Andrew

[aprocuta 0]

Hi,

I'm new to this and have never posted on any forum ever but I'm desperate and confused. So here's my question. I'm wanting to buy a X5 for towing, spending between $16k-$19K, twin turbo 4 wheel drive. The confusion is the models and what they have and don't, E70, Sd, xDrive, 30D, 3.5D etc etc. How do I know whats what? I've Googled and got more confused. Could some kind person explain these terms and tell me what to look for, obviously I'm shopping on Trade Me as that seems the easiest option. 

Regards Andrew

[kwhelan 231]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_X5

[Gaz 1040]

E70 is the chassis code e.g. vehicle shape from 2006 to 2013

xDrive is the name that BMW gave to their 4wd drive system

3.0d etc is the engine type. 30d 3 litre turbo diesel, 40d twin turbo diesel, 50d tri-turbo diesel.

Best thing to look for is some decent service history, it'll save you money in the long run knowing it has been looked after properly

[curryinahurry 38]

Ok heres the breakdown.

For an E70, it comes in pre-facelift and facelift models with the switchover year in 2010.

Assuming  you're looking for diesel, the preface-lift E70 came in 2 variants of the M57 engine.

 - 3.0d is single turbo

- 3.0sd is twin turbo 

- 35d is the same as 3.0sd

Around 2010 they changed the naming to 30d, 35d, 40d, 50d and this is where it gets a bit muddy.

- 30d = N57 single turbo

- 40d = N57 twin turbo

- 50d = N57 triple turbo!!!

The main price difference in the E70s after the engine comes from :

- Facelift vs Prefacelifted

- Mspec vs standard spec

- 5 or 7 seats.

- Interior trim (leather, heated, ventilated etc)

- Panaramic sunroof

- Idrive version 

- 360 Camera, etc 

If you are towing, you'll want one with "additional towing capacity" on the options list.  This typically means you have air suspension in the rear.