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Car Forum / BMW Cars / September 2008X5 off road?
Has anyone had an X5 off road on the beach? I frequently go on the beaches and sand dunes of Cape Cod, and in the process I have to take my Ford Excursion down since it's my only 4-wheel drive vehicle. I'd much rather drive my 540 to the Cape, but that would rule out any beach driving. The 540 is due for replacement this year, and it crossed my mind that perhaps an X5 would work on the beach, as well as being a more comfortable mode of transportation to and from the Cape. Basically, I'm looking at soft, white, "sugar" beach sand. It's not possible to drive on this stuff without airing-down the tires to about 10 PSI, but that's not a problem - I have a compressor handy. I appreciate any feedback the group may have. Thanks! T/ >Has anyone had an X5 off road on the beach? I frequently go on the beaches >and sand dunes of Cape Cod, and in the process I have to take my Ford [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >T/ Cripes, I see old clapped-out Chevy sedans on Cape beaches. It ain't no thing. Even an X5 ought to be able to deal with mere sand... >>Has anyone had an X5 off road on the beach? I frequently go on the >>beaches [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > It ain't no thing. > Even an X5 ought to be able to deal with mere sand... Thanks for the observation, daytripper. I'm not sure what Cape beaches you've been to. I go down to High Head in Truro, and Race Point in Provincetown. I have to get over and across some pretty steep parabolic dunes in the process. It's not heavy-duty off-roading, certainly, but it's also not mere sand. Even in a Jeep, if you don't drop your tire pressure to 10PSI or less, you aren't going to get thru. Thanks, T/ Just to sew this subject up, I decided to get an M3, so I'll continue to roam the beaches of Cape Cod in my turbodiesel Excursion. At least I get to drive the M3 all week, and leave the Excursion parked!! T/ >>>Has anyone had an X5 off road on the beach? I frequently go on the >>>beaches [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > T/ >Just to sew this subject up, I decided to get an M3, so I'll continue to >roam the beaches of Cape Cod in my turbodiesel Excursion. > >At least I get to drive the M3 all week, and leave the Excursion parked!! Lucky dog. Every time I even fantasize about an M3, I remember my morning commute, which averages about 25 MPH. That would be too depressing... > Has anyone had an X5 off road on the beach? I frequently go on the beaches > and sand dunes of Cape Cod, and in the process I have to take my Ford [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > T/ I am sure the X5 can handle it without issue but on the other hand why not get a 540iX and have an even nicer ride? Cheers, Bob > Tim H wrote: >> Has anyone had an X5 off road on the beach? I frequently go on the [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > I am sure the X5 can handle it without issue but on the other hand why not > get a 540iX and have an even nicer ride? Uhh, because we don't get anything but a 528xi or 535xi in the US, and the only V8 is the 4.8L (550i)? And the clearance of the 5-series is not really great and easy to high-center? FloydR >> Has anyone had an X5 off road on the beach? I frequently go on the >> beaches and sand dunes of Cape Cod, and in the process I have to take my [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Cheers, Bob Thanks, Bob. A 5-series iX would be way too low to the ground to get thru the dunes. It would be high-centered almost immediately. T/ > Has anyone had an X5 off road on the beach? I frequently go on the > beaches and sand dunes of Cape Cod, and in the process I have to take my [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > T/ The X5 is OK for light off road, but it isn't in the same league as a Range Rover. OTOH although I wouldn't describe it as a bad drive (better than most American cars!) it is not in the league of a 5 series sports saloon. As seen elsewhere in this thread, why not get a 535iX? I am not sure exactly what the US spec' is or the model year, but my current 735i is a V8, and it should easily outperform a 4l X5 in almost every department. >> Has anyone had an X5 off road on the beach? I frequently go on the >> beaches and sand dunes of Cape Cod, and in the process I have to take my [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] >exactly what the US spec' is or the model year, but my current 735i is a V8, >and it should easily outperform a 4l X5 in almost every department. Well its obvious that you guys have not yet seen the X6 range then -  SignatureSir Hugh of Bognor The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys. Intelligence is not knowing the answer but knowing where and how to find it! Hugh Gundersen hsg@h-gee.co.uk Bognor Regis, W.Sussex, England, UK >>> Has anyone had an X5 off road on the beach? I frequently go on the >> [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Well its obvious that you guys have not yet seen the X6 range then - Well I said a 5 series exceed the X5 in almost every department, but of course not in interior space as the X5 is a wheeled barn. The X6 manages to me cramped than a 5 series as well. OK I suppose if you are a British short-ar*e as most of the minor nobility are... Most German cars are fortunately made for tall Germans - so I can fit in them. >>>> Has anyone had an X5 off road on the beach? I frequently go on the >>> [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >Most German cars are fortunately made for tall Germans - so I can fit in >them. Don't be such an arsehole - I am related to the Danish Crown and your cars are so big due to the amount of high cholesterol fatty food you eat that turns you into Michelin Men of at least 300lb+ Now back to being serious - if space and comfort are that important then you should be looking at a Hummer or maybe a GMC semi tractor unit! But the Range Rover (now Indian owned - TATA) is another proposition. Sir Hugh of Bognor SignatureI used to be an Egotistical Meglomaniac - but now I'm just perfect! Hugh Gundersen hsg@h-gee.co.uk Bognor Regis, W.Sussex, England, UK |
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