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Subject Topic: Anyone tow with an X5? Post Reply Post New Topic
22/4/2009 at 8:16pm
 Location: Leicester
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As the topic title says, I am thinking of getting one but would love to hear of some experiences and fuel consumption experiences.

Many thanks in advance.


23/4/2009 at 12:00pm
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hi canasrep,i tow with x5 3lt diesel auto 2002,best thing i have towed with.mph towing 20 to 26 ,about 27 solo ,very stable even when being over taken , great ride and no roiling in corners,later x5 has better bhp,so abit better mph,go and have a test drive in one .auto box is great,hope this helps,andy


23/4/2009 at 12:55pm
 Location: Redditch Worcestershire
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Lovely cars, I think the tyres can cost you a bomb though!



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23/4/2009 at 3:31pm
 Location: Reading
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Quote: Originally posted by canvasrep on 22/4/2009
As the topic title says, I am thinking of getting one but would love to hear of some experiences and fuel consumption experiences.

Many thanks in advance.


In my dreams maybe.......

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23/4/2009 at 3:54pm
 Location: south wales
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http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080202182511AAunTRt

 

interesting...



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24/4/2009 at 5:58am
 Location: Leicester
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Quote: Originally posted by gazmister123 on 23/4/2009

Lovely cars, I think the tyres can cost you a bomb though!




It has 22 inch alloys aswell!!!


24/4/2009 at 11:13am
 Location: Goole
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I just saw this post on MSE and thought of you

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1643003


24/4/2009 at 11:38am
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If you are concerned about mpg dont bye one,new tyres i hav 20 inch about 150 pounds a tyre but get 15 to 20000 miles out of one,insurance 450,full no claims,if you do get one,make sure full bmw history,tow bar about 400 pounds ,not bmw fitted,what year and model,are you looking at,andy 




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