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by gahbes
Thu May 25, 2017 12:45 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 80k+ miles 2nd hand, what to look out for
Replies: 8
Views: 2861

Re: 80k+ miles 2nd hand, what to look out for

Thanks for all the info. Surprisingly, 2nd hand E70's are a lot cheaper in the UK than on the continent which doesn't make any sense to me but I am now seriously considering just getting a RHD which would make my life a lot easier. Just a matter of getting used to it I suppose and at least I wouldn ...
by gahbes
Wed May 24, 2017 2:10 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 80k+ miles 2nd hand, what to look out for
Replies: 8
Views: 2861

Re: 80k+ miles 2nd hand, what to look out for

Thanks guys, some really solid advise here and definitely loads to think about especially re Brexit and engine parts. My list of things to check so far was... Injectors/Spark Plugs (Recall), Fuel Pump (Recall), Front Drive Shaft (Recall), VANOS, Timing Chain, Vacuum Hoses, Water Pump (common issue ...
by gahbes
Tue May 23, 2017 8:59 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 80k+ miles 2nd hand, what to look out for
Replies: 8
Views: 2861

Re: 80k+ miles 2nd hand, what to look out for

No, never had an issue driving LHD in the UK except early on when you get to a roundabout but now it just feels normal to me and I'm more likely to get confused when I drive in Europe. I have rented a few RHD's before when my car was at the garage and did enjoy the better view but the wheels got ...
by gahbes
Mon May 22, 2017 11:22 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 80k+ miles 2nd hand, what to look out for
Replies: 8
Views: 2861

80k+ miles 2nd hand, what to look out for

Hi guys, I'm new to this forum and am looking for advise on common E70 issues past 80,000 miles. The plan is to import a LHD from Europe. Yes, I know it's odd but I just can't get used to RHD's despite living in the UK for over 20 years. Also the 3.5i version I'm after was never sold in the UK. My ...