Comments on: White Roof Radio #297, Part 1 http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/06/15/white-roof-radio-297-part-1/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: alpinamike http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/06/15/white-roof-radio-297-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-261939 alpinamike Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:30:56 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=9537#comment-261939 <p>@<a href="#comment-261905" rel="nofollow">Gabe</a>:</p> <p>Thanks for the info, I have seen so many version of the graphics for the dealership network, and it seems they did these at the VDC with Spartan help:)</p> <p>I did see a one off x6 last month, very cool.</p> <p>I like the graphics because for dealership people will know what it is. And it seems to be very BMW on promo cars so I find it funny they did not take them off. Thats the one X5 I have not driven. I wonder how it feels next to the old X5 4.8, (my Fav), I do like the preproduction v12 they slaped in one.</p> @Gabe:

Thanks for the info, I have seen so many version of the graphics for the dealership network, and it seems they did these at the VDC with Spartan help:)

I did see a one off x6 last month, very cool.

I like the graphics because for dealership people will know what it is. And it seems to be very BMW on promo cars so I find it funny they did not take them off. Thats the one X5 I have not driven. I wonder how it feels next to the old X5 4.8, (my Fav), I do like the preproduction v12 they slaped in one.

]]> By: Dr Obnxs http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/06/15/white-roof-radio-297-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-261913 Dr Obnxs Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:50:58 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=9537#comment-261913 <p>It's a good ride. The 3.0 TT diesel is better in the X5 than in the 335d. The charecter of the engine goes well with an SUV. Auto is fine for an SUV, and the torque really helps the SUV get going. I'd give the 335d and B-/C+ and the X5d a B+/A-.</p> <p>I found it very interesting how the same engine in two different chassis gave quite a different driving impression.</p> <p>Of course, these are all my subjective opinions. Others may (and probably do) think differently....</p> <p>Matt</p> It’s a good ride. The 3.0 TT diesel is better in the X5 than in the 335d. The charecter of the engine goes well with an SUV. Auto is fine for an SUV, and the torque really helps the SUV get going. I’d give the 335d and B-/C+ and the X5d a B+/A-.

I found it very interesting how the same engine in two different chassis gave quite a different driving impression.

Of course, these are all my subjective opinions. Others may (and probably do) think differently….

Matt

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/06/15/white-roof-radio-297-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-261905 Gabe Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:23:02 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=9537#comment-261905 <blockquote> <p>New Diesel X5, promo car and dealer display X5, some have the graphics, sme just say diesel. I saw this down in SC at the plant, did not get to drive it yet.</p> </blockquote> <p>This was an old promo car turned into a press car that they didn't get the graphics off of yet. Apparently it was scheduled before my pick-up and didn't happen.</p>

New Diesel X5, promo car and dealer display X5, some have the graphics, sme just say diesel. I saw this down in SC at the plant, did not get to drive it yet.

This was an old promo car turned into a press car that they didn’t get the graphics off of yet. Apparently it was scheduled before my pick-up and didn’t happen.

]]> By: alpinamike http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/06/15/white-roof-radio-297-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-261902 alpinamike Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:24:21 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=9537#comment-261902 <p>New Diesel X5, promo car and dealer display X5, some have the graphics, sme just say diesel. I saw this down in SC at the plant, did not get to drive it yet.</p> <p>I really like the 135i on the track in SC this year, but I wish I could have a JCW vs. 135i on their home turf.</p> New Diesel X5, promo car and dealer display X5, some have the graphics, sme just say diesel. I saw this down in SC at the plant, did not get to drive it yet.

I really like the 135i on the track in SC this year, but I wish I could have a JCW vs. 135i on their home turf.

]]> By: lilcoopr http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/06/15/white-roof-radio-297-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-261900 lilcoopr Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:17:16 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=9537#comment-261900 <p>I'm also looking forward to part 2. Even though I attended MINI United, it's always great to hear the recaps :) I'm at work now and can't listen to the podcast until later, but will that answer my question of why there's a BMW X* in the photo above?? Is that Gabe's new press car?</p> I’m also looking forward to part 2. Even though I attended MINI United, it’s always great to hear the recaps :) I’m at work now and can’t listen to the podcast until later, but will that answer my question of why there’s a BMW X* in the photo above?? Is that Gabe’s new press car?

]]> By: JonPD http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/06/15/white-roof-radio-297-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-261884 JonPD Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:03:55 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=9537#comment-261884 <p>Welcome back guys, great to see you guys back in action. I look forward to part 2 since I forbade myself from Mini United so not harass Mini execs about the R60 ;). I have enjoyed all the pictures and interviews you guys picked up over there and look forward to hearing a bit more.</p> Welcome back guys, great to see you guys back in action. I look forward to part 2 since I forbade myself from Mini United so not harass Mini execs about the R60 ;). I have enjoyed all the pictures and interviews you guys picked up over there and look forward to hearing a bit more.

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