TRAKCAR

Chevy right.
I had my first and my last one..

jenk12m

congrats paul and im sure its easy on the back

Tacet-Conundrum

I hate to say it but we all know the X5 is a bargain compared to what we have to pay for a Porsche with the same performance.

I also hate how I feel impressed each time I Sit and Drive an M Variant. Makes me want to scream because I want to get one but I can't imagine myself driving a BMW.

I dunno, I have my issues! Maybe I should just buy that Buick Grand National I've been wanting since high school.

mdrums

I always felt the X5's I've had drove better than the 09 Cayenne S my wonderful wifey just had to have...I actually can't stand her Cayenne! Thnk goodness going away in a few months....and dang it she wants a new Cayenne. Arrrrgh!

I'm driving a 2012 Audi q5 with with little 2.0t engine...28mpg on the highway is nice. I've had it now for 7 months and no issues in the 15,000 miles I have on it.

mooty

that's what a DD should be.

Aerokitted

If we're expanding the conversation here, I'd take a Lexus SUV over any euro offering without question. I love the GX/LX models. Reliable. Quiet. Luxurious. Strong resale. Lasts forever. Body-on-frame durability. Toyota truck pedigree. Only downside is the mpg. I love mine. If you want more rough and tumble, get the Land Cruiser.

While I can find 0 fault for someone picking up an X5, Cayenne and the like, I found them to be a no man's land vehicle. If I want great handles and fun, I drive the 911. If I want an urban/suburban bruiser, give me a true truck that sits high and can get me outta some real trouble.

mooty

ugh.... GX/LX or land cruiser aint truck.
my DD is a 2500 duramax. i think it's too small ;-)

mooty

LOL, you must had a bunch of bad chevy's.

Aerokitted

hehe I'm more about the off-roading than TX sized "bro trucks" with all due respect, sir.

Alan Smithee

Another X5d driver here. Had it over a year now, and other than the urea tank annoyingly going dry before the first service interval, and a piece of sunroof trim falling on my head, it has been a good vehicle, greatly improved by replacing the 20" run-flat tires. Liking the entertainment system more than I expected; disliking the modern BMW UI more than I expected. Averaging 22-23 mpg, using the 425 torques liberally. Also had a dealer make a deal too good to be true, even on an ordered vehicle (which is a great way to go - you can get it to your specs, delivered inside of a month).

That said, I am hoping Porsche does something interesting and aggressive with the rumored 2-door Macan...

Izzone

What tires did u change to?

montoya

Also another satisfied X5D owner. Handles great for a big, heavy and tall SUV, has excellent torque and acceleration. We have had very few issues in our 30K miles, although we do old school maintenance and not just the free BMW service.

I changed my tires to the Continental DWS on the sport package 20" rims for the summer and Pirelli Scorpion Snows for the winter. Both tires are excellent.

We average 20 mpg in the hills in Portland.

Here's a picture when new a couple of years ago, they are great SUV's:

mdrums

The X5 diesel only gets 20mpg on highway...or is that the avg?

montoya

That's in town. Highway is about 25.

Alan Smithee

Toyo Proxes STII

Was originally going to get the Continental DWS, but their very sporadic availability turned me off - both in terms of original purchase, and potential replacement.

The Toyos are good, but since they are not a 'performance' tire, some of the grip is lost coming from the 20" Dunlops. However, ride quality is significantly better, and low speed steering isn't as heavy. I do not have either of the factory options that address these issues (maybe standard on the M?), but with the Toyos, there is no need for them, IMO. That they are half the price and twice the wear rating of the Dunlops is another advantage. My primary reason for getting them is their all-season capabilities.