Thinking of buying a "work" X Diesel

[sarends]

We love our 2011 Alpine White Xdrive 5.0 Sports Package Adaptive Drive!

I spend most of my work season inside a pickup truck - I have done this for going on ten years. Last year my truck was (is) a 2012 Ford Super Duty Diesel - it is a nice truck. I own a storm restoration company - here's a picture of the truck:



I am adding another project manager to my company - I am thinking of letting him use the 2012 Super Duty and I will buy something different.

Why? I am tired of driving a pickup for one thing - I drive a lot of miles - little things in the vehicle I drive bug me whereas it might not someone else.

Here's the thing - I don't (personally) need a 3/4 ton diesel except for maybe a couple of times per year. Since I won't be selling the truck, it will still be around for the company's use when we need it.

I do need to have space for sales materials and to occasionally run to a supplier to pickup some job supplies - this is typically a bundle or two of shingles or something smaller.

I drive allot of miles per year - an average of 25,000 miles per year - last year it was 36,000 miles. Although my truck is a diesel, I still only get about 16 MPG avg. I also want comfort. I also need something that looks professional as I am the company owner - I want to look professional and successful.

Here are some ideas I had for my work vehicle this coming year:

Buick Enclave
GMC or Ford 1/2 ton pickup
Toyota Tundra 1/2 ton
Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel (probably not)
BMW X5 Diesel

I have found an 09 X5 diesel that is black (all my company vehicles are black with blue logo and lettering) with 36,000 miles and (believe it or not) adaptive drive - they are asking $37k.

Here is a pic




What does everyone think of these choices? I would add my company logo and info the X as in the above picture of my pickup.

I drive about 80% highway and I drive (typical) 82 MPH when on the highway. WHat MPG do you think I might average?

Is the 09 diesel an "OK" model of the 35D?