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Old 03-08-2012, 04:01 PM
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5.0 is one awesome truck!
Dropped of my 2004 4.4 with 106k miles and picked up my new 2012 X5 50 with 4 miles! What a ride. This thing is awsome!

I never drove the 50 when I was negotiating. But when I showed up to pick it up and started it up, wow, what a symphony! The engine sound really is impressive.

I got the sport activity and love the sport wheel and paddle shifters. It looks awesome with the 19" wheels too.

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Premium, Sport activity with 20 way seats, cold weather, 3rd row seats.

I look forward to driving this truck. Its quickness and speed defies it's heft. I found myself a few times having to brake harder than I anticipated as the thing gets up and going so well you forget its still a large truck and needs some space to stop!

My only note of caution: not sure this will be the best thing to own out of warranty. Every time I touch the truck or a button, I can hear some motor or servo doing something. Lots of toys, but would hate to be on the hook if they start breaking.

But for now, who cares, this thing is so fun!
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Old 03-08-2012, 04:45 PM
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NICE! CONGRATS!!

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ps. why didn't yours come w/ 20" rims?
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Old 03-08-2012, 04:56 PM
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20" are an option for the SA package. I wanted the all season tires, and I live in Boston and we're famous for our potholes. They are a rim eating phenomena.
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Old 03-08-2012, 04:58 PM
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Congrats on the new X!!
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I agree. Congrats and enjoy!
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Congratulations on the new vehicle!

It is a 50, or a 4.4tt, but never a 5.0
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Congratulations on the new vehicle!

It is a 50, or a 4.4tt, but never a 5.0
Oops:fixed. So used to referring to my old ride as a 4.4
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nice....

i didn't test drive my 12 50i either but i did have an 08 X5 3.0.. the ride was great but lacked real power... i just knew the 4.4 would make a huge difference... and it did... had concerns about going to an 8 thinking i was going to have to refill every other mile... not really a concern anymore..

it gets thirsty but not as bad as i expected... and the extra hp is well worth it...
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Congrats, but how in the hell did you drop that much money on a vehicle when you didn't even test drive that particular model?
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Old 03-09-2012, 12:30 PM
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I drove the x5 35 and liked it. I knew the 50 would be the same but better. Plus coming from the 4.4 it seemed logical to go to the 50.
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