looking to pick up '11 x5m, need some help

04cobra · 06-13-2014, 02:36 PM

Hi guys, I am possibly looking to pick up a low mile 2011 x5m. Is there anything I should look out for or any checks I should have the dealer do prior to purchase? Do I need to do walnut blasting, have injectors replaced...etc? Any sight would be great.

-Thanks

joe_planet · 06-13-2014, 03:23 PM

Get a warranty

P1 · 06-13-2014, 04:31 PM

Buy one under warranty.

04cobra · 06-13-2014, 10:47 PM

What normally goes wrong with them? If its little stuff I don't care, if the engine is going to fail on me then I don't want it period. So far haven't read much about the car actually dying.

The one I am looking at has a year warranty left on it, but I am probably going to tune it after that's up.

zoex5m · 06-14-2014, 08:29 AM

Another vote for one with warranty. If you search you will find common problems with the x5m like injectors, high battery drain, sway bar links and hoses cracking. I believe since they are still new you won't find any real engine problems yet but I wouldn't take the chance with running it without warranty.

TB8715 · 06-14-2014, 09:09 AM

I will agree with the above. I bought a low mileage 10 and have used the warranty quite a bit for little b/s issues. Personally I would not buy one without.

mitch808 · 06-14-2014, 11:17 AM

Get it under 50k miles and you can buy a BMW warranty, otherwise get a 3rd party warranty

04cobra · 06-15-2014, 12:54 PM

The one I am looking at has under 20k miles and a year left on warranty.

Draper · 06-15-2014, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 04cobra

The one I am looking at has under 20k miles and a year left on warranty.

E70s in general have proven to be pretty reliable, but there are a few things that will certainly be a problem soon or later such as injectors and front suspension components.

If it's at a BMW dealer, they can print out the entire service history so you can see what's already been addressed.

YGOSLO · 06-15-2014, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mitch808

Get it under 50k miles and you can buy a BMW warranty, otherwise get a 3rd party warranty

Also looking to get into a 11/12 X5. Been browsing the boards for the past couple of days. I'm looking for one with 3rd Row, so it's been hard to find one with what we want (color combo, mileage, price, warranty).

So you're saying I could buy a low mileage model from any dealer and purchase a BMW warranty independently and be covered as if it were a CPO purchased from BMW? These boards have me terrified of potential failures. But I know the ropes because of my e46 M ownership. The VANOS issues almost had me loosing sleep at night.

094.8x5 · 06-18-2014, 03:43 PM

Be very careful,,there is a recall out for front axel shafts breaking

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04cobra Banned 633 Rep 1,048 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 - 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	What normally goes wrong with them? If its little stuff I don't care, if the engine is going to fail on me then I don't want it period. So far haven't read much about the car actually dying. The one I am looking at has a year warranty left on it, but I am probably going to tune it after that's up.
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zoex5m Private 3 Rep 51 Posts Drives: x5m Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	Another vote for one with warranty. If you search you will find common problems with the x5m like injectors, high battery drain, sway bar links and hoses cracking. I believe since they are still new you won't find any real engine problems yet but I wouldn't take the chance with running it without warranty.
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