2008 X5 3.0si High-Mileage Reliability?

BeamingE39 · 02-03-2012, 11:10 PM

Hey guys, my lease on my 2008 X5 3.0si is coming up in a month and it's at around 33,000 miles. So far, I love this car, no problems at all, but I have heard of a few stories of costly repairs. I was wondering how reliable these cars are at higher miles (50k+) in general because I'm thinking about buying it out. Thanks! And is the extended warranty worth it in your opinion?

JKM320 · 02-10-2012, 12:19 PM

I sure hope it's reliable past 50k miles! lol

Mine is at 60k miles so far and no major issues. I purchased the EVP plan for up to 100k miles. Worth it in my opinion. Only a $50 deductible. And Golffrr I think is his name on this forum can get you in touch with his guys at his dealership for a good price on the plan.

We plan on keeping ours for a very long time. It's also an 08 3.0si.

Good luck!

leo_du_garde · 09-18-2012, 06:47 PM

about to hit 80k on mine. Runs like a swiss watch. The 3.0si is one of the last non-turbo straight sixes. It's pretty bullet proof.

cmk227 · 09-23-2012, 08:43 PM

I got 77k on my 08 3.0si and I had the air condition unit go out around 55k, water pump at 67k and water hose. I honestly think it was a tore hose and not the water pump but got it replaced.

No other problems and plan to keep it past 100k.

az34 · 09-24-2012, 03:44 PM

my 08 3.0si is catching 65k whitout any major issue.

Erie Von Otto · 09-24-2012, 11:48 PM

55k KM and nothing major other than the third row air vent doesnt seem to work. (Any thoughts?) But the car runs great, quiet, and still a beautiful...

derekgeorge · 10-21-2014, 07:00 PM

H,i Only had my 07 for 2 months but have read the full history. No problems and 104k km and expecting many more. I love driving it.

02-03-2012, 11:10 PM	#1
BeamingE39 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 212 Posts Drives: slower than I'd like Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	2008 X5 3.0si High-Mileage Reliability? Hey guys, my lease on my 2008 X5 3.0si is coming up in a month and it's at around 33,000 miles. So far, I love this car, no problems at all, but I have heard of a few stories of costly repairs. I was wondering how reliable these cars are at higher miles (50k+) in general because I'm thinking about buying it out. Thanks! And is the extended warranty worth it in your opinion?
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JKM320 Private 59 Rep 87 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	I sure hope it's reliable past 50k miles! lol Mine is at 60k miles so far and no major issues. I purchased the EVP plan for up to 100k miles. Worth it in my opinion. Only a $50 deductible. And Golffrr I think is his name on this forum can get you in touch with his guys at his dealership for a good price on the plan. We plan on keeping ours for a very long time. It's also an 08 3.0si. Good luck!
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09-18-2012, 06:47 PM	#3
leo_du_garde Private 29 Rep 52 Posts Drives: X5, 335d, 335i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Annapolis, Maryland iTrader: (0)	about to hit 80k on mine. Runs like a swiss watch. The 3.0si is one of the last non-turbo straight sixes. It's pretty bullet proof.
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09-23-2012, 08:43 PM	#4
cmk227 Major 120 Rep 1,379 Posts Drives: Goal: Another ///M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Garland, TX & Northern England iTrader: (2)	I got 77k on my 08 3.0si and I had the air condition unit go out around 55k, water pump at 67k and water hose. I honestly think it was a tore hose and not the water pump but got it replaced. No other problems and plan to keep it past 100k. __________________ 14 Lexus GX460 & 14 Lexus ES300H 14 BMW 528d Touring Estate - UK Previous M's: 11 BMW M3 JZB ZCP 6MT, 02 BMW M3 Conv 6MT & 02 BMW M3 Coupe 6MT
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09-24-2012, 03:44 PM	#5
az34 Major 54 Rep 1,014 Posts Drives: 2009 z4sdrive35i 2008 x5 3.0i Join Date: May 2011 Location: montréal iTrader: (0)	my 08 3.0si is catching 65k whitout any major issue.
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Erie Von Otto DT///M 149 Rep 1,370 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 Touring Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rocket City, AL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 BMW Touring [0.00]	55k KM and nothing major other than the third row air vent doesnt seem to work. (Any thoughts?) But the car runs great, quiet, and still a beautiful... __________________ "With great power comes great responsibility." -El-Superbeasto
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10-21-2014, 07:00 PM	#7
derekgeorge New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: x5 1907 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	H,i Only had my 07 for 2 months but have read the full history. No problems and 104k km and expecting many more. I love driving it.
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