Adios X5///M - Hello 50i M Sport/M Performance w/ AD

[BobsM]

Originally Posted by HIRISC

The last SUV I owned that didn't have runflats (8 years ago) was a Jeep Grand Cherokee.

It had a spare.

The Grand Cherokees still have a full size spare. They are smart to stick with regular tires.

[HIRISC]

My new X5 arrived.

I love it (except the non-elegant) dealer hack trailer hitch install. Why BMW can't do this at the factory is beyond me.

Very familiar (of course). The ride is great. More to follow.

[Naz24]

How do you like the drive compared to the M?

[HIRISC]

Originally Posted by Naz24

How do you like the drive compared to the M?

Well, I've only got about 50 miles on it, but so far, I much prefer it.

The 2010 ///M - on well used tires - did not and could not (IMO) ride very comfortably over rough/pot-holed like terrain.

The 2013 50i with AD (presuming that helps) in both sport or comfort mode - with new tires - is much better behaved (less jarring) over rough terrain.

I haven't had a chance to (and probably won't) wring it out on twisty roads to compare. With sport button active, it handled the couple of cloverleafs I took very well.

I also have the comfort seats, which, well, are more comfortable than the 'sport' seats in my former X5M.

I am on 20" RFT's on the new ride.

I have disclaimed that I did not test the 'new' 2013 X5M. I saw no reason that the basic harshness of the suspension would be reduced/improved vs the 2010.

Plus, the 2013 leased out about $650 a month cheaper than my ///M - that doesn't suck.

[Rez]

Congrats. I liked your white M better of course but $650 in pocket monthly easily makes the difference.

[HIRISC]

I actually prefer the 50i over the ///M. The money part was just a bonus.

[mswaz]

Originally Posted by HIRISC

I actually prefer the 50i over the ///M. The money part was just a bonus.

You keep telling yourself that. After awhile you may just believe it...

Congrats on the ride though, looks really good.

[HIRISC]

I believe it more every mile I drive.

[cmyX6go]

Why are you guys busting his chops?

I can absolutely relate going from a 50i to an M. The 50i is much more civilized for a daily driver. The M is high strung. They are both great vehicles but with different pros and cons. At times I find myself questioning my decision to go with the M. If you haven't had both, how can you criticize?

[Rez]

Because I think the M is actually a bit too civilized, not sure I would like any more soft and civilized.