I am looking for a lower mileage X5. 2006 - 2009 depending on budget. I am trying to find out the dimensions behind the second seat (luggage area). No one or web searching helps. Do not want cu. ft.
I am looking at the 4.4 as I will be pulling a boat and the 3.0 seems a little small. Cannot afford a 35.
Anyone have one to sell for a good price? Looking at either model, can anyone fill me in with the primary differences between the models.
I am looking for a lower mileage X5. 2006 - 2009 depending on budget. I am trying to find out the dimensions behind the second seat (luggage area). No one or web searching helps. Do not want cu. ft.
I am looking at the 4.4 as I will be pulling a boat and the 3.0 seems a little small. Cannot afford a 35.
It's not really clear which model, E53 or E70, you're considering. The 2006 would be an E53 model while 2007-2009 would be the E70. The 4.4 was the normal V8 used in the E53. The 35 is an E70.
I am looking at either model as I have not been able to find out the differences. A larger luggage area would be better. Other than that, budget will rule.
I believe the E70 (2007 - current) will have the larger luggage area as it is is physically larger than the E53 (2000 - 2006). It sounds as if you have a specific need so my suggestion would be to look at both and see which one can handle the cargo you need to carry.
Luggage area is because we often travel with another couple, either skiing, towing a boat or bikes. Just makes sense that a larger luggage area is be beneficial.
I'm not sure they're significantly different. You mentioned you're not looking for cubic feet...are you asking someone to provide two dimensional measurements of the cargo space?
I had one of the front seals start to leak. My mechanic and BMW both said it was an unusual leak as they don't see many of them. BMW picked up the majority of the repair under a goodwill repair (the vehicle is out of warranty based on age and had under 40K miles when the leak occurred).
I have the 4.8L engine and it's fairly nicely equipped. Other than the leak no issues with it. The mechanics advice may be the "Do not buy the first year of a model year" as they tend to have more issues than subsequent years. I'm very pleased with mine and would buy another 2007 - 2008 without hesitation.
Just taking a quick look seems to indicate you will have more room in your 4-runner than the X5. Another one to think about is the XC90 which has a very usable 3rd row, as well as more room (with and without seats folded) than the X5. Lots of choices out there -- check them out.:angel:
When researching my first X5 (the E53 model) I read article after article, review after review, which universally stated the cargo capacity of the X5 was lower than other vehicles. That's why BMW labels it a SAV instead of SUV. It holds a decent amount but other SUVs seem to hold more (I experienced this last week when I transferred a bunch of things from my friends 1999 Grand Cherokee to my X5.)
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