My first X5!

[stovie]

Hello there. New to the forum so I thought I'd say 'hello'.

Picked up my new X5 3.0sd Msport last weekend. Still trying to refrain from giving it a bit of 'wellie' ('thrashing' for those of you across the Pond )until the 1200 miles running in is finished but so far I'm loving it. Traded up from a Lexus RX400h which I disliked due to the atrocious handling under acceleration and very 'spongy' brakes and most of all, the 'car sick' inducing body roll. However, the boss (wife) much preferred the Lexus as it 1. Fitted in the garage 2. Had a sun roof 3. Was easier to park. Anyway, I pay so I won.

Took the following options: Media Pack, Folding Wing Mirrors, 20" Msport wheels, third row of seats and front heated seats. Also chose the shadowline instead of the standard Msport polished aluminium door surrounds.

Still trying to get used to the abysmal fuel consumption compared to the Lexus (32 mpg average, 27 so far in the X5). But hey, what's the point of buying a Sports Diesel and complaining about how expensive it is to run! :roll:

Here's a few piccies: