What are the pros and cons of owning a BMW X5 3.0i?

What are the pros and cons of owning a BMW X5 3.0i auto 2004 petrol with 90,000 miles?

Asked on 20 January 2016 by Jo

Answered by Honest John

The main con is 20mpg fuel economy, worse if fitted with steamroller wide low profile tyres. The pro is cheaper to buy than the 30mpg diesel. More here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/bmw/x5-e53-2000/

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