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Hi Guys,

Thought i would do a little intro as i have been looking around here for a while now and thought it was time to say hi rather than lurking around in the background!

Well the time has come for the trusty VW R32 to make way for something a little more family friendly with hobbies/ dog/ her shopping habit & a kid in the not so distant future!

So after 6 months of searching auto trader for a replacement car that would firstly be suitable for my fishing/shooting hobbies in terms of space as well as providing a decent level of comfort on my 50 mile hack to work and back on a daily basis and secondly give her absolutely nothing to moan about (not sure that is possible!) the mighty X5 has been chosen!

After reading the X5 E53 buyers guide (very well written by the way ) I have been searching for an ideal model that would keep me happy for the next few years of motoring.

So i have spent the last few weeks searching and viewing X5's in and around my area, With the intentions of finding a 2005 X5 3.0d sport with less than 75,000 miles on the clock. Plenty in my local area to view from the cheap and nasty to the nearly showroom condition.

Today i viewed an example that i had my eye on for the last week or so and think that i have found the one for me! 

So hopefully in a weeks time i will be here starting to contribute to this great forum rather that spying on all your posts while gathering all the info i can!

Thanks in advance

Ash

Nice intro buddy -

Best of luck with the car hunt. Pics are now mandatory!

Good evening Ash............glad the buyers guide still of use to some- thanks for the kind words btw.

Generally clean & tidy cars with verifiable history are the ones but plenty of well heeled folk get out when a big bill is looming. Obvious to you perhaps but don't let smoke and mirrors compromise a clinical inspection.

Welcome btw

AW8, I always view a car at least twice no matter how much it looks perfect on the first inspection before i even think of making a purchase. A ritual i force upon myself to prevent and impulse purchases!

After looking at the amount of not so great (read that as totally dreadful) X5's in and around my area i have become even more fussy! Amazed by the amount of run down and poor condition motors there are out there! But then again that can be expected on vehicles that are often bought by people who's budget or financial situation only allows for the vehicle and not for maintenance or looking after it after the initial purchase.

Got a £13,000 budget for a 3.0d sport on a 2005 plate, full service and under 75,000 a must!

The one i have found is actually from a reputable local dealer who mainly deals in BMW vehicles and a full years warranty will be included for piece of mind once i have had the car checked over before parting with my money.

Ash

Finally picked up my X5 this evening! Expect photos to go up soon, followed by OCD like cleaning!

Welcome to the forum!

pics now please

And here it is!

Very nice dude!

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+1 lovely. 

Welcome....and another good example.

Richard

Welcome along.
I like the Venetian blinds on the front plate - nice touch


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Nice colour. Enjoy the ownership. 

Not so sure im keen on the colour but looks very tidy.

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You are more than welcome to practice on mine!!!

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