need some suv advice

Crash · 02-20-2009, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bossman

suv's are for bosses.

AHHHHHH HAAAAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Yeah... Ok, bossman. LOL (Strange how I've only worked for one "boss" with an SUV)

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Originally Posted by bossman

and besides.. the x5 3.0 gets 17/23, that's not that bad. not even that far off the z's mileage

Yeah, it is far off. I promise that the x5 isn't going to see 17 except on the freeway. LOL

alefcole · 02-20-2009, 02:35 PM

I own a 2008 3.0 X5, best SUV out there IMO. I get 18mpg city and 22 MPG highway I drive at the speed of traffic. Its an SUV so I don't rev it. If you are gonna use the 3rd row most of the time, then get a Van or a Mercedes. I am 5'7' and I fit fine in the 3rd row but will only like to be there for 2h at the most. No long time journeys. Other than that will not change it for anything.
Go check x5world for more info.

bossman · 02-20-2009, 08:04 PM

yeah and crash you should check your stats bro.. the x5 DOES get 17/23 go look at any review C&D.. edmunds.. etc.

shumby · 02-20-2009, 08:27 PM

wow not one person has said go for the FX50S. That thing is a monster not to mention it will destroy the X5, X6, and anythingelse including your Z's and my G

par4bmw · 02-20-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bossman

yeah and crash you should check your stats bro.. the x5 DOES get 17/23 go look at any review C&D.. edmunds.. etc.

boss,
You keep saying the 17/23. Here is a link to both Edmonds and BMWUSA. Both say 15/21.

Edmunds.com - 2009 BMW X5 Research Reviews and Specs

Specs Fuel Tank Capacity: 22.5 gal.; EPA Mileage Estimates - Automatic (City / Highway / Combined): 15 mpg / 21 mpg / 18 mpg; Range in Miles: 337.5 mi. / 472.5 mi. / 405 mi. More

BMW North America

My wife had an X5 and we never got above 15 in the city. We got over the 21 on the highway though. Where are you seeing the 17/23?

Here is a link to a great X5 forum. http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/index.php Spent a lot of time on their M3 forum.

Good luck with the X5. I am sure you and your dad will love it. Looks great and handles very well for an SUV.

bossman · 02-20-2009, 10:54 PM

man who cares like honestly you proved me wrong by 2 mpg.. GOOD JOB!! all i was sayin is that it's relatively good for and SUV.. like the range and escalade get like 10

shumby · 02-20-2009, 11:29 PM

I say again FX50S

Crash · 02-21-2009, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bossman

yeah and crash you should check your stats bro.. the x5 DOES get 17/23 go look at any review C&D.. edmunds.. etc.

OK. I retract my statement. MAYBE 17 streets... MAYBE.

I HIGHLY doubt that will happen though. I don't care what a magazine says. They test mileage as if my grandmother was driving the car. Real-world situations, not a chance. Nobody drives 35 in a 35 unless a cop is around. Nobody drives 65 in a 65 unless a cop is around.

The faster you go in an SUV, the worse the economy gets. I've owned trucks before. And even when TRYING to get better economy, I could only get around 15/21... And that was with a volant CIA and a tiny bit of exhaust work. TRUST me, those numbers are inflated because they don't reflect realistic driving cycles. (You can google driving cycles.)

Sorry, but the Z will get far better economy.

bossman · 02-21-2009, 08:15 PM

the z WILL get better economy, it's just sad that there's even a contest yet the x5 is an suv

BanningZ · 02-21-2009, 08:21 PM

How about a Toyota Landcruiser?

bossman · 02-22-2009, 12:18 AM

haha your funny banningz.. and as for the fx50s, i considered it cus it's the sexiest vehicle (other than cars of course) that you can buy right now. however, it's TERRIBLE on fuel (390HP - 12/14) and it's kind of point less.. no room plus no offroad = no suv. the x5 on the other hand still has amazing agility for an suv but it's also huge on the inside.. annnnd if you really wanted to take it up to the mountain you could with a good set of tires

BanningZ · 02-22-2009, 01:02 AM

^ Why is that funny?

par4bmw · 02-22-2009, 12:04 PM

^^^ I assume it is funny because it is big and does not handle like the X5. Although the drive of it on the highway is better than any vehicle my wife or I have owned. We go to CO several weeks a year (8 hr drive) and our Lexus LX (same as the Land Cruiser) blows away the X5 she had. Huge difference in highway comfort and gets down trails to spots we go much, much better. When zipping around town I thought the X5 wins hands down. Significantly better handling. She still prefers the plush ride.

Boss,
The X5 sound like a great fit. When comparing fuel economy you can not forget the opposing factor, performance. The Inifiniti blows the X5 3.0 out the water with 390hp and a 5.6 0-60. The bimmer is pretty slow at only 7.8 0-60, Even our Lexus tank is faster at 7.4.

