x5 3.0d sport

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Post Sun May 23, 2010 6:35 pm

very tempted in buying a x5 would make a nice family car wat do you guys think pros cons ? been told their known for gearbox problems and the boxs dont come cheap
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Post Sun May 23, 2010 6:47 pm

mate go for a range rover sport! overall wayyy better! :D
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Post Sun May 23, 2010 6:55 pm

love to my misses said the same2 but way to much money for me seen a nice 1 today for £32995 and the x5 was on a 06 plate with 20k onit for £19995 lot of car for the money
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Post Sun May 23, 2010 6:55 pm

A E39 touring does everything the X5 does but better.
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Post Sun May 23, 2010 6:58 pm

ive always liked the x5 though and it looks more bling bigger boot to can you get a 7seater conversion for the x5?
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Post Sun May 23, 2010 7:29 pm

Only 5 seat but the new one can have 7.
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Post Sun May 23, 2010 7:31 pm

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Post Sun May 23, 2010 7:35 pm

Range rover sports bit naff inside IMO, I like the x5 although did they not change in2007 in typical BMW fashion?
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Post Sun May 23, 2010 7:36 pm

dont like the new shape front but the extra seats would come in handy days/evenings out with freinds and the kids etc all jump in 1 car
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Post Sun May 23, 2010 7:40 pm

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Post Sun May 23, 2010 7:43 pm

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Post Sun May 23, 2010 7:46 pm

I've got the old 2006 model and is amazing. Good on fuel too. 5 seater though unlike the new one where you can have up to 7 seats.
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Post Sun May 23, 2010 7:50 pm

wat u geting around town mpg isit the 3.0d
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Post Sun May 23, 2010 8:10 pm

How about a E60 535d touring?
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Post Sun May 23, 2010 8:18 pm

gare30 wrote:wat u geting around town mpg isit the 3.0d
Just under 33mpg usually but can get up to 34.4mpg.
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Post Sun May 23, 2010 9:34 pm

thats not bad for a big jeep going to have a look at a few more this week i want black with tan or beige leather
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Post Sun May 23, 2010 9:51 pm

Sounds nice...I have black leather in my black X5. Panoramic roof too...goes all the way back 8)
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Post Mon May 24, 2010 12:25 am

The X6 is just a wannabe at something and it looks sh1t
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Post Thu May 27, 2010 5:27 pm

town325i wrote:
The X6 is just a wannabe at something and it looks sh1t
Well said :)