Another Alpine White E53 has moved on

[X5Dawg]

Well, I finally had to say goodbye to her. After finding out about the upcoming TC repair and then having a window regulator go out and a service engine light come on all within a week, it was time to give in. Traded the old girl in on a 2011 Audi Q5 2.0T in.....wait for it....wait for it...White on black!!!

Anyway, thanks to everyone for all of the support for all of these years. I will still be stopping in here occasionally because I swear I will one day own an X6!!

BTW, I will be throwing up some stuff for sale here soon. I have a mesh pet barrier, driver's side from window regulator (OEM-new), and some other stuff.

[FSETH]

Sad to see your X go, but congrats on the new ride. Post some pics when you get the chance.

[cfmistry]

What is it about this week?? 3 long-time X5 owners go goodbye? What do you guys know what I do not.

Nice buy on the Q5 though, do post pics when it you get em!

-Cyrus

[HPIA4v2]

The second to last standing please post one last message, "last one out please turn off the light".

I was surprise when, Mike Miller, the tech-talk editor of roundel BMW CCA magazine, responded to someone thinking about buying a 335i, "I wouldn't own one". This comes from someone who (I assume) can wrench his own car. Well, maybe it's true afterall, modern BMW just don't last, well I hope my X5 will at least until I have money to replace it.

[X5Dawg]

Last look before I left:

[X5Dawg]

New ride:



Wife wanted better gas mileage, so we opted for the 2.0T. Was kinda hard going back to a 4-cyl, but knowing it had a hair dryer hooked up to it made it an easier decision. It does have an 8-spd tranny which is super smooth. Love the red interior lighting, nav, power folding side mirrors, etc., etc., etc. - stuff did not have on the X.

[X5Dawg]

Of course now she is liking the new ride, so I am "stuck" with the Hemi





Hence the need for smoething that is good on gas!! Average 13.9mpg

[Icer006]

Originally Posted by X5Dawg

New ride:



Wife wanted better gas mileage, so we opted for the 2.0T. Was kinda hard going back to a 4-cyl, but knowing it had a hair dryer hooked up to it made it an easier decision. It does have an 8-spd tranny which is super smooth. Love the red interior lighting, nav, power folding side mirrors, etc., etc., etc. - stuff did not have on the X.

now *that* is a replacement

[D ROCK]

Originally Posted by X5Dawg

New ride:



Wife wanted better gas mileage, so we opted for the 2.0T. Was kinda hard going back to a 4-cyl, but knowing it had a hair dryer hooked up to it made it an easier decision. It does have an 8-spd tranny which is super smooth. Love the red interior lighting, nav, power folding side mirrors, etc., etc., etc. - stuff did not have on the X.

Thinking about the same exact vehicle to trade our 04 3.0 on (even same color). Interested to hear your thoughts. Although the X5 is a great driver, the attraction to all the new gadgets, plus a warranty, are making me consider a Q5 for the wife as well. It sucks because over the years I've gotten the X exactly the way I like it. How is your 2.0 equipped, and space wise is it comparable?

[FSETH]

Looks nice. What do you think of how it drives compared to the e53?