Traded my e70 3.0d for an e53 4.8is - AND I PREFER IT!

[jvit27]

Originally Posted by Sedoy

Real world consumption lower based on what I read from this site.

I actually GET 15-16 around town and 21-22 on the hwy with my 4.8is.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by omegaelite

I dont know anybody with either an e53 or e70 3.0d getting better than 25mpg. Mine at best was 24mpg and as low as 20 around town!

On my old 4.6is I used to get 18 around town and 21 on a run. the 4.8is seems to be more efficent and I gettnig 19 around town and 22 on a run. So overall I still think petrol is now cheaper than diesel.....

The e53 4.8is feels quicker than the newer e70 4.8i and sounds much better as well......

Id now only go X6 with the 5.0 twin turbo and only if its as hardcore as the e53 x5 4.8is.....

that would be for me...my missus is havnig our 4.8is and says theres more room in the back for the isofix child seats!

Like the color combo.

[Fredo]

Originally Posted by omegaelite

Drove a mates E53 the other day and preffered it....didnt seem to crash so much over bumps

I haven't driven an E53 for a long time so can't remember what it was like over bumps but I have to say my E70 SD is awful over speed bumps etc...much worse than my old 535d Sport but bizarrely has a better ride in general.

I wonder if switching from RFT's would solve it? I changed my 535d to normal tyres which improved it's ride noticeably.

[rh71]

Originally Posted by Fredo

I haven't driven an E53 for a long time so can't remember what it was like over bumps but I have to say my E70 SD is awful over speed bumps etc...much worse than my old 535d Sport but bizarrely has a better ride in general.

I wonder if switching from RFT's would solve it?

Y E S. Will never use RFTs again... what a difference.

[Fastbuck]

Originally Posted by avanti27

I actually GET 15-16 around town and 21-22 on the hwy with my 4.8is.

Fuel consumption figures are a bit like penis size and depth of snow... quoted figures bear little resemblance to fact!