Is this a dumb idea (3rd vehicle)?

ff · 05-16-2008, 01:38 PM

What do y'all think of a CPO'ed X5 as a 3rd vehicle? I'm browsing the CPO site, and seeing some 2004 examples with ~50K miles, right at around $26K. Subtract several grand because SUV's aren't selling right now, and it could probably be a pretty nice setup for right around $20K.

Towing capacity for the 3.0 is 6000 pounds, which would be more than plenty to haul my S2000 to MN. And it's rated at 21 MPG HWY. Anyone know how good the X5 is at meeting/beating the HWY estimates?

I don't know, just tossing around some ideas as I think about the alternative of driving the S2000 that entire distance (um, no thanks). And needing something for next winter anyhow.

Then there's the V8 4Runner...

05-16-2008, 01:38 PM	#1
ff . Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 13,514	Is this a dumb idea (3rd vehicle)? What do y'all think of a CPO'ed X5 as a 3rd vehicle? I'm browsing the CPO site, and seeing some 2004 examples with ~50K miles, right at around $26K. Subtract several grand because SUV's aren't selling right now, and it could probably be a pretty nice setup for right around $20K. Towing capacity for the 3.0 is 6000 pounds, which would be more than plenty to haul my S2000 to MN. And it's rated at 21 MPG HWY. Anyone know how good the X5 is at meeting/beating the HWY estimates? I don't know, just tossing around some ideas as I think about the alternative of driving the S2000 that entire distance (um, no thanks). And needing something for next winter anyhow. Then there's the V8 4Runner...