This has provided yet more interesting reading. I'm definitely heading towards the "should be maintained" camp. I wont be doing it myself, i'll be getting an Indy to do it. The varying quotes is interesting though.. Likely to do with different fluids?

It's reading all those threads that prompted me to look for a definitive answer! It's an absolute minefield!

Hmmmm... More thinking required!

Hi All, I'm about to pick up my X5 and the first job on the list is to do the gearbox oil. It shifts really well (from the test drive), but my research has led me to believe its worth doing (car is at 110000). So, I spoke to a handful of Indy's and had a few different quotes. Ranging from £450 and ...

Hi All, I have been eyeing an X5 for a little while now. I needed a vehicle that could tow and I've had a handful of BMWs in the past, so I figured an X5 was the way to go. Test drove a handful of 3.0 Diesels and thats pretty much where I was thinking of putting my money, but I couldnt go through ...

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