Buying BMW X5 Need All Advice I Can Get

[supertramp]

Hi Guys,

I have had 10 Beamers including a 530d M/Sport however going for a 2008 X5 3.0D I know nothing about these babies, the one I am interested in is a one owner with 145000km on board, full service history with agents up to date and in really excellent condition.

He has brought he's price down from R269,000 to R250,000 as I have been watching he's AD so I think the price is excellent for a start???

If I go and view the vehicle what should I be looking for and what should I be looking for in the BMW M/Plan history as well? :fencelook:

Where are our X5 experts raise:

Thanks Guys.

 

[justinn]

Theres plenty of threads on this topic, just search this sub-forum.

 

[Ecco]

I have one. Fantastic car, don't hesitate.

 

[frs1]

Wheel allignment on back wheels, otherwise no problems

 

[Mo330d]

Wheel allignment on back wheels, otherwise no problems

Please explain the rear wheel alignment issue?

 

[Ecco]

Don't even think twice, I have had the exact same car for 3 years now, bought it at 138,000 now on 180,000. Fantastic car. I had the DPF removed and the software remapped, fuel consumption down to Natal coast 7.2 l/100 Kim's. Average, daily driving, 10.2 l/100 kms

 

[dnavid]

Hi Guys,

I have had 10 Beamers including a 530d M/Sport however going for a 2008 X5 3.0D I know nothing about these babies, the one I am interested in is a one owner with 145000km on board, full service history with agents up to date and in really excellent condition.

He has brought he's price down from R269,000 to R250,000 as I have been watching he's AD so I think the price is excellent for a start???

If I go and view the vehicle what should I be looking for and what should I be looking for in the BMW M/Plan history as well? :fencelook:

Where are our X5 experts raise:

Thanks Guys.

The price is not bad, but it isn't that great. Personally I would rather stretch for a 2011 LCI (well, I actually did :rollsmile. Massive difference in engines and gearbox from pre to post LCI.

With that millage you should be able to pickup a 2011 LCI for less than R300k.