Buying a used X5

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Buying a used X5

Live in South Africa, second hand X5, between 80-100k kms on the clock, fuel cost not an issue but I`m worried about DMF & Turbo`s. Should I go with petrol or diesel 3.0 litre I do about 20,000 kms per year.

Asked on 8 July 2011 by bunter 1

Answered by Honest John

DMFs not a problem with a torque converter auto and diesel cheaper to run.

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