Hello from Northamptonshire

[Seeker_UK]

Hello all.

Just a quick introductory posting to introduce myself. {waves}

I'm looking to go back to BMW and this time go for an X5. I've joined to get some help because at my budget I'm going to have to be careful with what I buy.

[Jalf]

Welcome along

[gmc15]

Welcome

You have already given me some useful info to my posts

Graeme.

[Minda]

Welcome mate, what are you looking for then?

[x555]

welcome along there seeker_uk

[Seeker_UK]

[quote=""Minda""]Welcome mate, what are you looking for then?[/quote]

A manual 3.0d X5.

<£13k

<70k miles

[Rick]

Welcome Seeker put some pics up when you get your x

[Sanj]

Welcome fella,

They're rare and can be a good option if you are still looking. Check the Buyer's Guide by AW8 on the forum fromnt page

[Seeker_UK]

Thanks for the welcome.

I've read the buyers guide and confirmed what I wanted to know, that I don't want a 3.0i or a 4.6i, probably don't want a 4.4i (unless I found a minter for a good price) and a 3.0d offers the best option.

A bit more research convinces me that I either want a 3.0d pre-facelift manual or either a manual or auto post facelift. Mileage isn't so critical but I'd be happier with a manual if the cars done > 100k as I've had other BMW V8 autos and they've munched gearboxes at 70k - not a huge problem on a £1500 E32 which I can shift for scrap but not so good on a £12k car.

Anyway, I'll keep looking, keep reading the postings and hopefully when I find the right car (which seems to be taking an age - perhaps I shouldn't be holding out for a black interior ), I'll post pics.

[AW8]

Good Luck.

I also considered manual box cars when hunting.

You state you will consider an auto 3.0d facelift but not an auto 3.0d prefacelift.........Is this down to age or other concerns ?

[Seeker_UK]

[quote=""AW8""]Good Luck.

I also considered manual box cars when hunting.

You state you will consider an auto 3.0d facelift but not an auto 3.0d prefacelift.........Is this down to age or other concerns ?[/quote]

Age and the fact that the post facelift is 2s quicker to 60.

[Lee4.8is]

Welcome, and good luck with your search.

Hope you get the x you really want.

Lee.