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View Poll Results: Choices?
Go with the M 3 ? 19 41.30%
Pick the X5 ? 27 58.70%
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Old 11-06-2007, 05:14 PM
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This question is silly, M3's and X5's have zero in common. Why not compare a 7 series to a Z4.
Because I'm not in the market for either of those.

I think a wide ranging choice is good to have - I'm an enthusiats, and appreciate the benefits and appeals of, as you point out, two widely different vehicles.

However, they both in my price range, both affordable, so I'm considering both.
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Unless you need the room go with the M3.
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Besides, If you're looking for a daily commuter and worry about mpg, you're looking at the wrong cars.

It sounds like you're keeping the Audi so since you also mentioned practicallity, why have 2 sedans? X5 is the way to go, IMO.
The Audi TT is for all intents and purposes a 2 seater though.

Another pertinent point is that we don't have any kids, or dogs, so I guess that relevant to the overall choice as well
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Yeaaa, cars are too different! I was driven for two month with 330Ci (of course it is not M3!!!) but difference is huge!!!
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If it is a vehicle just for you to drive and no need to carry kids around, I would go for the M3, but with a family definitly the X5. Go with what suites your needs, but if I had no kids M3 for me no question or hesitation. Have you considered the M5?
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Old 11-06-2007, 05:51 PM
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This question is silly, M3's and X5's have zero in common. Why not compare a 7 series to a Z4.
Now why would anyone want to do that?

As I implied above, my choice that I had to make last month was between a X5 and a 335xi. I chose the X5. I think that's a valid comparison
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A valid comparison would be the 3 series wagon with AWD and a X5.

I guess if I were just looking for a 60-75K car to buy, I wouldn't be considering a SUV, but that is me

So with that said, I guess the M3 would be the pick.
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Getting a first year M3 is NOT a good idea.
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It sounds like you're keeping the Audi so since you also mentioned practicallity, why have 2 sedans? X5 is the way to go, IMO.
My thoughts too... why have 2 sedans when you have an option to go for a more practical (utility) car right now.
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Old 11-07-2007, 08:17 AM
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Skip the M and just get a 335, it is faster than the old M and costs much less than the new M.
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