FCX5 wrote

You said the X5 wins on most categories. Your analysis shows they are basically tied. The Aviator in your own words is faster, rides more comfortably and has more of a wow factor. Only PHEV seems to be a clear feature winner and lower price…

leightos wrote

at the end there where he does that 0-100 speed burn, he does it in Sport mode, doesn't he? Which I always thought was only w/ the ICE running. He talks about getting a boost from the Electric engine. But you have to be in Hybrid I thought to get it to gun from the start and have both engines work for you.
I could be mistaken however.

carfan36 wrote

Here is the link

paimon.soror wrote

Hopefully this is better than creating a new thread - but curious, anyone come from an F36 N55 over to the X5 40? My goals are really to get a bit more interior room (especially for the kids in the back), a bit more tech, but maintain as much of that sweet performance as I can.

I'm coming from a N55 F36 that is basically FBO minus upgraded turbo, as well as both a BM3 stg2 and XHP stg2. I really love the thrill of the boost and the spirit of the car, but there are some stuff that is growing on me in a bad way (i.e. oyster interior, bad idea - and cramped space especially after going through a bunch of SUVs for my wife and landing on a Mazda CX90)

Anyway, the x5 40 is the one that i think best fits the budget, as well as providing a damn good engine that I can maintain myself when needed (the v8's are a bear from experience - my dad has owned several 7 series).

Test drive was great, but I'm curious if I'm going to miss out on that "sport coupe" feel.