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Originally Posted by marcjac
Wow, this sure has created a lot of "colorful" posts. I hesitated to join in until I found my fire suit lol. Before I make any comment, let me preface by saying that (a) everyone has their own expectations and requirements when buying a vehicle, and (b) by and large I agree with the OP. My X is relatively old (2005) vs the OP's, it's the 4.8is. But the concerns are the same. I've owned it for not quite 2 months, and one of my very first posts was to mention how "underwhelmed" I am with the SAV. I agree it's more of a "driving machine" than anything else. It's got snappy performance, a sporty ride and handles GREAT. I also love the heated seats and steering wheel. The fit and finish is excellent, it's very comfy and I think would be great on long trips. The pano roof is outstanding!
BUT; the DSP sound system? I've heard Mazda Tributes with better. The Nav is totally dated compared to the 2003 Jeep I sold to buy the X, and light years behind my wife's '05 FX35. I don't think this is asking too much in a $75k vehicle, regardless of whether it was designed as a "driving machine" or "luxo" vehicle. I don't have the deep pockets that the OP must have to swap one new vehicle for another in short order. However, I don't feel my X is satisfying MY needs (which may be different from yours), and I'm going to try to sell it or trade it on something that suits me better. That, I believe, was the intent of the original post. If there has to be some tradeoff in the process, I'll decide what's worth it and what's not.
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Hey man thanks for the feedback.
Before my OP I thought about what my approach should be. I was certain negativity would be met with negativity so I went with a more constructive approach and still received about 60% of negative responses.
Its cool though because I kinda like it!!
If I was vehicular insecure (I made that word up BTW) I could return the negativity by posting any of the numerous BMW X5 critic reviews, owner reviews, reliability reports, cost of ownership etc, that doesn't speak to highly of the X5 but that will be met with...."Those are just opinions"!
I could also post any of the numerous BMW X5 critic reviews, owner reviews, reliability reports, cost of ownership etc, that SPEAKS VERY HIGHLY of the X5 but that will be met with......."Told you so"!
Translation - Why bother!
I am not suggesting that you ditch the X5 but I AM suggesting that you find a car that makes you happy! I truly enjoy driving my 2010 MDX and get comments almost daily.
The genius of it all by BMW is to get their loyalist so fixated on the performance aspects of the vehicle that they start making excuses for the rest of the car. Mission Accomplished!
Non-X5 owner- Hey man your SUV is awesome but where is the CD player?
X5 owner - First of all dude this is an SAV. Get it right next time!
Non-X5 owner - Sorry man i didn't mean to offend you but does you
SAV come with a CD player?
X5 owner - No, this vehicle doesn't come with a CD player BUT I can go 0-60 in 4 seconds.
Non-X5 owner - Cool but what about electric windows?
X5 owner - Dude BMW owners don't buy these cars for CD players and electric windows!!! We buy these cars for performance....you hear that engine growl!!
Non-X5 owner - Yeah that engine sounds nice but seriously dude, no CD player?
X5 owner - Damnit dude if you want all that go buy a Lexus, Mercedes, Infiniti, Audi, Acura, Honda, Buick, Toyota, Ford, Hyundai, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Kia, VW, Nissan, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Subaru, Dodge, or Volvo!!!!
Non-X5 owner- Okay dude I am gonna go test drive a Toyota!
X5 owner - Fine sissy boy and listen to this engine growl as you walk off!! vroom vroom!
I am about to do a search for your posts regarding impressions of the X5 after purchase.