Ruby Black 2011 X5 35d

[jdcolombo]

Originally Posted by X5Sport

I thought very hard about having this colour on my new E71 as it looks absolutely fabulous in sunlight. It's a standard option for the UK. Unfortunately it just looks black in dull light, which we do get a lot of in the UK - in fact we only know it's Summer when the rain is warmer!!

I agree it is a beautiful colour! Very Jealous

I hope you continue to enjoy the diesel 'kick', it gets better as they break in

My E71 is the new 40d and should be fabulous considering I'm going from 218bhp to 306bhp and a mountain of torque coupled to an 8 speed tranny.

Yes, it takes a really sunny day to get the effect, but we do get them pretty regularly here in central Illinois; probably wouldn't have done this if I lived in Seattle!. I almost waited for the 40d (I think it's supposed to come here next year sometime), but the $4500 rebate was too good to pass up. The diesel's acceleration from a stop is really amazing - the thing will throw you back in your seat in a way I've felt only with the 335i or M3. And this is for a 5200-pound car.

John C.

[admranger]

Originally Posted by X5Sport

I thought very hard about having this colour on my new E71 as it looks absolutely fabulous in sunlight. It's a standard option for the UK. Unfortunately it just looks black in dull light, which we do get a lot of in the UK - in fact we only know it's Summer when the rain is warmer!!

Originally Posted by x5sport

I agree it is a beautiful colour! Very Jealous

I hope you continue to enjoy the diesel 'kick', it gets better as they break in

My E71 is the new 40d and should be fabulous considering I'm going from 218bhp to 306bhp and a mountain of torque coupled to an 8 speed tranny.