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Hi,Does anyone know if these would be a good tow car?It would be a 3.0 diesel about 2001-2003 reg.Looking to buy a newer van 6 berth and new tow car.

Thanks!

Until you hit the grass. Top Gear did a review and they weren't that great off road. But then again how many X5s are bought to go off road? 

Paul

    hi lizthomas,make sure that the x5 you are looking at is fitted with the upgraded fan and if its an auto that it has the larger oil cooler.

     there was a write up in practical caravan mag about it a while back..

                              Richard :)

Thanks for your help!

Liz!

I have an X5 56 plate 3.0D auto.  On road this is the best tow car you can buy! If you plan to tow your van across muddy fields then take a look at something else!

I've had Shoguns, which I would happily have again, but I use my car for business and towing, and the Shoguns are a bit on the agricultural side.  In terms of stability and performance the X5 is brilliant.

Running costs are surprisingly better than Shogun: 20k miles servie intervals (had 2 now at less than £300 each), 30k miles for tyres (although they are big cost at £750 for set). But, this car puts a smile on your face either solo or towing.  Happily answer more questions.

Dan