2012 X5 30d M Sport - £40k - good buy? Any thoughts?

2012 X5 30d M Sport - £40k - good buy? Any thoughts?

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philcray

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846 posts

204 months

Thursday 4th October 2012
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Hi

Considering a return to the BMW fold and been offered the above 8,000 mile car by BMW main dealer on a 12 plate in metallic grey with decent spec (7 seat option, 20" alloys, media pack etc), 5 years free servicing.

I just wondered if anyone has any thoughts or first hand experience of the current X5 particularly re general usability, reliability, build quality, performance, fuel economy etc?

I was looking at the MB E350 Sport estate but the wife fancied another 4x4 so the X5 came into the frame, not looked at for a while but are they getting a bit dated now?

Any feedback appreciated.

philcray

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846 posts

204 months

Friday 5th October 2012
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Thanks, it is due to arrive at Bowker BMW Preston (basic details on their website but no photo or registration yet) shortly and is an ex BMW car - I had imagined that meant it was an ex-demo and/or managers car and I would hope it would look like new. Is that benig overly optimistic?