BMW X5
- Thread starter Dr.Honda
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I was seriously looking at them, but found them to be way too small.
If you are thinking of buying a 5 series sedan, but would prefer it to look like an SUV, it might be an option.
If you are really looking for a luxury SUV, look elsewhere IMO.
FWIW, I got a Land Cruiser and have been happy with it.
If you are thinking of buying a 5 series sedan, but would prefer it to look like an SUV, it might be an option.
If you are really looking for a luxury SUV, look elsewhere IMO.
FWIW, I got a Land Cruiser and have been happy with it.
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Had an 01 3.0 and later an 02 3.0. They are GREAT. They handle as well as any BMW sedan. Other than sitting a little higher, it feels like you're driving a 530. Huge difference b/t the X5 and any other SUV in terms of road handling. The DSC is great in the snow.
But...storage sucks. You can't fit much in the back. I got rid of the X5 and and got an E wagon only b/c it could hold a lot more. (had a few MLs and wasn't too happy with quality and styling)
If your friend doesn't need significant storage, I would highly highly recommend the X5. If they do, or if road handling isn't that big of a deal, then maybe the MDX?
2 cents.
But...storage sucks. You can't fit much in the back. I got rid of the X5 and and got an E wagon only b/c it could hold a lot more. (had a few MLs and wasn't too happy with quality and styling)
If your friend doesn't need significant storage, I would highly highly recommend the X5. If they do, or if road handling isn't that big of a deal, then maybe the MDX?
2 cents.
I test drove a 4.4 V8 version and that thing felt GOOOOD!!!
As previously mentioned, these machines drive like high-performance sedans as opposed to trucks/SUVs. The 4.4 version will easily out-accelerate and out-handle 90% of cars in the streets today.
It is THAT good.
There is also a quasi-M version of the X5 that has even better handling and packs over 340hp...
As previously mentioned, these machines drive like high-performance sedans as opposed to trucks/SUVs. The 4.4 version will easily out-accelerate and out-handle 90% of cars in the streets today.
It is THAT good.
There is also a quasi-M version of the X5 that has even better handling and packs over 340hp...
I don't own one, but my coworker recently bought a 4.4i X5 and absolutely loves it.
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'00 Acura NSX-T (red/black), '97 Honda Civic HX (black), '01 Lexus IS300 (black/black)
"Reality is better than the dream..."
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