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      02-13-2007, 08:34 PM   #1
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My co-worker has changed his mind a million times about getting a new car. Today he proposed an X5, and asked what I thought. I told him that he better make sure he either has an extended warranty or make sure he has the money to pay for repairs. He was looking at one with 70k miles for $20K. I told him you're crazy.

I didn't even think about a CPO, but I'll bring it up tomorrow. What other things should he look out for? I keep telling him to test drive everything he talks about, but he just keeps changing his mind and saying he doesn't need to.
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      02-13-2007, 08:42 PM   #2
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      02-13-2007, 09:40 PM   #3
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I completely understand. I really don't know anything about X5's, the only trucks/SUV's I know about around Chevy's. When it comes to cars I've learned as much as I can about euro cars.

My friend isn't really a car guy so I have trouble explaining things to him b/c I only know how to explain things in a car guy way (if that makes any sense). I've just told him to go test drive what he likes other wise he'll never know. He wanted to know if he could fit a couch in it. I told him I have no idea, but if it's a love seat probably. Then again I don't know about the height.

Anyways....
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      02-13-2007, 09:47 PM   #4
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my '01 4.4 sport was trouble free for 5 years & 70k miles... but i was lucky i guess. i am hope for an '08 4.8 sport come fall time.



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The wife has a '05 X5 4.8is. It is an amazing machine. I really do not know why they do not just cut the BS and put the "M" badge on it.

Any who... We did have one problem with it, and it was fixed under warranty. Other then that, it has been great!!

Also, surprisingly, the gas mileage isn’t that bad.

We are going to order the ’08 X5 4.8is some time in the spring.
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my '01 4.4 sport was trouble free for 5 years & 70k miles... but i was lucky i guess. i am hope for an '08 4.8 sport come fall time.



damn andrew you're balling :rocks:
as soon as the weather warms up we should organize a meet
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      02-14-2007, 10:34 AM   #7
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i have a 4.4, a gas guzzler none the less, but i still love it, handles superbly for and suv and just so refined, its not in the shop often, overall a great vehicle
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Thanks for the tips guys. I mentioned to him about a CPO today, he said he would look into it. We'll see how much help he ask for though.
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I have an 04 X5 and have over 60k miles and I have not had any major problems. I only have the limited warranty but my CA has been good and hooked me up when I needed to change some parts that wasnt covered by my plan
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