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Originally Posted by FSETH
If you are buying new, why are you so worried about possible trans issues in the X5/X3? You will have a 4 year warranty and the option of extending it later.
What about the MDX? I have heard that it has a great all wheel drive system, should be reliable, gets decent MPG's and so on.
I suggested the 535xi wagon because it gets decent MPG's, can haul all of your things, drives and feels like a BMW, and is fairly quick at 5.7 seconds 0-60. With some tuning it can be low 5's. It was just a thought.
Sounds like you are set on a SUV/SAV. The Infiniti is not a bad overall package, but I just can't get by the looks.
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1) because i've done a lot of research on the x3 tranny problem, and when the car is afflicted, it's dangerous. BMW has been trying ot fix it for 2 years without success. (bimmerfest has a lot of info on it, i'm surprised that it's not on here more)
2) MDX - FWD bias unless it loses traction, I'm a RWD guy, can't stand the sensation of being pulled.
I appreciate the suggestions, honestly, I'm pretty frustrated with the process so far, I've looked at and considered a lot of options and none of them fit because I'm looking for too much in the car. The big issue is that it's going to sit in a parking lot for 12 hours a day 5 days a week yet I don't want some POS and it has to get me through the winters and provide some utility and carry the dogs etc....
I'll figure something out