Is it worth keeping my X5?

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Originally Posted by camp freddie

I've got a 2008 3.0d X5 which has done 93000 miles. I've had it for a few years now and it's never gone without anything but it's starting to develop a number of issues:
1. EGR value and pressure sensor need replacing
2. Turbo is whining at low speeds - possibly needs replacing?
3. Lower control arms need replacing.
4. Comfort seat base has too much play and needs replacing.
5. Transmission fluid needs changing.
6. Oil sensor needs replacing

I also hear rumours the DPF can need replacing around 100k too.

Do I spend the £3-5k resolving the issues and look to run it for another few years or put that money towards buying a new X5?

Ideally I'd like to fix it and keep it but I don't want throw good money after bad keeping it on the road.

What do you guys think?

I just went through this myself. My 2009 35d has 96k on the clock and had some emissions and check engine light issues.

I was ready to call it a day and put in a order for a new. 2016 35d .... Until i finally got around to driving one ;-)

I hated the new steering and the overall ride. In order to get the equivalent of what i have now, i would need to spend $80K and even then i still hated the vaugue steering and overally complicated ride settings.

I ended up deciding to keep my current x5 going simply because i liked it better than the new x5s .. And saving myself a boat load of money whilst im at it.

The emission and check engine light issues were relatively minor, ... And under $300 to fix.