The price of used X5's have really come down, yet buying one is increasingly risky if you haven't owned one before or you don't know what to look for.
Make no mistake, this sport utility vehicle can be frighteningly expensive to repair if certain maintenance schedules or ongoing issues have been ignored. People like to drive these vehicles into the ground and then re-sell them without full disclosure to people who don't know better.
Don't let this happen to you.
And if you've just become the owner of a used X5, there's lots you can learn about the X5 SUV...I'm talking about information many owners never have the pleasure of knowing...this knowledge WILL make your ownership experience less frustrating, more satisfying and LESS EXPENSIVE.
Don't be like others and learn the hard (expensive) way...
Too bad the X5 Video Guide wasn't around 3 years ago!
It would have saved others a ton of cash buying the wrong X5...Do you know how to buy one intelligently? Maintain it inexpensively?
Sadly, too many people don't...
So if you've just purchased a used X5, or if you're thinking about buying one, this video guide will save you time AND your hard earned money learning about this awesome SUV.
If that sounds like something you're interested in, then keep reading...because you're about to take advantage of my X5 video guide... it doesn't exist anywhere else!
Learn How To Find & Intelligently Buy A Used X5...
(THAT WON'T SEND YOU TO THE POOR HOUSE!)
The first generation X5 was introduced to the market in late 1999 as a "luxury, cross-over SUV" and is technically known as the E53 X5. At first, most people were unsure of BMW's ability to successfully bring a sport utility vehicle to market. Can a first generation of ANY vehicle be without bugs? However, it didn't take long for people to really fall in love with BMW's X5 and many automotive journalists concluded that
"With the X5, BMW has done it once again!"
The X5 was clearly aimed at expanding upon the already successful 5-series 4 door car and capture market share that was largely owned by Range Rover, Acura and Lexus - the upscale urban SUV market. Car and Driver and Road and Track both acclaimed the X5 as a winner in most of the areas it was intended to compete, including vehicle safety.
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When comes to combining a great driving experience with style and comfort and durability, the X5 is an excellent choice.
"A Used X5 Is A Great Excuse For NOT Buying A New SUV"
But It's NOT Perfect...
Unfortunately, it's an all-too common story in automotive forums for new owners of a used X5: too many visits to the mechanic, check engine lights, suspension problems...and then having to spend thousands more on expensive repairs... more than they had planned for.
(Is that something you're worrying about too?)
My research and ownership experience with the first generation of BMW's X5 is that the used X5 itself isn't the problem, but instead people are buying cars with nearly all the maintenance deferred... and these items compound into other latent problems that aren't obvious to a new buyer. These are things that are easy to hide even if you get an complete, dealer inspection which concludes "No Major Issues"...good luck with that! I've seen it dozen's of times (even BMW's CPO program!):
"People Are NOT Buying Used X5's Intelligently"
It doesn't have to be this way! People are buying emotionally and it's costing them thousands in wasted money! If you know what to look for, you can easily avoid buying the wrong X5 and maybe pay just A LITTLE BIT more for the RIGHT car, which will have saved you THOUSANDS of dollars in the long run and increase your satisfaction and ownership experience dramatically. To help people achieve that goal, I developed the X5 Video Guide to help people buy used X5's and take advantage of everything I've learned about it's key systems, issues and problems.
You can benefit from my knowledge and use this information to find and buy a beautiful example of a used, first generation X5 in any model year (they were made from 2000 to 2006) that will almost be guaranteed to be problem free – if you know what to look for...
"For the money, a clean, used X5 may be the best SUV on the road today!"
There are few, if any sport utility vehicles out there which can deliver the same level of driving satisfaction, practicality, style and performance for the money. In fact, if you follow the advice in my Video Guide, you'll see that a used X5 can be VERY reliable.
"And for the cash...NOTHING even comes close."
Trust me, I know. The Porsche Cayenne (non turbo), the Range Rover HSE, the Volkswagen Touareg, the Infinity FX35 and the Lexus RX 300 might be close contenders, but...
