Help me decide between different models and years...

[Jace]

Currently my main vehicle is a porshe cayenne gts 2008. Perfect in every way besides power and comfort. Best handeling vehicle I have personally ever owned. The pdcc is amazing and the air suspension has been flawless. Raises every single wheel individually. Perfect....

I am wanting a change, and am considering the x5m 2010 or the x5 50 2011 or x5m 2011.

Please advise in not only the differences between or why I should go one way or another.

I like the ride of the gts and the adjustable suspension.
I have 2 kids and a wife.

Would like the 3rd row but don't mind the the M cannot have this option. How's seat comfort? I'm 6 feet 2 inches. Back seat comfort/ room for passengers?

Cluster display variances? Heads up color differences? Different options detween different models? Vs the 2010/2011?

I would opt for the comfort seats in any vehicle.

I'm just trying to gather all diffrrences between them so please be as specific as possible.

And then after all that tell me if you'd even make the move
from porsche to BMW, or is that a step back?

I am particular to fit and finish, enjoy stitched leather, comfort access, lighting packages, stuff like that.

How the reliability of the BMW X5 models I've mentioned? Will it be in yhe shop alot? My Porsche has been flawless no maint issues at all!

Thanks all.
Jason

[Jace]

Slow today. Bumping to top....

[aus x5]

Originally Posted by Jace

Currently my main vehicle is a porshe cayenne gts 2008. Perfect in every way besides power and comfort. Best handeling vehicle I have personally ever owned. The pdcc is amazing and the air suspension has been flawless. Raises every single wheel individually. Perfect....

I am wanting a change, and am considering the x5m 2010 or the x5 50 2011 or x5m 2011.

Please advise in not only the differences between or why I should go one way or another.

I like the ride of the gts and the adjustable suspension.
I have 2 kids and a wife.

Would like the 3rd row but don't mind the the M cannot have this option. How's seat comfort? I'm 6 feet 2 inches. Back seat comfort/ room for passengers?

Cluster display variances? Heads up color differences? Different options detween different models? Vs the 2010/2011?

I would opt for the comfort seats in any vehicle.

I'm just trying to gather all diffrrences between them so please be as specific as possible.

And then after all that tell me if you'd even make the move
from porsche to BMW, or is that a step back?

I am particular to fit and finish, enjoy stitched leather, comfort access, lighting packages, stuff like that.

How the reliability of the BMW X5 models I've mentioned? Will it be in yhe shop alot? My Porsche has been flawless no maint issues at all!

Thanks all.
Jason

Have you been able/or are you able to go test drive either vehicle? This should give a good indication which vehicle suits you best.

Personally i think the 2011 X5M would be the pick of the three, having given time for BMW to fix any niggles the new 2010 X5M might have had.

There are plenty of ways to individualise the X's , and again the best bet is to check the bmw configurator or go to a dealer asking for brochure. There is also plenty of information on this site. is your friend.

With regards to whether or not it is a step back is a matter of personal opinion, just like whether you think the cayenne is actually a good looking car or not.

Please let us know how you go with your decision.

Ash

BTW welcome to the forum, there is HEAPS of information here to help you.

[Jace]

Asking for personal prefernces and differences.
Why and why not.

[aus x5]

You might find this thread has been quiet because not many have picked up the 2011 X's yet, so personal preferences haven't been formed yet.

[Naz24]

personally i would go for the 2011 X5M, if money is a non issue of course.

The car is absolutely beautiful and flawless. The only thing i have noticed about these cars is that the side skirt gets rock chips very easily, so before you take it off the lot, get 3M film installed on the skirts and rear trim.

The comfort seats are great, handling is superb and speed, well you can be the judge for that.

go to the dealership and do a test drive--the 2010 and 2011 are not very different (besides rear tail lights i think)

[CarsRmyVICE]

I do not think you will find any major differences between 2010 x5m's and 2011 x5m's. Either will be much faster than your gts and if your willing to spend the money on options you can have them any way you please. Your porsche will be better equipped for off roading...but not particularly in gts form. If its pretty leather you want consider ordering individual. If your in love with your cayenne have you considered the new cayenne due out this summer? Bottom line : if your looking for cayenne turbo s stomping power at a 40k discount you have come to the right place.

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by CarsRmyVICE

I do not think you will find any major differences between 2010 x5m's and 2011 x5m's. Either will be much faster than your gts and if your willing to spend the money on options you can have them any way you please. Your porsche will be better equipped for off roading...but not particularly in gts form. If its pretty leather you want consider ordering individual. If your in love with your cayenne have you considered the new cayenne due out this summer? Bottom line : if your looking for cayenne turbo s stomping power at a 40k discount you have come to the right place.

VERY VERY VERY well said!

[Jace]

Appreciate all the advice. My gts was $102k when purchased new. Price is always somewhat a concern, don't want to be overly wasteful but just want top luxury and top race all in one..
the gts ride height was great last winter with 5 inches raised from lowest.., very nice. Turning corners at 50 mph was ZeRO body roll with pdcc and for me handled wondefully.

I'm after the best Porsche in the cayenne has to offer and what BMW can as well in the x. Just torn between the 50 and the M either 2010 or 2011. Does the M have the 8 speed as well as the 50? What years if so or not?

I have thought about the new cayenne 8 speed coming but want more space And
more power. No turbo s in the works to equal the current m power. And not close to
torque. They are only offering the turbo which isn't enough of an oversaw
from my
gts to buy different. Think I'm leaning towards the BMW just like yhe input...

Keep em
coming
if
you can.

I appreciate all insight..
J

[4.6is Ryder]

Your best bet would be to go and test drive a ///M. You'll never appreciate the power and fit until you drive one. The only difference to my knowledge will be the tail lights...and the way I see it , no pepper will get close enough to notice ........Phil