Absolutely Amazed by the X5 4.8

[morecowbell]

I think about 17 in mixed driving, but i've got a pretty heavy foot.

[rh71]

Originally Posted by M6X

my 30i is getting 20mpg mostly highway. 48i can't be that bad right?

strict city/town driving I'm only getting 13mpg on a 3.0... need those highway miles to balance these things out.

[cmyX6go]

Originally Posted by morecowbell

I think about 17 in mixed driving, but i've got a pretty heavy foot.

I've never seen 17. I reset the computer while filling up the other day. I drove like a girl and only managed to break 16 on the highway portion of my commute (it was late so not too much traffic). I'm back down to 14. The computer was at 12.7 before I reset it.

Glad you like the X.

[Sher KamaL]

They will never stop amazing anyone who gets to drive them.

X - FACTOR...

[soldmystang]

Originally Posted by jeep

As much as I love the X and the amazing things it can do for a 5000lb hulking beast (compared to my 3er atleast I still miss my 3 on occasion. Have convinced wife that we do need another and to my amazement she agreed

I think a little sibling like a 335i convertible will fit snugly in the warm shadows of big brother X5 Now only gotta figure out where to get that 60K

try the 135i i hear they are much fun.

[wch X5]

Great to hear that you love the X. I agree with all of your sentiments.

However, I also have the luxury of having an M3 for fun.

That being said, I only get about 12-13 mpg in almost exclusively city driving. The M3 gets 15 so the X5 makes my M3 seem thriftier by comparison. It is what it is.

When my lease is up (Dec), I'll have to try the diesel but I somehow feel like I'll either keep this X5 or get another one.

[Meiac09]

Originally Posted by cmyX5go

I've never seen 17. I reset the computer while filling up the other day. I drove like a girl and only managed to break 16 on the highway portion of my commute (it was late so not too much traffic). I'm back down to 14. The computer was at 12.7 before I reset it.

Glad you like the X.

Its those shoes...

[alexmish]

I get what the sticker says !!! Once I got 20mpg on highway going from NJ to catskills and back, with 4 people in the car and 70-75mph... must have been the tail wind

[Michelle]

Glad you're enjoying it!

Originally Posted by morecowbell

I think about 17 in mixed driving, but i've got a pretty heavy foot.

Consider yourself lucky! I think most get around 13mpg.

[golfer4life]

Originally Posted by morecowbell

Well guys...I only have about 750 miles on my X5, but I thought i'd share my findings on the car thus far. In short, I am ABSOLUTELY amazed by how much I love this truck.

-This is the first truck i've ever owned. My past cars have all been sports coupes except for a 3 series sedan(2006) and Z3 (1997). I was leary about getting a truck and to be honest, the only reason I did was because my wife and I are expecting our first child. I LOVE small cars...and I'm shocked to say this, but, I don't think i'll ever go back to a sports coupe or a Sedan as a Daily Driver.
-The 4.8 is simply amazing. It's the perfect amount of a punch for the truck. Amaple power is always there, whether for cruising or hard driving.
-My biggest reason for never wanting a truck was I was afraid with how it would handle. I can't believe what it feels like. It feels almost as if it is glued to the road. When it turns, it feels almost like car, very little roll or "lean". Is it because of the Sports Package? Whatever the reason, the confidence I feel driving it is unmatched.
-I was so tired of the harshness in my 335 coupe with the performance tires that I didn't even consider the 20's. And I'm glad I did not. The ride is amazing.
-We all know how great the interior is, so I won't rehash it.

Issues:


All in all...couldn't be happier!!!

Amen to your post cowbell. I only have the 3.0 and I'm very happy with it. I wish I could afford the 4.8 and hear the sound of that engine. But either one, most people would say they're glad to be driving an X5. It's been raining out here in Socal and I've been frequenting the mountains for skiing/snowboarding. Nothing like driving your X5 with your skis and board on the roof rack and not having to put on chains where most people have to do it. It just sucks that the CHP will force Californians to put on chains with only a foot of snow. Gimme a break, I'm driving an X5.