2 questions

[deutsch100]

I average almost 20-21 mpg city driving. On the Freeway, with good traffic, speeds of 60-70mph, I get about 25 mpg usually

[hardcrab]

We bought an '07 last fall with the 4.8. We consistenty average 19.?? mpg. (we live rural- no city driving). My wife and I both enjoy driving this car more than any other we have owned- (everything from Jags, Merc's, other BMW's,...). I don't think it would be the same without the V8. It's just a blast to drive.

The way I look at it is it probably costs me less than $35 extra a month in fuel to drive the V8 vs. the 6 (we drive less than 10k per year). If $35/mo. extra is an issue to me, I have no business driving a ~40K used car- I should get a Kia instead.

Life's short- get what you want and don't sweat the small potatoes-

Edit- is there an "e" in potatoes? I can never remember.

[BGM]

Originally Posted by hardcrab

We bought an '07 last fall with the 4.8. We consistenty average 19.?? mpg. (we live rural- no city driving). My wife and I both enjoy driving this car more than any other we have owned- (everything from Jags, Merc's, other BMW's,...). I don't think it would be the same without the V8. It's just a blast to drive.

The way I look at it is it probably costs me less than $35 extra a month in fuel to drive the V8 vs. the 6 (we drive less than 10k per year). If $35/mo. extra is an issue to me, I have no business driving a ~40K used car- I should get a Kia instead.

Life's short- get what you want and don't sweat the small potatoes-

Edit- is there an "e" in potatoes? I can never remember.

+1. Though I would roll alternatively with a white Nissan Cube instead of a Kia ha.

[ekimv65]

Originally Posted by hardcrab

We bought an '07 last fall with the 4.8. We consistenty average 19.?? mpg. (we live rural- no city driving). My wife and I both enjoy driving this car more than any other we have owned- (everything from Jags, Merc's, other BMW's,...). I don't think it would be the same without the V8. It's just a blast to drive.

The way I look at it is it probably costs me less than $35 extra a month in fuel to drive the V8 vs. the 6 (we drive less than 10k per year). If $35/mo. extra is an issue to me, I have no business driving a ~40K used car- I should get a Kia instead.

Life's short- get what you want and don't sweat the small potatoes-

Edit- is there an "e" in potatoes? I can never remember.

For me its at 40000 miles per year, its bit more, but when you add it up, still not that much more.

I am buying through a dealer from an auction from BMW lease returns, the 09 X35d is around $36 to 42 depending on options etc, not a bad deal I don't think. Most have less then 20K miles on them and still in full warranty.

[ekimv65]

Originally Posted by rh71

Have the 3.0si. Wishing I had the 35i. Actually I wished that even before I bought the 3.0. Too bad the 35i came out 3 years too late. Day-to-day driving though the 3.0 is perfectly capable.

Whats the difference is there 3.0 vs. 35i???

[JCL]

Originally Posted by ekimv65

Whats the difference is there 3.0 vs. 35i???

The 3.0 in the 2008 is called the N52 engine.
The 35i is a new engine, called the N54, still 3.0 litres, but:

+2 turbochargers
+ direct injection
+ horsepower
+ torque

Totally different driving experience, IMO.

[jeremym]

Originally Posted by ekimv65

I currently average 19.5 in my 06, never had a problem with it! Great car, I have a family member that has been nagging me to buy it from me, I just turned 100,800 miles and he will give me $20,000 for it. I think that sounds about right,,,,?

Thanks.

$20k for a X5 with over 100k on it? Or anywhere NEAR 100k? Take it while you can. However, since it's family, I'd feel bad. The thing isn't even worth $14k with anywhere near 100k on it. Don't pay attention to KBB values either. Any smart person that knows X's wouldn't go anywhere near a first-gen with over 50-60k miles on it. Even that's stretching it. Ask me how I know...

Also, 19.5 MPG combined in a 4.8is? Are you a magician?

[jeremym]

Originally Posted by hardcrab

We bought an '07 last fall with the 4.8. We consistenty average 19.?? mpg. (we live rural- no city driving).

Sorry, I don't believe you. I own the same truck you do. 2007 4.8. All software updates and I don't floor it everywhere I go. There's no way you get anywhere over 15 mpg driving off the highway in that truck. Period. Especially when EPA ratings are 15/21. You're telling me you're getting EPA estimated highway MPG just driving rural? Unless it's flat as a board with a tail wind everywhere you go....HA! Ok, David Blaine.

[hardcrab]

Believe what you want. I'm going by both the trip computer and manual check at fill ups. I havn't reset the mpg on the trip computer in several months- it presently reads 19.2. I have verified this at fill ups on numerous accasions.

Troll much?

[jeremym]

Originally Posted by hardcrab

Troll much?

Only when I'm in the mood.