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2001 Bmw X5, Mechanic Owned, No Reserve, Clear Title, Will Deliver*, 22mpg on 2040-cars

Year:2001 Mileage:179000 Color: Green /
 Tan
Location:

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sport Utility
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.0L 2979CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WBAFA53581LP24656 Year: 2001
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: BMW
Model: X5
Trim: 3.0i Sport Utility 4-Door
Options: Tow Package (Class III - Up to 6,000 lbs), Privacy Glass, CD Changer, Trip Computer, Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: AWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 179,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: 3.0 L
Exterior Color: Green
Interior Color: Tan
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Used vehicle. Has minor scratches and dings as would be expected at the age and mileage. BMW X5, Mechanic Owned, NO RESERVE, clear title, WILL DELIVER (see ad, distance based on ending price)"


I always get 18 mpg combined city (driving around omaha) / 22 mpg highway (at 70 mph cruise control setting)

I put a lot of information here for a couple of reasons. 
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1.  I have worked on German (BMW, Porsche, VW) cars since the late '80s (over 25 years now) and know tons about them.
2.  I want you to have all the information at your disposal, so you make the most informed decision.
3.  I genuinely want you to enjoy this X5 for a long time.  It has TONS to offer, and I have done the work that keeps these running well.
4.  Whomever wins will have my email address.  As with ANY car I have ever sold, you can reach back to me 6 months or 6 years later with your BMW questions.  I am a resource with as much experience as any dealer technician, and I can save you lots of money in the long run.  I don't ever let other mechanics touch my cars.
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Please take the time to read and digest this ad and use it in comparison to other BMWs. It will help you understand the items of concern that others leave out of their ads.
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How reliable  you ask? My wife is a travel health care worker.  I drive this hundreds or thousands of miles to see her every month.  It is VERY reliable as I would not risk the long trips if it were not.  This is also why I am 100% confident in delivering it to you as per my ending-auction/radius delivery statement below.  I decided to use my 530i for travel instead, it gets better highway mileage.
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I drive in and around Omaha, Nebraska and get 18 miles per gallon running only premium (no ethanol) gas doing errands and going to and from work.  I get 22 miles per gallon on the highway when I drive to see my wife in her travels around the US.  On the highway I use the cruise control right at 70mph on the speedo, and get 22mpg like clockwork.  I even recently towed the uhaul small enclosed 4x8 trailer loaded fully, and I still got 18.5 mpg at 65 miles per hour on the highway!!  I was thrilled.  So if you are pulling a waverunnuer or smaller item, you'll still likely get 20mpg if you keep your speed at 70 mph. I just put the 4 and 7 pin trailer electronics in it in July.  It never had the electronics before, so I am certain heavier things were never towed.  Likely just bike racks since any trailer would have legally needed the electronics for the trailer.
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CLEAN TITLE is in my hands and in my name, this car is NOT A SALVAGE vehicle, no flood or major accident damage.  There is a fender bender on record back in 2009 right before I bought it.  Front bumper was repainted and one headlight was replaced (OEM BMW light).  That's the only accident damage of any sort.  Feel free to run the CARFAX (VIN: WBAFA53581LP24656) as you will find the same. I want you to know what sold me when I first bought this X5 back in 2009.  The carfax showed a bunch of owners, but in the glove were receipts from a Mr. Sosa, and the receipts from day one were in his name with addresses from each of the places he lived while moving around with the military.  He was an Army officer that moved all over the US.  I was the 2nd owner!  It was obvious to me as a mechanic how well he took care of it. 

