After a string of Mercs and currently in a leased A6, I've resisted the SUV trend but can't see the point any more. After searching the current modern SUVs from the far east the performance isn't there as they all have 1.2 - 1.6 engines, hence how I kept coming back to the X5 and at my price point an E70 in the LCI range from 2011 to 2013.
Firstly my must haves are a diesel with a light airy interior, either from light coloured leather or pan roof, M-Sport spec for the seats and full navigation as I couldn't look at the narrow screen everyday. Anything else is a nice to have:
I like a decent level of performance, which I believe the 30d would provide, but I'd like the 40d is there a noticeable difference.
I have a bad back, so would like the sports seats but also like to look of comfort seats, any experience or feedback appreciated.
Following a test drive I thought the PDC was late kicking in and it was difficult to judge the distance via the mirrors, rear or top view cameras seem useful?
Panoramic roof seems a nice feature, so I want one.
What are the wear and tear items that I should look out for, suspension arms, shocks etc. Tyres, are non runflats acceptable / advisable?
Servicing, is the recommended 2 years acceptable and what mileages do things start getting expensive. I'm limiting my search to 80K miles.
The price range seems to be from £15k for a private 40d M-Sport with basic extras to £20k for a BMW Approved Used 40d with all the extras above. My timescales are August / September as my lease is to the end of Sept.
Any advice appreciated.
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Hi, there are loads of points there.. but after owning an LCi 40d for a few months I will give you my take.
If funds allow I would go for the later model purely for the updated transmission. My car is currently pretty ill having had the high pressure fuel pump go and flushing swarf throughout the fuel system, but then it was a cheap high mileage example with no warranty.
I test drove the 30d and to be honest there is a very noticeable difference in performance throughout the range compared to that of the 40d. I also drove the M50d which was a vast improvement again, it all depends on what you want from it.
If you have a bad back I would go for a car with the comfort seats as they are a vast improvement and I wish I had held out for them over the sports seats. I cannot comment on the sunroof as I dont have one.
My car has done over 200K and to be honest other than the fueling fault it drove like new, but as with all of these cars, the suspension joints can go causing premature tyre wear. That said the replacement cost of these components (not using dealer) is not that expensive. The tyres however can be expensive on the Msport models. You will read a lot of chat on here about using run flat tyres vs no run flats but make your own mind up as there are pros and cons for each side of the discussion.
I also had an issue with 4x4 warning which I wrongly thought was the transfer box failing when it turned out to be a sensor so it pays for proper diagnostics rather than playing the "lets throw parts at it" guessing game.
As I said, my car is currently having the whole fuel system replaced at an eye watering cost and the indy that is doing the work said that in his opinion the m57 (pre-facelift) engine was more reliable as he has seen a lot of issues with the latter N57.
If funds allow I would go for the later model purely for the updated transmission. My car is currently pretty ill having had the high pressure fuel pump go and flushing swarf throughout the fuel system, but then it was a cheap high mileage example with no warranty.
I test drove the 30d and to be honest there is a very noticeable difference in performance throughout the range compared to that of the 40d. I also drove the M50d which was a vast improvement again, it all depends on what you want from it.
If you have a bad back I would go for a car with the comfort seats as they are a vast improvement and I wish I had held out for them over the sports seats. I cannot comment on the sunroof as I dont have one.
My car has done over 200K and to be honest other than the fueling fault it drove like new, but as with all of these cars, the suspension joints can go causing premature tyre wear. That said the replacement cost of these components (not using dealer) is not that expensive. The tyres however can be expensive on the Msport models. You will read a lot of chat on here about using run flat tyres vs no run flats but make your own mind up as there are pros and cons for each side of the discussion.
I also had an issue with 4x4 warning which I wrongly thought was the transfer box failing when it turned out to be a sensor so it pays for proper diagnostics rather than playing the "lets throw parts at it" guessing game.
As I said, my car is currently having the whole fuel system replaced at an eye watering cost and the indy that is doing the work said that in his opinion the m57 (pre-facelift) engine was more reliable as he has seen a lot of issues with the latter N57.
Re: Searching for an E70 LCI model
Thanks Mr A, just for clarification. I thought the 40d and all LCI cars had the later 8 speed auto, was there another update?mr angry wrote: ↑Sun Jul 07, 2019 3:50 pm Hi, there are loads of points there.. but after owning an LCi 40d for a few months I will give you my take.
If funds allow I would go for the later model purely for the updated transmission. My car is currently pretty ill having had the high pressure fuel pump go and flushing swarf throughout the fuel system, but then it was a cheap high mileage example with no warranty.
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If you have a bad back I would go for a car with the comfort seats as they are a vast improvement and I wish I had held out for them over the sports seats. I cannot comment on the sunroof as I dont have one.
As I said, my car is currently having the whole fuel system replaced at an eye watering cost and the indy that is doing the work said that in his opinion the m57 (pre-facelift) engine was more reliable as he has seen a lot of issues with the latter N57.
Are M57 eninges in E70 cars and N57 in F15 cars?
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hi
The lci x5s came with the 8 speed box and the newer n57 engine
I've got the pano roof, comfort seats and top/rear view cameras in my x5 and love all of them, the seats are awsome but have so much adjustment it took me about a month to get them right
, the cameras make parking an absolute doddle and are well worth it. good luck with the search.
The lci x5s came with the 8 speed box and the newer n57 engine
I've got the pano roof, comfort seats and top/rear view cameras in my x5 and love all of them, the seats are awsome but have so much adjustment it took me about a month to get them right
, the cameras make parking an absolute doddle and are well worth it. good luck with the search.Re: Searching for an E70 LCI model
I've found a 2011 40d with 68k and full BMW history, black with beige comfort seats (cooled and massage), HUD, rear entertainment, soft close, rear and side view cameras etc.
Will collect this week, thanks for the advice.
Will collect this week, thanks for the advice.
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Hey mate
Congrats on the purchase.
I'm on the look out for the same sort of car and spec.
How many owners ?
Good to see you found one.
If you don't mind could you share the advert if still available as wonder if it any of the ones I saw....also if you could share what you paid ?
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looks like a great spec, I've got the cooled seats and they are really good
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PS - meant to say didn't want link or details to go have a look myself - only for interest and comparison as i'm looking too!ckl139 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:59 pmHey mate
Congrats on the purchase.
I'm on the look out for the same sort of car and spec.
How many owners ?
Good to see you found one.
If you don't mind could you share the advert if still available as wonder if it any of the ones I saw....also if you could share what you paid ?
Anyway do you have it?! Pics pls!
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Collected today
I just found a great car on Auto Trader.
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Re: Searching for an E70 LCI model
Nice one congrats...
Link doesn't work so look forward to pics.
If you don't mind what was asking price and what did you pay? happy to take a PM on this if you prefer.
Any plans for it, or any work need doing?
Link doesn't work so look forward to pics.
If you don't mind what was asking price and what did you pay? happy to take a PM on this if you prefer.
Any plans for it, or any work need doing?
Re: Searching for an E70 LCI model
I've taken some pictures of my recent purchase E70 40d M-Sport.
The colour is Ruby Black Metallic
The colour is Ruby Black Metallic
Searching for an E70 LCI model
I have to say, this car is really impressive! I was just curious if you still own it.
Searching for an E70 LCI model
User has not been on here for more than 3 years now sadly.
Never anthropomorphise computers. They hate that.Searching for an E70 LCI model
Do you have contact to the person or not anymore?
Searching for an E70 LCI model
You can try sending them a PM but that’s all.
Never anthropomorphise computers. They hate that.