Change of Pace

[Brandon002]

Since I joined this forum a few weeks ago, it seems like a ton of doom and gloom. Tons of topics on negative experiences or expensive repairs.

Figured I'd try to switch it up.

What is it that you love about your X5? What keeps you hooked?

For me it's the look of the thing. I always find myself looked back when walking away from the SAV in a parking lot, or staring at it as I'm approaching. BMW hit the nail on the head with the design of the E53 X5. There isn't an SUV or SAV on the road that's sexier in my opinion.

It's also the way it drives. My Mom has my old 330ci vert with the sport package. I could swear sometimes when I'm in my X that I'm in that convertible. I've never driven an SUV that handled as close to a sports car as the X5.

The exhaust note of my 4.4 N62. People keep asking when I'm doing an exhaust. My answer is never. I love the low grumble of the stock exhaust, another area that BMW hit it out of the park.

So let's hear some other Positive things that you love about your X5.

[luvmy03E53]

I love the way it looks, the way it rides and handles, the way it sounds, but most of all, I love my E53 because I was there the day it was born and I know exactly what it takes to build a great car like this!

[StephenVA]

I love the acceleration rush that only a beast like howl the V8 models can provide. Even at 60 MPH, quick down shift and ....
It is really a wonder how much handling and performance you can get with big HP, trick suspension, and fat tires.
Just stab and go.

[racingbmwm3]

Pretty much everything about it. That's why I ended up buying our used 4.6, even though I worked on them several years ago as a pro, I wasn't dissuaded because they're so awesome. And yes, they require maintenance, just like ALL cars, but its so much easier working on the X compared to other vehicles I've worked on. All other cars seem more cramped in the engine compartment, or make absolutely no sense (i.e. tons of vacuum lines?) in the engineering design.

Plus, I like to think about how my porky X5 could outhandle and outbrake the same era MB E55 and has rear: AC/DVD/power reclining heated seats.

[J.Belknap]

Yay happy thread.

I love listening to the whistle of the blower down low and hearing the smooth roar from the Tubi's as RPM's rapidly climb.

[Brandon002]

We don't want to hear about your blower...

Go away.


(yes I'm jealous)

[upallnight]

It's all paid for.

[giodog2000]

With the 4.8, I just love how you can constantly feel , how freaken well this suv is planted. When pushed ( at higher speeds) I can almost feel some of the driving characteristic my M3 had. This to me is amazing for a SUV.

But what I love best , is the sight of a beautiful redhead (wife) on the passenger side at night in the black on black X with that orange lighting reflecting on her legs......oops sorry , I just got lost in my thoughts.

[Brandon002]

ha ha ha...

[xRide]

That engine note when it starts up.

kkkkkkVROOM.