Best X5 Model Year To Buy Used

i001947 · 07-22-2013, 10:27 AM

I currently drives a 2007 Chevy Tahoe and a 2013 BMW M3. Both I love for what they are great at doing. My Tahoe is my DD, kids, hobbies, Home Depot, etc. My M3 is the weekend toy.

I'm looking to buy a used X5 to soften the weekly driving adjustments of going from a M3 on the weekends to the Tahoe during the week days.

Lately, I find myself driving too fast in my Tahoe and too slow in My M3. Additionally, it would be not to re-learn the differences in manufacturers radio, transmission, nav, windows, door locks keys etc.

I know, poor me.

Thanks.

serge1 · 07-22-2013, 11:29 AM

2013. Plenty of warranty left (timewise), all kinks and glitches worked out (to some extent, it being a BMW some things never get fixed).

edennelson · 07-22-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by i001947

I currently drives a 2007 Chevy Tahoe and a 2013 BMW M3. Both I love for what they are great at doing. My Tahoe is my DD, kids, hobbies, Home Depot, etc. My M3 is the weekend toy.

I'm looking to buy a used X5 to soften the weekly driving adjustments of going from a M3 on the weekends to the Tahoe during the week days.

Lately, I find myself driving too fast in my Tahoe and too slow in My M3. Additionally, it would be not to re-learn the differences in manufacturers radio, transmission, nav, windows, door locks keys etc.

I know, poor me.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by serge1

2013. Plenty of warranty left (timewise), all kinks and glitches worked out (to some extent, it being a BMW some things never get fixed).

I just purchased a CPO 35d produced 3/2010. If I knew better at the time, I would have waited for an 2011 LCI with the right price/milage.

Either way I'm super happy with my "truck".

rh71 · 07-26-2013, 01:02 PM

the best one would be the most recent you can work into your budget. Other than that, I'd say they've pretty much worked out all the common kinks by '11 model year. Stay away from the 1st release '07 if you can help it.

P1 · 07-28-2013, 01:08 PM

Anything CPO that is model year 2011 of newer. You get the most recent update of the bodystyle and the peace of mind of a 100K miles warranty. I bought a CPO 2011 M Sport and am still under factory warranty and then CPO until October of 2016.

chrisny · 07-28-2013, 09:00 PM

I had an '07 in '07 and had it for 50,000 miles in 2 1/2 years with no issues. But I would agree with rh71, as new as you can afford. Personally, I'm looking to replace my wife's '11 X3 now and will either grab a new '13 E70 X5 while the deals are good, or get a CPO '11, possibly wait for a '14.

If I were to go CPO, I would definitely go '11 or newer to catch the LCI, so it's at least a little different than the '07 I had, and so it's that much closer to current styling... But again, whatever you can afford. I wouldn't shy away from an '07 - '10 if that's what your budget requires.

Murph335 · 07-29-2013, 01:04 AM

2010 bc it's 1st yr of better navi. 2011 is facelift cool tail lights.
No Msport diesel option

I picked up a diesel 11 this weekend to daily drive. Excited for the commute tomorrow with logic 7!!

sridulasekar · 07-29-2013, 09:35 PM

I would say 2011 & 12 models as 13 will be way costly.

i001947 · 07-30-2013, 07:13 AM

Considering the prices of a 2011-2013 CPO X5, I may have to go with an older model year 2009-2010. My OCD starts to kick in when the prices of used starts to look like the costs of new like the soon to be out X4. Not the same trunk space but good economy at $46K plus versus a used 2011-2013 CPO X5.

P1 · 07-30-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by i001947

Considering the prices of a 2011-2013 CPO X5, I may have to go with an older model year 2009-2010. My OCD starts to kick in when the prices of used starts to look like the costs of new like the soon to be out X4. Not the same trunk space but good economy at $46K plus versus a used 2011-2013 CPO X5.

What is your budget?

i001947 · 07-30-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

What is your budget?

$35K

P1 · 07-30-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by i001947

$35K

If you are looking at a 2009 or 2010, the 2010 will come with the new navigation. Steer away from the 30i model as they are dreadfully slow. So your option would be a 2009 or 2010 (CPO) with the xDrive48i. Here is an example:

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

i001947 · 07-31-2013, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

If you are looking at a 2009 or 2010, the 2010 will come with the new navigation. Steer away from the 30i model as they are dreadfully slow. So your option would be a 2009 or 2010 (CPO) with the xDrive48i. Here is an example:

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

Thanks!

Murph335 · 07-31-2013, 08:33 AM

I just sold a 4.8 550i msport, it was a pig especially in normal drive mode. 18-20mpg on the commute. I can imagine how annoying it would be in the x5. That v8 doesn't get up and go like a Tahoe would.

I opted for the diesel it just drove and accelerated better. Still have a tune for more boost.

i001947 · 07-31-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Murph335

I just sold a 4.8 550i msport, it was a pig especially in normal drive mode. 18-20mpg on the commute. I can imagine how annoying it would be in the x5. That v8 doesn't get up and go like a Tahoe would.

I opted for the diesel it just drove and accelerated better. Still have a tune for more boost.

Nice to know. Acceleration is key for me. My Tahoe will move if driven hard but it then become an issue with control which is not pretty past 75 MPH.

Thanks for sharing.

P1 · 07-31-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Murph335

I just sold a 4.8 550i msport, it was a pig especially in normal drive mode. 18-20mpg on the commute. I can imagine how annoying it would be in the x5. That v8 doesn't get up and go like a Tahoe would.

