cfoster

As above the missus's fiesta is up for sale and we're replacing it with some that is 4 wheel drive and comfy for 4/5 people, as well as being decent on motorways.... The X5's seem to fit the bill, in particular the 3.0 diesel sport, they can be picked up for around 8k now for a 2002/2003 model.

Has anyone had one before, anything to look out for, as we'll be towing a horsebox I presume a manual is the better option to go for? Also would remap make a big difference as with other BMW diesels?!

Cheers

Mike C

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They're very, very heavy on transmission, suspension, CV joints and brake parts.

Turbos are prone fail, strong history and evidence of proper maintenance is a must, check the breather. Check for oil leaks from everywhere on the car.

The heater blower is prone to fail.

It's a big heavy car and MPG isn't great from the diesel.

I had a 4.4 V8 and it was a great car, but they're very heavy on servicable parts and there are a few things you need to keep an eye out for and you need to keep on top of them.

rsfido_1989

I Use my.dads 57plate, 3.o petrol auto in grey and was.actually surprised the mpg it returned. Also tyres... His has 20inch run flats = not cheap. Not sure if the older ones have i drive but his had a new computer at 3 years old as it was kicking out of gear randomly.. Bmw were perfect with their service with this all under warrenty. I have already told him i want it when he sells too as iv just had the rims refurbished in aston martin grey too.. can upload pics if wanted

Robs Frst

My dad also had a 3.0 diesel, to be honest it was a great car in the time he had it, only problem he had was worn shocks. Though this was 5 years ago now. Otherwise nice and comfertable

For the money they go for now seem a great car imo.

TomPengelly

Im not a fan of the manual ones, but the auto ones are nice. The earlier 5 speed boxes go wrong. Bmw say they are a sealed for life box, but only designed to last 100,000 miles?! The 6 speed box's fitted to the later models are much better and dont seem to fail. But obviously, as its a beemer, turbo failure is common, so get cleaning your strainer! Also check for rear diff noises on the road. Only ever had them go on petrol models tho?

gtir1281

iv got 54 plate 3.0 d sport with all the toys on just done a 600mile trip in it a few sundays ago and got 34mpg on that trip, mpg goes down round town as expect tows my rs on the back and you hardly no its there, will tow 2500kgs
oh and if you need a tow bar use this place

http://www.pfjones.co.uk

saved my self a few £££££ on a Detachable Towbar and Dedicated Electrics
there not to bad on service so long as you dont use main dealer,

go for the 6 speed auto box's fitted to the later models are much better

go for the best spec you can get but make sure every thing works and it has full service histroy mine has just done 80k best car ive ever had and cant see geting rid

go for 1 with 19 on as i drove 1 with 21inch and didnt like the ride as much

i was lucky as i got mine off a mates dad for trade price as he was trading it in at bmw for a new x5 so let me have it for what they was giveing him

good look anything els i can help with let me no

Cossie Sean

4.8iS X5 what a monster to drive, and if you can get a 3.0S same spec etc then id have one tomorow, but when you get in one, your head tilts back slightly and you are of a higher being, defanitly

gtir1281

lol

oh and check all speakers are working as the x5 amp has common problems can be fixed but its £120+ depending which amp is fitted