Choice of f15 x5 3.0d, 428i or 435i
Discussion
Struggling to know which to go for
428/435 I’m torn between economy or 6 cylinder. My current car is a 300c and I get average 24mpg, from what I’ve read the 435i would return similar so no saving there but huge increase in fun factor! So I’m wondering is the 428i as ‘fun’ as the 435i (including engine sound!)
As for the x5 I know it’s the opposite end of the spectrum but it would feed my desire for an suv and also give me a ton of room when I use it for work. So sacrificing fun for practicality (plus x5s are just cool).
My question about the x5 is reliability, is it a ‘ticking time bomb’ or are those just standard horror stories? I’d be owning it and it’s 2015 so no warranty. It’s described as a 3.0 40d, are these engines still prone to swirl flap failure and timing belt issues, it has 78k on it so I’m hoping the issues have been ironed out.
Any help appreciated!
428/435 I’m torn between economy or 6 cylinder. My current car is a 300c and I get average 24mpg, from what I’ve read the 435i would return similar so no saving there but huge increase in fun factor! So I’m wondering is the 428i as ‘fun’ as the 435i (including engine sound!)
As for the x5 I know it’s the opposite end of the spectrum but it would feed my desire for an suv and also give me a ton of room when I use it for work. So sacrificing fun for practicality (plus x5s are just cool).
My question about the x5 is reliability, is it a ‘ticking time bomb’ or are those just standard horror stories? I’d be owning it and it’s 2015 so no warranty. It’s described as a 3.0 40d, are these engines still prone to swirl flap failure and timing belt issues, it has 78k on it so I’m hoping the issues have been ironed out.
Any help appreciated!
For the 4 series, you will be longing for the 6 cylinder if you get the 4 cylinder, as ultimately the real world economy won't be worlds apart, in the end they are two powerful petrol engines, and will be driven as so.
You are right about the X5 however, in that it is cool. F15 has no real issues, the 40d engine pulls alarmingly fast and makes the X5 an actually quick car that quite a few smaller BMW's can not match. Standard SUV issues e.g. suspension bags can be a thing but the F15 is still a young car so wouldn't worry about that. Engine is fine (EGR recall needs to be checked for) and other than that no real worries. X5's are generally reliable, small niggles yes but they never really have drivetrain issues.
You are right about the X5 however, in that it is cool. F15 has no real issues, the 40d engine pulls alarmingly fast and makes the X5 an actually quick car that quite a few smaller BMW's can not match. Standard SUV issues e.g. suspension bags can be a thing but the F15 is still a young car so wouldn't worry about that. Engine is fine (EGR recall needs to be checked for) and other than that no real worries. X5's are generally reliable, small niggles yes but they never really have drivetrain issues.
Excellent advice guys thanks!
I’d kind of changed my mind on the x5 last night and was concentrating on the coupe, however went to see the x5 today and there’s just something about them when you stand right next to it!
What I’m worried about with the 428i is it’s a 2015 so I’m worried if the timing belt issue will be there or if it was in time for the redesigned engine. I could ask the sales man of course but in reality I’d have no idea if he’s just fobbing me off.
I’d kind of changed my mind on the x5 last night and was concentrating on the coupe, however went to see the x5 today and there’s just something about them when you stand right next to it!
What I’m worried about with the 428i is it’s a 2015 so I’m worried if the timing belt issue will be there or if it was in time for the redesigned engine. I could ask the sales man of course but in reality I’d have no idea if he’s just fobbing me off.
red997 said:
we have the same X5
brilliant car
chose it over Cayenne (Had a Hybrid & Turbo previously)
Pulls like a train, yet is very relaxing to drive.
great kit, and quite stealthy
How’s your mileage (mpg) been? I get 25-31 currently with mostly round town journeys. Think it will most likely be the same?brilliant car
chose it over Cayenne (Had a Hybrid & Turbo previously)
Pulls like a train, yet is very relaxing to drive.
great kit, and quite stealthy
One thing putting me off the X5 is it would not be a ‘sensible’ buy haha, I don’t need a car that big and I will be doing mostly shorter journeys than they are built for. I just really like them!
Theguy5 said:
How’s your mileage (mpg) been? I get 25-31 currently with mostly round town journeys. Think it will most likely be the same?
One thing putting me off the X5 is it would not be a ‘sensible’ buy haha, I don’t need a car that big and I will be doing mostly shorter journeys than they are built for. I just really like them!
How many miles do you do? We do 12K per year and no problems.One thing putting me off the X5 is it would not be a ‘sensible’ buy haha, I don’t need a car that big and I will be doing mostly shorter journeys than they are built for. I just really like them!
rayyan171 said:
Theguy5 said:
How’s your mileage (mpg) been? I get 25-31 currently with mostly round town journeys. Think it will most likely be the same?
One thing putting me off the X5 is it would not be a ‘sensible’ buy haha, I don’t need a car that big and I will be doing mostly shorter journeys than they are built for. I just really like them!
How many miles do you do? We do 12K per year and no problems.One thing putting me off the X5 is it would not be a ‘sensible’ buy haha, I don’t need a car that big and I will be doing mostly shorter journeys than they are built for. I just really like them!
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