I had our 2008 BMW X5 4.8i for Memorial Day weekend. No surprises here – it's a sweet ride. Besides the obvious attributes, I also happen to like its overall size. The X5 isn't plus-sized like the now-departed Q7 and is therefore sportier to drive and easier to park...
Since I was taking my family to visit my in-laws on a weekend full of crazy California drivers, it was nice to know that the X5 had my back with solid safety scores and all the usual safety features. It also comes with run-flat tires, adaptive brake lights and brake drying.
Fuel stops were eye-opening, of course. But I have to assume that if one has the coin to buy an X5 4.8i (ours has a $68,000 MSRP), $160 for fuel over the weekend wouldn't be budget-breaking.
Brent Romans, Senior Automotive Editor @ 9,823 miles
texases says:
12:43 PM, 05/27/08
And the mpgs were?
estreka says:
02:34 PM, 05/27/08
I dislike RFTs. So useless.
bromans says:
03:46 PM, 05/27/08
About what others have been reporting. 19 mpg for the total trip. --Brent
jpr18 says:
05:14 AM, 05/28/08
I love the RFTs on my X5...I don't see a reason for all the hating.
btw I am averaging 15.8 mpg (3.0si)