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Want to swap my x5 3.0 diesel for a petrol

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Want to swap my x5 3.0 diesel for a petrol

Post by Joe5ash » Tue Jul 14, 2015 6:39 pm

Hi all was going to put my x5 up for sale, but as I want the petrol model thought I would offer it up here first

It's a 2003 plate with a private reg (x5 5tlc) will come with car
115,000 miles
12 months m.o.t
Reversing camera
Electric mirrors etc
Had a full service 3 weeks ago including air con Regas
The reason I want to swap is as of 2 weeks time this will be my second car so don't mind it not being as economical
Any questions or for more photos please do not hesitate to contact me on here or on 07956677113

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Re: Want to swap my x5 3.0 diesel for a petrol

Post by Ubatoid » Mon Jul 20, 2015 4:57 pm

Hi, Ive got the opposite problem.  I seem to be doing more and more miles in my V8 and although Its LPG its getting a bit expensive. Its a 2002 on a private reg aswell, fully loaded
2002 4.4 cooking on gas

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Re: Want to swap my x5 3.0 diesel for a petrol

Post by shadrack » Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:25 pm

[quote="Ubatoid"]
Hi, Ive got the opposite problem.  I seem to be doing more and more miles in my V8 and although Its LPG its getting a bit expensive. Its a 2002 on a private reg aswell, fully loaded
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if its too expensive on lpg you need a smaller car!  ive had a e53 petrol/lpg a e53 diesel and the lpg was marginally cheaper to run, just obviously the availability can be limited
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Re: Want to swap my x5 3.0 diesel for a petrol

Post by VolvoT5 » Sat Jul 25, 2015 7:21 am

TBH I bought mine (diesel) and with hindsight I should have bought the petrol because I do so few miles the fuel cost difference would be minimal and I would have got a higher spec car for less money.

Having said that at least the diesel is smooth and doesn't need revving to move it along nicely.

How about remap to get some extra performance?    I think I would be suspicious of anyone that wanted to do a swap for an identical car  - it kind of suggests there is something wrong with their car?

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