X5 3.0d question

[sja]

Hi there, Im after some advice. Looking to buy an 03/53 plate X5 3.0d (not sure about sport). All the ones I looked at are around 50k - 60k miles. What problems if any would I expect around that mileage? Also next service is it a biggy? I presume service is dicated by the green / red lights? And lastly, they nearly all have horrible wood trim, is this easy / cheap to replace? I know its all personal taset, but black leather and the dark wood looks awful, IMHO..

Cheers

Edited by sja on Wednesday 10th October 17:50

[mateus]

The trims easy to change look on ebay for the alu trim or black ash... sport def, buy a used 4.4 with Gas it's cheaper to run and the standard spec is higher. mine costs £35 for 200 miles!!

Excellent car I've had no major big problems and my last service this week a full belt and oil serv with repair romped home at just over £450 which I think is reasonable for a car of it's engine size and as they had to replace the Aircon sensor at £120....... DO it you won't regret it 150 MPH !!!

PS make sure it's a multiport Gas kit if you go down that route.

[sja]

Cheers, well decided not to replace trim and found a car with 60k 3.0d. Alu Trim, nav, tv etc.. Not facelift but happy with it. Just left dealer, pick up next week. Just had a nagging thought, when you flip the nav / tv it reveals a cassete! Hope there is a CD autochanger in the boot!

Going to drive it for a few month then see if a remap would improve things..
Any companies recommneed for teh 3.0d of this age?

[mateus]

Superchip I've heard are good. there is a specific X5 web sit called x5drivers.co.uk there is some interesting stuff about remaps.

Don't worry about the cassete it should have a changer in the rear nearside boot pocket. did you check out the classifieds on PH before you went to a dealer. What was the damage on price and get some photos up when you pick up the beast.

best of luck.