lookin at a 2001 X5

[mcrews]

Hi
I am looking at a clean blue 2001 X5 3.0 w/ 230,000 miles. it is straight and clean. It has a tow package.

Wondering about any issues I should be aware of.
since the miles are high I wont be able to get an extended warr.
Any comments are appreciated.

also, theey are asking 7k.....I'm thinking 5k?

[Biff Grissel]

be prepared for lots of maintenance $$$ and headaches i would imagine. but 5k doesnt sound bad, good luck. lets see some pics

[StephansonTieu]

I have a 2001 bmw x5 3.0i E53, many many problems.
Hopefully the one your buying has normal spring and strut, don't go with air suspension.
Check all 4 door window and lock regulator. The coolant reservoir.
The car has many oil leaks. Also check the DISA valve & rear subframe bushings(which are a pain in the ass).

[mcrews]

Originally Posted by bmwsucks

Vague question is vague

vague answer is vague.........

It would have been one thing if you were first and no one else answered.....

but it makes you seem bitter and lame when two others were VERY helpful.

just sayin.

but let me help you

insert 2002 Infiniti Q45 into my question and here is the answer:
1.Check for heisitation on acceleration.....they can fix it.
2. driverside exhaust manifold seem to have a manufacturer defect to leak. replacing is 500 part 400 labor
3. driver seat rocks...tough fix
4. burns oil. but does it consistantly. see posts.
5. no aftermarket parts (unless you have 5k+)

see how easy that was.

[mcrews]

Originally Posted by StephansonTieu

I have a 2001 bmw x5 3.0i E53, many many problems.
Hopefully the one your buying has normal spring and strut, don't go with air suspension.
Check all 4 door window and lock regulator. The coolant reservoir.
The car has many oil leaks. Also check the DISA valve & rear subframe bushings(which are a pain in the ass).

Thanks

[mcrews]

Originally Posted by Biff Grissel

be prepared for lots of maintenance $$$ and headaches i would imagine. but 5k doesnt sound bad, good luck. lets see some pics

Bill,
yeah, if the deal goes thru I will post.

[bradh2238]

Originally Posted by mcrews

Hi
I am looking at a clean blue 2001 X5 3.0 w/ 230,000 miles.
Any comments are appreciated.

Wow. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big BMW fan, but you would have to pay me 5K to even take a BMW with 230,000 miles. I'd rather get kicked in the stones. At least that way the pain will be quick and I'll know when it's over.

[StephansonTieu]

Originally Posted by mcrews

Thanks

Pm if you have anything else you need to ask, i will try my best. I can do some research if needed.

[Biff Grissel]

Originally Posted by bradh2238

Wow. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big BMW fan, but you would have to pay me 5K to even take a BMW with 230,000 miles. I'd rather get kicked in the stones. At least that way the pain will be quick and I'll know when it's over.

+1

[mcrews]

just got off emounds reviews.....
wow....scathing!!!
several mention the window regulators.
and others mentioned everything!

I think I will steer clear.

Thans very much for the informative answers!!

[StephansonTieu]

Originally Posted by mcrews

just got off emounds reviews.....
wow....scathing!!!
several mention the window regulators.
and others mentioned everything!

I think I will steer clear.

Thans very much for the informative answers!!

No problem, but mines is in prestige condition. But i've check others, and there's so many problems. Get yourself a newer one or get a M3 (:

[mcrews]

this was one of those impulse thoughts.
It was availible, it looked very nice (and not 13 yrs old)!!!!
And the price seemed right.

Wasnt like I needed an suv.
I actually thought about getting in cheap and turning it.