Not Fair

[greentrbo95gst]

It looks like BMW is bringing the 313 hp diesel version in a 3 series GT form to the US, but no news about having it in the X5. How is this fair?

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=937898

[x5pilot]

isn't the 313 hp the X5 40dM engine?

[greentrbo95gst]

Originally Posted by x5pilot

isn't the 313 hp the X5 40dM engine?

We are not getting that car here.

[x5pilot]

Unfortunately no, I realise that. I was just making the point it is part of the X5 range, albeit non-US.
Ironically I wish our gas prices were a "cheap" as yours as I'd love the 50i !

[patvdb2808]

I've driven and ordered the 30d version with 258hp which is more than enough power for a 2t car. To let it out i've got to go to Germany on the Autobahn LOL

[greentrbo95gst]

Originally Posted by x5pilot

Unfortunately no, I realise that. I was just making the point it is part of the X5 range, albeit non-US.
Ironically I wish our gas prices were a "cheap" as yours as I'd love the 50i !

Haha, very true. I did the European delivery last May and we drove for couple weekes around Europe. Each gas tank in the F10 M5 cost me around $120 there. It's half over here.

Originally Posted by patvdb2808

I've driven and ordered the 30d version with 258hp which is more than enough power for a 2t car. To let it out i've got to go to Germany on the Autobahn LOL

For US standards the 30d is very underpowered. We have a lot of real estate in a asphalt form to cover here and as much as I want to have a semi economical SUV, power matters a lot as well. 40d would be great and 50d even better, but unfortunately our government has other more important matters to appeal to.

[wrr14f]

Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

For US standards the 30d is very underpowered. We have a lot of real estate in a asphalt form to cover here and as much as I want to have a semi economical SUV, power matters a lot as well. 40d would be great and 50d even better, but unfortunately our government has other more important matters to appeal to.

Is it really that underpowered? Did you drive one? I'm seriously considering one when my current lease expires, but i haven't driven one yet. Coming off a 300hp FX35, wonder what the 255 in the F15 will feel like. I think weight is about the same.

[patvdb2808]

Originally Posted by wrr14f

Is it really that underpowered? Did you drive one? I'm seriously considering one when my current lease expires, but i haven't driven one yet. Coming off a 300hp FX35, wonder what the 255 in the F15 will feel like. I think weight is about the same.

i don't get it, underpowered, it goes 230 kmh and 0 to 100 in under 7 sec.

[x5pilot]

I could never call the 30d under powered! I've driven one for the last 5 years and the E53 4.4 V8 before that... Apart from the sound (growl of a V8) element, there's very little between them.
I find it amazing that in the US you've got some of the most amazing roads, biggest engine cars and "cheap" gas prices yet you're limited to 55 and 70 mph on most roads!
In Europe, sure there are speed limits but 70mph on a motorway translates to 90mph... Well that's my experience!

[Eu001939]

Originally Posted by x5pilot

I could never call the 30d under powered! I've driven one for the last 5 years and the E53 4.4 V8 before that... Apart from the sound (growl of a V8) element, there's very little between them.
I find it amazing that in the US you've got some of the most amazing roads, biggest engine cars and "cheap" gas prices yet you're limited to 55 and 70 mph on most roads!
In Europe, sure there are speed limits but 70mph on a motorway translates to 90mph... Well that's my experience!

You have to love germany ! No speed limits on the autobahn.

You drive a 180 km/h (110 Mph) and you still get passed every minute by Porsche, Bmw, MB, Ferrari,etc...