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Old 02-09-2017, 04:41 PM
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Yeah, going to the 3.0 will take you from like 10 mpg all the way up 12 or 14mpg.

You don't buy an older X5 looking for fuel efficient transportation. They have lots going for them - but that ain't it, pretty much in any flavor.

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Originally Posted by X53Jay4.8is View Post
If you are in search of getting better fuel economy on an X5 you need to look at a 6 cylinder option.The 4.8is is a performance beast and fuel economy is not a consideration in the delivery of this vehicle.
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