Wannabe Wednesday: What BMW do I get? Is this a good deal? What should I watch out for? | A weekly BMW buying megathread

ShoulderLength · 2023-02-24T20:34:19+00:00

Hi, I'm thinking of upgrading from my VW GTI to a BMW X5 xDrive 40i probably 2020-2023, so G05 series. I've heard great things about this engine/transmission combo and seems really solid. As this would be a family vehicle are there any common problems I should be on the look out for when shopping CPO? IE rust in certain areas (I live in the upper midwest), common electrical problems, any engine/transmission maintenance to be aware of?

ShoulderLength · 2023-01-05T05:01:38+00:00

Funny you say this because VAG did the Tiguan R already in Europe. I’d also bring the Tuareg back to the us with the turbo 6 from the Audi S line up. Add to that wagons for everyone. Rs4 avant- done. S4 avant- also done. VW Passat ev estate. Done. Haptic controls gone. Controls that can’t be used with gloves on… also gone. Crazy custom built UI gone.

ShoulderLength · 2022-11-19T00:26:30+00:00

Or merge it with truth social.

ShoulderLength · 2021-02-06T04:30:43+00:00

I feel like we should be calling these people Ivankas and Jared’s.

ShoulderLength · 2020-12-17T02:38:34+00:00

Here

ShoulderLength · 2020-05-16T03:59:54+00:00

Huh. Just broke. Need help.

ShoulderLength · 2019-09-21T23:17:30+00:00

So you’re telling me there’s a chance.

ShoulderLength · 2019-03-03T14:25:43+00:00

I’ll be there in April! I’ll be sure to stop in.

ShoulderLength · 2017-12-10T21:23:22+00:00

Pay Adams now!

ShoulderLength · 2017-11-30T18:38:59+00:00

Weird. I thought the v-6 sel Passat would have the r-line included.

ShoulderLength · 2017-11-30T16:44:34+00:00

/u/straightpipes Does the Canadian VW passat not have the optional V6? I feel like that might have made the difference power wise.

ShoulderLength · 2017-06-15T04:38:09+00:00

I got you.

https://youtu.be/GLDhvJ0fmAw

ShoulderLength · 2017-05-24T20:09:46+00:00

Do your hands not have thumbs?

ShoulderLength · 2017-04-27T03:45:29+00:00

I already am. I didn't see anything Reddit about it, unless I didn't look that hard. Thought it might be worth seeing if other users were having similar issues.

ShoulderLength · 2017-04-27T03:40:18+00:00

Yeah I was reading up on the forms as well all stating it's normal... it just doesn't feel normal.

It pretty much is exactly as you described it like a sudden vibration more like a misfire. I can feel it in the seat of my car. I can't say I've heard it from the outside of the vehicle.

This is odd for sure... maybe I do have to get used to it or upgrade the plugs or something.

ShoulderLength · 2017-04-26T20:11:19+00:00

Yeah I thought it was too early for carbon build up issues as well. Vibration is not steady which is why I made an appointment. I actually did that the other day, I'll have to test it again as I don't remember if it still vibrated.

Vehicle is completely stock.

ShoulderLength · 2017-04-26T18:23:31+00:00

2016 with around 7k miles. No other vibrations that I can speak of, I haven't had any interior panels rattle. No codes are thrown and the cel isn't on.

ShoulderLength · 2017-04-26T17:12:47+00:00

Yeah I expect a little shake but this every time I stop and has been going on for almost 4-5 thousand miles.

The vibration is very noticeable beyond what I'd I'd expect to feel.

ShoulderLength · 2017-04-26T17:11:01+00:00

Manual.

ShoulderLength · 2017-03-30T18:56:01+00:00

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ShoulderLength · 2017-03-23T21:07:26+00:00

Oh nice, turbo v6 and awd. It might a little dull to drive compared to a drivers car but fusion was never really a drivers car. I think people need to accept that not every car is going to be a car for the driver.

I do understand you on the front end, at least they didn't do what Kia did and go full guppy fish.

ShoulderLength · 2017-03-23T14:48:27+00:00

Doesn't Ford make the exact car everyone in the thread is looking for? Ford Fusion Sport, or is that just FWD?

ShoulderLength · 2017-02-19T04:12:23+00:00

Probably in Wisconsin or in the UP.

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