Why buy an X5?? - Page 4

Darren P · #31 05-19-2005, 01:10 PM

Thanks for replys guys!

You havent said any bad points against the X5 like servicing costs etc, i live in the UK and the fuel prices are stupid but still lokking at a early 4.4 sport because i dont do a lot of miles, got van for work so only use my car on a weekend.

Ive looked at all the 4x4 you have said but i agree the X5 is the best of them, one of the worrys i have is that i have always had sports cars with 300bhp or more. I am worried that i would get bored of the lack of performace compared to a sports car, i know there is no way u can compare a sports car to an X5 but thats my worry.

What i like about the X5 is that it suits my lifestyle bit better now with kids and dirt bikes on a weekend i could hook up a trailer, i also go on some runs to coast so it would be good to just put cruise on and sit back, and also put screens in back for kids (and mates!!) and for me the 22" wheels ive seen!

So to you guys will prob sound like ive made up my mind on an X5 but still unsure if i can live with the lack of performance. (i say lack of performance i mean compared to what i drive now coz i know the 4.4 if 7.0 to 60mph which is no where near slow)

Thanks guys any more thoughts would be great!!!!!

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bozo · #32 05-19-2005, 01:30 PM

Glad we could influence -- um, uh, I mean, HELP you make a decision..You will NOT be disappointed...By the way, if you want a set of brand new ugly 17" X5 wheels with brand new tires, Ive got a set for 400 quid..

Are you getting a diesel?

Darren P · #33 05-19-2005, 03:15 PM

No looking at the 4.4i petrol sport!! Loves petrol!!

Sorry mate will be taking the 19's off to put 22's on instead but after ive had it a while n made sure im still ok with it.

Come on guys give me some bad things about the X5 there must be some thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Curious Joel · #34 05-19-2005, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Darren P

No looking at the 4.4i petrol sport!! Loves petrol!!

Sorry mate will be taking the 19's off to put 22's on instead but after ive had it a while n made sure im still ok with it.

Come on guys give me some bad things about the X5 there must be some thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Really, the only problems the X5 has are some minor things like window regulators and ignition coils. At least those are the things I hear about most often. One bad thing is that the cargo space is small for an SUV, but I never ran into any problems with it.

The Big Easy · #35 05-23-2005, 06:52 AM

You want bad....................
Well, your going to be filling her up often, think about that.
You`ll have to refresh my memmory, GB 1.10 per liter? And a 90L tank.......go figure.... I can`t remember right now.

If you are trying to brake land speed records, make sure you have a Road Angel, that the lane you are driving in is wide enough, and that you are very good friends with the Gas station.

bozo · #36 05-23-2005, 07:15 AM

Hopefully Darren is checkin' out a diesel, since HE can do that in the UK...AARRGGHH!!

Those things can push 29 mpg!!...

X5RO · #37 05-27-2005, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darren P

No looking at the 4.4i petrol sport!! Loves petrol!!

Sorry mate will be taking the 19's off to put 22's on instead but after ive had it a while n made sure im still ok with it.

Come on guys give me some bad things about the X5 there must be some thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will have to agree that it does not get the best gas mileage or shall I say petrol kilomage. I get about 16Miles Per Gallon. However, I am used to driving a vehicle that uses more gas than others.

If you are used to driving 300HP cars, you may not get the same excitment. I recently had a 2004 545i and 2001 330i as a loaner . I really liked the 545. I need to save all my pennies for a M5

. Although, the X5 is fast and handles well, it is not the same as some of these cars.

One thing I do not have too much experience on, but concerned with is future services. I am currently covered for any service. I am just concerned about how much parts and services will be after this coverage runs out. Perhaps others can help you with this part.

After reading about your life style, I think the X5 will be the best fit. Nothing else will be able to tow your bikes and seat people as well as the X5.

B-Line · #38 05-27-2005, 02:14 PM

Darren,

I'm a sports car guy as well. I am on my second X5.. First I owned the 4.4 now I am in a 4.8is. I love the car.

I have to admit that my porsche sits in the garage a ton. The X5 handles incredibly and the power is perfectly suited for an SAV. The performance difference between a 1997 911 and a 4.8is is not that great.
But that also has a lot to do with the fact that the 911 has 282hp. The 4.8is has 360hp. Of course there is a weight difference and no car brakes or handles like a 911.. But I don't miss it for daily driving..

You will not be disappointed..

And, for the record.. When I can bring my X5 to the track and do some laps.. I will, without a moment of hesitation.. And it will have no problems keeping up with 3 series bmw's, 5 series bmw's, Audi A4's, etc..

B

ricky.agrawal · #39 05-27-2005, 06:15 PM

Because this one can do it all.

I can off road decently, and keep up with sports cars. That's my dream.

Darren P · #40 05-28-2005, 08:32 AM

Thanks guys,

The petrol in UK where i am is about 88p a ltr works out at just short of £80 to fill it to the top!! But my 340 bhp Impreza takes £40 to fill it and can use it all in about 160 miles with some hard and sensible driving so wont bother me (but might after a while!) I only use the car on a sat afternoon and sunday i take bikes out and at moment we use mates van so mpg is not a big deal, one thing that concerns me is if fuel keeps going up like it does will i be able to sell it? I know there is always a demand for X5's but the demand for the V8 might drop off.

Ive heard that the 3.0i petrol gets the same mpg as the v8 thats why i decided to go for the v8 but now maybe the diesal might be worth thinking about but the performance is not as good then when the 22's go on it will be worse.

Any question i am gunna put 22's on when i get one, so which spec would be better to go for the sport with hard suspension or the SE? With the smaller tire wall the ride will get harder and a hard ride and and cruiser dont go!! Also might end up lowering it so what you think??

How hard is it to lower an X5? Do they just have normal springs and shocks??

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