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Originally Posted by diyanich
Hi Guys,
I have an internal fight over if I should upgrade with a 5 years younger X.
Options are good on a new one,like panoroof,heated back seats etc.
I have my 2000 with rebuilt tranny and some other stuff,but needs TLC and the timing chain guides(at least),some minor surface rust under the hatch lip and door trim...
It needs rear suspension update,have all the parts,which I could use on the newer one as well.
Right now I am driving a Mazda CX7 and zoom zoom gives me no towing hitch and pessimal gas mileage of 18l/100kms city and 13l/100 highway.
Not to mention the reduced interior room and ride quality.
So I don't know if I should reanimate my 2000 and get stuff fixed,like some leaks,rust,NEW TIRES,although I still like my Oxford green better that the Silver of the 2005 candidate,and the simple mechanical stuff in the power train.....
Mazda would get an almost even trade in value as the asking price.
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So you're thinking of keeping your 2000 X5, and trading in your Mazda for the 2005 X5? So you'll have two X5's?
The 2005 has the ZF 6-speed auto, which is supposed to be more reliable, than earlier GM transmissions;
The panoramic sunroof can give untold amounts of grief, and costs a fortune to fix - I'm trying to keep my pano roof holding on, but I'm almost scared to use it...
