That's because in your neck of the woods, a big car is considered a 5 series. A van in the US is significantly bigger than an X5.

well , my neck of the woods is the only country that knows how to make a machine that drives properly .
we don`t traditionally drive large vehicles because the older roads are blacktop cart tracks.
I realise y`all think the X5 is an awsome machine but that`s because y`all used to driving big wobbly yank tanks .
no matter , the X5 does feel like driving a van , albeit a medium sized van but like a van nonetheless . a Land Rover feels like a Land rover , a Landcruiser like a truck , X5 like a van , nuff said .

No argument from me, when we say van over here, it's more like a Surburban or one of these:

http://image.hotrod.com/f/9023189/20...+side_view.jpg


I've been to the UK enough times to realize that most of the secondary roads are just paved over cow paths lol. I couldn't imagine driving a Chevy Suburban over there, and it would be suicide to try it around Paris or Amsterdam with the narrow streets. I drove a 3 series from London to the Cotswalds a couple of times, and I've been to Swindon more times than I care to admit. (Yes, I know you're in Scotland, but most of my UK driving is in England and Ireland).

You will have to point out the Scottish Auto manufacturers to me though ;)

Fascinating question. I found the Hillman Imp (later the Avenger), and Leyland buses and trucks. Others tended to be pre-war.

You guys/ladies are too funny. :thumbup:

I will say, it was most likely the cleanest place for miles. :bustingup Almost slept in it myself. :wow: Those reports on hotel rooms just FREAK me out. Slept on the edge of the bed, fully clothed.

As far as actaully driving like a van; doesn't an X5 hold the 3rd fastestest time on the Nurburing? Well, with a v12 and 20mm drop. Sabine herself, couldn't break 10 minutes in a real van (Econoline) on Top Gear.

I like dat big red van , looks cool .
I meant UK built cars generally speaking , yes some decent cars were built in Scotland , and the Leyland trucks and buses were good machines , still make excellent buses and built Volvo FL trucks until recently.
not sure if Argyle cars still building .
still build the best ships in the world .
I still say and have heard other X5 drivers say it drives like a van
try a Ford Transit or Mercedes Sprinter and feel the similarity . probably due to the weight and centre of gravity .
yep , the X5 can go fast and handles well though .
Thunder , hire yourself a Jaguar XF and drive around Scotland , you will love it , some amazing roads and XF is an excellent car .

Added to my bucket list :thumbup:

Sorry ladies.

Thunder, don't they call that a rape van in Philly?

No clue, I'm from Long Island :)

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