X5 40d xdrive, how good is it?!

[55NF]

[quote="55NF"]
[quote="germancars"]
I think I have been lucky with my other cars. figures advertised and what i got where not that different. I am actually a BMW fan but This fuel discrepancy is just not like what I am used to. After reading all comments I do not think it will improve much. I regret not buying X 5 M model.
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With respect,  you say you're concious of the environmental implications of the 40d & projected MPG as quoted by BMW not matching up to their quoted figures, but then say yoiu wish you'd bought the X5M ...  which is a about as unenvironmentally friendly as you can buy?  The 40d is the best car I've owned in 25 years & I really don't give a damn about the media driven environmental drivel..... Afterall, in comparison to the UK - China and India account for approx 75% percent of the worlds pollution, so all 20 millon UK cars won;t make that much difference in 20 years, in comparison. 

Back to the car.  I've had my 61 plate 12 months, i was achieving 22 MPG when I collected the car.  I now get 26  around town & 37ish on motorway at 60mph.    The real world BMW figures are misleading I agree & I too was disappointed with MPG when I first got the car, but the extra fuel has maybe cost me another 150 GBP over 12 months.  I's call the dealer & see if they'll take it back & find you an X5M
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[johnx5]

Lovely looking car and best colour. Will be getting mine in a couple of hours!!

[germancars]

Dear 55NF, I appreciate your comments and they are right. if you read my last post i came to terms with the discrepancy. I agree with your comment on the X5M and I bought 40d to be better and please the wife. I made my comment in relation to fuel consumption which will be of no relevance if I had bought X5M as it is a true gas monster.  I do like the car, its handling, speed and sober looks. best regards.

[55NF]

[quote="germancars"]
Dear 55NF, I appreciate your comments and they are right. if you read my last post i came to terms with the discrepancy. I agree with your comment on the X5M and I bought 40d to be better and please the wife. I made my comment in relation to fuel consumption which will be of no relevance if I had bought X5M as it is a true gas monster.  I do like the car, its handling, speed and sober looks. best regards.
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Ah ok. ....  You'll grow to like the E70.  I'm always apprehensive when I first collect a new car & start questioning my choice etc.    I had a CLS 320 and a C350cdi.    Outstanding engines & drive from the Mercedes , like your CLS 350.    The X5 is a totally different experience but I warmed to it immediatly.