Thinking of buying an X5 V8 Petrol
Discussion
Not sure how relevant this is because I don't know if the V8 Petrol X5 is/was sold in the U.K. But they are available here down under. I've been looking at a few large SUV type vehicles recently and had settled on a Toyota Kluger which is a big AWD vehicle not a proper 4x4.
However I have this evening discovered I can get a V8 X5 for not much more than the Toyota.
https://carsales.mobi/cars/details/BMW-X5-2007/OAG...
The concern is that whilst the Toyota would be supported by every mechanic for miles around, the big Beemer is a long way from home.
Any tales of experience with these would be greatly appreciated.
Fuel consumption is no concern what so ever and the "road tax" is based on purchase price alone.
However I have this evening discovered I can get a V8 X5 for not much more than the Toyota.
https://carsales.mobi/cars/details/BMW-X5-2007/OAG...
The concern is that whilst the Toyota would be supported by every mechanic for miles around, the big Beemer is a long way from home.
Any tales of experience with these would be greatly appreciated.
Fuel consumption is no concern what so ever and the "road tax" is based on purchase price alone.
Edited by 200bhp on Saturday 31st December 16:20
I had a 4.8i M Sport X5 for 2.5 years - never had a mechanical problem with it. It was 30 months old when I bought it and I put about 20k miles on it during my ownership.
It took the family skiing to the Alps a couple of times, did the school run and generally was the family workhorse.
Interior trim etc was a bit of a let down - bits broke too easily and it felt less well built than previous BMWs I have owned. The engine was nice - lovely noise and acceleration that simply should not exist in a car this.
Replaced with a Discovery 4 - and no regrets. The Disco is by far the better car - more comfortable, better ride, more spacious, more practical and far better for passengers (X5 was great to drive but horrible to be a passenger in). But then a Disco is a lot more money than an early X5.
Would I buy another X5. No, but at the time, I did enjoy it.
It took the family skiing to the Alps a couple of times, did the school run and generally was the family workhorse.
Interior trim etc was a bit of a let down - bits broke too easily and it felt less well built than previous BMWs I have owned. The engine was nice - lovely noise and acceleration that simply should not exist in a car this.
Replaced with a Discovery 4 - and no regrets. The Disco is by far the better car - more comfortable, better ride, more spacious, more practical and far better for passengers (X5 was great to drive but horrible to be a passenger in). But then a Disco is a lot more money than an early X5.
Would I buy another X5. No, but at the time, I did enjoy it.
Hey 200.
The BMW specialist I use for my 528 here in Perth (Osborne Park, very good) told me they won't stock for sale any older V8's due to the potential problems (oil and cooling I think). However wasn't sure what they class as 'older'
Also the brakes for X5's here in Oz seem bloody expensive but I've just heard that anecdotally.
Give Perth 3MW a call and have a chat to the service guys, they're very helpful.
That X5 is very nice though and id be very tempted if I was you. It would feel massively better than an equivalently priced Jap or Aussie wagon.
That dealers ok as well - has a massive warehouse not far from VIC Park - well worth a look.
The BMW specialist I use for my 528 here in Perth (Osborne Park, very good) told me they won't stock for sale any older V8's due to the potential problems (oil and cooling I think). However wasn't sure what they class as 'older'
Also the brakes for X5's here in Oz seem bloody expensive but I've just heard that anecdotally.
Give Perth 3MW a call and have a chat to the service guys, they're very helpful.
That X5 is very nice though and id be very tempted if I was you. It would feel massively better than an equivalently priced Jap or Aussie wagon.
That dealers ok as well - has a massive warehouse not far from VIC Park - well worth a look.
Edited by Pommygranite on Monday 2nd January 00:49
Thanks for the info everyone.
From what I read on other forums it appears the X5 issues would most likely be electrical niggles and general running costs. I can put up with horrendous fuel consumption as I don't pay for fuel.
