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      03-01-2010, 07:42 AM   #1
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Need Some Advice on Buying X5

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I am looking at buying an X5 for my wife. Is it better to buy a new diesel with the credits and rebates or to buy a preowned v8? Also, on the V8, if certified, how much mileage is too much mileage? I'm asking because I'm kind of surprised by the pricing. I saw a 2008 4.8 with everything with 38,000 miles and the price is in the $50s certified.

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Guys,

I am looking at buying an X5 for my wife. Is it better to buy a new diesel with the credits and rebates or to buy a preowned v8? Also, on the V8, if certified, how much mileage is too much mileage? I'm asking because I'm kind of surprised by the pricing. I saw a 2008 4.8 with everything with 38,000 miles and the price is in the $50s certified.

Thanks!
I can only give you my experience with my 2010 X5d--and I know you're looking for an X5. But the d is a great car. I'm a total convert. I live in the mountains and with the d I get plenty of power and torque on winding roads and driving into higher altitudes. Also, may be just me, but I'd always rather have a new car--especially with the credits, rebates, etc.--than an expensive pre-owned car, no matter how much it's certified.
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That's true and whenever I've purchased a used car in the past, it was typically a car someone traded in less than a year after purchase with low mileage (less than 8k miles).

So what are your thoughts on diesel and the potential price of diesel in the future?

To us that seems to be the only negative. We're also trying to decide between ordering a 2010 or a 2011, since they will be here so soon.
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      03-05-2010, 06:06 PM   #4
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I have a 4.8i and I love it. It is however very thirsty. I think that for the vast majority of people the 3.0i is more than enough. I test drove the 35d and I was impressed by it. I think that if I would change my 4.8i I would buy a 35d.

I've had two X5s and I had no problems except for bad O2 sensors, a failed ignition coil and a burnt bulb. Other people have had nightmares in terms of reliability. Take in mind that the X5 are usually severely abused by their owners with the resulting stress on the chassis and its components.

A 2008 with 38K miles seems to me a bit high in mileages. Personally, I've had two X5s in the last 44 months and I have accumulated only 31K km (19K miles) but I am the exception rather than the rule.

Other than that, I highly recommend the X5.

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That's true and whenever I've purchased a used car in the past, it was typically a car someone traded in less than a year after purchase with low mileage (less than 8k miles).

So what are your thoughts on diesel and the potential price of diesel in the future?

To us that seems to be the only negative. We're also trying to decide between ordering a 2010 or a 2011, since they will be here so soon.
I'm happy with the 2010 because I like the front end better. I don't like the positioning of the fog lights as well on the redesigned 2011. Good question re: diesel prices. I don't think they'll skyrocket, but my crystal ball may not always be accurate. Let me know if you know something I don't. But I'm averaging 30+ mpg and that's all-round driving. It's so great not to have to stop at the gas station nearly as often. I really do love this car.
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LCI X5 with M Packet looks very good! If the car is for your wife I think that she doesn t need a very thirsty car so the 35d might be the best option
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