thanks for the reply. we mainly do short journeys around town that's why petrol probably the best option, we currently have a 2 ltr diesel Ford s max and with all the government hatred for diesels that's why I was thinking of the active tourer over the x3

hi all, signed up for some first hand advice , considering buying an x3 budget it about 12k, read there's been issues with the 2 litre diesel engine , timing chain snapping (ouch), with all the so called issues with diesel and new diesel car sales dropping I was also considering a BMW active tourer ...