My 99 TA for an 02 BMW X5?

102SS · 05-26-2013, 07:04 PM

Hi guys I was wondering if anyone had any expierience with a BMW X5.

This one has the 4.4L V8.

Not sure of the X5's mileage or condition but they go for between 6-10k depending on options on the Canadian Autotrader.

My TA is a bolt on car with LT's TQ arm 3600 stall and runs 12.2's at 110/111 and has 130,000 miles.

So anything special I need to look for?

flyinlow89 · 05-26-2013, 08:09 PM

I wouldn't do it. My friend had one and was a maintenance and repair nightmare. Even when I get him parts at dealer cost (I run a parts jobber)

ramairetransam · 05-26-2013, 08:54 PM

i wouldn't do that if i were you , its getting to an age for that bmw where it came become very expensive very fast .

102SS · 05-27-2013, 03:43 AM

Thanks Guys I figured as much,just needed to hear it from a few people.

matt55 · 05-27-2013, 07:22 AM

If it wasnt for maintenance I prob would own a older m5 .
Reading up on them has kept me away ($7000 for vanos if it fails noooo way)
But yeah it can get costly. .

102SS · 05-27-2013, 02:20 PM

Talked to mechainic today and he said steer clear.

Believe it our not my GF asked me from the start(when I bought the 5th) not to sell it or trade it she said I would be sorry.

She is right I am going to keep it and drag race the shit out of it like I have done the last 3 summers

05-26-2013, 07:04 PM	#1
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 4,540	My 99 TA for an 02 BMW X5? Hi guys I was wondering if anyone had any expierience with a BMW X5. This one has the 4.4L V8. Not sure of the X5's mileage or condition but they go for between 6-10k depending on options on the Canadian Autotrader. My TA is a bolt on car with LT's TQ arm 3600 stall and runs 12.2's at 110/111 and has 130,000 miles. So anything special I need to look for? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 Just a few bolt-ons and appearance doo dads

05-26-2013, 08:09 PM	#2
flyinlow89 Smoke Alotapotomous Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brechin, Ontario Posts: 955	I wouldn't do it. My friend had one and was a maintenance and repair nightmare. Even when I get him parts at dealer cost (I run a parts jobber) __________________ 2010 Camaro TT SS. AGP twin Turbo

05-27-2013, 03:43 AM	#4
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 4,540	Thanks Guys I figured as much,just needed to hear it from a few people. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 Just a few bolt-ons and appearance doo dads

05-27-2013, 07:22 AM	#5
matt55 Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,069	If it wasnt for maintenance I prob would own a older m5 . Reading up on them has kept me away ($7000 for vanos if it fails noooo way) But yeah it can get costly. . __________________ 10.8@130.8 610 whp, CAI, 2.5, E85, id850 on street tires.

05-27-2013, 02:20 PM	#6
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 4,540	Talked to mechainic today and he said steer clear. Believe it our not my GF asked me from the start(when I bought the 5th) not to sell it or trade it she said I would be sorry. She is right I am going to keep it and drag race the shit out of it like I have done the last 3 summers __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 Just a few bolt-ons and appearance doo dads

05-26-2013, 08:54 PM	#3
ramairetransam Internet Car Tech Drives: 99 formula Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 25	i wouldn't do that if i were you , its getting to an age for that bmw where it came become very expensive very fast .