Friend looking for X5, realiability a concern??

Dackz · 07-17-2009, 07:33 PM

So my friend is looking for a used x5, like a 03 or so, and he said he had heard that the x5's arent very reliable. I however think that they are no worse then the BMW cars or Audi's or the like, and MUCH better then Tahoe's and Yukon's which is also on his list.

How do they compare? Any major problems to worry about, like the 335 and the fuel pumps, or some dumb gremlin.

Thanks for the replies.

lyndon_h · 07-20-2009, 12:03 PM

If i remember correctly, the older ones with the V8 were the ones that had some issues.

pmeloche · 07-27-2009, 05:40 PM

I had a 2006 E53 X5 4.4i and I currently have a 2007 E70 4.8i. The only problems I had/have are the O2 sensors that fail. They were all replaced under warranty. I keep reading that the older X5 (2004 and less) are not so reliable.

Overall, I would recommend buying an X5 it really is an excellent vehicle.

Cheers.

imported_mega · 07-27-2009, 06:41 PM

x5world I think they might have renamed it, but that forum has TONS of articles and DIY stuff

watch out for outer CV boots, rather expensive if a shop fixes them, rather difficult to diy, final relays go out on pretty much all of them, easy fix, waterpumps are also an issue, on pretty much all bmw's though

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Dackz Hates Speed Limits 111 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern CO iTrader: (4)	Friend looking for X5, realiability a concern?? So my friend is looking for a used x5, like a 03 or so, and he said he had heard that the x5's arent very reliable. I however think that they are no worse then the BMW cars or Audi's or the like, and MUCH better then Tahoe's and Yukon's which is also on his list. How do they compare? Any major problems to worry about, like the 335 and the fuel pumps, or some dumb gremlin. Thanks for the replies.
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lyndon_h Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madagascar iTrader: (2)	If i remember correctly, the older ones with the V8 were the ones that had some issues.
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pmeloche Lieutenant Colonel 24 Rep 1,604 Posts Drives: 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montréal, Canada iTrader: (0)	I had a 2006 E53 X5 4.4i and I currently have a 2007 E70 4.8i. The only problems I had/have are the O2 sensors that fail. They were all replaced under warranty. I keep reading that the older X5 (2004 and less) are not so reliable. Overall, I would recommend buying an X5 it really is an excellent vehicle. Cheers. __________________ Patrice 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Vermillion Red
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imported_mega Colonel 123 Rep 2,200 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	x5world I think they might have renamed it, but that forum has TONS of articles and DIY stuff watch out for outer CV boots, rather expensive if a shop fixes them, rather difficult to diy, final relays go out on pretty much all of them, easy fix, waterpumps are also an issue, on pretty much all bmw's though __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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