X5 vs 550ix

[mtech8]

Originally Posted by TheX5

Test drove the X6 50i today:

minuses:

- Less room than the X5
- Less visibility out the rear than the X5

pluses

- More planted and better cornering than the X5
- More unique (+ve or -ve is a personal opinion )

Given that we don't have kids (and aren't planning on any), I've decided to go with the X6. It is just so much fun to drive. I love my X5, but a change will be nice, while still staying in the same family

Awesome choice! I would have picked the X6 in a heartbeat (if I didn't have the kid issue).

What is +ve or -ve?

[nosnoop]

Just test driven a 550i GT and X5 35i back to back.
I understand that GT generates some very polarized response - either you love it or hate it. But it drives pretty well. Though you are aware of its weight, it handles beautifully.

One thing I really love about the GT is the black panel dash and the interior. The dash is completely black apart from 4 partial rings when off. When you open the door, the numbers light up and the rings are completed. The lower part is a high res color TFT display. Really looks great. Wish they had included updating the orange-dot-matrix display in the X5 when doing the facelift.

[TheX5]

Originally Posted by nosnoop

Just test driven a 550i GT and X5 35i back to back.
I understand that GT generates some very polarized response - either you love it or hate it. But it drives pretty well. Though you are aware of its weight, it handles beautifully.

One thing I really love about the GT is the black panel dash and the interior. The dash is completely black apart from 4 partial rings when off. When you open the door, the numbers light up and the rings are completed. The lower part is a high res color TFT display. Really looks great. Wish they had included updating the orange-dot-matrix display in the X5 when doing the facelift.

I *really* liked the interior of the GT. The exterior didn't do it for me, and I just didn't need such a large vehicle.

[TheX5]

Originally Posted by mtech8

Awesome choice! I would have picked the X6 in a heartbeat (if I didn't have the kid issue).

What is +ve or -ve?

+ve = Positive
-ve = negative

Sorry for my geekiness