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Old 02-12-2007, 02:13 PM
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do u think the 5.2 time for the Cayenne turbo is probably the BEST time wit a real good launch on a real good day cuz ive read in some places that the cayenne turbos time ranges anywhere from 5.1-5.6? what do u guys think
Good question; I'm not sure how magazines, manufacturers, etc. decide on the single 0-60 times and other such stats they publish. I assume manufacturers try to use the "best" times (for obvious reasons), but I would think magazines and other testers would do multiple runs and use an average of them (then again, if they're trying to show the vehicle's FASTEST or BEST time, perhaps they DO use the best one they get). Anyone know for sure?

In my case, I did three runs yesterday, and used the best of the three. I'm a novice at this kind of stuff (I've never even had a car on a track), so I figure my "best" is probably still several tenths slower than a really good driver could get with numerous tries...
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Old 02-12-2007, 02:34 PM
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Hey, dude we have the same service advisor. Elle. I was talking about this post and she said yea I just help this guy do that, he is into underwater photography.

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Hey, dude we have the same service advisor. Elle. I was talking about this post and she said yea I just help this guy do that, he is into underwater photography. Elle ROCKS!
Yes, Elle does ROCK! I was telling someone the other day that she is probably the single best overall retail service/sales person I have EVER dealt with...for ANY product or service!
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Totally. When she learned my son was born prematurely and was in Swedish. She bought him the BMW Gund teddy bear (dog). That fricken blew me a way.
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OK, another data update, now that I've had a chance to put some highway miles on my newly supercharged 4.6is:

Highway MPG: 15 - 15.5 (about the same as stock)

City MPG: 10 (1-2mpg less than stock, but attributable to my "S&M problem"; I seldom use "D" anymore)

Best 0-60mph time: 5.2 seconds
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OK, another data update, now that I've had a chance to put some highway miles on my newly supercharged 4.6is:

Highway MPG: 15 - 15.5 (about the same as stock)

City MPG: 10 (1-2mpg less than stock, but attributable to my "S&M problem"; I seldom use "D" anymore)

Best 0-60mph time: 5.2 seconds
You sure are enjoying that Dinan, heh!! Bet'cha still have that grin on your face!
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You sure are enjoying that Dinan, heh!! Bet'cha still have that grin on your face!
Yep, Michelle, I really am! Just yesterday I was merging onto a two-lane highway out in the forest, and a car and minivan both refused to let me in. About 15 seconds later, we hit a section (going up a fairly steep hill) with a passing lane (you know - "Slower traffic keep right"), and I really stomped on it...you should have seen the looks on their faces when my "SUV" flew past them at about twice their speed...going up hill!

I'm hoping maybe I can make it to Westfest this year!
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Can any X5 have the M3 steering wheels and paddle shifters? or only a certain model or with a certain mods other than the steering wheels?
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Wow those are horrible MPG ratings the 4.8 got much better than that I think 16/21.
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Wow those are horrible MPG ratings the 4.8 got much better than that I think 16/21.
I was only reporting MY experience. For the first 38K, my overall average MPG with my 4.6is was almost exactly 13, with Hwy around 16 and city 11-12.

Others may drive differently and get better (or worse) mileage. I believe the formal fuel economy ratings for the 2003 4.6is were 15 overall, 17 hwy, 13 city.
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