thanks guys...

The roads are good out here... to be honest there are not many óff road users here as much as they love their jeeps etc...they only use them for roads... the country is tiny too (literally!) so no long distance driving would have been done..

The only thing I will be looking out for ...

Your reply is priceless!

Thanks so much for showing a different perspective from the points I raised. Your points are extremely valid and your right, it's worth checking for dust n gravel etc....

I hope it doesný have problems with over heating...although havent heard much in this area...

I guess ...

Hi all

I need your help and advice...

i'm close to buying a 2002 x5 4.6is - about 77k on the clock... price is around 6k...

Please tell me of things I should be looking out for when I test it.. I've read about the gear box problems..

I have my own 'theory'about all the problems... first of all ...