Hmmm. That's interesting about the MPG. I'm torn between the X5 (more fun when on my own) and a Discovery 4 (more space for a family of 4) and the economy/running cost was edging the X5 ahead. I think it'll end up as a head over heart decision though, if I find the right example of either. I don't ...

Hi I've found an AUC I'm interested in. Only problem is the dealership is a 300 mile round trip from where I live. So, before I hit the road, has anyone seen this car in the flesh? http://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/X/3.0TD-xDrive40d-SE/Sidcup/2724719-604895823-3497112.aspx?srcmdc=se_na_re_ Or have any ...

Unfortunately it'll be a couple of months yet until I can go for it based on finance on the current car. So this is research at this stage. I'm focussed in on main dealers now though and have a better steer on the kind of spec I should be aiming for. That's a 4.0d, probably M Sport but in a perfect ...

Thanks for replying. I think I'll restrict my search to the main dealer network, which also makes things a bit easier. That car G_M_S posted does look perfect - it hadn't come up in my search but I'd limited it to 100 miles radius. I guess for this kind of investment a national search makes sense ...

Hi I'm new to the forum, and am looking to buy a used X5 during the next few months. My budget is around £30k. Reading posts here, I think my heart is set on a 40d; I want it to last me a while and the balance of practility and performance hopefully means I won't be itching to change again after 18 ...