also replaced all the vacuum lines. This work was done 10k+ miles ago and everything has been running smooth since.
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You're lucky so far, and maybe a bit of a rareity in the BMW world. There is no bulletproof x5 or diesel in my opinion.
Mine 35d had had 4 egr coolers, 4 exhaust pressure sensors, 4 MAF sensors, 4x nox sensors, 2x 02 sensors, 1 dpf, 1 scr, 1 def tank, cbu cleaning at 28k miles, 1 intake pressure sensor, 1 vibration damper, vacuum hoses, and turbo,oil lines, boost hose and it's only at 54k miles. Also 2x puma cases.. Not including non emission repairs. My car isn't unique, but. Any be worse than some. I've seen plenty of common diesel failures. My car spent so much time in the shop my family was surprised when I actually was driving it. I've done the deletes, but there are still other things that fail. I'm about to do the vibration damper and vacuum lines.
I dunno what your reading but vibration dampers are a huge problem lots of failures.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1255658
Vacuum lines a big problem
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=710353
Glow plugs tones of threads
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1353920
I can speak from owning both my d has had as many problems as my n62, just different. I'm glad yours was solid, but many have been unlucky.
Diesel BMWs have lots of problems that aren't just cbu and emissions related. Go read the e90 forums and you'll say daily failure threads. The diesels are not money savers they break too much to save money.