Originally Posted by robert47

Hello All, New to the Board but have appreciated all the comments and information. My daily driver and dedicated "road trip" vehicle is a Black / Black 2000 X5 4.4. I am strongly considering replacing this with the diesel version but am concerned it may not perform as well in highway passing situations (trade off is the mileage)? I love the power the V-8 has when asked to "pass". Anyone on the Board have a chance to really compare the power and performance at highway speeds when attempting to overtake the three or four vehicles towing trailers and assorted big rigs that always seem to be in the way?
Appreciate any information.