Buying 2008 BMW X5 3.0si any comment, Please help

bebeqq1231 · 11-11-2011, 07:51 AM

Hi,

I am thinking to pick up a used 2008 BMW X5 3.0si with 70K mile from a private seller without any warranty. Fully loaded without sport package, what's a reasonable price for it and what should i look out for? Is there any common issue for the 2008 X5? Is X5 a dependable car to buy? Please advise. Thank you

Cravin · 11-11-2011, 09:53 AM

I'm a big fan of my truck.

Best advice that I can give you is to take it to a mechanic for a private inspection. Drop a couple hundred bucks and have them go over it with a fine tooth comb. Also with that money, get a carfax report on the VIN to make sure it's never been in a huge issue like water damage.

As for price, look at autotrader, kbb, etc. and see what others are going for and then feel out the price from there.

mweisdorfer · 11-20-2011, 05:47 PM

Mechanically the X5 from those years work awesome. However, be wary of the electrical on these cars.

Cravin · 11-21-2011, 05:22 AM

Some common issues that I have had fixed on my truck:

-Rear bumper has gap between body and bumper. Ripples can be seen in the bumper from behind. (This would be pricey to fix non-warranty)
-Steering wheel trim peeling
-Water in the rear tailgate housing

Those are the common ones that I have experienced that I know of. I've had other work done, but that appears to be random failures here and there.

Berriosc · 11-21-2011, 12:04 PM

Personally a car with that many miles and do new is bound to fuck up. I have a buddy that's selling his 08 3.0si white with tobacco interior. Email me at berriosc@ymail.com for more info

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Cravin Enlisted Member 2 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2008 X5 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Westchester NY iTrader: (0)	I'm a big fan of my truck. Best advice that I can give you is to take it to a mechanic for a private inspection. Drop a couple hundred bucks and have them go over it with a fine tooth comb. Also with that money, get a carfax report on the VIN to make sure it's never been in a huge issue like water damage. As for price, look at autotrader, kbb, etc. and see what others are going for and then feel out the price from there.
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mweisdorfer Major General 1903 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 2007 Black/Black 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Holly, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E90 335i [0.00] 2008 bmw x5 [0.00]	Opinion Mechanically the X5 from those years work awesome. However, be wary of the electrical on these cars.
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Cravin Enlisted Member 2 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2008 X5 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Westchester NY iTrader: (0)	Some common issues that I have had fixed on my truck: -Rear bumper has gap between body and bumper. Ripples can be seen in the bumper from behind. (This would be pricey to fix non-warranty) -Steering wheel trim peeling -Water in the rear tailgate housing Those are the common ones that I have experienced that I know of. I've had other work done, but that appears to be random failures here and there.
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Berriosc New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2008 X5si Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bronx new york iTrader: (0)	I wouldnt do it Personally a car with that many miles and do new is bound to fuck up. I have a buddy that's selling his 08 3.0si white with tobacco interior. Email me at berriosc@ymail.com for more info
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