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Newbie Looking For An X5

Rumpleskin
in BMW X5 Series Forum

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Hi everyone

I'm looking to buy an X5 but would like to know pro's and cons and which model is possibly the best to buy.

Looking to spend about £7k and my local garage has 4.6 with 84k miles for £7 in blue

Should i get diesel or petrol.

Are there any common niggles.

many thanks

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    Hi mate I just sold my 4.6is there are a couple of things to look for . First the rear subframe bushes only have a life span of 80/90k so check these have been done as its a £400 + job

    Second is they are prone to gearbox problems at about 100k

    Three front sway arms can wear at 80/90k

    I found these out the hard/expensive way.

    If your going for petrol the 4.6 is would be first choice in my opinion as its more powerfully than the 4.4 and less to insure than the 4.8 .

    As for diesel it's for buses, taxis, and lorrys !!!

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    Thank you very much for the info.

    This is exactly what i was looking for.

    I totally agree with the diesel situation

    Of to the garage i go with bargaining info in my pocket :D

    Thanks again

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