Large SUV £15K to spend

[Fluid]

Currently looking to spend £15K or there abouts on a large SUV type vehicle. I need boot space accommodate a dog and the paraphernalia that two adults and two kids require, for camping holidays, etc.

I have taken a shine to the BMW X5 40d. This one in particular.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201261...

Any opinion on whether the X5's of this era are a good buy? As far as I can see, it has everything I need in my next car, just don't want to get caught out by any pit falls. I've spent a good amount of time online reading up on them, but have encountered conflicting information.

If you were in my shoes, where would you put your money?

[Terzo123]

For that price point, id maybe go for a slightly newer, lower mileage Jeep Grande Cherokee.

[Register1]

Touareg
3.0 L V6 Diesel
Blue Motion

[ZX10R NIN]

If it were my money these are where I'd be looking.

Grand Cherokee Limited:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202022...

Overland:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111169...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112130...

Infiniti FX S:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112160...

GT Premium:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201121...

S Premium:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105293...

QX70

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201311...

Touareg Altitude:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110188...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202102...

[georgeyboy12345]

Fluid said:

Currently looking to spend £15K or there abouts on a large SUV type vehicle. I need boot space accommodate a dog and the paraphernalia that two adults and two kids require, for camping holidays, etc.

I have taken a shine to the BMW X5 40d. This one in particular.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201261...

Any opinion on whether the X5's of this era are a good buy? As far as I can see, it has everything I need in my next car, just don't want to get caught out by any pit falls. I've spent a good amount of time online reading up on them, but have encountered conflicting information.

If you were in my shoes, where would you put your money?

They are not bad - timing chain/tensioner is a bit of a risk, might want replacing at 100-150k. Then there is the usual diesel stuff - DPF, EGR, etc. They have a lifespan of 250,000 - 300,000 miles, as long as you replace the oil when it asks (or ideally more frequently, like every 8000 miles) and use the car correctly, i.e. not short journeys.

[anonymous-user]

Infiniti FX30 or if you want a petrol the V8

[Mark-r0xn8]

Fluid said:

Currently looking to spend £15K or there abouts on a large SUV type vehicle...

If you were in my shoes, where would you put your money?

Porsche Cayenne 958 ?

Just comes into budget 2010 onwards. Uses the TD V6 from the Touareg and lots of other parts from VW group. Nicer interior than the X5.