X5 & Associated Costs
Discussion
To any X5 owners or people with experience of the car, are the costs associated with this vehicle as high as the likes of WhatCar make out? I would be looking at one of the diesels but am worried about reliablility costs and the fuel consumption.
I currently drive an E46 318. Obviously I expect a hike in the running costs but I'm not sure what to expect.
Seems a good time to buy with good examples available for sub-£15k.
Thanks,
DoubleYellow
I currently drive an E46 318. Obviously I expect a hike in the running costs but I'm not sure what to expect.
Seems a good time to buy with good examples available for sub-£15k.
Thanks,
DoubleYellow
what engine you thinking of?
Running costs will be higher because...
they're harder on fuel - probably 25 - 30% moreso over say a 5 series equivalent
they're relatively more expensive than the equivalent 5 series
A budget of 15K will probably buy you an older x5 than an equivalent 5 series therefore it may require more maintenance
The extra technology in them - usually autos and 4x4 systems add complexity
Running costs will be higher because...
they're harder on fuel - probably 25 - 30% moreso over say a 5 series equivalent
they're relatively more expensive than the equivalent 5 series
A budget of 15K will probably buy you an older x5 than an equivalent 5 series therefore it may require more maintenance
The extra technology in them - usually autos and 4x4 systems add complexity
I've got a 2001 X5 3.0D, I get about 28ish mpg in normal driving and over 30 on a run, I don't do many long runs.
Tyres are £200 a corner for the diamatrix (sp?) origional fitment, but I got Goodyears for £130 a corner. I test drove one with big wheels fitted and found that this made a slightly jittery ride really bumpy.
Mines a sport model (as most are) which gets you black headlining, sports seats, and harder suspension.
It's really not sporty though....
Mines been fine untill recently when it's started to make a slight clunking noise from the rear over bumps. It'll be geting looked at soon so I'll know more about running costs then!
I've found it to be a nice thing to trundle about in, it's fast enough most of the time, and is massively practical compared to my previous 330ci. Just don't take it offroad.
Tyres are £200 a corner for the diamatrix (sp?) origional fitment, but I got Goodyears for £130 a corner. I test drove one with big wheels fitted and found that this made a slightly jittery ride really bumpy.
Mines a sport model (as most are) which gets you black headlining, sports seats, and harder suspension.
It's really not sporty though....
Mines been fine untill recently when it's started to make a slight clunking noise from the rear over bumps. It'll be geting looked at soon so I'll know more about running costs then!
I've found it to be a nice thing to trundle about in, it's fast enough most of the time, and is massively practical compared to my previous 330ci. Just don't take it offroad.
Edited by Speed addicted on Wednesday 27th August 12:30
A mate runs a 2001 3.0ltr petrol X5 and although he has had a second set of wheels with winter tyres for two seasons, he's still running on his original Michelin 'Energy' tyres after circa 40,000+ summer miles and they appear to be in great condition (although he's considering replacing them shortly due to their age!).
Speed addicted said:
I've got a 2001 X5 3.0D, I get about 28ish mpg in normal driving
Ditto. My Dad also runs a 2001 3.0d X5 and averages at least 28 and does very few long journeys (but he does drive like a vicar 
) Incidentally, his is also for sale in the classifieds
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