XSeries-forum

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.

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

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

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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...

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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...  :-[

Maybe I'm losing my grip.

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

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.