R3v talk me out of/into getting a 4.4l E53 X5.

[2mAn]

There is an estoril blue 4.6is for sale on bf.c right now.

https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...n-Estroil-Blue

Damn, thats sexy...

How bad is the MPG on the V8s?

I already told my wife that we will upgrade her SUV eventually so Im trying to have a gameplan ready. I was thinking of the Diesels though, but Im stupid like that

[nando]

well, it's not good - we get like 13. Freeway isn't much better.

[Pantless Spency]

Why no m54?

My family had an e53 with the 3L m54. I loved that thing. I would for the i6 if i ever were to get one.

I’ve just heard about too many automatic trans failures for that model. Similar to e46/e39 m5X automatic trans failures.


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[Pantless Spency]

There is an estoril blue 4.6is for sale on bf.c right now.

https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...n-Estroil-Blue

That’s really nice, wish it was in my price range :broke:


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[Pantless Spency]

well, it's not good - we get like 13. Freeway isn't much better.

:yikes: that’s pretty bad...


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[parkerbink]

I loved my 4.6 e53 until everything started breaking. Under 100k or recently had it's entire Vanos rebuilt is my recommendation.

I got 13-14 mpg under all conditions.

[nando]

:yikes: that’s pretty bad...


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yeah, my E90 will go double the miles on a tank that's 6 gallons smaller.

I got 19mpg once, but that was like an 8 hour, all highway trip.

[2mAn]

that is absolutely terrible!....

No V8 X5 in my future

[mrsleeve]

FFS 13-14mpg, a 200 series Landcruiser gets about 15-17 on long hwy runs and 13ish in town and its got a 396HP 5.7L V8, weighs 1000lbs more turning all 4 wheels all the time as well .....

[JJe30]

I also always vote Rob

[z31maniac]

Worried about reliability, asks about V8 BMW.

That's beyond hysterical.

[z31maniac]

FFS 13-14mpg, a 200 series Landcruiser gets about 15-17 on long hwy runs and 13ish in town and its got a 396HP 5.7L V8, weighs 1000lbs more turning all 4 wheels all the time as well .....

My E82 gets shit mileage, probably my right foot though.

[rturbo 930]

Worried about reliability, asks about V8 BMW.

That's beyond hysterical.

Seriously. The Japanese car is too unreliable? Let's get a newer BMW instead!

Get a one of those Lexus RX models and be done with it.

[Stanley Rockafella]

I thought my is350 was bad on prem gas. Then I saw what a 3.0 BMW consumes and now I don't feel so bad.

[mrsleeve]

My E82 gets shit mileage, probably my right foot though.

300+ HP, Twin Scrolly, highish r3vy spiny bits and bobs, in a small chassis, that is to be expected when piloted with vim and vigor, and dash of enthusiasm on a consistent baisis .

Big lazy SUV, for transport of gear, provisions and offspring to and fro, from various social engagements no matter the terrain and climatical adversities, should be more economical for such a small utility vehicle with such a large locomotion generator. Das wifes big dumb under tuned 4.0l V6 in a similar sized unit gets 17ave mixed rural/urban driving, and we have seen 21 on extended cruising excursions

Get a one of those Lexus RX models and be done with it.

thats a highlander with a trim package and badges. save coin buy the highlander. Only Lexus SUV I could recommend over the Yota variant is a GX as they take the T4R the last 5%-6% (build/parts wise) of the way to a Prado landcruiser (120 or 150 depending on 4.6 or 4.7 power) and is a luxed up v8 T4R