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Originally Posted by jclarkv
I've noticed all the things you mention about the X5, too. But I'm committed to the diesel so am staying put. For long family trips the X5 has far exceeded my expectation on MPG, ride, noise level, and comfort. I hope BMW monitors these forums and tries to incorporate some tweaks (especially the time needed for backup camera to come online--it's instant in my wife's Sienna).
I've recently had a disappointing snow/ice experience with the X5 and am trying to figure out if vehicle mass vs. DSC vs. AWD type vs. operator error contributed. The same situation would not have been a problem in my three prior Audi's.
The SH-AWD in the MDX sounds interesting. Please post any impressions you have about it.
-jclarkv
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Hey thanks man!
I am glad you were able to see the intent of my OP which was not to spew negativity about the BMW X5 because like I have said on many occasions, the X5 is a damn good vehicle.
I agree with a lot of the MDX bashing that has taken place on this thread. However, after almost two weeks of ownership, the Acura MDX has proven to be a much better vehicle "for me".
1. The steering on the X5 felt tighter.
2. The suspension on the X5 felt tighter.
3. The overall driving dynamics on the X5 was better.
4. Hell even the front of the X5 looks better.
These are not problems, flaws, or annoyances but rather observations.
What I find interesting is how X5 loyalist have a very biased approach to how their vehicle should be judged by others. Anytime there is a discussion about how the X5 stacks up against another vehicle the performance attributes are ALWAYS the main selling point and that's okay. However, there are many people out there like myself who prefer a balance between performance and creature comforts and that SHOULD be okay as well. Besides, my Saturday errands consisting of runs to Costco, Target, and whatever else the wife wants don't include the Nuremburg or Autobahn tracks.
2010 Acura MDX 0-60 - 7.6 sec
2009 BMW X5 3.0i - 7.8 sec
As you can see, 0-60 is a wash so in essence I get two tenths of a second better performance but with all the amenities, creatures comforts, and reliability I could ever ask for.
As for the SH-AWD........I live out here in the desert so very little opportunity to test the capabilities of the SH-AWD.
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Originally Posted by jclarkv
For long family trips the X5 has far exceeded my expectation on MPG, ride, noise level, and comfort.
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Contrary to what others have experienced, even the 3.0i engine felt extremely snappy and responsive at highways speeds with 4 adults in the car.