03-03-2023, 06:20 AM | #1 |
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Question re 2017 BMW X5
Hi all,
I'm currently looking at buying a motor, leaning towards an X5 at the moment. Just sold a 4 Series and need something bigger due to having 2 kids and enjoying camping trips etc. So feel like the space is needed - recently did the trip in my wife's MB A Class and I vowed never to do it again and that I would buy something bigger for us. So, I'm looking at probably a 2017/18 X5 in my budget, circa 40k miles and full service history. In terms of reliability, what can I expect? Anything to ask/look out for when viewing the cars? It would need to last me a good 4 or 5 years. I've been on Reddit forums taking a look and there are people claiming they're a money pit and to allow £1k per year for maintenance. Is this the case? If you're familiar with reddit then you'll know that you often get groups like this in particular subreddits that trash anything 'expensive' and suggest everybody drive a cheap brand instead (not that there is anything wrong, but it's hard to trust their opinions). Thanks in advance! |
03-03-2023, 09:59 AM | #2 |
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Diesel or petrol?
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03-05-2023, 12:28 PM | #3 | |
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So far I’d say it’s been very reliable over 2/12 years… |
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03-05-2023, 02:10 PM | #4 |
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Assuming you’re in the UK, go straight to M50d, unless there’s a diesel sin tax there now.
Drive one and you’ll understand. ETA: you can safely ignore Reddit for anything car related. |
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