VAN?? - Page 2

Thunder22 · #11 12-29-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by amacman

the X 5 does feel like driving a van . not like driving a car .
no flaming please , just stating a fact .

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.

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amacman · #12 12-29-2009, 03:32 PM

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 .

Thunder22 · #13 12-29-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by amacman

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:

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

JCL · #14 12-29-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunder22

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.

realchef · #15 12-29-2009, 10:26 PM

You guys/ladies are too funny.

I will say, it was most likely the cleanest place for miles.

Almost slept in it myself.

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.

amacman · #16 12-29-2009, 11:13 PM

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 .