prof Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 hello, i'm looking at a 01 X5 3.0i and was wondering what the service intervals are and what the likely servicing costs will be for each ??? also, average mpg - is it around 25 ?? cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 More like around 16-21mpg for that car depeding where you drive it. 3.0d will give around 22-28mpg. The V8 will be pretty much the same on economy as the 3.0i and they tend to be cheaper with more spec as everyone thinks they are alot thirstier, so maybe look at them too. Haven't a clue on servicing costs, but you will get oil change every 15-18k miles at around £150, then inspection I after the same time followed by another oil service and then inspection II. BMW servicing on non M cars tends to be pretty resonable compared with say Audi, ring your local dealer and ask as they are all different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergy Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Currently getting 21 mpg on short hops of 10 miles or so per day mostly urban As for servicing mine is on a 2 year or 20000 interval. So for me thatll be 2 years and then I change for something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prof Posted November 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 fergy, are you getting 21mpg from a 3.0i or 3.0d ?? Basically I want a manual, so does that rule out the V8 X5 -was it only available in auto ?? If I get a petrol X5 cheap enough I'm not too bothered about the mpg - but the V8 would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 If you want a manual you should be able to pick one up for peanuts I would think, but I don't think they ever made a V8 in manual form??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergy Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Hi Prof Thats from a 3.0d Auto as per signature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molar Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Picked my x5 3.0d sport up 30.09.06 and now has 2k miles and we are getting 24mpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 I picked up our X5 3.0D last Thursday and it is currently returning 26-27 MPG with a full tank. Car has done just over 200 miles. I am hoping that as it ages it will get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 I think that is a fantastic figure, I only managed that from the 535d, and that is lighter and obviously only rear wheel drive. Are you pleased with it Catherine?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Yes we are very pleased with it. When the 3 Series was new it went from 31 to 34 after 3/4K miles so I would like to think that we might see a similar percentage increase with the X5, but I guess only time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 I am sure you will see an increase, I am just impressed that you are getting that much already. I am seriously tempted with a late X5 myself, wish they had the twin turbo diesel in there, the new one seems too big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 I have to say that although I am sure the new X5 will be a great car, Im not entirely certain about the front end treatment and the reviews I have read would suggest it isn't "quite" as good as the current car in some areas. Having said that probably when I drive one next Spring I will like it, particularly when it is available in Sport trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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