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05-14-2018, 12:38 PM | #90 |
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hey guys digging thru this threat imo it sounds like the x5 is pretty solid ... with any man made product experience will vary ... but i like what i am seeing ... i once owned an 2006 clk 500 that i purchased without researching it first ... and there was no varation with the feedback on that vehicle most owners experience the same issues and were replacing the same parts consistently to the point alot of people just recommeded that you dont by the vehicle because it was a serious mechincal issues ... i had mines in the shop every 3 months ... which imo is unacceptable thats a lemon in my opinion and should be a disgrace to any brand ... but i am not saying the mercedes brand is trash ... its just certain release like my 2006 clk 500 amg ... that specific model year etc was trash ... i had people with older or new with different models who didnt experience the same issues ... even with researching the x5 im starting to learn majority of the models with additional "mechanical headaches" are due to the sup'd up versions like the 550s amgs m series etc... those usually come with the addition unforseen mtce ... and imo it makes sense those models are built for speed and perforance ... any speed and performance vehicles needs a little more attention to mtce due to the setup and heating issues ... think about it real race cars needs inspection and repairs every run ... the M classes and AMGs arent quite race track cars but they are built like it and imo dont require daily mtce but def quartly mtce especially if you push it hard ... so all in all there was talk about knowing what you brought ... i think we all know what we purchased but imo your cant claim luxury if it doesnt last ! with that being said it sounds like the x5 as long as you go base and take care of it holds true to this ... the only thing we should expect is to pay a little more for our pricey parts ... but we shouldnt be visiting the dealer for repairs every other month or more frequently than that ... thats not acceptable for any brand imo no matter the cost you paid for the vehicle ...
but back to the x5 specifically ... digging thru the thread i notice some common repairs ... but no one was documenting the cost ... can anyone inform me of the cost to repair these items ... cause based on the response i should expect to def replace these parts ... which i am not mad @ because most cars go thru the same mtce around this time ... looking for prices !! most mentioned replacements water pump oil pan gasket Transfer case fluid plugs / coil honorable mentions lol Fuel pump Air suspension Glow Plug Controller belts (someone mentioned $300 sounds kind of low for a bmw wanted more responses on this ) (Replaced Serpentine and AC belt and pulleys-300$ parts and labor) drive shaft and front and rear axel shafts front suspension and i need prices cause im debating on wether or not to get the extended warranty only cause of the cost they want $3k+ for 2yrs and $5k for 3yrs ... the vehicle im looking @ is an 2013 35i with 86k ... looking @ the responses im thinking it maybe better to opt out cause i look to either see minimum mtce with in the next couple of years or maybe break even with the warranty @ average ... and @ worst the warranty may save me $1,000 or more ... if i end up being one of the unlucky x5 owners to get a dud lol ... |
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I just had mine die (broken timing chain) at 189K (not worth fixing). It was a 2001 that I bought in 2006 with 44K on it then. Best car I have ever had. Shopping now for another one.
Only really expensive item I had for maintenance was the Alternator (freaking water cooled) was about $2K. |
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05-22-2018, 01:20 PM | #97 |
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113K miles 2012 X5 50i. seals done long ago. Now stuff goes wrong here and there. Mostly quiet though. Wanting to get X5M but wonder if I should stay with e70 or f15. F15 prices still high
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05-23-2018, 11:45 AM | #98 |
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2001 is M62TU and that alternator could have been a $200 DIY job. Usually timing chains will rattle at startup before going since they stretch...eventually the tensioner stops being able to hold tension and it'll rattle at startup. The M62 is also notorious for timing chain guides at around 100k, happened to my E38 740iL...Long story but I was able to get a built/performance option engine from www.bavengine.com which the warranty paid like $14k after it was all said and done.
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But honestly, I drove the car (truck LOL) for 150K miles with very little maintenance. I only paid 14K for it 12 years ago. I MUST find an X5 replacement. I have been warned, try to find one without a Turbocharger if I want one that lasts over 100k without major expenses. |
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07-15-2018, 01:46 PM | #102 |
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I Picked up a fully loaded 2012 50i about 4 months ago. I was in the market for a Kia but saw this and after falling in love with the power, I just had to. Dealer let it go for 14K (cheaper then the 2012 kia I was looking at lol!). I did my homework, this is NOT the car to buy if your on a budget but I just couldn't help it plus the parts are really not that bad...its the LABOR that kills ya and I do all the work myself.
Was in Mint condition and engine looked to be taken care of meticulously but.....it wasnt. Within a few weeks I started blowing engine codes. Now I do drive the living piss out of it, I average 1000 miles a week here n my job here in AZ where the temps pass 110 easy daily in the summer. So far I replaced all the plugs (looked to be orginal...WTF) and some of the coils. It recently started blowing so much smoke out the back I was sure not only the valve seals were toast but I must have blown a turbo seal too...was using a quart of oil every 100 miles...yes one hundred! Turned out to be BMWs lame-ass excuse for a CCV system. I didn't have time to wait for parts and hooked up a catch-can system on the cheap. Still shocked of how they engineered a cheap valve that when it goes will allow FULL BOOST to hit your crankcase... Anyway after hooking those up she is running better then ever. I plan to do the rest of the coils and pop the intakes (call BS on having to remove the engine on that, I'll find away even if it means I have to plasma cut some holes in her to get to the bolts) so I can clean all the carbon out. Then Its time for downpipes and a burgerracing JB4, intercooler upgrade, etc. Want to have a solid 550+ hp poor-mans X5M. Last edited by Sophisticated Redneck; 07-15-2018 at 02:01 PM.. |
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07-15-2018, 10:59 PM | #103 | |
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Rather drive a PITA BMW than one of those anyway. Got to have a car that you hate just enough to keep it entertaining. . |
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07-16-2018, 01:24 AM | #104 |
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Hahaha too true. I liken the x5 50i & M's to an amazing abusive lover...you know th type...we have all had one in our lives at one point...it shows you such amazing highs, like nothing you have felt before.....right before it beats/cheats on you...yet you just can't help coming back for more as nothing else can compare....
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09-20-2018, 08:59 AM | #107 | |
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But for a turbo car it's been rock solid. The only issues I've ever had with the car engine wise has been the oil leaks from the oil pan and oil filter housing witch has all been fixed with the newer designed gaskets so hopefully it won't happen again. Otherwise I've been more than happy with it! And keeping up with the maintenance. All fluids changed and new belt and spark plugs, the biggest issue was a transfer case that failed but that's driver error for letting the tires get out of spec and wearing down the internal clutches. Still rolling on original suspension. Though these miles are mostly highway so that counts for something. Just had a full checkup and everything is nice and tight. I drive between Chicago and Michigan a lot so the miles are stacking up. |
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11-01-2018, 07:31 PM | #109 |
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as of today I'm part of this club!
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107k on my 2011 X6M and it hasn't given me too much trouble. The CCV pipes all fell apart on me when I was swapping plugs but those are a common issue. The catless DPs will be going in soon and hopefully reduce some under hood temps. Ive been surprised at how crappy some of the plastics are under there.
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