"A used X5 is better choice than ANY other performance SUV"
Today, you can benefit from my knowledge. Learn what to expect in terms of maintenance costs, when to take it to the dealer and when to take it to a private shop (for WAYYY less money).
Find out what kind of driving style will cost you how much and why. Learn which modifications are worth exploring and which ones are a waste of money. Learn which service items can be deferred and which ones require immediate attention if you don't want to blow up your credit card in the future.
"Take advantage of this knowledge...save your cash and enjoy your X5 more"
The X5 Video Guide is designed to save you HUGE amounts of time learning what you need to know about a used X5...and protect you from becoming an un-happy owner a money sucking 4-wheeled monster!
Inside the X5 Video Guide you will learn:
- Sneaky (but valuable) questions to ask sellers when researching potential X5's
- Two easy tricks you can use to know what kind of condition the front and rear suspension is in
- Whether you should buy one with 3.0 V6 or the 4.4 V8
- Whether you should consider the 4.6is and the 4.8is
- Where the most common (and not obvious) rust spots are that can cause major issues
- Towing tips and set up information for boats and trailers
- How to detect and avoid expensive future electrical issues
- Why some engines burn excessive oil and what you can (and should) do about it
- Common, but minor issues you DON'T have to worry about
- What maintenance costs to expect; based on YOUR driving habits
- Which years had moisture seepage in key body parts and light assemblies
- What the X5 is like to drive around town AND on the highway
- Whether or not this engine cooling issue is really something to worry about or just an automotive myth perpetuated by paranoid web forum members
- Which tires to get based on criteria most people never think of
- When to consider better brakes and who to buy them from (HINT - it's NOT BMW)
- How a simple and cheap lighting modification makes the front end look even cooler
- Why a 2000 used X5 might not seem like the bargain it appears to be
- Why I would always buy a first generation X5 over the current model
- Two common factors that cause rear tires to wear out excessively fast
- How to know if a big suspension bill is headed your way
- Which engine modifications to consider (that is if you NEED more power!)
- Whether you should take the X5 off road or not
- Key issues to keep an eye on with the M62 X5 engine
- How to get the most out of and operate key systems with quick video tutorials
- What are the recommended wheel and tire options are for winter and spring driving
- Colors, options, packages... learn which ones are trouble-free and which ones suck
The Guide is divided into clickable tabs by major categories. Within each of those categories are professionally produced and edited videos on each subject. You can quickly choose which subject and video you want to watch, in whatever order you want!
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Each video is to the point and not a second longer than necessary. In fact, because your time is valuable and you just want the facts, some of the videos are only a minute or two long: Your time is valuable...so if video footage didn't need to be in there – IT GOT RUTHLESSLY LEFT BEHIND ON THE EDITING ROOM FLOOR!
Find out what you need to learn about a used X5 today!
For less than the price of a tank of gas, you can have immediate, electronic access by ordering today.
What Secrets Do I Reveal In My Video Guide?
How to choose a near PERFECT USED X5 for YOU with the least money!
- Why the market favors BUYERS (not sellers) of this SUV right now
- Where to look for a clean used x5
- What inspections to ask for, which ones don't matter
- Why you don't need to drive the car before you buy it
- Why this is still the best luxury SUV for the money
How to save Big $$$ on BMW X5 Parts!
- Sooner or later all X5's will need replacement parts
- Learn how to shop for them inexpensively for DRAMATIC savings
- Learn which aftermarket brands are JUNK and which ones are great (the same ones who MAKE oem parts for BMW!)
- Some replacement parts SHOULD be OEM, but DON'T buy them from BMW! - I will give you my secret source and part #'s so you can buy them inexpensively, online
- Which tools you will need to replace or easily fix some of them yourself
How to avoid suspension issues!
- What X5 suspension parts you need to look into, which ones can wait
- How to tell where those parts are in their lifecycle
- Which components should be OEM and which ones are safe to buy aftermarket
- What aftermarket X5 parts you can upgrade for longer suspension life
What 1 Thing You MUST get inspected! (Hint: Not getting this
checked out can wind up costing you big bucks!)
