X5 good buy?

[lewis328]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

Hi again, still hunting for a x5, going to look at this one today. See the car in the flesh, chat with owner, the car is going to have its MOT, and I reckon I will get the AA to inspect whatever I plan on buying.

Any major issues with 06 diesels at this age/mileage.

Thanks,

I will report back on the car after viewing.

[lewis328]

I see your point, I had thought about the new shape, this one is very close to my house so going to look at it anyway. It does seem at the top end of the price scale, plan to look at a few others priced like you say closer to 7. Even if the 06 is immaculate still not worth more than 8k I would say. I have been emailing another seller about his car, he has owned for 7 yrs and appears to have looked after it, he is asking 8k, although it has a Remus quad exhaust on it? Not sure that's right on a diesel x5.

[lewis328]

Good point about the road tax, that has actually put me off a 06 model, don't fancy £485 a year, especially when the cars value will keep dropping over time and the tax will remain ridiculously high, pre March 06 it is then.

[lewis328]

Good point about the road tax, that has actually put me off a 06 model, don't fancy £485 a year, especially when the cars value will keep dropping over time and the tax will remain ridiculously high, pre March 06 it is then.

[lewis328]

Noted, although this one is in the high bracket, so prob not the best buy as there are a lot more out there. That tax would get to me every year when it came to pay it.

[lewis328]

If you mean rev counter etc, I believe that is fitted to the 4.6 and 4.8is models. Could be wrong though.

[lewis328]

If you mean rev counter etc, I believe that is fitted to the 4.6 and 4.8is models. Could be wrong though.

[lewis328]

Your right no comms pack, although it does not quite command the same price these days, I have had it on 2 previous cars, and never really used it. I am going to hold off for the right car. Although the silver one could be sold for 8k ish I reckon.

[lewis328]

Your right no comms pack, although it does not quite command the same price these days, I have had it on 2 previous cars, and never really used it. I am going to hold off for the right car. Although the silver one could be sold for 8k ish I reckon.

[lewis328]

What did you end up getting? Spec,colour etc. also who is carrying out the pre purchase inspection. I have the AA lined up for whatever I decide on. I think
Les is more with these cars when it comes to extras. Roof, comms pack, all extra to go wrong.

[lewis328]

Sounds like a nice car, I am struggling to see any with that mileage. All the cars up my way are 100k+, I'll keep looking. Let me know how the inspection goes. Hopefully you get a good deal done, I am looking to spend 7-9 k on x5.

[lewis328]

I tend to limit the distance I will travel to look at a car, I do not have much time these days and keep hoping the right car will pop up close by. Obviously if a perfect car came up I would travel, but it tends to limit your negotiations especially if you get a one way ticket somewhere. I will look out for your updates, and I will continue searching.

[lewis328]

sumo69 said:

My 05 carbon black 4.4v8 with comms and pano roof which is a 2 owner and 53k with full BMW history and an ongoing Mondial warranty is going in the next couple of months if anyone is interested?

David

David,

Do you have any photos you can share? I still have not made a purchase, and have found myself looking at 3l petrols. A nice v8 is always on the list tho.

[lewis328]

porkathewhale said:

Damn it. WHY DOESNT PISTONHEADS TELL YOU WHEN THERES A POST!? I'd have linked to see your car David but I pulled the trigger on a 3.0d Sport Le Mans with 79k this evening.

You sound like you got a nice onshore, the Le Mans are all out my budget, but look really good. Did you get a private sale? Photos?