Andyk
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Given the amount of BMW bashing that’s been going on recently, this might not be the most popular post - but I deal in facts so here goes: I’ve had X5’s as my SUV for the last 11 years - they are very good all-rounders: roomy ( I have a 7 seater), reliable, good road-holding, more than powerful enough (3.0D, my third car with this engine) with plenty of engine options and I think I can go on. I’ve had my current one for 7 years, I use it as a pick-up when I’m busy at properties, I load sand/stone/bricks etc. It still looks good too in my opinion at least. The new ones have all the electronic aids as well. They are great cruisers, I can drive 800km by myself in one go with ease at relatively high speeds on so-so roads. My only complaint would be it feels a bit hard, but if you want an SUV without roll, that’s what you have to compromise on - mine also has run-flats and low profile tyres so that doesn’t help - the rear are a massive 315/35 R20 Pirelli Zero’s! Now let the BMW bashing (re)commence
I’ve had one and it was a great car for what we had it for....Always thought the X5 looked good.