X5 3,0d - Anything to look out for?

[Picard]

Hey guys. I found a really neat X5 3.0d with 57k km's on the clock. Its a 2005 model, and I'm properly smitten. It's got the sportpack option with a panaromic roof and black leather interior.

I'm just wondering if you could share your opinions on the car? Anything I should be looking out for? I know tires are DAMN expensive.

I'd appreciate any feedback.

Thanks!

 

[msm]

Advice on X5

Been discussed a few times before. Search for X5 3.0d

Still got questions after the search, feel free to post them up :thumbs:

 

[Picard]

Thanks!

 

[Clownshoe]

FYI.
Just had sport pack tyres changes. R15000. For all corners. Hankook Ventus ST. The cheapest tyres I could find were Maxtrek ingens @R10700 fitted.

 

[sunnyj]

Panoramic sunroofs give problems. Can be expensive to fix.

 

[Tyx]

Rear and front suspension bushes. On the rear it cause the camber to be out of spec. Front causes brake shudder. However, should not be a problem with low kilos.

Great vehicle for long distance family trips.:rollsmile:

Make sure of coolant system. Pressure test.

 

[swazi85]

My wife mum has an X5 she might sell. 2005, still under motorplan, perfect condition just put on brand new bridgestones. Mileage about 70k

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[Picard]

Thanks for all the replies guys. Much appreciated. I'm really stuck with my decisions though....not really sure I want to let my e36 go as I really am loving it. It honestly is the best car I've owned. What to do...what to do.

The X5 I looked at ended up being a Petrol, so for now...I'll keep hunting.

 

[frs1]

Thanks for all the replies guys. Much appreciated. I'm really stuck with my decisions though....not really sure I want to let my e36 go as I really am loving it. It honestly is the best car I've owned. What to do...what to do.

The X5 I looked at ended up being a Petrol, so for now...I'll keep hunting.

The sunroof can be fixed, normally the link between the front and rear brake, not serious, otherwise excelent cars. Nothing otherwise than a normal BMW, just do the servicings and maintenance as with any car, my 3rd X5 is around the corner !

 

[morsig]

Hi im new to this sight. My turbo on my x5 broke so ive fitted a new one. Now it seem that my car has less power. Any one for advise please?

 

[RowenS]

I've owned my X5 for about 5 years now and roughly cost me close onto 70k to keep it on the road, that been said, I can't replace it with anything of similiar value with teh exisiting spec's.

Happy to provide a full break down of costs and parts...

 

[morsig]

I've owned my X5 for about 5 years now and roughly cost me close onto 70k to keep it on the road, that been said, I can't replace it with anything of similiar value with teh exisiting spec's.

Happy to provide a full break down of costs and parts...

how mutch wil it cost to do the rear camber bushes.

 

[OppositeLockMT]

Self leveling rear suspension.

 

[morsig]

Self leveling rear suspension.

how does the self leveling suspension work. Mine said self level susp intact. Is there something wrong with it. Mine does not have the manual buttons for suspension

 

[OppositeLockMT]

Not particularly sure of its mechanical make up, but, if your rear is sitting a bit low you will now your self leveling suspension is inactive.

 

[Jarv]

Congratulations thats an awesome car!!!
Tyres are very expensive around R25k for a decent tyre

LOok out for the left control arm, my dads has been replaced 3 times already

Other than that we havent had any problems whatsoever no mechanical issues nothing!!

Enjoy:thumbs:

 

[morsig]

Thanx. My suspension is fine then. Im sure il have the upper and lower controle arms cheked

 

[spidey]

Had my X for a couple of years and was really sad to it go

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Had my X for a couple of years and was really sad to it go

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Had my X for a couple of years and was really sad to it go

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Had my X for a couple of years and was really sad to it go

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Had my X for a couple of years and was really sad to it go

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Had my X for a couple of years and was really sad to it go

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[morsig]

:thumbdo:

Not particularly sure of its mechanical make up, but, if your rear is sitting a bit low you will now your self leveling suspension is inactive.

do i have to go ro bm garage or someone with computer to reset the check brake linings message. Ive changed rhe brake shoes and sensor.
:flyfun:

 

[OppositeLockMT]

You can do that manually, plenty write ups on how to do it on the internet im sure.