Newbie from Northants

[Gulkolx5]

Hi to All

After four years with a RRS 2.7 HSE I am picking up an E70 3.0d SE with M Sport steering wheel etc. I am looking forward to a much improved driving experience and hopefully less expensive 4 x 4 ownership.

I have loved owning the RRS but the last straw was a new radiator, water pump and associated pipes at the last service at £1500. This had been preceeded by a new torque converter at £800, two EGRs a new suspension pump, both front lower arms and they are only in the last 18 months.....

I can say that the RRS is a great car when it runs smoothly but deep pockets are required to keep it that way.

Having now driven Q7, X5 ML350's in my search for a replacement I was very impressed with the X5 drive. I have seen other posts with people debating merits of RRS v X5 and hope that the majority on this site are correct and I am making a good choice.

I have read many posts on this forum which have been a great help making my choice and say thanks to all, and I hope not to be bothering you all with problems in future.

Cheers

Steve

[chris.t]

and dont forget the pics when you get it

[Horizon]

Hi and welcome to the forum. Good luck with the new purchase.

[X5Sport]

Good luck with the new choice.

[Don Coffey]

Welcome and all the best with the X

Don

[graemeX5]

Hi and welcome,

Interesting about your RRS experience especially with the X5 and RRS thread running, sorry it wasn't the best experience.

I know from brother in laws 2007 RRS and myE53 X5 that the X5 drove better butwhen he got a ne model that
Is impressive.

Anyhow enjoy your E70 and look for to hearing more about it

Graeme