Should I Worry?

[sixgun95]

2010 X5, 35d. The diesel has been wonderful, currently at 112,000 mi. Over the years I have taken great care of her. Have had some minor issues, trunk motor replaced, front end bushings worn and replaced, little stuff. Want to to take it on a 1800 mi trip and am suddenly worried about it, due to the mileage. Should I be concerned? Am I just getting mileage paranoia?

[X5 MAN]

Originally Posted by sixgun95

2010 X5, 35d. The diesel has been wonderful, currently at 112,000 mi. Over the years I have taken great care of her. Have had some minor issues, trunk motor replaced, front end bushings worn and replaced, little stuff. Want to to take it on a 1800 mi trip and am suddenly worried about it, due to the mileage. Should I be concerned? Am I just getting mileage paranoia?

If I was in your shoes, I would not trust a ten years old X5d with 112k miles; on a 1800 miles road trip.

Renting a similar Japanese or Korean SUV from a Avis/Hertz/Enterprise would be a far smarter move.

If you can't afford the rental then you can't afford a used X5

[eDubz]

I've seen tons of high mileage X5d's on here... from what I hear, they're pretty reliable at higher miles. But best for another X5d owner to chime in.

[My135i]

Originally Posted by X5 MAN

If I was in your shoes, I would not trust a ten years old X5d with 112k miles; on a 1800 miles road trip.

Renting a similar Japanese or Korean SUV from a Avis/Hertz/Enterprise would be a far smarter move.

If you can't afford the rental then you can't afford a used X5

Originally Posted by X5 MAN

If I was in your shoes, I would not trust a ten years old X5d with 112k miles; on a 1800 miles road trip.

Renting a similar Japanese or Korean SUV from a Avis/Hertz/Enterprise would be a far smarter move.

If you can't afford the rental then you can't afford a used X5

Im just curious, if you can't drive the X5 on a road trip for 1800 miles, what difference does it make as a daily driver when eventually you will end up using more than 1800 miles?

[Rich807]

Originally Posted by sixgun95

Am I just getting mileage paranoia?

Yes.

110k mi aint nothing, especially on a diesel, so no need to worry about it (unless you know you already have problems then you should be handling those anyhow).

Before I left I'd just make sure I was good on fluids (including DEF), verified the belts were in good condition, & then hit the road.

Side note: Last fall we took mine, which had around 130k mi on it at that time, on a quick 1,400mi trip. Trip covered mostly remote desert roads that I drove it for hours & hours faster than I will admit to in writing here.

The X5 is an OUTSTANDING road trip vehicle, leaving it at home for a typical rental car is a major step down in my book. Of course there are other considerations a lot of time (gas mileage, not wanting to put excessive miles on own vehicle if trip is long mileage wise, but short in days, etc).

[Dayday505]

Originally Posted by sixgun95

2010 X5, 35d. The diesel has been wonderful, currently at 112,000 mi. Over the years I have taken great care of her. Have had some minor issues, trunk motor replaced, front end bushings worn and replaced, little stuff. Want to to take it on a 1800 mi trip and am suddenly worried about it, due to the mileage. Should I be concerned? Am I just getting mileage paranoia?

112k miles isn’t bad on a 6 cylinder. The diesels seems to be the most reliable too. Before I sold my 12’ 35i, it had 137k and I wouldn’t hesitate to take it on an 1800 mi road trip.

[JDAURIA]

I see no issues with a long road trip as long as you have maintained the vehicle. I moved from VA to CO back in Oct'20 and 35d was flawless the entire way towing. I did make sure a bunch of things were squared away before making the journey.

If you haven't looked at your harmonic balancer yet, I would consider replacing that. Make sure all your fluids are up-to-date (i.e., DEF filled, brake fluid, power steering, etc.) Make sure your belts are good.

I did every fluid throughout the vehicle (differential, transmission, transfer case, power steering, brake, oil, etc.) Fuel filter replaced and harmonic balancer replaced. 35d is a solid vehicle don't be afraid! I plan on making a journey back to the east coast in June for about a month. If you are not towing, enjoy the highway MPG! Set it on cruise control and watch as you get almost 600 miles to the tank.

[sunny_j]

If all maintenance is done you have nothing to worry about. From June-October I put on nearly 10,000km in road trips driving through the mountainous areas between BC and Alberta.

[Nyc Dito]

Originally Posted by sixgun95

2010 X5, 35d. The diesel has been wonderful, currently at 112,000 mi. Over the years I have taken great care of her. Have had some minor issues, trunk motor replaced, front end bushings worn and replaced, little stuff. Want to to take it on a 1800 mi trip and am suddenly worried about it, due to the mileage. Should I be concerned? Am I just getting mileage paranoia?

I put 30k miles in roughly two years after I purchased my 35D. Various NYC to GA or FL trips in that time. Many weekend road trips. I have done nothing but maintanence to keep it running right. Still have SCR, DPF and all the emissions intact. Currently at 123k.

If I own ANY car , let alone all my past BMW's, and I can not trust it to take me on a road trip, it doesnt belong in my possession. My cars need to commute and go for the long haul at any moment I choose.

If you have taken great care of her, why worry?. Things happen regardless of mileage. The M57 has been a long running platform in various model of cars. I say go for it and dont worry.

[Rich807]

Originally Posted by JDNY516

If you haven't looked at your harmonic balancer yet, I would consider replacing that.

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+1. I should've mentioned this in my original reply as well. Although I ended up in limp mode & barely got mine to a shop under its own power:

- The failure could've been prevented if I had known to check for that ahead of time (preventatively replaced)

- The unexpected limp mode condition I ended up with could've been prevented if I'd had known that the weird exhaust flutter & faint strange vibration I'd been experiencing for probably 3 weeks was the harmonic balancer going out.