X5 auto gearbox.

[Reedler]

How smooth should the gear changes be on an X5 3D Sport Auto. It's our first auto and not sure what to expect. On start up in the morning the changes are more noticeable but after a short time are fine. It's a 2005 model with 59,000 on the clock. Also when the car is up to speed on the motorway there is a bit of a delay from putting the foot down and the car actually speeding up, not much but noticeable. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

[shocks]

Not had the 2005 specific variant (had a e53 2002, was smooth on auto box, on the E70FL now) - maybe try over www.xdrivers.co.uk as quite a few E53 owners knowledgeable there

[roofer]

Changes from cold will be more noticable due to the viscosity of the oil. At 59k it will be coming up for a set of rear subframe and diff carrier bushes, so if you are getting a bit of 'clunking' that should be your first port of call.

[anonymous-user]

Jerky / slurred changes when cold can be a sign of low fluid. Worth checking you haven't got a leak ( you won't see it on drive if there is a belly pan) so look for marks on underside of car.