I am thinking of moving to an X5. All of them seem very thirsty by> comparison to my 7 series, with the exception of the 3.0d. However, I'm> going for a test drive in one tomorrow hopefully.>

Can anyone offer any points to note on buying an X5?? Is there anything in> particular which is a must to have??> Also, the 7 series seems to depreciate heavily in comparison to the X5's.>

I'm just generally interested in any views on the X5, as a vehicle, and> maybe any views on depreciation. (in particular the 3.0d)>

Thanks in advance>

Paul> '98 740 Sport> '00 740 Sport> '02 745Li>

I am thinking of moving to an X5. All of them seem very thirsty by > comparison to my 7 series, with the exception of the 3.0d. However, I'm > going for a test drive in one tomorrow hopefully.>

Can anyone offer any points to note on buying an X5?? Is there anything in > particular which is a must to have??> Also, the 7 series seems to depreciate heavily in comparison to the X5's.>

I'm just generally interested in any views on the X5, as a vehicle, and > maybe any views on depreciation. (in particular the 3.0d)>

Thanks in advance>

Paul> '98 740 Sport> '00 740 Sport> '02 745Li>

I am thinking of moving to an X5. All of them seem very thirsty by> comparison to my 7 series, with the exception of the 3.0d. However, I'm> going for a test drive in one tomorrow hopefully.>

Can anyone offer any points to note on buying an X5?? Is there anything in> particular which is a must to have??> Also, the 7 series seems to depreciate heavily in comparison to the X5's.>

I'm just generally interested in any views on the X5, as a vehicle, and> maybe any views on depreciation. (in particular the 3.0d)>

Thanks in advance>

Paul> '98 740 Sport> '00 740 Sport> '02 745Li>

Finally, the X5 is starting to show it's age now - the dash is based on > the> old E39. The E65 is much more modern ( assuming you like that sort of> thing.)>

After all these considerations, I decided to stay with my E65, although I> know I'll take the hit when it comes to trade in time - however, that's at> today's values. With the government possibly about to declare war on 4x4s> after the election, the cost of running one might escalate so much as to> have an effect on future trade in values - look what happened to hot > hatches> when nobody could afford to insure them.>

Steve>

"Paul Aspinall" <paul@aspy.co.uk> wrote in message> news:aUvae.10492$TZ­6.8344@fe3.news.blue­yonder.co.uk...>> Hi>> I have owned 2 BMW 740s, and lately a 745Li.>>

Yeah, I know what you mean. However, mine is a 745Li E66.... I'm not sure

they'll be declaring war on me also.>

My consumption figures, quoted by BMW are:> Urban (mpg): 17.8> Extra Urban (mpg): 33.2> Combined (mpg) 25.2>

I currently only work 9 miles from home, so thats not bad. However, if I> change jobs, I'll be taking a huge hit on fuel.> Not looked up the X5 3.0d consumption figures, yet, but I expect they'll

similar. I'll check them now!!>

I'm also thinking about getting an older shape 530d. I'm not keen on the

shape 5 series.>

Why do the 7 series depreciate so much?? They're such good cars, I can't> understand why the price falls so dramatically... especially from 30k...> Does anyone have any predictions as to values of 745Li in future?? or> possibly future predictions for other models....> I'm starting to take an interest in depreciation costs...... probably a

late now that I've had the car for 12 months!!!, and 2 740's prior to

Cheers>

Paul>

"Steve Garey" <steve.garey@virgin­.net> wrote in message> news:zqNae.4063$wu2­.525@newsfe1-gui.ntl­i.net...> >I was thinking the same - swapping my E65 730d for an X5 3.0d. You are> >right> > about the depreciation. However, I then thought about other> > considerations -> > comfort - the E65 must be better in this respect. Then how about running> > costs? Those tyres on the X5 are probably much more than those on my