LCI 535d v X5 35 or sd

[dazzpowder]

Anyone move from a facelift 535d touring to a twin turbo X5? I have a 2007 535d E61 and was wondering about a change growing familly the 7 seats could come in handy. anyone gone from one to other with any regrets or otherwise?

Thanks

[2.5pi]

Hi dazz , i have both at the moment and can say i find the ride on the rft's intolerable on the 535d sport but not bad onthe x5 4.0d msport , even on the 20" wheel, however sport mode on the 5 is far better as it firms up steering feel and i miss the flappypaddles on the 5 series when in the x5, also individual hi fi on the 5 is nowhere near as good as the equiv. In the x5, the 5 is also shockingly bad for traction in winter and the optional winter tyre wheel combo looks pants, mpg on x5 is 31 ish in mixed driving vs. 34 or better on the 535, now selling the 535 to replace with a proper 'utility' wagon

Hope that helps

[dazzpowder]

Thanks 2.5, is the X5 any quieter, what you thinking of getting?

[2.5pi]

X5 is not any quieter , less road noise maybe, i had a 4.8 that had active steering and adaptive drive that handled brilliantly and rode better as well, getting a Defender as a utility wagon instead of the 5 as it is just for dogs

Cheers
2.5pi