Thanks for the replies guys

im concerned that when the 12 month one runs out the quote for an extension may well be too much to stomach, ive asked a dealer who has a 14 plate f10 m5 in for a quote on a 2nd years warranty so will see what he says.

regards

Hi guys long time no see, hope ya'll safe & sound im after some info on the approved used bmw warranty please im after an f10 m5 and ive been trying to secure a deal with 2 years warranty with a few dealerships but non are playing ball (frustrating as i know they did offer 2 years at one point) ...

The M which I have has performance that is not comparable to any other X5 I have had before. Very pleasant ... :D which year is yours? have you had any issues with it? im kinda scared of getting one as i know they can be very costly thats why im hoping the bmw warranty is good and not like every ot...

I wouldn't be using a big diesel for such short journeys or you will be getting all sorts of emissions problems. The 50i is basically the same as an M with different turbos and other M bits missing. But it's not an M....... There can be a multitude of problems with the M engines (read the American ...

hi guys been a year or so since i posted on here, im now looking for a new x5 through the approved used scheme. i only do short trips (my daily commute is 4.8 miles each way) so im not bothered about mpg in the slightest i do however need a reliable motor, im also planning a long trip around europe ...

[quote="sleepyfolk"]
they drive it up the road with a funny little box in the passenger footwell that measures braking force somehow
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correct, same method for my impreza

[quote="X5Sport"] Best times are possibly around new plate change, though many are now leased so less relevant.  End of financial quarter can also be a ‘driver’.  My Dealer was very keen to get my new car on the road to meet their quarter targets. Dealers often add £2.5k to the sticker pri...

is there a best time of year to buy through the approved used scheme to secure the best deal? after much thought i will be going for an e70 30d/40d but only through the approved used with warranty. bmw apr is 11.9% which is more than im comfortable with but ive heard that sometimes they offer 0%. al...

[quote="X5Sport"] I think we’ve had just one on here.....the M62 4.8V8 has a far higher failure rate.  Hardly a common problem given the number of 40d variants at all mileage’s and production years on the Forum.  Are you sure you aren’t mixing up with the N47 engine rather than the N57 eng...

so ive been looking into different models and some of the common issues and ive heard of the 40d having timing chain issues. on which years was this? was there a recall on the part that failed? if i bought a car with the auc warranty would it cover any damage caused by the chain failing? thanks in a...

so im looking at getting another x5. ideally i want one with the auc warranty in place but its getting harder to find an e53 with this. (none for sale on the approved used bmw site). i plan on using the car to do alot of driving around europe with the mrs so would an e53 now be too old/unreliable? i...

[quote="sid10"] Hi I am looking at a 2007 GB270 at the minute any good ? [/quote] depends what you want from it, if your looking for a mega fast street car then no go for the sti. if your looking for an impreza which you can have a little fun with then yeah go for it but be warned............

[quote="Colin"]
I bet you have some fun in that  especially with 350 bhp    lovely colour
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Thanks buddy, it's in the body shop at the minute having a full detail and paint correction. Yeah it's alot of fun with 350bhp......My last Impreza was 440bhp and that was big fun

[quote="X5Sport"] Only if it is a car equipped with a DPF.  Smoke on a non-DPF car is fine (and you cannot stop).  It just has to pass the relevant EU smoke test. I have just ordered another diesel as petrol makes no sense with us doing 18k miles a year.  Some diesel cars are appreciating ...

[quote="Colin"]
All good here mate  iv'e given the X a good going over this past few months , but apart from that its just the norm ,  what about you ?
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yeah all good thanks, just bought my 1st house 6 months ago so been a stressful time lately