BMW X5 2004 3.0D

mickmcl09

What's the opinion on BMW X5 passenger?
Looking at 2004 3L diesel. 75k miles.
What to look out for? What problems are lightly to raise their heads.
How much is it worth approx.
Tires are worn but worn evenly.

Are there better options for €14-18K?

STForSale

Had a loan of one for a couple of weeks, biggest problem was pulling out of side roads, no one would let me out!

btkm8unsl0w5r4

STForSale wrote: »

Had a loan of one for a couple of weeks, biggest problem was pulling out of side roads, no one would let me out!

Do you always repeat what's on Top Gear. :rolleyes:

An 2004 X5 is a good machine, however not really a off road car. The 4WD system is electronic with no low range gearbox or lockable diffs. Its pretty thirsty, but on the plus side I think they look great, handle like a car rather than some rolly poley on roundabouts.

Look out for - tyres very expensive buy one with a good set already. Fuel Pump issues or noises from the rear of the car. Also the old model interior is a bit primitive. All in all a good car if thats what you need.

spyderski

Is the one you're looking at a post facelift model - they have 20-30bhp more and are a little bit more fuel efficient. Keep in mind the c.€1600 annual road tax too. Other running costs not too bad.
If you've got kids & carry a lot of stuff, the boot is surprisingly small for such a big car.
Watch out for the boot opening button on ht tailgate not working properly - happens on a lot of them. Other than that they're probably one of the best "real world" cars on the road - I've had 3 of them!

STForSale

Do you always repeat what's on Top Gear. :rolleyes:



Just sharing my limited experience of driving one.
Also found it very thirsty for a dasel, but it was a loaner so I caine'd it.

Gophur

Like any used BMW diesel, it must have a full, verifiable, service history, including proof of replacement of crankcase breather filter at the stipulated intervals.

freestyla

so many other better/more efficient/cheaper to run/user friendly/less cocky diesel options for that money mate but of course if you need BMW then its one of the best I think

wish you luck whatever you choose but will not let you infront from the sideroads

Gumbo

spyderski wrote: »

Is the one you're looking at a post facelift model - they have 20-30bhp more and are a little bit more fuel efficient. Keep in mind the c.€1600 annual road tax too.

motor tax is only 1293 give or take as its a 2.9 litre engine


agree about the facelift version as its more powerful and more efficient as the older one had the older 184bhp engine, just not enough for a 2 ton jeep!

i had the 4.4 V8 but thats a different story alltogether

Zubeneschamali

Yamileth Pitiful Stretcher wrote: »

Look out for - tyres very expensive buy one with a good set already.

Tyres are consumables, especially on a two tonne tractor. If you can't buy a set of tyres without wincing, don't buy an X5.

Gophur

And, OP, this is the sort of BS begrudgery you may encounter if you get one.

freestyla wrote: »

so many other better/more efficient/cheaper to run/user friendly/less cocky diesel options for that money mate but of course if you need BMW then its one of the best I think

wish you luck whatever you choose but will not let you infront from the sideroads

Pathetic effort, freestyla, and it says more about you than any BMW driver.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Zubeneschamali wrote: »

Tyres are consumables, especially on a two tonne tractor. If you can't buy a set of tyres without wincing, don't buy an X5.

Doesnt mean you should buy one with bald tyres and have to drop 1k straight away. On a car worth 12-16k it really is a concern. Fuel is consumable however the MPG should also be a concern. Servicing is expensive so a good history and a recent service should be a concern. If it cost 100k new does not mean that somebody buying it 8 years later should get one needing a bunch of stuff cause that's par for the course on this type of car.

Theanswers

Range Rover,
Its nicer and cheaper at that age...

freestyla

Gophur wrote: »

And, OP, this is the sort of BS begrudgery you may encounter if you get one.

Pathetic effort, freestyla, and it says more about you than any BMW driver.

Look I was driving across almost whole Europe in past 12yrs, before moving to Ireland, and BMW drivers here are a bit better than in e.g Scandinavia or Balkan area I must say. I m saying what I see with my eyes. Also "few" other surveys and forums say the same things such as BMW changes your personality etc.. I personaly think its true just for those under age 25 or so and in Ireland you have such high insurance and taxes on sporty cars so not many youngsters are driving BMWs

Anyway I wished this guy luck in buying one because its really good car (facelift model) and my point was just to make him read this kind of folk-tale so he could be just normal driver but not the God behind that wheel.

danjo

Gophur wrote: »

Like any used BMW diesel, it must have a full, verifiable, service history, including proof of replacement of crankcase breather filter at the stipulated intervals.

What's the problem with the breather valve? Is it a known issue?

spyderski

Theanswers wrote: »

Range Rover,
Its nicer and cheaper at that age...

Yes, cheaper, but wouldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding - same engine as pre facelift X5, slightly less power - massive amount more weight. Also break down with remarkable frequency. If you cant afford a TDV8 Range Rover, don't bother - the X5 is a far better car.

JohnCleary

freestyla wrote: »

not many youngsters are driving BMWs

I bought a 4 year old BMW when I was 21 and didn't change anything about me or my personality... stop waffling lad!

Theanswers

spyderski wrote: »

Yes, cheaper, but wouldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding - same engine as pre facelift X5, slightly less power - massive amount more weight. Also break down with remarkable frequency. If you cant afford a TDV8 Range Rover, don't bother - the X5 is a far better car.

I drive a 3.0 td6 quite often.
To be honest I've never found it to be slow, quite quick at overtaking and pulling It seems to have no trouble no matter had big the load.

About the breaking down bit, yes I'd agree. Get a warrenty off warrenty direct.