Handling, it is great. Gas mileage, it is good. Engine is a little weak. I would have been much happier with the V8 but than that opposing factor of poor mileage would have kicked in.

shumby · 02-22-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bossman

haha your funny banningz.. and as for the fx50s, i considered it cus it's the sexiest vehicle (other than cars of course) that you can buy right now. however, it's TERRIBLE on fuel (390HP - 12/14) and it's kind of point less.. no room plus no offroad = no suv. the x5 on the other hand still has amazing agility for an suv but it's also huge on the inside.. annnnd if you really wanted to take it up to the mountain you could with a good set of tires

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Ha you can take anything off road. The G37S will do a bit of off roading. Ask nogood he will tell you how I know. I just dont like the look of the X5 X6 i would consider but other than that FX50S baby

Crash · 02-22-2009, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bossman

haha your funny banningz.. and as for the fx50s, i considered it cus it's the sexiest vehicle (other than cars of course) that you can buy right now. however, it's TERRIBLE on fuel (390HP - 12/14) and it's kind of point less.. no room plus no offroad = no suv. the x5 on the other hand still has amazing agility for an suv but it's also huge on the inside.. annnnd if you really wanted to take it up to the mountain you could with a good set of tires

Ok.. Now lets be serious here... What are the chances you're going to take it up a mountain, or even take the thing off-roading? And I'm not talking about dirt side trails. I'm talking about BIG rocks, and serious ATV stuff.

If you're buying a luxury SUV, the chances are that you're not going to be doing any of that. Someone with a bit of experience in off roading and a passion to do so will NOT get a luxury SUV. They'll get a Samurai or a Jeep.

02-20-2009, 08:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	wow not one person has said go for the FX50S. That thing is a monster not to mention it will destroy the X5, X6, and anythingelse including your Z's and my G __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

02-20-2009, 11:29 PM	#22 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	I say again FX50S __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

02-21-2009, 08:21 PM	#25 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 28	How about a Toyota Landcruiser? __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

02-22-2009, 01:02 AM	#27 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 28	^ Why is that funny? __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

02-22-2009, 12:04 PM	#28 (permalink)
par4bmw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 267 Drives: 09 370 M6 Touring/Sp Rep Power: 445	^^^ I assume it is funny because it is big and does not handle like the X5. Although the drive of it on the highway is better than any vehicle my wife or I have owned. We go to CO several weeks a year (8 hr drive) and our Lexus LX (same as the Land Cruiser) blows away the X5 she had. Huge difference in highway comfort and gets down trails to spots we go much, much better. When zipping around town I thought the X5 wins hands down. Significantly better handling. She still prefers the plush ride. Boss, The X5 sound like a great fit. When comparing fuel economy you can not forget the opposing factor, performance. The Inifiniti blows the X5 3.0 out the water with 390hp and a 5.6 0-60. The bimmer is pretty slow at only 7.8 0-60, Even our Lexus tank is faster at 7.4. Handling, it is great. Gas mileage, it is good. Engine is a little weak. I would have been much happier with the V8 but than that opposing factor of poor mileage would have kicked in. __________________ I tellya what, its got this s-mode thing down here...it moveees so incredibly... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7JsL...e=channel_page

02-20-2009, 02:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
alefcole Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SJ Posts: 709 Drives: 2011 Black ZCP E92M3 Rep Power: 17	I own a 2008 3.0 X5, best SUV out there IMO. I get 18mpg city and 22 MPG highway I drive at the speed of traffic. Its an SUV so I don't rev it. If you are gonna use the 3rd row most of the time, then get a Van or a Mercedes. I am 5'7' and I fit fine in the 3rd row but will only like to be there for 2h at the most. No long time journeys. Other than that will not change it for anything. Go check x5world for more info.

02-20-2009, 08:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	yeah and crash you should check your stats bro.. the x5 DOES get 17/23 go look at any review C&D.. edmunds.. etc.

02-20-2009, 10:54 PM	#21 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	man who cares like honestly you proved me wrong by 2 mpg.. GOOD JOB!! all i was sayin is that it's relatively good for and SUV.. like the range and escalade get like 10

02-21-2009, 08:15 PM	#24 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	the z WILL get better economy, it's just sad that there's even a contest yet the x5 is an suv

02-22-2009, 12:18 AM	#26 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	haha your funny banningz.. and as for the fx50s, i considered it cus it's the sexiest vehicle (other than cars of course) that you can buy right now. however, it's TERRIBLE on fuel (390HP - 12/14) and it's kind of point less.. no room plus no offroad = no suv. the x5 on the other hand still has amazing agility for an suv but it's also huge on the inside.. annnnd if you really wanted to take it up to the mountain you could with a good set of tires

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