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Old 02-09-2010, 02:40 PM
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Thanks for your reply!

For the past two months I have been in denial over satisfaction with my 2009 X5 3.0i but the truth is the X5 just doesn't give me that uumph I was looking for. The car looks and rides ok and despite what has been reported by others, accelerates okay but the X-factor (no pun intended) just isn't there. I have yet to make the decision to ditch the X but it is tempting.
You obviously are not comparing the X5 4.8i to a new 328i. Unfortunately, I've been doing a lot of driving in 328i's and really hated the lack of oomph and handling that it has (and I had a 328i that I really liked for many years before I bought my X5). There is obviously no comparing an X5 to an M5 though... My comments are just the way the 328i drove.
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You obviously are not comparing the X5 4.8i to a new 328i. Unfortunately, I've been doing a lot of driving in 328i's and really hated the lack of oomph and handling that it has (and I had a 328i that I really liked for many years before I bought my X5). There is obviously no comparing an X5 to an M5 though... My comments are just the way the 328i drove.
This was another guy comparing his 3.0 X5 to an Acura MDX...

I had no complaints about the X, I just didn't love driving it the way I love driving a car. I would never compare and X5 to an M5...that would be like comparing apples to oranges.

If I could have kept the X5 and still bought my M5 I would have for sure.
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Old 02-09-2010, 09:04 PM
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Just an update...I had a ton of responses and quick payments. Thank you to all. I'm sure you will be happy with everything. That being said I still have a few good things left.

- Front and Rear Carbon Fiber Roundels (the rear was custom) $40+ shipping

- BMW WeatherTech Digital Fit Floor Mats (Black) $75+ shipping

- H&R Rear 25mm spacers that were never mounted. They are brand new in the box. $100+ shipping ($150+ ship on any website)

- Extended Fender Flares SOLD
- Matte Black Grilles SOLD
- GP Thunder Angel Eye bulbs SOLD
- White Side Reflectors - SOLD
- BMW Trunk Liner - SOLD
- BMW OEM 21" 128 Wheels with Tires. SOLD
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Congrats Mark! Welcome to the family buddy!
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Old 02-09-2010, 02:19 PM
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If the wheels are still available, put me down, love those wheels..

- BMW OEM 21" 128 Wheels with Tires. The right front wheel has a very small nick on it. The other three are perfect. I will also throw in a spare front wheel. It has never been mounted. This wheel is almost mint, but it had a paint chip on it so the dealer had to eat it so I got it super discounted. (A new wheel would cost you $750)
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Congrats on the M5. Now i wonder if you would have done the same thing if u had an X5M or X6M...
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1. Why buy an SUV for driving enjoyment? (I have an M5 and a 996TT for that.)

2. $57k for trade? How much 'trunk money' is BMW paying dealers for each E60M5 these days??? DO NOT think that a dealer pays BMWNA "invoice" for those cars..... the trade in valuation is only half of the deal- without knowing the other half it is meaningless.

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At least $10k in dealer cash on new M5's right now.

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1. Why buy an SUV for driving enjoyment? (I have an M5 and a 996TT for that.)

2. $57k for trade? How much 'trunk money' is BMW paying dealers for each E60M5 these days??? DO NOT think that a dealer pays BMWNA "invoice" for those cars..... the trade in valuation is only half of the deal- without knowing the other half it is meaningless.

Enjoy!

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I was offer $15K off on a blue M5 2010 at me locoal dealership. Almost pull the trigger then wife found me....
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Almost pull the trigger then wife found me....

haha that's funny.
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