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Originally Posted by BUCKBEAK
If you like a big, isolated and floaty ride the GL is your match. This is
fine for some - more of a GL Tahoe. I love the CDI 320 Option - but the
ride is unconnected and floaty smooth-but solid.
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The X5 is simply point & shoot with the ability to carve its own path.
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A GL450 with the off-road package (in the States) has ADSII and rides fairly firm for a big SUV- much better than any GM or Ford product. It's actually not bad at all.
I debated a GL vs. X5 and the GL wins on third-row seating, autotailgate, steering wheel shifters, 7-speed tranny, less weight, and rear seat DVD (screens in the headrests).
The X5 does drive like a sports sedan, has a better HP/weight ratio, nicer looking interior IMHO, and better reliability. It does cost more than a GL and dealers are discounting GL's more heavily than X5's.
It is a close call to me...if you have kids, it's even closer.