discussion G01 X3 20d 2018-2019 advice

AceRally

AceRally

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MR_Y said:
As expected, M Sport spec 20d cars still command a premium on the used market. But base spec cars with decent milage, and some Plan left, are around the R500k mark and represent better value. Those out of M/Plan are under R500k, though not substantially so.
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So at that price range what's better value between a G01 20d and an F25 30d?
 
ENT_DocY

ENT_DocY

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AceRally said:
So at that price range what's better value between a G01 20d and an F25 30d?
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I've owned both an F25 and G01 30d (recently exchanged one for the other), and driven the 20d while looking for the 30d. There's no contest even with the old F25. With the f25 you'll be trading old tech, but engine wise the 20d can't compete. Bear in mind that the 20d will most likely have lower mileage and possibly a motorplan.

The F25s are going for around 300k (I sold mine for less due to the mileage and because the guy who was interested was so nice I wanted him to have it, and M sports attract higher prices, but you can get lesser spec'd ones cheaper) so you'll still pay less than for a more recent G01 20d. You can get an F25 that's been looked after (I'm proud to say I just sold one) and never look back - the 30d engine is AMAZING.

In the end it comes down to what's more important to you - tech, motorplan, less mileage or raw power. When I was looking, after driving the 20d it was a no brainer for me - I took a Pre LCI 30d over an LCI 20d based purely on power going up a hill (that and I got lucky finding a car spec'd almost perfectly for me).
 
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VinceM

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Agree, 3.0d is a superb motor in many dimensions vs 2.0d.

If engine sound matters, the 3.0d sounds great too vs 2.0d.

New spec 2.0d prices makes no sense! +R1m

If you also like traditional dials, the fancy new ones are not that appealing, though the new cars tech is amazing (no issues with car play)

To this day, I regret selling my F25 3.0d M Sport Fully Optioned for just over R200k with only 155000km (timing- had to buy a property). Glad it went to a great home though.


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MR_Y

MR_Y

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AceRally said:
So at that price range what's better value between a G01 20d and an F25 30d?
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If no motorplan needed, then an X5 30d :)
Clean F25 30d are super hard to find compared to X5s....

I chose an X3 G01 20d mainly for the comfort of a motorplan, at least for the next 2 years.

I would never pay R1m for a new 20d though (that is significantly more expensive than my 3.0TDI Macan!)
 
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ENT_DocY

ENT_DocY

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VinceM said:
Agree, 3.0d is a superb motor in many dimensions vs 2.0d.

If engine sound matters, the 3.0d sounds great too vs 2.0d.

New spec 2.0d prices makes no sense! +R1m

If you also like traditional dials, the fancy new ones are not that appealing, though the new cars tech is amazing (no issues with car play)

To this day, I regret selling my F25 3.0d M Sport Fully Optioned for just over R200k with only 155000km (timing- had to buy a property). Glad it went to a great home though.


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Other thing besides the general dials etc is that they made the gearstick into a friggin stumpy! That partially swayed me towards Pre LCI. BMW design is really drinking some strong stuff recently
 
r0ckf1re

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MR_Y said:
If no motorplan needed, than an X5 30d :)
Clean F25 30d are super hard to find compared to X5s....

I chose an X3 G01 20d mainly for the comfort of a motorplan, at least for the next 2 years.

I would never pay R1m for a new 20d though (that is significantly more expensive than my 3.0TDI Macan!)
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Only 8 X5 3.0D on Autotrader with the newest being a 2008.

Seems like even these are hard to find.

I’d stil go for the G series X3 even with a 2.0D engine. Everything is just better than an F25 imo.


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cRed001

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r0ckf1re said:
Only 8 X5 3.0D on Autotrader with the newest being a 2008.

Seems like even these are hard to find.

I’d stil go for the G series X3 even with a 2.0D engine. Everything is just better than an F25 imo.


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There are actually plenty X5 3.0d's available. On Autotrader there is a distinction between the 3.0d and "xDrive 30d". The former is usually the E53 model.
 
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Razz

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Found a nicely specced 2018 3.0D M Sport for under R600k so seriously considering that one.
Finding out trade prices for mine now to see if it will work :) - wanted to post it here but not sure going to have time to wait and conclude a deal
 
MR_Y

MR_Y

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Razz said:
Found a nicely specced 2018 3.0D M Sport for under R600k so seriously considering that one.
Finding out trade prices for mine now to see if it will work :) - wanted to post it here but not sure going to have time to wait and conclude a deal
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Excellent price.
Any comments on Plan?
 
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Razz

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Plan expires end of July though

That’s the one you posted

Service history seems clean as well

Nice spec, didn’t want the 20’s again but it does look good


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