2006 Bmw X5, Excellent Condition, Mechanic Cleared, Incl Extended Warranty on 2040-cars

 I have LOTS more pictures, but I can only post 4 for free, and if I post a bunch and it doesn't sell . . I've just wasted more money.  I am happy to send all 30 or so I have tho!

This beautiful car has just under 103,000 miles on it, which is low considering how durable and long lasting these cars are!  My Volvo is 13 yrs old and has over 253,000 miles on it!  It is a  speed automatic, AWD, 4.4 L, V8, 32V Valvetronic.  It is black exterior with roof rack. I have the Car Fax for it and it’s been well maintained, having regular oil changes and inspections.  Never been wrecked. It includes the extended warranty that covers an additional 100k miles or 5 years - will expire May 2019 or 202,780 miles, whichever comes first. 

Its features include

A huge panoramic sun roof, which is one of my favorite things about it. 

Self-leveling rear axle w air springs

Traction control

Four wheel independent suspension

Speed-sensing steering wheel

Anti-theft, AM/FM stereo with CD & radio

10 speakers

Radio data system

4-wheel disc brakes (which were just changed at about 82K miles)

Electronic stability control (I must say it does feel like a very safe car)

ABS brakes

Brake assist

Dual front impact airbags and side impact airbags as well

Front anti-roll bar

Low tire pressure warning

Occupant sensing airbag

Overhead airbag

Panic alarm

Rear anti-roll bar

Reverse sensing system

Security system

Dakota leather upholstery

Split folding rear seat

Steering wheel memory

Steering wheel also has audio controls

Tilt steering wheel (and it moves up when you go to get out of the car)

Trip computer

Air conditioning (works REALLY Well), each passenger has their own temp control, too

Front bucket seats

Leather shift knob

Tachometer

Driver door bin – actually lots of really good storage space

Vanity mirrors for front passengers, with lighting

18 x 8.5 double spoke alloy wheels

Variably intermittent wipers

Speed sensitive wipers

High-intensity discharge headlights

Spoiler

Bodyside moldings

Delayed headlights

Front fog lights

Fully automated headlights

Heated door mirrors

Power door mirrors

Power trunk closing assist

Rain sensing wipers

Rear window wiper

Roof rack – rails

The back also lifts open with part of the tailgate still closed (see photo).  This is great so things don’t shift and fall out the back when you open the back hatch after traveling. 

 

Just passed inspection and emissions. 

 

I was so excited when I bought this car because BMW is my all-time favorite car.  It’s been a long and difficult 5 1/2 years after a divorce that left me as the sole support of our 2 kids, so getting this to replace my 13 yr old, 253K mile Volvo felt like a real accomplishment.  Especially on the heels of earning my master’s degree just over a month ago.   I am the 3^rd owner of this car, I believe, and it originated in Hawaii!  It then moved to NC before settling here in NoVA. 

It wasn’t really planned but more like something that fell into place, or so I thought.  There was a light on the dashboard when I got it but my son and I thought it had to do with the 4x4 being disengaged . . until two more lights came on.  I called the dealer and took it in, and a few days later they returned my vehicle with a new alternator.  Being a little nervous, I took it to the mechanic I trust completely for a good once over, in case there were other lurking issues.  He cleared it and, in fact, said it was a good car.  He also told me it was a V8. Therein lies my problem.  The salesperson at Pohanka told me it was a V8, AWD vehicle.  After looking briefly at a sedan and this one, and from what I was told, this would get a little less gas mileage due to the AWD.  I asked about this before we even test drove it, and the sales person looked it up on his phone right there in the parking lot to tell me the difference between AWD and a regular vehicle with only two wheels really doing the work.  There was NO mention of it being an 8 cylinder.  Since he initially said V6, I didn’t ask more about that. 

I simply cannot afford to keep a V8 car . .  . . .despite having an advanced education, I’m still supporting my family on a lower income salary because, at the time of my divorce, I had been a stay-home mom for 10 years.  I had to start all over.  Had the sales person told me it was a V8, I would have kept looking.  There are smaller engine SUVs out there.  I used to own one until the ex took it, promised to bring it back and trade, but traded it in on a sporty model instead.   

It will sit in my parking lot until it sells and I will only use it when I need to take my kids to activities that are further out, because my Volvo has a transmission problem and it worries me to get stuck on the road somewhere, at some point.  I bought an extended warranty for 5 yrs/ 100K miles that is included.  It was the best policy by an A+ BBB rated company I could find after much research.  I can put you in touch with the warranty people if you have questions about what it covers.  There is a $100 deductible for each covered expense, but no limits or caps on covered items. 

This is great if you’re hauling a boat or a trailer, but it’s too much car for me.  Even if I made twice as much and the gasoline wasn’t an issue, a V6 is all the more car I need.  That’s what I will look for once I sell this to someone who can truly appreciate it.