- Which items need to be looked into
- The key service that most sellers defer (but YOU shouldn't if you
already own it)
What the #1 single-most irritating issue for used X5 Owners!
- Yes, it is irritating, but if you know about it upfront, you'll be thankful
- The other things that bug owners about day-to-day living with the car
Safety features!
- Many people look at this SUV the wrong way as a performance
SPORT ACTIVITY VEHICLE – but forget that – it is VERY safe even for young families...I cover all the safety options in detail! - How the electronic software in this car will help you be a better and safer driver...
Drivetrain!
- How to drive the car in various conditions
- What X5 is REALLY like to own as a daily driver
- Performance specs and operating habits that are guaranteed to break
the bank if you drive it like this!
Why this may still be the best SUV in the world for the money!
- What to do about peeling door handles
- What the interior amenities are like
- How to upgrade electronics and nav to the current generation software
- What things you'll need to learn to live with and others you'll never
want to be without
...and many many more tips and secrets about the BMW E53 X5!
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What Else Will You Get With The X5 Video Guide?
BONUS #1 – PDF Owner Manuals:
"Get Hard to Find PDF Owner Manuals For ALL YEARS!"
$13 VALUE! (Included With Membership)
Do you want instant access to the owner manuals for the used X5? You'll be able to start reading about everything there is to know about the car in a few minutes!
PLUS – you will get .PDF copies of the original sales brochures and hard to find used X5 BMW Spec Parts Guide and the used X5 Technology Guide!
BONUS #2 – Free Report:
"The Top Things BAD X5 Owners neglect and try to hide when reselling – EXPOSED!"
$27 VALUE! (Included With Membership)
Are you worried about buying a used x5 that has easy to hide, but expensive to fix, deferred maintenance items? You should be - because it happens every day. Inside this special report, I expose the most common things that are easy to hide when selling the used X5 that WILL become huge problems if you don't know what to look for.
This report will show how to easily identify a used x5 which might cost a few dollars more to buy, but thousands less to own.
Many people have said this report was worth the price of admission alone.
PLUS – I will outline how you can comfortably purchase one sight unseen!
BONUS #3 – Detailing Secrets:
"How to keep that new look in 15 minutes a week"
$37 VALUE! (Included With Membership)
Are you looking to keep your X5 looking like new? Want the paint to look like it just rolled out of a professional paint shop? I am a former professional car detailer by trade and I sell my course on how to detail cars for a living on another website.
This video will show you how to make your X5 glisten!
You'll come with me into my personal detailing bay where I've detailed a Lamborghini, an Aston Martin DB7 and a Porsche GT to name few! Learn which products I use, which ones last and which ones suck. I used to charge over $800 for an exotic detail package. This exclusive "used X5 Detailing Video" is available ONLY to my Video Guide Customers. You'll Learn:
- PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS from me that takes you step-by-step through the entire process of the initial detail! If you follow my easy directions, you can set the stage for easy touch ups later!
- WHY I RARELY "WASH" MY CARS because it's too time consuming and messy!
- WHAT TOOLS MAKE CLEANING EASY I will show you common household tools you'll need to safely clean the used X5 and a few incredibly cheap and useful ones you can pick up at Wal-Mart!
PLUS – I am going to SHOW YOU HOW I DRY MY CAR WITHOUT TOUCHING IT...As a former detailing professional, time was money – learn this killer trick to COMPLETELY dry your X5 in minutes. This is a time tested, safe and easy way to get water off your car and out of every crevice - FAST!
BONUS #4 – Hard To Find Magazine Articles:
"Read Rare Magazine Articles On The E53 X5 in Full Color!"
$15 VALUE! (Included With Membership)
Would you like to read original articles from years ago when the used X5 was first released? You'll be able to read about the used X5 in comparisons with other competing performance sedans!
PLUS – You'll have access to some recently published industry market updates on the used X5 - also in .PDF. These are all located under the 'Resources' link in the private members area.
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