I opted for the diesel it just drove and accelerated better. Still have a tune for more boost.

My father's 40d gets up and GOES. It's like a rocket compared to my 35i...

perrymaxima · 08-04-2013, 03:39 PM

If you can find a 2009 X5 with the M sport package ($35K) your problems will be solved. Body colored panels, adaptive/adjustable suspension, 3rd row seating when neaded and best of all wider wheel arches.

X5ist · 08-06-2013, 10:29 AM

I am new here and thinking of buying an 07 X5 4.8, sports, tech and entertainment package. Just have a few questions, what should I look for? It comes with a 2 year third party bumper to bumper warranty because its from a used car dealer. Any serious flaws on this 07 year 4.8 model? Can't wait to own this beast

thanks

07-22-2013, 10:27 AM	#1
i001947 Captain 26 Rep 688 Posts Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Best X5 Model Year To Buy Used I currently drives a 2007 Chevy Tahoe and a 2013 BMW M3. Both I love for what they are great at doing. My Tahoe is my DD, kids, hobbies, Home Depot, etc. My M3 is the weekend toy. I'm looking to buy a used X5 to soften the weekly driving adjustments of going from a M3 on the weekends to the Tahoe during the week days. Lately, I find myself driving too fast in my Tahoe and too slow in My M3. Additionally, it would be not to re-learn the differences in manufacturers radio, transmission, nav, windows, door locks keys etc. I know, poor me. Thanks.
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07-22-2013, 11:29 AM	#2
serge1 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 389 Posts Drives: X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X5 35d [0.00]	2013. Plenty of warranty left (timewise), all kinks and glitches worked out (to some extent, it being a BMW some things never get fixed).
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rh71 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: '08 X5 3.0si Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: LI \| NY iTrader: (0)	the best one would be the most recent you can work into your budget. Other than that, I'd say they've pretty much worked out all the common kinks by '11 model year. Stay away from the 1st release '07 if you can help it. __________________ '08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White -> more pics <-
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P1 Lieutenant General 11563 Rep 11,135 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Anything CPO that is model year 2011 of newer. You get the most recent update of the bodystyle and the peace of mind of a 100K miles warranty. I bought a CPO 2011 M Sport and am still under factory warranty and then CPO until October of 2016.
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07-28-2013, 09:00 PM	#6
chrisny Brigadier General 547 Rep 3,307 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I had an '07 in '07 and had it for 50,000 miles in 2 1/2 years with no issues. But I would agree with rh71, as new as you can afford. Personally, I'm looking to replace my wife's '11 X3 now and will either grab a new '13 E70 X5 while the deals are good, or get a CPO '11, possibly wait for a '14. If I were to go CPO, I would definitely go '11 or newer to catch the LCI, so it's at least a little different than the '07 I had, and so it's that much closer to current styling... But again, whatever you can afford. I wouldn't shy away from an '07 - '10 if that's what your budget requires.
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Murph335 Major 141 Rep 1,423 Posts Drives: '07 N54 e90, '10 N54 e93, TBSS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2015 Tesla P85D [0.00]	2010 bc it's 1st yr of better navi. 2011 is facelift cool tail lights. No Msport diesel option I picked up a diesel 11 this weekend to daily drive. Excited for the commute tomorrow with logic 7!! __________________ E90 - H&R Touring - M3 Front Arms - Work Genosis GS-1 19x9+30 x10+26 225f 265r stretch - AA FMIC - AR DP - Cobb E30 Map +160rwhp/+200rwtq E93 - Style 95 - RB Turbo - AR DP - Evolution RW FMIC - PTF E50 +242rwhp/+234rwtq
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sridulasekar Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X5 xDrive 35i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ashburn, VA iTrader: (0)	I would say 2011 & 12 models as 13 will be way costly.
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i001947 Captain 26 Rep 688 Posts Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Considering the prices of a 2011-2013 CPO X5, I may have to go with an older model year 2009-2010. My OCD starts to kick in when the prices of used starts to look like the costs of new like the soon to be out X4. Not the same trunk space but good economy at $46K plus versus a used 2011-2013 CPO X5.
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Murph335 Major 141 Rep 1,423 Posts Drives: '07 N54 e90, '10 N54 e93, TBSS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2015 Tesla P85D [0.00]	I just sold a 4.8 550i msport, it was a pig especially in normal drive mode. 18-20mpg on the commute. I can imagine how annoying it would be in the x5. That v8 doesn't get up and go like a Tahoe would. I opted for the diesel it just drove and accelerated better. Still have a tune for more boost. __________________ E90 - H&R Touring - M3 Front Arms - Work Genosis GS-1 19x9+30 x10+26 225f 265r stretch - AA FMIC - AR DP - Cobb E30 Map +160rwhp/+200rwtq E93 - Style 95 - RB Turbo - AR DP - Evolution RW FMIC - PTF E50 +242rwhp/+234rwtq
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perrymaxima Lieutenant 26 Rep 482 Posts Drives: E70 X5 M Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oahu, HI iTrader: (7)	If you can find a 2009 X5 with the M sport package ($35K) your problems will be solved. Body colored panels, adaptive/adjustable suspension, 3rd row seating when neaded and best of all wider wheel arches.
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X5ist Private First Class 11 Rep 137 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I am new here and thinking of buying an 07 X5 4.8, sports, tech and entertainment package. Just have a few questions, what should I look for? It comes with a 2 year third party bumper to bumper warranty because its from a used car dealer. Any serious flaws on this 07 year 4.8 model? Can't wait to own this beast thanks
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