Thoughts on the X5?

[agent]

They do have a 3.0 on the lot that I am going to drive later on. I have no concern for performance and this one is the same price with far less mileage. It's also a manual. This one is much cleaner as well. If it's not too much of a dog I may end up going that route. Carfax on it is clean.

The V8 is a lot of fun, though if it's practicality you're after I think you'll be happier in the long term with the I6.

[agent]

I always thought salvage titles were only for total losses..?

Correct, though as I understand it the only time they issue a rebuilt title in TN is when the vehicle first is given a salvage title, then repaired and deemed fit to drive. It is also my understanding that other states will issue a rebuilt title simply for body work.

[BoxDriver86]

Got the Carfax, noted as a major front end collision. However, it wasn't a total loss so the car doesn't have an R title.

They do have a 3.0 on the lot that I am going to drive later on. I have no concern for performance and this one is the same price with far less mileage. It's also a manual. This one is much cleaner as well. If it's not too much of a dog I may end up going that route. Carfax on it is clean.

I appreciate all of the advice here folks!

[MattAvino]

the v8 may not be as reliable as a 6, but this seems like a good deal with that sort of warranty, be sure to look it over thoroughly.

[mikeedler]

they def. have their problems, but when it is a good 3 year warranty, sounds like it's a great deal.
the E53s are getting old now and we see alot of suspension problems, as well as the interiors are falling apart, but I think any car that old has these same problems.
make sure the front end is tight (CV boots, and all of the bushings and balljoints)

The V8s have a ton of heat under the hood and seem to turn all plastic and rubber pieces into dust also. personally I would go for an I6 M54, but the V8 are nice too.

who care about a salvage title on a 8000 dollar car........ as long as it looks straight and was repaired fairly correctly.

[Vivek]

Depending on where you live, an accident does not require a rebuilt/salvage title. I am fairly sure it doesn't in Tennessee unless the car was a total loss, and I believe the same applies in NC.

My buddy's father in law was looking at one of these recently. It was super clean and priced right, but when we told him about all the things that could/would need attention on it the deal wasn't quite so appealing. Although if the warranty being offered covers EVERYTHING (including the cooling system, driveline and transfer case), go for it.

I always thought salvage titles were only for total losses..?

[TheTacoMan]

My father had a x5 with the 4.8 v8 and it was really nice other than electronic issues it had on a pretty consistent basis. It had a stiff ride and a nice interior, also wasnt slow in the least bit for an suv either.

[agent]

Oooh, rebuilt title. That's probably why it's so cheap.

Oh the rebuilt title really messes up a car that's this new.

Depending on where you live, an accident does not require a rebuilt/salvage title. I am fairly sure it doesn't in Tennessee unless the car was a total loss, and I believe the same applies in NC.

My buddy's father in law was looking at one of these recently. It was super clean and priced right, but when we told him about all the things that could/would need attention on it the deal wasn't quite so appealing. Although if the warranty being offered covers EVERYTHING (including the cooling system, driveline and transfer case), go for it.

[Xat1cZ]

It drives like this.

floats , little mileage for it's size , makes beautiful song and is awesome?

[Vivek]

Oh the rebuilt title really messes up a car that's this new. But look into how bad the accident was. If you plan on keeping the car for a long time then don't worry about the title if the accident wasn't too bad. But if you plan to just sell it after 3 years then it's a more complicated decision.

[InuFaye]

It drives like this.

[JA1991]

I got to drive one and i loved it. That's the way i'd go if i got a small suv. I've also seen a few x5m basically destroying everything down in Detroit

[Komzorz]

Oooh, rebuilt title. That's probably why it's so cheap.

[OrganicMechanic]

We have a 01 X5 and love it--would buy again. At 7900 that is a heck of a deal, you should jump on it

[BoxDriver86]

I hadn't done much research and I didn't realize these things were so damn pricey. Guess I'm too cheap to pay any attention. I drove an X3 6speed and it was nice, but much more expensive and didn't feel as "stout" as the X5. I also want more room when kids start showing up...someday.

That being said, I am just waiting on a Carfax report. They told me it had been in an accident a few years back but I honestly couldn't see where the damage would have been.