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Old 08-06-2011, 08:05 PM
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It's great, no complaints. I've had 3 X5's it was time for a change.

It gets great mileage, pickup off the line is impressive due to 8 speed tranny and lots of low end torque, it feels like it drives more like a sports car probably because it's smaller than the X5, high 20's MPG, electronics are top notch (except for the 3 year old nav map data), it was less expensive than an X3 and came with more features (premium plus), insurance was less expensive too ( I don't know why).

I got a 2012 Phantom Black with Cinnamon interior, friends and family like it a lot.

No negativity towards BMW X3's or X5's, I was just ready for something different at this point. I'll be back with BMW at some point.
That's great to hear. I agree that Audi's navigation and old maps are not the best. I often catch myself ogling Audis too. I don't think I've seen a Phantom Black Q5 though.
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Old 08-06-2011, 08:55 PM
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That's great to hear. I agree that Audi's navigation and old maps are not the best. I often catch myself ogling Audis too. I don't think I've seen a Phantom Black Q5 though.
The Nav is outstanding, the POI's are old.

Phantom black pearl effect is like BMW's black sapphire metallic.
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Old 08-08-2011, 08:55 AM
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It's great, no complaints. I've had 3 X5's it was time for a change.

It gets great mileage, pickup off the line is impressive due to 8 speed tranny and lots of low end torque, it feels like it drives more like a sports car probably because it's smaller than the X5, high 20's MPG, electronics are top notch (except for the 3 year old nav map data), it was less expensive than an X3 and came with more features (premium plus), insurance was less expensive too ( I don't know why).

I got a 2012 Phantom Black with Cinnamon interior, friends and family like it a lot.

No negativity towards BMW X3's or X5's, I was just ready for something different at this point. I'll be back with BMW at some point.

Good to know - thx.
Have been looking at the Q5 lately. Nothing wrong with my X but I'm ready for something different ..and I may want to dump it before the common $$ issues start to come up. A good friend of mine owns a Porsche/Audi dealership and I can get a new or used Q for true dealer cost + the benefits of service/repairs down the road. Very tempting...
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Old 08-06-2011, 08:19 PM
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**updated, nothing special though...

69 ford F250 (big block beast).... sold after 8 years
83 nissan sentra (crap).... sold before I would have shot myself!
85 ford bronco (lifted mud monster).... sold to fellow muddin buddy.
93 mitsubishi eclipce (crap).... worst car ever suffered through
93 ford mustang 5.0 (1/4 mile toy).... fun, but had an offer I didn't refuse
89 bronco 5.8 (beast).... 13 sec 1/4 mile suv,(admittedly high 13's, but still) turned 12" lifted mud monster after sold

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Old 08-07-2011, 07:33 PM
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If I was a betting man I'd say Michelle picked up a lease return! How's the E70 treating you?
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Old 08-07-2011, 09:46 PM
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Winna winna chicken dinna!

I bought Ron's (Thunder22) at the end of the lease yesterday!



I had a nice 200 mile drive home to get acquainted with Danica v.E70. I love everything about it so far! Even more, I love that I've known this X since it's first mile! No dark and scary past!

I have a lot of cosmetic mods planned for the next few months.... #1 being new wheels and fender flares.

I had to kick the E53 out of the garage last night, which was probably one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. She looked so depressed.



She still looks damn good for being close to 11 years old!
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Winna winna chicken dinna!

I bought Ron's (Thunder22) at the end of the lease yesterday!



I had a nice 200 mile drive home to get acquainted with Danica v.E70. I love everything about it so far! Even more, I love that I've known this X since it's first mile! No dark and scary past!

I have a lot of cosmetic mods planned for the next few months.... #1 being new wheels and fender flares.

I had to kick the E53 out of the garage last night, which was probably one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. She looked so depressed.



She still looks damn good for being close to 11 years old!
Congrats //M. What happened to Danica 1.0?
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Old 08-07-2011, 10:00 PM
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Nothing... my garage only holds one car... so it was out with the old, in with the new! LOL I'm going to be selling the E53 privately. Have to do a few minor fixes first.
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Welcome to the E70 club!! So many great memories of our E53's over the years. I remember Palm Springs, Juicy Fabulous and Florida like it was yesterday
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That's awesome! And it is always better when you know the full history of a vehicle. What did he end up getting?
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