X5 Wannabe

[A1GSS]

Hi all,

Long time BMW owner, now looking at an X5; will probably be looking 2-4 years old. I'm moving across from an L322 Range Rover. Loved it in many ways,  but too dull to drive, I want that BMW tightness back.

[X5Sport]

Hello and Welcome to the forum.  Any particular E70 model you are after?  Am assuming that you age range means the 2nd generation X5 rather than the first?

Richard

[A1GSS]

Well, head says diesel and heart says petrol... 

[A1GSS]

[quote="X5Sport"]
Any particular E70 model you are after?  Am assuming that you age range means the 2nd generation X5 rather than the first?

Richard
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Hi Richard

Well, defo the E70, the second generation for sure. 3.0 diesel M Sport, I prefer the look of them compared to the SE...

[A1GSS]

[quote="A1GSS"]
Well, head says diesel and heart says petrol... 
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Do you know, I'm very certain I replied to a post that asked that very question...  :-[

[A1GSS]

Maybe I'm losing my grip.

[X5Sport]

No you aren't, I changed my reply whilst you were typing as I couldn't remember whether the model line-up still had petrol version - they do, but I was double checking.  I promise not to do it again.....

The newer you can get then the better they are in terms of emissions and power and gearbox.  2010 builds have the 8-sp gearbox and are cheaper to tax.....though more expensive to buy just now..

Richard

[A1GSS]

Ahah, thank you! Do the newer petrol ones depreciate like a stone...? I'd prefer to get into the latest version if I can but I think budget is against me. £25k or maybe a bit more; I doubt I'd get a 2010 car for that.

I'll take a look.