2012 bmw x5

2012 bmw x5

2012 bmw x5

I have always loved and owned
beautiful cars. Like most men and many women, I appreciate and enjoy
all aspects of reading about, watching videos and TV shows, great
driving movie scenes, owning and driving great automotive machinery. So
I thought I would tell you about my current favorite car – my 2012 bmw x5. It is a 2003 3.0i straight six petrol model.

It
has about 40,000kms on the clock, which is very low for this year
model. It is pristine white in colour, with black leather interior.
Extras include dark tinted windows, aluminum side-steps, parking sensors
front and back, headrest DVD players with wireless headphones and
remote control, Ming paint protection and leather protection. The car is
in ‘as new’ condition and looks and drives as such.

2012 bmw x5

2012 bmw x5

After reading so many magazines, watching
countless episodes of Top Gear  2012 bmw x5 and similar programs, and
searching the net constantly for articles and wallpapers for my
computer, I feel well-equipped to now do my own, unbiased of course,
road test and review. Whilst not a recognised motoring journalist, I
believe I can provide a layman’s review that anyone can relate to. So
based on my BMW X5, here are the pros and cons as I see them.

Economy:
I average 12 L/100kms with an even mix of freeway and round town
driving. I normally carry four passengers on average also, which to me
is pretty good economy for a vehicle of this size and weight.

Interior:
the fittings are all of very good quality, including the plastics, and
being an all-black palette probably helps the feel of luxury and
quality. The visibility is good all round, although I would definitely
recommend the parking sensors both front and back to assist the average
driver in avoiding any minor errors in judgment. The windows are large
and give good visibility to both driver and passengers, and the higher
seating position of an SUV also assists with this benefit. Leg,
shoulder, and head room is very good front and back and traveling with
four passengers regularly has never prompted any complaints of a lack
of space. Seats are comfortable on long journeys for four adults,
although a third passenger can sit comfortably in the middle of the rear
seat if they are smaller in stature or preferably a child.

2012 bmw x5

2012 bmw x5

On the road: for a large vehicle, the 3.0i
petrol engine provides ample power for acceleration for both city and
country driving. Overtaking is effortless, although constant heavy use
of the right foot will definitely consume a lot more petrol. Forget the
motoring experts who test cars at their upper limits and criticize
them for being a few tenths of a second slower than their rivals. The
reality is for us average, normal drivers who obey the speed limits
most of the time, the power and speed of this car is excellent. Ride is
smooth over nearly all surfaces, with only the most pot-holed road
sending some bumps into the  2012 bmw x5 seats.

2012 bmw x5

The noise levels are also generally very good, even at 110 kms per
hour. Coarse bitumen surfaces on country roads will produce some noise
from the tires, but this is not to a level that will prevent
conversation between front and rear passengers or listening to the radio
or CD player. Handling is a major strength for this car with even
tight twisting corners producing almost sedan-like handling with a
minimum of body-roll. Braking is excellent with the big discs all round
bringing this big, heavy car to a stop very quickly.

Summary:
overall I am absolutely thrilled with this vehicle and it has
absolutely made me an advocate for the BMW brand. I would definitely
buy another one, and would highly recommend it to others. But I feel
obligated to at least list what I acknowledge as the cons. So here they
are: firstly, the economy could be better and looking at the specs on
the current ’09 models this seems to have been improved considerably
with the new generation engines, even the V8. Next, a reversing camera
as standard would be a nice-to-have rather than a must have, as the
noise-warning sensors actually work very well.

2012 bmw x5

 Finally, some would consider the ride on the firmer side with some
other competitors being softer in ride. However, the old trade-off needs
to be considered – if you soften the ride you will decrease the
handling and increase the body roll on an SUV. For me, the ride is more
than acceptable and I would not trade any handling ability for a softer
ride. So there it is. I hope this encourages more of you to buy and
own a BMW X5.

2012 bmw x5