E70 4.8i X5 vs the new Cayenne S - Page 4

vinuneuro · #31 12-10-2006, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cue03

Why is it that a new model come out and everyone thinks the old one is sh*t almost immediately? There will ALWAYS be a newer/better/faster model coming. Drive what you have and enjoy. I don't think most of us will push any of these vehicles even close to the driving dynamics that are needed for the Ring.

Slow down..no one is calling the 'old' model anything. The point of this thread to contrast both models of the X5 and the Cayenne. This is can basically be called a fact: the E70 offers superior dynamics, offerring both better handling and ride comfort. It's an objective discussion. Welcome to a forum.

I've yet to come across a poster on the site who is ditching his/her E53 for the new and improved model.

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cue03 · #32 12-11-2006, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by vinuneuro

Slow down..no one is calling the 'old' model anything. The point of this thread to contrast both models of the X5 and the Cayenne. This is can basically be called a fact: the E70 offers superior dynamics, offerring both better handling and ride comfort. It's an objective discussion. Welcome to a forum.

I've yet to come across a poster on the site who is ditching his/her E53 for the new and improved model.

Good points. I may have been hasty in my comments. It was a general comment and directed at anyone inparticular.

Thanks

Curtis

LeMansX5 · #33 12-11-2006, 12:15 AM

When I test drove the 4.8i I went to the dealer as I have to replace one of my cars in 4-6 months and looking at 4.8i as an option but after driving it, I doubt I will get it. In fact I have more respect for my 4.8is. Once you drive both a 4.8is and 4.8i back-to-back you will know what I mean. I see a X6M in my future.

canamx5 · #34 12-11-2006, 12:30 AM

The driving dynamics (IMO) OF THE 4.8IS AND E70 CAN BE SUMED UP LIKE THIS. E53 SPORTY-TIGHT-FAST. (yes i have driven both)
E70 SPORTY-SMOOTH-FAST.
We should all be so lucky to drive either one.ENJOY YOUR BMW!!!

Quicksilver · #35 12-11-2006, 12:47 AM

If this is how you feel then my advice is go for it. But some of your logic seems flawed like the X isn't gonna keep you cool because of some small vents. Kinda nutty anology IMHO. But the X is not for everyone and it sounds like your Cayenne sold so stop bashin the X and get the C.

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Originally Posted by LVR

Having spent some time in one recently, I am willing to overlook some of its' styling miscues for the user friendly thought that has gone in to many features that you use every day.

For example, we live in a hot climate where it can be over 110 degrees for days on end, and there are only small A/c vents in the rear of the E53 for our son, whereas the Cayenne also has the pillar mounted vents (as just now intro'd on the E70)

The telephone usage and nav/stereo use was so straight forward you've gotta wonder what drugs the people who design our nav/idrive are on....

We are actually considering replacing both our E53's with a couple of Cayennes as they offer the space we want, the features etc....

More body roll than the E53, but as the BMW people say when their products aren't up to scratch "Handling is subjective" so we are testing the Cayennes quite a bit.

Quicksilver · #36 12-11-2006, 12:49 AM

OH I forgot to add the Cayenne really is Yougly.

xdrive · #37 12-11-2006, 03:47 AM

The problem is how many people are willing to spend 75k or more to have this soccer mom image?

asawadude · #38 12-11-2006, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver

OH I forgot to add the Cayenne really is Yougly.

I'm still trying to figure out why Porsche had to model the Cayenne after the 997. Perhaps the only way to infuse the Toureg with 911 DNA was to make it look like one? I will say the facelift helped, it looks a bit less like a big overgrown guppy than before. It's still fugly.

It still takes quite a few modifications to make a Cayenne look even remotely attractive.