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Payment must be FULLY CLEARED before anyone gets keys or title. 
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Other BMW X5 ads that actually sold on Ebay very recently for reference:
Item number: 221246208668 147,004mi $10,500 on Jul-13 11:48
Item number: 400518459349 139,523mi  $9,999 on Jul-03 23:44
Item number: 261238620614 119,936mi  $8,900 on Jul-03 11:42
Item number: 360681369339 108,330mi  $8,200 on Jul-04 21:17
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*Delivery terms:
  I will deliver this to you with a topped off tank of premium fuel (as always) at an increasing distance from zip 68102 using Google maps depending on the ending sale price as follows...
ending price $6,000-$7000 = I will deliver up to 100 miles from zip 68102
ending price $7,000-$8,000 = I will deliver up to 200 miles from zip 68102
ending price $8,000-$9,000 = I will deliver up to 300 miles from zip 68102
ending price $9,000-$10,000 = I will deliver up to 400 miles from zip 68102
ending proce over $10,000 = I will deliver up to 500 miles from zip 68102
  As part of delivery, I will come pick you up within the distances listed above, based on ending sale price, then drive us both to a bus station or airport where I get out and then I fly or bus back to my home on my own dime (not yours).
  I also WILL NOT DELIVER until AFTER funds have been received and confirmed through the ebay system (Paypal, or any system direclty tied to ebay, through ebay, an NO OTHER SOURCE)
  I also work days M-F at my job, and I will therefore deliver on a weekend that we arrange, ideally within 14 calendar days AFTER full payment (not auction end) has been received and confirmed.
  I might also tow my motorcycle out to you with a rented u-haul and ride back if there are no good bus or plane deals to get me back home, so I may pick you up and we'll head to the nearest u-haul dealer to drop that trailer off. We'll see how the auction goes.
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Reason for selling: I have my next project and can let this one go, also, I am getting furloughed, and I don't really need two cars and a motorcycle for just me.
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About me:
I have worked on German cars since the late 80's. I have had about 90 BMWs
in my life, buying fixing and selling them. I am not a dealer, just a guy 
with the tools, knowledge, and ability to make BMWs happy.
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-Brand new tires (all 4)
-New bosch coil packs
-NGK iridium plugs
-New valve cover gasket
-Tow package, Class III w/ 7 pin and adapter for 4 pin flat connection
-CD (Multi Disk)
-Side air bags
-Moon Roof
-Privacy Glass (subtle tint)
-Towing package
-Premium wheels (this has the upgraded rims over the stock wheels)
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Title is free and clear, and in my hand as I type. 
No run around and no sob story, just clean title, simple as that.
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This is a 2001 BMW X5 3.0L Automatic, All Wheel Drive 
This is the straight 6 cyl engine that has made BMW a world leader in 
performance. The 3.0 gets much better gas mileage than the 4.4 
and lets face it, everybody needs better gas mileage. It still has
LOTS of pep in it.
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Year 2001
VIN: WBAFA53581LP24656 
Mileage 179k

This trans also has the sport mode tiptronic if you like it to linger
in gear a little longer before shifting for that sporty ride or in 
traffic so you are not braking as much. 

I also have the CARFAX from before I bought this X5. I 
will give it to you if you buy the X5 (I love having good records on 
the vehicle). Carfax shows Accident reported on 04/19/2009. It got
in a fender bender and needed the bumper painted and a headlight. 

I have been working on BMWs, VWs, and Porsche for over 20 years 
as my personal vehicles. I have owned hundreds of cars literally. 

Other things I replaced on this X5 since I first owned it:
..Hawk high performance, ultra low dust CERAMIC brakes! (no black brake dust on wheels, ever)
..ball joints 
..tie rod ends, and 
..control arms w/ bushings
..final stage unit (FSU) resistor (keeps the a/c fan blowing)
..water pump 
..thermostat and housing assembly 
..viscous fan clutch (these are the silent BMW killers when they fail)
..both belts (a/c and p/s-alternator belts) 
..driver side front door carrier (outer handle opening mechanism) 
..driver side rear door carrier
..passenger side front door carrier (can you tell these are a common failure item)
..fuel pump (from Hawaii Import auto parts at Ward, they only carry bosch/vdo/siemens pumps)
..both rubber intake boots (no vacuum leaks)
..oil separator hose (no vacuum leaks)
..headliner was professionally replaced

I have full synthetic (RedLine) oils in the: 
..transfer case (D4) and 
..both differentials. (75w-90)

I run Full Synthetic Mobil 1 ONLY in the crank case.

It has the crystal clear xenon lights with the clear blinkers from 
the dealer, not some cheap knockoffs. And these are not hazy or faded.

It has the multi CD changer right in the armrest.. .no stopping to open the trunk! 
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It has freezing cold A/C !!
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Roof rails, ready for your sports gear.

It has the factory BMW rain shields on the windows... 
You can leave the windows down about an inch or so and never get a drop of
rain inside. Keeps the car way cooler on a hot day!

It has the full sized trailer hitch for your boat, waverunner, or whatever and electronics up to 6000 lbs

There is much much more... if you are looking for and X5, you have to see this one. 

So, if you have not guessed it by now, I just keep fixing things until you can't 
resist buying it. Anyone that buys a car from me gets an AMAZING quality 
car with minimal problems.

This truck starts, runs, and drives like a dream. 
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There are a few quirks.  You'll find some with any used car.  Here are the ones I know of:
-Fuel gauge never read correctly, even after I put in the new fuel pump and assembly.  So don't trust the the dial.  Reset trip counter and always fill up before 300.  250 to be safe
-Radio pixels  are about 75% gone common BMW radio issue.  Works fine but looks crappy.  Mileage pixels and gauge cluster are clear as a bell.
-Rear hatch works perfectly, just need to be lifting.  If you pop the rear hatch, it'll relatch itself, a little lift and you're good
-Driver window is a little slow.  Been slow for 4 years at least.  I always help it by hand a little.




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