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Originally Posted by DSE
This is one of those questions that just invites debate and rarely gets resolved because I would hardly describe having 20" wheels and sports suspension (and adaptive rive) as too harsh, but then again I don't find the even firmer ride of an M3 or M5 to be too harsh, but I know others do. I am pleased with my switch from 19" to 20".
It is the same thing when you talk about whether an X5 can be sporty. Having driven Lexus and Cadillac SUVs and Acura MDXs, there is no doubt that the X5 is a more sports- and handling-oriented SUV. It is a real joy to drive. Even my wife noticed teh big difference. Some folks will prefer the more "comfy" and softer ride of a Lexus, but I don't like it, even though I know others do and find anything firmer than a living room couch to be "harsh."
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EXCACTLY my damn point! These guys must be driving "wrong" SAV/SUV in an X5, am pleased with my 20" because my car does what I expected it to do when I was buying it: Performance, Speed, the look and sheer Power. Safety is just a bonus I always expect from BMW so I dont need to put it as a requirement. Comfort!?... Nuh! I have a Lexus I occasionally dump in my Mother-in-Law specifically for
comfort, driving her in the 4.6 Power House X5 she would definately tell my wife to leave me..."You married a monster he want to kill me in his monster car!"
So you guys who get 18" wheel for comfort I think Its all OK we all have different butts and sizes, and if you need Queen Elizabeth kinda of comfort then X5 might not be the ideal SAV...
