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BMW X5 35i or 50i
I'm new to the forum and I must say that it's refreshing to see that there are still places on the Net where the discussion is smart and civilized. Congrats! I'm having a hard time deciding between the X5 35i and the X5 50i 2011 (both fully equipped). I drove them both and liked them equally (OK I admit maybe I liked the 50i a little more!). Basically, I love to drive. I don't need to tow stuff on a regular basis but we're planning a cross-Canada roadtrip with a folding camping trailer in 2012 and a roadtrip to Florida this summer (we live in Quebec, Canada). My wife will use it to go to work on a daily basis but it will be the family car on nights and weekends. We usually keep our cars from 6 to 8 years. Would you say the 50i is worth the higher sticker price? How about the fuel consumption? Is it a lot worse than the 35i? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks! P.S. I also looked at the Cayenne and Cayenne S but, even tough their interior is gorgeous, I found the X5s more fun to drive (plus you get more bang for your $). |
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I am sure the 50i can provide a nice kick in the seat in acceleration, but my philosophy is that if I wanted to drag race, I wouldn't be starting out with an X5 in any case, I would be buying something much lighter. The 35i has plenty of power, the 50i has more. You can tow your fold down fine with a 35i.
If, after your test drive, you were raving about the 50i driving experience, you would have your answer. For the more than $14,000 price premium for two more cylinders, and the 25% higher fuel consumption (BMW figures), I would go with the 35i. BTW, that fuel consumption figure is on the standard test cycle. I suspect that if you use the additional power of the 50i on a regular basis, your fuel consumption results will reflect that use. Now, how many posts until you get a suggestion to buy the diesel?
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Now, how many posts until you get a suggestion to buy the diesel?[/QUOTE]
Just one! I ordered mine yesterday! I wanted the X6, then after considering my dogs, wanted the 50i, but driving the 35d and the with eco/holiday credits, sealed the deal for me! But, any of them will be just fine! just pick which one you like best! |
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Just one! I ordered mine yesterday! I wanted the X6, then after considering my dogs, wanted the 50i, but driving the 35d and the with eco/holiday credits, sealed the deal for me! But, any of them will be just fine! just pick which one you like best![/QUOTE]
Well said. I think this can be a healthy discussion. Back when I was SUV shopping I would have both the current 35i if it were available. That there was a big ECO rebate/reduction from BMW, a diesel Tax credit from the Feds, gasoline approaching $4 for me and the diesel being the new thing, thats the way I went. Also, I had just sold my 335i and the 35i would have been too similar. Knowing what I know now, I would have bought the 35d over the 35i because of the way I and it drive even without all the economic incentives.
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Also, you should be able to tune the 35i, which would somewhat close the gap on the 50i hp/torque figures.
Then again, you can always tune the 35d as well.
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Yeah, I thought about that after I posted, but where does it end? I guess you can tune the X5M as well.
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I hadn't mentioned the tuning capability of the 35i and 50i because they are all turbocharged, and so are all tunable, it isn't a differentiator IMO. A comment to the length of time the OP plans to keep the vehicle: While that is admirable, with the much increased complexity of these vehicles and the lack of any extended warranties for the original purchaser from BMW in Canada, I think a lot fewer people are going to be keeping their vehicles as long. My 535 is a great car, but it is in the last year of the original factory warranty, and that means it is almost time for it to go.
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I think the tunability should be considered if cost is a factor. Base price for a 35i is $12,600 less than the 50i. Tune estimates would be about $2,500 or less to get the 35i within about 20 hp and 35lb.ft of torque of the stock 50i. Plus the 35i weights about 400 pounds less than the 50i. I am sure many people will skip the 50i, get a tune on the 35i and have similar performance at a reduced price.
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