It's a real head Vs heart decision as the Kluger will clearly be cheaper to run and probably more reliable. Their only niggle seems to be caused by inadequate oil change frequency whereas the X5 has a sizeable list of potential gremlins.
Pommygranite have you tried the "BMW specialist" in wangara? They claim to have all the specialist gear to support Beemers and VAG cars but I don't know if anyone that's used them. I will call 3MW this week though and see what they have to say about the X5
Maybe if I really want to compare an X5 with Kluger I should be looking at a non-V8 Beemer, maybe even the diesel?
From what I read on other forums it appears the X5 issues would most likely be electrical niggles and general running costs. I can put up with horrendous fuel consumption as I don't pay for fuel.
It's a real head Vs heart decision as the Kluger will clearly be cheaper to run and probably more reliable. Their only niggle seems to be caused by inadequate oil change frequency whereas the X5 has a sizeable list of potential gremlins.
Pommygranite have you tried the "BMW specialist" in wangara? They claim to have all the specialist gear to support Beemers and VAG cars but I don't know if anyone that's used them. I will call 3MW this week though and see what they have to say about the X5
Maybe if I really want to compare an X5 with Kluger I should be looking at a non-V8 Beemer, maybe even the diesel?
200bhp said:
Thanks for the info everyone.
From what I read on other forums it appears the X5 issues would most likely be electrical niggles and general running costs. I can put up with horrendous fuel consumption as I don't pay for fuel.
It's a real head Vs heart decision as the Kluger will clearly be cheaper to run and probably more reliable. Their only niggle seems to be caused by inadequate oil change frequency whereas the X5 has a sizeable list of potential gremlins.
Pommygranite have you tried the "BMW specialist" in wangara? They claim to have all the specialist gear to support Beemers and VAG cars but I don't know if anyone that's used them. I will call 3MW this week though and see what they have to say about the X5
Maybe if I really want to compare an X5 with Kluger I should be looking at a non-V8 Beemer, maybe even the diesel?
Actually I didn't know there was a specialist at Wangara and its only 10 mins from home so perhaps I should!From what I read on other forums it appears the X5 issues would most likely be electrical niggles and general running costs. I can put up with horrendous fuel consumption as I don't pay for fuel.
It's a real head Vs heart decision as the Kluger will clearly be cheaper to run and probably more reliable. Their only niggle seems to be caused by inadequate oil change frequency whereas the X5 has a sizeable list of potential gremlins.
Pommygranite have you tried the "BMW specialist" in wangara? They claim to have all the specialist gear to support Beemers and VAG cars but I don't know if anyone that's used them. I will call 3MW this week though and see what they have to say about the X5
Maybe if I really want to compare an X5 with Kluger I should be looking at a non-V8 Beemer, maybe even the diesel?
If it was me I'd go straight 6 petrol - least potential issues and smoooooth.
I run an X5 4.8 in the UK, covering around 20k miles per year.
Over 10 months of ownership, I've needed the following:
Rear pads - not a problem, treated as a consumable
Rear tyres - see above
Petrol - lots of it!
Sat nav ariel failure along with the DVD drive
I do have a clunk on the lower suspension which needs to be sorted but the pressing issue is the rear suspension, which is starting to lose air - car currently on 60,000m. I need to do this before the compressor wears itself out.
Having said that, it's a great car to get about in. It needs fuels though, lots of it! (I may have mentioned this twice, but it does)
Over 10 months of ownership, I've needed the following:
Rear pads - not a problem, treated as a consumable
Rear tyres - see above
Petrol - lots of it!
Sat nav ariel failure along with the DVD drive
I do have a clunk on the lower suspension which needs to be sorted but the pressing issue is the rear suspension, which is starting to lose air - car currently on 60,000m. I need to do this before the compressor wears itself out.
Having said that, it's a great car to get about in. It needs fuels though, lots of it! (I may have mentioned this twice, but it does)
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