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#55 of 64 Re: sunroof and urea [radiogaga] by gagrice May 14, 2009 (6:22 am)
Replying to: radiogaga (Apr 25, 2009 11:31 am) Just wanted to weigh in a bit - but really more wanted to understand the comparison. You went with the ML320 over the X5 based on this alone? No offense…   I have driven both. And performance wise the X5D is a clear winner. Comfort wise the ML320 CDI is the winner. The back seats of the ML are far more comfortable than the X5. The reason I would buy the used ML320 CDI is to get away from the Urea injection system. The X5 has a slight advantage in looks. I am not fond of either one. I like the looks of the Touareg/Cayenne better. The Touareg V6 TDI has a much higher tow rating than the X5 or ML. The Touareg also has a larger payload. Add to that I have dealt with the VW dealer and like them. The 7 passenger is a joke in the X5 so it really does not count for anything. The X3 is a mini SUV compared to the others I am looking at. San Diego Diesel is less than Regular and far less than Premium needed for the gas guzzlers. I have a gas guzzler SUV now that I will keep if I do not buy a diesel SUV.   Life is a compromise.
#57 of 64 My new BMW X5 35D by palmharbor Jul 24, 2009 (6:02 am)
Two weeks ago I traded my 2006 Mercedes Benz ML500 for a 2009 BMW X5 diesel with the Premium Package, the Sport Package, Third Row Seats, heated front seats, and Satellite radio. After 500 miles I am getting just over 20 mpg around town, but haven't had it out on the road yet.   I have started a journal about the good, the bad, and the ugly of this vehicle, and am comparing features with my ML500.   So far, more good than bad, but the iDrive is certainly hard to learn. Replies to this message: anon3 (Jul 31, 2009 9:02 am)
#58 of 64 Re: My new BMW X5 35D [palmharbor] by anon3 Jul 31, 2009 (9:02 am)
Replying to: palmharbor (Jul 24, 2009 6:02 am) When you bought/leased the 2009 X5 Diesel, were you aware of the $1,800 tax credit? That certainly will help off-set the fuel costs.   For comparison purposes, one of my previous X5's was a 4.8i V-8. Around town, that vehicle got about 16 mpg in pure city driving. Combined highway/city driving mpg was about 19 mpg. So 20 mpg driving around town is a significant improvement over the V-8.
#59 of 64 X5 diesel in COLD weather by westindian Aug 07, 2009 (6:03 am)
Does anyone have any concerns/bad events with the diesels in cold weather? I ask this because I am interested in them but will be moving up to Green bay in November. Thanks Replies to this message: bigmclargehuge (Aug 07, 2009 6:56 am)
#60 of 64 Re: X5 diesel in COLD weather [westindian] by bigmclargehuge Aug 07, 2009 (6:56 am)
Replying to: westindian (Aug 07, 2009 6:03 am) My family have had diesels up in Syracuse for years. None of the post-Y2K diesels really had any trouble with them starting or running due to cold weather.   When I test-drove a 335d it was in single-digit weather. Ran like a champ.   By comparison, my Subaru with its turbo petrol engine was running like garbage that day.   I've owned both turbo gas/diesel and have found the diesels actually to be less finicky due to weather (or at least less noticable). Sure their peak torque will be down due to weather sometimes, but its still more torque than you can shake a stick at, so whatever performance loss is imperceptible, IMO.   The old International and Cummins (pre-1990) were hard to start without ether injection. That was the real down-side. Haven't had any problems in the last decade.
#61 of 64 4 Beeps by palmharbor Nov 16, 2009 (11:35 am)
Every so often, and not when I am doing anything in particular, I will hear four loud beeps, but the vehicle runs fine and there are no warning lights. Any ideas? Replies to this message: palmharbor (Nov 19, 2009 4:46 pm)
#62 of 64 How to lock glove compartment by palmharbor Nov 19, 2009 (4:44 pm)
Is it possible that there is no way to lock either the glove compartment or the center console in a 2009 BMW X5? I can't find an obvious lock, and the owners manual is silent. Replies to this message: sbonder (Nov 21, 2009 3:30 am)
#63 of 64 Re: 4 Beeps [palmharbor] by palmharbor Nov 19, 2009 (4:46 pm)
Replying to: palmharbor (Nov 16, 2009 11:35 am) An update - After several emails with my salesman, we discovered that the hour reminder was set in the iDrive window where time can be changed.
#64 of 64 Re: How to lock glove compartment [palmharbor] by sbonder Nov 21, 2009 (3:30 am)
Replying to: palmharbor (Nov 19, 2009 4:44 pm) if it is the same as my new 2010, then you are correct. there is a lockable compartment in the rear. you can lock stuff in there and then give the valet the remote without the key. odd.

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