re: #215 darthstar

Parking brake malfunctioned in my X5. It happened once before. I was able to access the manual release cable then reset the controller to dismiss the alert message. This time the controller wouldn’t reset. So I took it in to get an estimate (230 for a diagnostic…oh, and check engine light was on so they said that was another 230 dollars). Got a loaner, and two days later they call to say, good news, the check engine bug is covered under extended warranty, but the brake controller and assembly replacement will be another 2400.

I like the car and it gets great mileage (diesel) and has great torque (again, diesel) so I figure it’s worth keeping for another year or so. Still don’t like pissing away 3K like that.

That is a really nice ride, I am jelly. I wanted the X5 but couldn’t justify the expense, so I ended up with a Volvo XC60 with a 300 hp inline 6 that I am happy with, but I still want the X5…