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Re: Re: X5M vs diesel discussion

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:24 pm
by snipez999
Yes as soon as you said 50d you know you'd be pulling my tail lol. Range was more the point as I can get down to Essex on 20mpg without refuelling. Performance wise I embarrass many petrol thumpers.


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Re: Re: X5M vs diesel discussion

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:26 pm
by 535dboy
[quote="snipez999"]
Yes as soon as you said 50d you know you'd be pulling my tail lol. Range was more the point as I can get down to Essex on 20mpg without refuelling. Performance wise I embarrass many petrol thumpers.


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My new one only has a small tank so the range is only 200-220 miles which is a right PITA

An X6M will of course have a much bigger tank

Re: Re: X5M vs diesel discussion

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:26 pm
by 535dboy
Did they get the 8 speed auto too?

Re: Re: X5M vs diesel discussion

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:38 pm
by snipez999
But yes sound wise a lambo SUV would be pretty unbeatable


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Re: Re: X5M vs diesel discussion

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:50 pm
by X5Sport
The one I looked at in 2010 was a 6-speed M-Sport Steptronic auto, and according to BMW it still is on the MY2013 version.

Re: Re: X5M vs diesel discussion

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:37 pm
by Lee4.8is
I enjoyed reading the Petrol Vs Diesel debate & I think if I was in the market for the M50d or X5M I would have to take both out to compare & I am a die hard V8 fan but the triple turbo set up fascinates me...but I adored the sound my old 4.8iS made, it's an interesting conundrum.  :)

Re: Re: X5M vs diesel discussion

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:38 pm
by 535dboy
[quote="snipez999"]
But yes sound wise a lambo SUV would be pretty unbeatable


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You know if they do one it is more likely to have the turbo V 8 in over a v10/12

Re: Re: X5M vs diesel discussion

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:40 pm
by 535dboy
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
I enjoyed reading the Petrol Vs Diesel debate & I think if I was in the market for the M50d or X5M I would have to take both out to compare & I am a die hard V8 fan but the triple turbo set up fascinates me...but I adored the sound my old 4.8iS made, it's an interesting conundrum.  :)
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The problem is that the triple is too effortless it doesn't give the thrill

Re: Re: X5M vs diesel discussion

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:07 pm
by Lee4.8is
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
I enjoyed reading the Petrol Vs Diesel debate & I think if I was in the market for the M50d or X5M I would have to take both out to compare & I am a die hard V8 fan but the triple turbo set up fascinates me...but I adored the sound my old 4.8iS made, it's an interesting conundrum.  :)
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The problem is that the triple is too effortless it doesn't give the thrill
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It's a fair point & I am sure the X5M isn't left wanting for low down urge with two turbos anyway  8)

Re: Re: X5M vs diesel discussion

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:10 pm
by shadrack
ive had diesels and petrols over the years and have to admit i prefer petrols for all round pleasure, the diesels just arnt the same as taking a petrol round to 9000rpm :)

Re: Re: X5M vs diesel discussion

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:24 pm
by 535dboy
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
I enjoyed reading the Petrol Vs Diesel debate & I think if I was in the market for the M50d or X5M I would have to take both out to compare & I am a die hard V8 fan but the triple turbo set up fascinates me...but I adored the sound my old 4.8iS made, it's an interesting conundrum.  :)
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The problem is that the triple is too effortless it doesn't give the thrill
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It's a fair point & I am sure the X5M isn't left wanting for low down urge with two turbos anyway  8)
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Yes but low range urge followed through with a red line in the right place.

Re: Re: X5M vs diesel discussion

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:38 pm
by Lee4.8is
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
I enjoyed reading the Petrol Vs Diesel debate & I think if I was in the market for the M50d or X5M I would have to take both out to compare & I am a die hard V8 fan but the triple turbo set up fascinates me...but I adored the sound my old 4.8iS made, it's an interesting conundrum.  :)
[/quote]

The problem is that the triple is too effortless it doesn't give the thrill
[/quote]
It's a fair point & I am sure the X5M isn't left wanting for low down urge with two turbos anyway  8)
[/quote]

Yes but low range urge followed through with a red line in the right place.
[/quote]
Yes the best of both worlds  ;) :drive:

Re: Re: X5M vs diesel discussion

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:39 pm
by 535dboy
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
I enjoyed reading the Petrol Vs Diesel debate & I think if I was in the market for the M50d or X5M I would have to take both out to compare & I am a die hard V8 fan but the triple turbo set up fascinates me...but I adored the sound my old 4.8iS made, it's an interesting conundrum.  :)
[/quote]

The problem is that the triple is too effortless it doesn't give the thrill
[/quote]
It's a fair point & I am sure the X5M isn't left wanting for low down urge with two turbos anyway  8)
[/quote]

Yes but low range urge followed through with a red line in the right place.
[/quote]
Yes the best of both worlds  ;) :drive:
[/quote]

Yep but as per my post about the m6 last weekend, I prefer the delivery of a S/c car!

Re: Re: X5M vs diesel discussion

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:41 pm
by Lee4.8is
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
I enjoyed reading the Petrol Vs Diesel debate & I think if I was in the market for the M50d or X5M I would have to take both out to compare & I am a die hard V8 fan but the triple turbo set up fascinates me...but I adored the sound my old 4.8iS made, it's an interesting conundrum.  :)
[/quote]

The problem is that the triple is too effortless it doesn't give the thrill
[/quote]
It's a fair point & I am sure the X5M isn't left wanting for low down urge with two turbos anyway  8)
[/quote]

Yes but low range urge followed through with a red line in the right place.
[/quote]
Yes the best of both worlds  ;) :drive:
[/quote]

Yep but as per my post about the m6 last weekend, I prefer the delivery of a S/c car!
[/quote]
I still prefer your RS4 over the lot of them  :) undiluted rev ability.

Re: Re: X5M vs diesel discussion

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:53 pm
by 535dboy
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
I enjoyed reading the Petrol Vs Diesel debate & I think if I was in the market for the M50d or X5M I would have to take both out to compare & I am a die hard V8 fan but the triple turbo set up fascinates me...but I adored the sound my old 4.8iS made, it's an interesting conundrum.  :)
[/quote]

The problem is that the triple is too effortless it doesn't give the thrill
[/quote]
It's a fair point & I am sure the X5M isn't left wanting for low down urge with two turbos anyway  8)
[/quote]

Yes but low range urge followed through with a red line in the right place.
[/quote]
Yes the best of both worlds  ;) :drive:
[/quote]

Yep but as per my post about the m6 last weekend, I prefer the delivery of a S/c car!
[/quote]
I still prefer your RS4 over the lot of them  :) undiluted rev ability.
[/quote]


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