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X5d unloaded gas mileage is 19/26 or approx 22mpg combined (you stated 15 above)....
I dont see vibration as an issue at stop...may have been the particular used one you were driving (granted i also drive a Dodge Cummins so i could be a little less sensative)...noise not an issue at all with me or my wife.
Re Lag, takes a while to learn to drive a diesel...not an issue afterward...smooth progressivly more throttle avoids lag vs. instant throttle to the % you want...hard to explain, but i own two diesels and lag is not an issue
I think all configs will tow 4500w/o issue (V8, D or 11 6cyl - it's an inline 6 by the way...not v6)....
New D prices are pretty good when you take into account the $3500 Diesel Credit....try that in your cost calc if you havent
Any of them will kick the tar out of a pickup truck in day to day driving / fun...
Good luck, looks like you've done your homework, sure you will make a good choice.....
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2011 X35d - Platinum Grey/Black/Bamboo
Premium, Convenience, Technology, Rear Climate, ipod/sat - 1st Time BMW Owner
2006 Dodge 2500 Diesel (7500lbs and 13.4 Sec Qtr Mile)
2010 KTM 530 & 300
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