Swop 2011 For 2008 Automatic.

[renagade1]

Hi Guy's

I have the 2011 e-hdi 1.6 egs6 c5 x7 and would like to try a c5 x7 2lt hdi auto . I have seen a nice 2008 2ltr hdi auto exclusive with 40k on the clock with a full service sheet ( as mine has ). I want the exclusive because it has the fluid suspension ( mine has the steel springs ).

What would you do ,stick with what I have or try and get a good c5 x7 exclusive. I have not much money has I have just spent £2.500 on the gear box on the 2011 car ( 81k ).

I trust you will come back with a sensible answer for my problem .   

[coastline taxis]

get rid ofthe 1.6 as there not a good engine and turbo failure is very comon

[paul.h]

Have a look through the Technical Section Common Problems pinned topic since there are a few things to check such as a leaking steering rack and front wipers not working, both can cost a lot to fix and on a 9 year old car there could be a lot wrong. You probably know how to check an auto box but a manual is probably less likely to give expensive bills. Also It would need a timing belt change, possibly the exhaust dpf cleaning or replacing but if missing/drilled through then a car to avoid since next year the MOT is going to be tightened up.