X5 35d road test

Turbineguy · 10-05-2011, 09:36 AM

Hello everybody,

Here's a link to a review I did of the X5 35d in August. I got the car for a week (during the hurricane, no less) courtesy of BMW's press fleet and enjoyed every minute. As a dyed-in-the-wool diesel nut I found the power and economy impressive, and am hoping to see more BMW diesels offered in the US soon. I'd welcome feedback from X5 diesel owners.

http://www.examiner.com/hartford-car...ferings-review

Will

BLK_08E90 · 10-06-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbineguy

Hello everybody,

Here's a link to a review I did of the X5 35d in August. I got the car for a week (during the hurricane, no less) courtesy of BMW's press fleet and enjoyed every minute. As a dyed-in-the-wool diesel nut I found the power and economy impressive, and am hoping to see more BMW diesels offered in the US soon. I'd welcome feedback from X5 diesel owners.

http://www.examiner.com/hartford-car...ferings-review

Will

Good review....I was reading the first part and I told my wife this guy is talking about us....we have a 2011 X5d, 6 month old twins, and a dog..I thought it was funny...I feel your pain..lol

jacb1301 · 10-06-2011, 02:20 PM

Hit all the key points as to why we ordered the diesel X5. Thanks for sharing.

263464757 · 10-07-2011, 11:21 AM

I think his fuel mileage is off...26 mpg hwy seems low, at least I would hope so.

Others I know say they get 30 mpg city/hwy doesn't matter. Heck I got 21-22 Kentucky to Maine and back at 80mph and thats a 5.0 with wife, kids, 100+ lbs of gear, and a 80 lb hitch attached.

Window sticker says 14/20 for the 5.0 and I get 15/21-22...not to bad Mr. BMW...not to bad at all. When I purchased it I figured they meant at "55mph"...Nope!

Turbineguy · 10-11-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 263464757

I think his fuel mileage is off...26 mpg hwy seems low, at least I would hope so

26 highway is the EPA highway rating on the Monroney. I saw mid-20's on the highway, but the truck wasn't broken in yet (only had about 2k miles) In-town driving showed 19-20 according to the computer

Dodge2Dub · 10-12-2011, 12:20 PM

I average 19 in combined driving and mid-20's on the highway cruising at 80mph.

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Turbineguy Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2009 Jetta TDI Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fairfield, CT iTrader: (0)	X5 35d road test Hello everybody, Here's a link to a review I did of the X5 35d in August. I got the car for a week (during the hurricane, no less) courtesy of BMW's press fleet and enjoyed every minute. As a dyed-in-the-wool diesel nut I found the power and economy impressive, and am hoping to see more BMW diesels offered in the US soon. I'd welcome feedback from X5 diesel owners. http://www.examiner.com/hartford-car...ferings-review Will
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jacb1301 Private First Class 13 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35d AW-Tobacco Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Good stuff Hit all the key points as to why we ordered the diesel X5. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Drives: 2012 X5 35d/Alpine White/Tobacco/Dark Bamboo/Premium PKG/Sports Activity PKG/Premium Audio PKG/Running Boards
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263464757 Lt. General 7 Rep 143 Posts Drives: X5 5.0, 540i, 1965 C2 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Louisville iTrader: (0)	I think his fuel mileage is off...26 mpg hwy seems low, at least I would hope so. Others I know say they get 30 mpg city/hwy doesn't matter. Heck I got 21-22 Kentucky to Maine and back at 80mph and thats a 5.0 with wife, kids, 100+ lbs of gear, and a 80 lb hitch attached. Window sticker says 14/20 for the 5.0 and I get 15/21-22...not to bad Mr. BMW...not to bad at all. When I purchased it I figured they meant at "55mph"...Nope!
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Dodge2Dub Captain 36 Rep 910 Posts Drives: E90 M3; Ducati Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (6)	I average 19 in combined driving and mid-20's on the highway cruising at 80mph. __________________ E90 M3: Some cool stuff...more to come Ducati 1199 Panigale: Bucket full of mods
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