BMW X5 (2000 - 2006) 3.0d Sport 5d Auto (01) (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Like it
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - BMW quality is woeful - the most unreliable car I've ever had Depreciated £15,000 in 3 years; £35,000 since new
What are you likely to buy next?
Golf GT TDi or 09 Mazda 6 2.2D
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£24,750
When did you buy the car?
March 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes.Paid exactly the same as serveral advertised at non-BMW dealers
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Looks. Perceived quality.
What was the dealer like?
very good
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Drives really well but front wheel tracking must be kept sopt on or steering becomes vague
What's it like to park?
Great PDC very accurate
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
PDC (twice) £200 door handle internals failed (£170) ** Gearbox failed (£4000)** noisy front suspension (not yet fixed) ** these two faults are very common but BMW deny manufacturing fault (Mini gearboxes fail too)
What's most practical about your car?
Good driving experience for a 4X4, great in snow
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
heated seats PDC when working
