BMW X5 3.0sd 35d 40d Maintenance cost after 100k km

[DieselFan]

Non rft's about R10k, i am running Azura pace better km's and no problem with road holding, just done my first service out of plan at bmw for R1498 at 114700km.
Draw the comments and history at the dealers and decide then, the history will tell the story
Excellent cars, a pitty all people not driving X5's got all the comments and issues

What comments an issues?

That tyres are expensive? Generally people who buy a high performance SUV like the 4.0d aren't going to fit budget tyres which the pace tyres fall into.

That the suspension can be problematic? The air suspension has been known to fail. Does your car have air suspension? Suspension components wear faster on such a heavier car. And generally are more durable to cope with the weight making them more expensive.

Nothing that has been said is untrue.

@OP the 4.0d is a great car and you will definitely love it.

 

[Marco Swanepoel]

IMO biggest risk item would be suspension related.

While you're investigating, check if there are options to replace the air suspension with standard suspension/parts if it does give up - heard of it being done on other brands (Merc specifically) that have problematic air suspensions.

There are allot of after market socks to replace the air suspension just Google it also a few kits available on ebay

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Non rft's about R10k, i am running Azura pace better km's and no problem with road holding, just done my first service out of plan at bmw for R1498 at 114700km.
Draw the comments and history at the dealers and decide then, the history will tell the story
Excellent cars, a pitty all people not driving X5's got all the comments and issues

R1498 That is very cheap, what did they service

Is this on a 40d ?

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I did a quick search for Tyres and found these....

Yokohama V802 ADVAN ST
315/35 R20 R 4592.00
275/40 R20 R 3927.00
Total R 17 038.00 which is only R3000 more than my Fortuner tyres, what a bargain !

ADVAN ST (V802) The world’s fastest SUV tyre
The ADVAN ST is the fastest SUV tyre in the world. No other manufacturer offers an ultra high performance SUV line up that comprises purely of W and Y speed rated products. With speed capabilities up to 300 km/h the ADVAN S.T. is the highest rated SUV tyre available in today’s market. However, ADVAN ST is not just about speed, it’s also about precise handling, superior grip and outstanding wet performance. It’s everything you would expect from an ADVAN tyre.

W shaped tread design
The unique W-shaped tread is designed to quickly expel water for enhanced rubber-to-road contact and grip on wet surfaces. While the two wide circumferential grooves help evacuate water for excellent wet traction. The solid centre rib provides exceptional steering response and excellent straight line stability at high speeds.

 

[frs1]

The normal oil service, the tyres "budget tyres" give better km's, now on 35000 and still about 40% back and 55% front left, I tow a caravan quite often and stick to the speed limit, no use for Michelin etc. we cant do high performance driving with our roads anyway. I lost two tyres in a month due to potholes thats when I changed to the "budget tyres". I am actually impressed with them and the price, I can put two sets and still have change

 

[DieselFan]

The normal oil service, the tyres "budget tyres" give better km's, now on 35000 and still about 40% back and 55% front left, I tow a caravan quite often and stick to the speed limit, no use for Michelin etc. we cant do high performance driving with our roads anyway. I lost two tyres in a month due to potholes thats when I changed to the "budget tyres". I am actually impressed with them and the price, I can put two sets and still have change

Sure so the budget tyres suit your purpose.

The 4.0d is somewhat of a performance vehicle and anyone buying one is likely to excede the speed limit every now and then where the premium tyres will be needed.

On side note, touch wood, I haven't lost a tyre in 4 years.

 

[Marco Swanepoel]

Look tyres aren't a problem I really don't mind Paying R17k for tyres

Are these tyres as good as the website says ? Yokohama V802 ADVAN ST

YES I do have a heavy foot and the car is going for a stage 1 conversion as soon as I get it will take power to +- 320kw and 750nm

 

[Le Clue]

My mom has a 2013 X5 3.0d M-Sport, also no air suspension. It has that lovely 8 speed auto gearbox too.

I'm sure all the X5's will drop value nicely now that the new one is out.

 

[DieselFan]

Here's the Advan ST tyre review
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Yokohama/Advan-ST.htm

And by stage 1 I assume you mean software I don't think you'll see 320kw. I mean stock they are 225kw afaik. So 100kw gain from sw. And you'll be popping turbos at every corner.

 

[Hugo_za]

Race Chip Ultimate can push it up to just under 300kw. Plug and Play. See here

 

[DieselFan]

65kw gain is more likely than a 95kw gain. Needless to say it's still a bit gain.

 

[Marco Swanepoel]

Yes I am going to use racechip Ultimate 291kw and 703n.m will also do downpipe, decat and Full exhaust

 

[frs1]

With all that you going to need high performance tyres

 

[Marco Swanepoel]

This Tyre is rated at 300km/h

So I take it no-one has any maintenance issue with these Diesels ?

 

[frs1]

No problems i had the X3 3.0d till 180km the e53 X5 3.0d till 160ks and now the e70 and i had noe problem with the cam sensor and that was on the X3. R1800.
Excelent motors

 

[DieselFan]

Crankshaft pulleys can go. Although it's more common on the 2 litre diesel. But they are solid engines.

 

[Marco Swanepoel]

My wife had the X3 2.0 led and I have to say the engine is very solid

 

[cOlDFuSiOn]

I assume these have the ZF boxes? What's the max torque rating for the stock torque converter?

 

[Marco Swanepoel]

Good question, I have no idea


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