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Purchasing an AUC X5

Post by RaikeNeketai » Fri Sep 04, 2015 8:58 pm

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-xDriv ... =se_na_re_

Or have any experience of Stephen James Ruxley of Sidcup?

The reason I ask is that this car has been on there for a good couple of months and that seems like a long time for a 40d. Makes me worry there's something wrong and I'd rather save the diesel and wear and tear of a wasted trip.

Many thanks in advance!


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Re: Purchasing an AUC X5

Post by X5Sport » Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:26 pm

Spec looks alright....but the mpg figure is 'optimistic' at best.  Look at 30mpg as being nearer reality.

May be no more than a colour that isn't as popular.  Black/Grey/White seems to be 'in'.  But then what do I know...mine's 'Man Pink'.  :))
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Re: Purchasing an AUC X5

Post by RaikeNeketai » Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:49 pm

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 mind the colour. Figured I'll be inside it so it doesn't really matter! :)


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Re: Purchasing an AUC X5

Post by X5Sport » Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:54 pm

BMW reliability and dealers are far better than Land Rover in my experience.
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Re: Purchasing an AUC X5

Post by ImaginativeTruth » Mon Sep 14, 2015 4:13 pm

[quote="X5Sport"]
BMW reliability and dealers are far better than Land Rover in my experience.
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My brother runs LR Disco and Rangie. Nothing but big BIG bills and heartache.....

Its why I chose BMW over LR this time.

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