X3 Should i?

[squeezebm]

Hello,looking at buying a X3 2.0d se for the wife (dogs etc),looking at about 20k anybody know year ,mileage etc i would get for this .Also has anybody got one,can you get auto.
Many Thanks

[catherinej]

I can't answer your questions regarding what you would get for around £20K, but I can say that we drove a 2.0D X3 facelift car when we nearly bought a 3.0SD. In the end we bought an X5 but the X3 was very impressive and much better than we had read in the press.

The 2.0D was very sprightly but you did know you were driving a 4 cylinder.

[proteas]

Got one for the wife - 3.0si Sport with the M body kit. Very impressive in terms of handling and power. It is true what they say regarding the 'harsh' ride but coming out of an M3 and a Z4M that doesn't bother me. BTW you cannot get an automatic on the 2.0 version. 2.5 and up.

Let me know if you need further info.

[bor]

I've driven a 3.0d, and found it generally ok, but the steering was extremely low-geared, to the point that I would not consider one. X5 is far better value for money IMHO.

[hughjayteens]

I have run one as a lease car for the last 2 years and would highly recommend one.

Look into leasing though - mine had a list price of £29.5k and 2 years later has a trade in value of £18k, yet the lease has only cost me £300+VAT a month so I have saved £4k by doing contract hire.

Not quite the same when buying used, but it might mean a new one is worth a look.

Cheers

Chris