Gaz 1060 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Thought I might go have a look at this over the weekend. What should I be on the look for with 220k? I've heard they like to chew through brake discs, bearings, bushes. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=642702923 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 also lots of oil leaks , water leaks ,trans and torque convertors failing, alterantors, trans coolers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Cooling system, cooling system, cooling system in the m62TU motors (everything from radiator, pipes, datamap thermostat, expansion tanks, water pump failure etc) Water cooled Alternator Oil and water gearbox heat exchagers Depending on type. GM or ZF gear box failures (engagement drum and reverse drum if previous owners haven't been gental .. much better design than m54 gearboxes however) Bushes and thrust arms bushes Service issues with oil filters not being fitted properly causing dry run to the head Secondary air pumps Noise air pumps on startup O2 sensors pre and post cat damaged/worn drive shaft guibos warped rotors should get you started. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftracewake 22 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Valves stem seals. Leave it idling for a few minutes when warm them stomp on the gas and look for white smoke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Second wind... Rocker cover gaskets (oil leaks) Timing chain and guides Climate control buttons break power window plastic breaks HAC sensor (aircon) occupancy sensor MID (dotmatrix display) pixels Clutch fan Alternator bearings 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 So basically an e39 thats bigger and heavier and the expected wear and tear that the extra weight brings. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Second wind... Rocker cover gaskets (oil leaks) Timing chain and guides Climate control buttons break power window plastic breaks HAC sensor (aircon) occupancy sensor MID (dotmatrix display) pixels Clutch fan Alternator bearings Are you trying scare me off them haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liyi_92 37 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 So basically an e39 thats bigger and heavier and the expected wear and tear that the extra weight brings. Spot on. I always thought the X3 was the suv of 3 series and X5 was suv of 5 series? It certainly looks that way by the equipment used inside ie tv, etc. So am I expecting an X5 at the next meet? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Thought I might go have a look at this over the weekend. What should I be on the look for with 220k? I've heard they like to chew through brake discs, bearings, bushes. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=642702923 i hear they like tyres too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Are you trying scare me off them haha. haha no .. just if all of those things havent been done as service items .. then expect them to come up at some point. Just gone through the whole thing myself ... lets just say who ever gets my car when I sell it will probably have one of the most mint 5 series / m62s out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Its the old adage though ae - whats 'worse, something that's done a few km's as such, or something with lower km's that's likely been doing the 'hours' stuck in traffic jams.....?? Highly likely its been long distance hot running down in the mighty Mainland........... So long as its got a service history, & ends up priced accordingly, & drives ok, looks ok, I personally wouldn't be too fazed by the numbers on the odo....... I see theres a similar km one for sale on tardeme @ Waipuk area too......... Theres a few around that were owned by farmers, so kms are getting 'up there'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Numbers on the odo doesn't bother me. The X5 is a bit of an unknown for me so would obviously like something thats been kept for and what to keep an eye on. I'm certainly in no rush. Spot on. I always thought the X3 was the suv of 3 series and X5 was suv of 5 series? It certainly looks that way by the equipment used inside ie tv, etc. So am I expecting an X5 at the next meet? Now don't get too carried away. I'm looking for something as a weekend warrior and occansional daliy as the girlfriend hates the touring now that its on coilovers. I don't blame her with the state of the streets around home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Perhaps a Toyota Harrier would be a better, more reliable option? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 My Dad has a Harrier and I hate it with passion. I guess I'm not looking for an SUV as such, but they are becoming affordable to buy. I'm just wary that previous owners may have thought the same but can't afford to maintain them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) My Dad has a Harrier and I hate it with passion. Lols at this - my thoughts too!!! I'm sure the X5 will be fine............and I agree with ya re they're becoming 'affordable'. I think I'd sooner own the x5 than a similar year / mileage Range Rover anyway, if you're only gonna be a bitumen bunny with it...... Edit - actually, there's worse than Range Rovers, to avoid - a Jeep, especially the V8 ones!! Sometimes, you'll see a guy with a eye candy Mistress that's been around a bit - owning a V8 Jeep is much like that. It'll look ok from a distance, but will be high maintance, drink lots, cost ya a fortune while its around, & it'll be unreliable - especially if its taken away from its normal environment of mall carparks. Much like a 2nd mother-in-law, these are to best be avoided, as (much like a Mistress), they are about as handy as an ashtray on a motorbike......picture it as a Lada made in the states....... Edited September 24, 2013 by Blue-540i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 ^ bet your bottom dollar on that. Get a carjam report, (15 bucks? ) and it will tell you the number of previous owners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Don't forget The valley pan. That's a nice place for coolant leaks to start from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Heres a similar one, at 'retail price', so if I was buying the one you're looking at, anything much over 9.5k (ish) would start to get hard for me to justify to myself probably..... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/x5/auction-638372862.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
