New Member in Melbourne

[Naz]

Hi and welcome.
You can also try:
German Autohaus
Unit 18/64 Balmain Street, Richmond, Victoria, 3121, Australia
Telephone: (03) 9427 0766 Fax: (03) 9429 7881

If you need any parts and accessories also check:

eBay Australia Shop - formyx5:

Again welcome and enjoy this site.

[DanX5d]

The only places near me SE Suburbs that I would trust (given that I am a mechanic and semi perfectionist, which annoys most workshops because they really struggle with not being able to con or BS me) are-
German Autohaus in Richmond. Andreas looked over the X5 for a Pre purchase inspection and he told me everything I needed to know about it.
AutoLogic in Bentleigh. They now look after my X5.

[julezw]

Welcome Friend!

Based on the Autologic website I considered going there.....until I saw the shop front. Looks like a drug front! Still you can't judge a book by its cover. I have found the indy closest to me really wasn't much cheaper than the dealer and they didn't do many Xs so I'm back at the dealer now,....

[Schtonky]

Having said all that, I am getting closer to service time with a brake sensor as well and still haven't decided I am hearing good things about BMW Doncaster service in bundoora and autohaus seems a positive too . Be toeing is too far and BM tech too expensive/greedy.

[Schtonky]

Bentlleigh is too far ( darn spell check)

[Fraser]

For me, having a full service history with a BMW dealer is a positive in terms of second-hand value. Personally, I wouldn't buy a used BMW without a full service history from a dealer.

[curry]

Personally I would be worried if the car was only serviced by a dealer

[Fraser]

Originally Posted by curry

Personally I would be worried if the car was only serviced by a dealer

Why?

[DanX5d]

Sorry Jules, I don't know where my last post went but it appears that I am also guilty of judging too quickly. Please don't take offence. It was not meant to be patronising rather a shot at those who prefer the tiles, coffee machines, and glamourous sales people who follow the sales book and not the customers line of questions.

I am only too happy to share my currently limited X5d knowledge.

So far my car has several faults that have been with the car for a few years including dealer visits. Just remember, a dealer stamp just means that it went there for a service. They may not have fixed everything that was required because the customer may have baulked at the repair quote. Unfortunately there are a number of X5s in Melbourne in substandard condition due to the cost of repairs quoted by some dealers. These cars can get expensive to bring back into good condition when left for too long.
Cheers Daniel.

[julezw]

Originally Posted by DanX5d

Sorry Jules, I don't know where my last post went but it appears that I am also guilty of judging too quickly. Please don't take offence. It was not meant to be patronising rather a shot at those who prefer the tiles, coffee machines, and glamourous sales people who follow the sales book and not the customers line of questions.

I am only too happy to share my currently limited X5d knowledge.

So far my car has several faults that have been with the car for a few years including dealer visits. Just remember, a dealer stamp just means that it went there for a service. They may not have fixed everything that was required because the customer may have baulked at the repair quote. Unfortunately there are a number of X5s in Melbourne in substandard condition due to the cost of repairs quoted by some dealers. These cars can get expensive to bring back into good condition when left for too long.
Cheers Daniel.

No worries Dan I hear where your coming from. Its good for us all to share our experience...makes us all the wiser!