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Old 05-19-2011, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Izzone
Trade in that gas sucking x5 for a diesel

Problem solved
X5 Diesel owns other X5s.

And over here Diesel is cheaper than 87 gas. Not only it costs less to fill up but it lasts a lot longer.

I see no point in a gasoline powered SUV.
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Old 05-19-2011, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by amaist
X5 Diesel owns other X5s.

And over here Diesel is cheaper than 87 gas. Not only it costs less to fill up but it lasts a lot longer.

I see no point in a gasoline powered SUV.
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Old 05-19-2011, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Izzone
Trade in that gas sucking x5 for a diesel

Problem solved
i dont even drive the X5, thats the misses. i have the caddy esv. i need a diesel that can hold 4 kids and a enclosed rear cabin
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Old 05-19-2011, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by jenk12m
i dont even drive the X5, thats the misses. i have the caddy esv. i need a diesel that can hold 4 kids and a enclosed rear cabin
Mercedes GL for SUV, GMC Denail 2500 with a topper for truck

Sell the Cadillac

Problem solved.......

I agree, after having a diesel SUV.....never, never gas again

I get

21 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, 18 mpg towing at 80
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Old 05-19-2011, 11:00 AM
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dont like the topper on pick up trucks, not many options out there for my situation
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Old 05-19-2011, 11:00 AM
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Anyone have any suggestions where to stay at Watkins Glen?
Booked all other hotels...
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Old 05-19-2011, 11:04 AM
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Mike they don't sell diesel suburbans, esv, etc diesels anymore.

Maybe crazy idea, but why not find a low milage Excursion diesel and recondition/upgrade it?
Big turbo, redo interior, shocks, sway bars, etc. My '01 was great. Maybe Grey/black paint to match RS?
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Old 05-19-2011, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
Mike they don't sell diesel suburbans, esv, etc diesels anymore.

Maybe crazy idea, but why not find a low milage Excursion diesel and recondition/upgrade it?
Big turbo, redo interior, shocks, sway bars, etc. My '01 was great. Maybe Grey/black paint to match RS?
And a set of crome 22" to match the esclade
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Old 05-19-2011, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
Mike they don't sell diesel suburbans, esv, etc diesels anymore.

Maybe crazy idea, but why not find a low milage Excursion diesel and recondition/upgrade it?
Big turbo, redo interior, shocks, sway bars, etc. My '01 was great. Maybe Grey/black paint to match RS?
nope, only hybrids. all the diesels are truck versions or short wheel base SUV's like the X5 or VW tourag i think its called
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Originally Posted by jenk12m
i dont even drive the X5, thats the misses. i have the caddy esv. i need a diesel that can hold 4 kids and a enclosed rear cabin
Congrats on 4 kids. We found 2 is plenty. The shop is closed now.

Our X5 is also for the missus. I can't drive something like that daily. M3 sedan for me, thank you very much. And I don't care about gas mileage (with my driving it's terrifying).

Our next X5 will have the 3rd row. Buy then the oldest one can be in the last row and we can pick up a niece or two.
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Old 05-19-2011, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jenk12m
nope, only hybrids. all the diesels are truck versions or short wheel base SUV's like the X5 or VW tourag i think its called
http://www.gmc.com/sierra/2500hd-denali.html

Put a topper on it

When my BMW lease is up I might get one one of these
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Originally Posted by deputydog95
Is there any room on yours or Peter's trailer for a set of wheels/tires or two. I'd love to talk Mike Carter and Nick into a road trip to hit maybe one of those places.
I could be talked into going to a few of those tracks.
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Originally Posted by Izzone
http://www.gmc.com/sierra/2500hd-denali.html

Put a topper on it

When my BMW lease is up I might get one one of these
You will miss your BMW, trust me. The mpg is horrible.
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Originally Posted by M3EvoBR
You will miss your BMW, trust me. The mpg is horrible.
If and when I go this route.....

I will buy a Audi A3 TDI for a daily
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Old 05-19-2011, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by mdrums
I could be talked into going to a few of those tracks.
you guys need to go......

Why dont you guys do a tire trailer like Erik, they work fine
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