Hi Guys,

We are previous owners of a 2001 4.4 sport x5. We got fed up with repair bills so sold up and went into a 5 series lease which has been nice and hassle free but now looking at the maths, an older x5 with repairs has still been cheaper to own and run.

So we are now on the look out but can ...

Just giving this a bump as the eBay ad finishes tomorrow.

Thanks guys

I would of thought you get that from a dealer/indie all day long? Easier than selling it private.

Have you had people view the car or phone calls yet?

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to share my eBay for sale ad if anyones interested.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-X5-4-4i-S ... Swt7pXNHLt

Thanks

James

Good luck with the sale!

if you don't mind me asking, What deal did you get on the X1? i've been keeping an eye out but not see any yet.

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Then again I wouldn't change it just after paying out for repairs either. I find it really strange the number of people that get a load of work done on an older car and then part-exchange the car because it was 'unreliable'.

Plus there is a lot to be said for owning your car ...

Cheers guys,

I'll mention it to the garage. I was just thinking they haven't lasted very long was all and made me wonder about the workmanship of the previous garage etc

I have a 2001 4.4 and I'm in a similar mindset to you.

Don't know how you finance your cars but they have some cracking PCP and lease deals available at the moment. Plus the smaller engine cars have improved so much they are as fast or faster than my 4.4.

I'm starting to lean towards these options ...

I had this issue and it was the lower wishbone on drivers side and that seemed to fix the problem.

Mine was flagged up on the MOT.

Good luck.

Hi Guys,

About 3-4 years ago I had my local BMW indie replace the Rocker Gasket seals as they were leaking.

I've just had a service by NON BMW indie and they've said the Rocker Gaskets are leaking. Am I wrong in thinking these should of lasted more than 3-4 years?

The garage said maybe they didn ...

My local BMW dealer use this company http://www.trimtechnik.net for any trim changes/repairs.. apparently they use the same leather or better if you prefer.

Raj - I've read your build thread a few times.. very impressive.. i'd love to show our X5 that amount of love!

I actually just came on the site to look for info on the timing chain and saw this post.

My question was are you meant to change them? I was under the impression that the X5 is meant to be for the life of the vehicle due to them being metal? or have I made that up?

I'm also with you regards to ...

Quick question..

My cars not starting, I'm assuming its the battery as its just making the clicking noise..

Im onto the last bar on the service notification and it says just below bars.. "Oil service"..

Is this the standard message when its due a service? its only just happened so can't really ...

just remembered one of my friends always puts on a steering lock as a preventive measure and takes out his radio when he leaves the car.

whats funny is its a 2005 focus 1.8 diesel! keep telling him no ones going to pinch it lol

Cheers Guys,

All good points.

My friend is going with the gap insurance via the dealer so said he's not to worried as will be covered financially.

Suppose thing I wouldn't like is thought of some breaking in your house! scary stuff.