Hi

I'm new to X5 world. I'm a UK RX-8 230 owner hoping to seel my RX-8 but no stranger to car forums so hopefully I will not ask to many daft questions.

I've asked siome questions on BMW Land re ownership..

After an early 286HP 4.4i X5. I have spent many hours researching X5 on here and on other internet sites before my decision.

Never had a BMW before but fairly knowledgable re various models as have condsidered same before. Never owned but early interst from M1 and 3.0 CSL as a child kept the interest alive.

Coming from a Sub 7 sec 0-60 car I have opted for the 4.4i. I hope to move house soon so I want to keep purchase outlay sensible and cant presently justify late diesel, 4.6 or 4.8. ( Not knocking any non 4.4i cars I must add).

Anyone bought secondhand and had any silly service bills/repairs. I say this because some swear by BMW claiming they are ultra reliable yet some say the reason they are reliable is because the main delaers replace bits at significant cost. Recently spoke to an ex M5 E39 owner who claimed his warrantied secondhand car cost him 20k in bills in a year.

Any problems with rear suspension or other concerns ?

Will hopefully use a very good independent for servicing.

I was expecting £300 on small service £4-500 on big one at independent am I way out ?

Aware re quoted MPG and keen to know if 19mpg attainable on a rural commute

This is similar to posts I made in another forum so apologies for anyone reading both sites.
Any thoughts appreciated.

Any great UK deals on tyres less than £200 per corner

Hope you wont mind me hanging around a while

thanks