Perhaps I bent the truth. I have actually bought a new car but technically it’s not mine, this one belongs to GQ.
I’d been looking for some time at the E53 generation X5, particularly at the 4.8iS variant but they all seem either very leggy and unloved or over priced.
It wasn’t until I saw the MPG on the OBC from a local example that I thought the 3.0D Sport might be the wiser choice for GQ duties. (For the record – I still want one).
Now, it’s not like I’ve fallen out of love with the E36, it’s just carting around all the storage equipment while adding 20k a year was loosing its appeal. (She lives on btw, currently at the Buntingford facility).
So, I rolled the dice on the example you see pictured here. 80k, pan roof, wide screen nav, etc. etc. But the best bit? The Nokia 6110 under the arm rest (on top of the cool box!)
First up was a service and tow bar and while being under him I was able to confirm it’s not an X1! So, for now he’s got the job. Another nice touch is the 93 litre tank which is achieving a 500+ mile range.
Oh and of course, I didn't cover the name. My Mum has a quad up at her home in Aberystwyth which is their work horse. Somehow it just felt right. Or technically Sid the 2nd I guess.
So, as he rolls into winter he’s all set to drop you home or rescue you from the road side – hopefully the former!