3 kids

[fast4d]

it will be tight with 3 car seat in back.

does the toyota require premium gas? bmw requires premium so take that into consideration. the 4.4 X5 will give you about 16-18 mpg combined. the 6 cylinder, maybe 20mpg



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[Chip]

I think Toyota offera 4.7 V8 and a 5.7 V8. 2xx hp and 381 hp, respectively

[keano016]

Originally Posted by fast4d

it will be tight with 3 car seat in back.

does the toyota require premium gas? bmw requires premium so take that into consideration. the 4.4 X5 will give you about 16-18 mpg combined. the 6 cylinder, maybe 20mpg



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Are you saying the X5 requires premium? My 3 series E46 does not require premium. The one I am looking at is a 2005 3.0 with 29k milles for $30,9 versus a 2006 Sequioa (4.7) with 16k (one owner) for $29,9 before we start barganing . Similarly equiped. I do not think the X5 has the premium package, nor the sport package, but has lather (or letherette). It has a moonroonf but I think it is standard?

From what I could find it seems that Sequioa has about 61 inch of shoulder space and X5 has about 55 inches.

The nice thing about the Sequia is that you can car pool other kids, ride visitors in the car as well, etc. But BMW is so fun to drive.

[rastaFarai]

the BMW requires 91 or better premium gas. The gas tank will have a sticker on it that says that. My sister-in-law was about to put reg gas in it when she borrowed it, and the sticker warned her LOL. Great to know my car tells others to treat it well when i'm not around.

The X5 is a great car, but honestly if I had 3 kids I would probably go with the Sequioa. My mgr has an X5 and she has 2 8mth old twins and a 3 yr old. so 2 infant car seats and 1 booster seat in her back row. And she said it was cramped. She just bought the Honda Oddyssey minivan - which comes equiped with everything.. if space is ur issue, go Toyota.. hate to vote against the bmw, but I think your kids will thank you in a few years as they grow.

[X5Dawg]

"Yoda" = Toyota

Better yet, get rid of the kids and enjoy the X!!! j/k

[keano016]

Do you guys think that 2005 3.0 with 29k milles for $30,9 (no premium, no sports) is a good value.

Which package and year has the updated look on the dashboard? Not the yellow led, but the more silverish look?

[TowX]

Daughter wanted 2 friends (all 5 yrs old) to go sledding with us last week. 3 boosters (2 Britax and one Recaro). Yes, you can fit them in across the back..... barely. But was virtually impossible to buckle the belts. Outboard seats were resting against the doors which isn't a safe situation. Since we were just going a mile, I went with it. But I won't do it again. If I had 3 children in car seats, I'd get a different car... or (choke) a Honda Odyssey.

[BMWLOVER]

just as curisoity want to know more, what would happen if you were to put in regualr gas instead of premium?

[JCL]

Originally Posted by BMWLOVER

just as curisoity want to know more, what would happen if you were to put in regualr gas instead of premium?

If it is low enough AKI to potentially cause predetonation, then the engine computer retards the timing sufficiently to prevent engine damage. The result is less power and less mileage, if the AKI is low enough. Some drivers won't notice a thing, others will notice it immediately.

My last three vehicles ran fine (full power, full mileage) on mid-grade 89, and not so well on regular 87. I use 92 on the 535 as it is turbocharged and I see no reason to push the envelope (meaning it can take more advantage of higher octane fuel). Fuel varies widely in quality across North America, so owners in some regions will see an impact as soon as they go below 91/92. Your fuel in Edmonton is likely from the same refineries as we see in Vancouver.

[BMWLOVER]

oh thanks man. imma start using premium gas. i just got x5 i never knew that.