Which one: 4.4TT or X5 M

[x5mad]

I agree if money not a factor then the M. However I would go with comfort seats as the sports seats are a big let down - just a standard sports seat and for me was really uncomfortable after just 20 mins.

Also be prepared for a turbo 4 cylinder sound. The 50i strangely sounds much better than the M.

[ChuckG]

Originally Posted by x5mad

However I would go with comfort seats as the sports seats are a big let down - just a standard sports seat and for me was really uncomfortable after just 20 mins.

I have the sports seats and my wife and I love them. We have done over 600 miles in a day and they were fine.

Chuck

[X5 Meister]

I think X5M is overkill in the states personally. X6M is ugly. You already have a great sports car. Going skiing, you'll want snow tires, etc. Go for the X 5.0.

[CarsRmyVICE]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

I think X5M is overkill in the states personally. X6M is ugly. You already have a great sports car. Going skiing, you'll want snow tires, etc. Go for the X 5.0.

Why overkill in the states? Are you assuming that we never get the opportunity to pin the throttle? If so your mistaken. Not that I own one but driving fast on country roads and desolate highways is as American as apple pie and nuclear weapons.
Go with the x5m. I personally do not like the styling of the x6(m). Throw some winter tires on there for the ski trips and try to get over the fact that your two ton plus truck is faster than your bond mobile.

[X5 Meister]

Having lived on the autobahn and driven on race circuits I really don't know what you mean by "pin the throttle." Speed limit is 65 anywhere in the US and the roads are pure shit. While that car is perfectly comfortable at 100 mph, that is also a big ticket, serious points, maybe suspended license and impounded car, possibly jail and could even be a felony, certainly if something happened. So overkill, most definitely yes.

Originally Posted by CarsRmyVICE

Why overkill in the states? Are you assuming that we never get the opportunity to pin the throttle? If so your mistaken. Not that I own one but driving fast on country roads and desolate highways is as American as apple pie and nuclear weapons.
Go with the x5m. I personally do not like the styling of the x6(m). Throw some winter tires on there for the ski trips and try to get over the fact that your two ton plus truck is faster than your bond mobile.

[CarsRmyVICE]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Having lived on the autobahn and driven on race circuits I really don't know what you mean by "pin the throttle." Speed limit is 65 anywhere in the US and the roads are pure shit. While that car is perfectly comfortable at 100 mph, that is also a big ticket, serious points, maybe suspended license and impounded car, possibly jail and could even be a felony, certainly if something happened. So overkill, most definitely yes.

Ok maybe I stepped on my foot saying pin the throttle. I often engage in what I call spirited driving, which includes the occasional spur into triple digits, on back roads and highways where I am familiar with enforcement patterns. Do you really believe people drive the speed limit at all times. Additionally, all roads in the US are not shit, don't be naive. The truth of the matter is that all performance car are unnecessary, but they are fun to drive.

[Rez]

I suspect 4.4TT would be just fine but if you want a little crazy in your car spend the extra money to get the X factor.

[ChuckG]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Speed limit is 65 anywhere in the US the roads are pure shit.

I recently drove on interstate 15 in Nevada and there are sections where the speed limit is 80 mph. The road also was just fine for that speed and and much higher.

Chuck

[998M]

I have driven on the autobahn several times. It is a wonder piece of road. Half the time I was doing 240kph. The other half I was sitting in traffic. Plus I got radared (on the autobahn) in a section that was 100kph. I just happened to be on a motorcycle and they didn't care about me. They stopped the Porsche behind me.
Please do not make broad sweeping allegations. Yes, we have our issues (some bad roads and some silly laws). But we also have some great places to enjoy a performance car or SUV (SAV if you believe BMW).
Europe is not all autobahn. The autobahn makes up only a small portion of the roads in Europe.
My opinion is that the X5M is complete overkill. That is exactly why I bought it. And plan on making it faster. Why? Because I can. Welcome to America.

[poleposition]

Originally Posted by 998M

My opinion is that the X5M is complete overkill. That is exactly why I bought it. And plan on making it faster. Why? Because I can. Welcome to America.