i have been looking at a 55plate 4.8is x5 -looks the part and goes well
anyone had an x5 ? are they an good
i know they cant tow 3500kgs but not to much of an issue

bigl322 wrote:

i have been looking at a 55plate 4.8is x5 -looks the part and goes well
anyone had an x5 ? are they an good
i know they cant tow 3500kgs but not to much of an issue

I had a 2005 X5, only a diesel. I disliked the gearbox, suffered with'Lurch' well documented issue with the 6 speed box. The Ride on my Sport was a little firm for those longer journeys, sport seats not that comfy. Other than that if it comes fully loaded, nice but imo not great.
 Ian

was the early ones not a 5 speed box? then they changed it around 2004 with the facelift to a 6 speed,i am thinking of jumping ship for the 4.8

The earlier box was a 5 speed. They had their own issues, with longevity similar to the FFRRBMW ones i guess. Ian

did they change engines at the facelift? ive noticed the mpg on the newer cars is better

I've owned one for about a month now, and although in a previous post I said "I love it" that would be an exageration. The car is capable, comfortable, and impressive. But if I had the choice I would have the FFRR. I'm not sure if things are different between 2005 and 2007 X5s though? They look good, but not as good as the FFRR. Your choice at the end of the day. I would test drive one for a weekend. It may be a bit pricey but I would much rather pay a few hundred pounds than a couple thousand and regret it.

WHY

Possibly boredom for 1 ...... 2, A change of vehicle for a while , 3, something different ..... ====================================

"Open Mike Night " sounded like a lot of fun until i found out i was going to an Autopsy

i like the sound/speed of the 4.8 ,think it still looks good and are going for not a lot of money compared to range rovers,
the spec is high on it to and as i only have a facelift se its appealing a lot

Whatever you are happy and content with ........

Myself personally i have taken a shine to this ...............

http://www.stratstone.com/vehiclesearch/us...l?qs=false ====================================

"Open Mike Night " sounded like a lot of fun until i found out i was going to an Autopsy

looks good

MICK wrote:

Whatever you are happy and content with ........

Myself personally i have taken a shine to this ...............

http://www.stratstone.com/vehiclesearch/us...l?qs=false

Nice car just what I was looking for - just put down a deposit on it

Was looking at this D4 and this one a couple of days ago. Was nearly going to investigate further. I'm now torn between the D4 and FFRR

Are they not dear for GS spec?

Guessing with it having autobiography interior and Hawke Alloys would bump the price up ====================================

"Open Mike Night " sounded like a lot of fun until i found out i was going to an Autopsy