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Opinions on these two jeeps.

  • 02-07-2011 1:12pm
    #1
    pocketse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 142 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Am planning on changing car soon. I currently drive a 01 BMW530 D E39 and am thinking about either a 06/07 diesel Nissan X trail or Hyundai Santa Fe. I'm currently averaging about 42 mpg from the BMW and don't really want to be going much lower that that. Any drivers of these cars out there. What MPG are you getting? Any comments or advice on either would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks

    Pocketse


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  • #2
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Most common problems on the X-Trail 2.2dci of that vintage is turbo failure. Most common problem on the Santa Fe diesel would be the DMF.

    I cannot see you getting close to 42mpg from a SUV to be honest. They are big, heavy and have the aerodynamics of a shed, I'd say low to mid 30s at best.


  • #3
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    42mpg from a 530d? That's damn good I would have thought! I would be sticking with the 530 if I were you!


  • #4
    qz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,753 ✭✭✭qz


    Well for one thing, neither of them are Jeeps.


  • #5
    Tito Ortiz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 221 ✭✭Tito Ortiz


    pocketse wrote: »
    Hi,

    Am planning on changing car soon. I currently drive a 01 BMW530 D E39 and am thinking about either a 06/07 diesel Nissan X trail or Hyundai Santa Fe. I'm currently averaging about 42 mpg from the BMW and don't really want to be going much lower that that. Any drivers of these cars out there. What MPG are you getting? Any comments or advice on either would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks

    Avoid the Satna Fe MPG is ****e,and the ride and handling are horrible.. I would sick towhat you have. I cant wait to get shot of my thing !!!


  • #6
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Tito is yours the 00-06 or current model?


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  • #7
    shawnee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭shawnee


    Was considering buying something similar (jeep) however having driven a few I was disappointed with the feel of them . Comfort wise you will miss your bmw and I doubt that you will get the economy from either of the two jeeps you mentioned. Best of luck but I suggest you drive them in a few different conditions to make sure you like them.;)


  • #8
    Tito Ortiz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 221 ✭✭Tito Ortiz


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Tito is yours the 00-06 or current model?

    Colm,its the older model !!!


  • #9
    stephendevlin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,307 ✭✭✭stephendevlin


    from what ive herad jeeps are not very economical at all. a fella i knew could get more mpg on the motorway in his E46 M3 than his crew cab


  • #10
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    The newer model is in a different league


  • #11
    Eric Cartman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,280 ✭✭✭✭Eric Cartman


    mate your not going to get anywhere near those figures in a 4x4 , I get 29mpg average if i go easy and thats good for a 4x4 , also on a comfort level youll be going down with either of those , an X5 would probably suit more but the economy of those isnt going to help you out either , 26mpg is a fair assumption for 50/50 motorway/city driving in most jeeps, anything above that count yourself lucky


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  • #12
    Eric Cartman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,280 ✭✭✭✭Eric Cartman


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    The newer model is in a different league

    ill give it that but its effectivley just a big car, theyre ok to drive but coming from a bmw the interior build quality would make you cry , and coming from a 530d the acceleration of the 2.2 common rail is nowhere near exciting, and hed be lucky to see 32mpg out of it


  • #13
    Absurdum
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,445 ✭✭✭Absurdum


    I had a 2.2 dCi X-Trail for a couple of years, did ~80,000 miles on it and never had an ounce of trouble from it. I averaged around 38mpg but it would easily see over 40 if you take it handy. Twas nice and comfortable, large boot which became huge when the rear seats were folded flat down. If you do get one, make sure it has a full service history and a warranty (just in case!) I'd also make sure it's a 4x4 and not the 2wd version.

    see http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055838692 for my more detailed 2 cents


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