2009 X5, Gone so soon..... - Page 5

BGM · #1 02-12-2010, 10:24 AM

All of your concerns/issues have been around for a couple years---I'm sure you researched some of these so none of it should have been a surprise for you once you go it. Good luck with the Acura.

Lex2BMW · #2 02-12-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BGM

All of your concerns/issues have been around for a couple years---I'm sure you researched some of these so none of it should have been a surprise for you once you go it. Good luck with the Acura.

Actually like a dumb@ss i didn't do research first which is so unlike me.

igosal · #3 02-12-2010, 11:00 AM

I think its good to say that you got what you deserved.... BMWs are not for you, man !!! Go and drive MDX.... Maybe Honda Civic was your first car, Honda Accord your next and now you wanted a luxury car..... So ACURA is FOR YOU !!!

Lex2BMW · #4 02-12-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by igosal

I think its good to say that you got what you deserved.... BMWs are not for you, man !!! Go and drive MDX.... Maybe Honda Civic was your first car, Honda Accord your next and now you wanted a luxury car..... So ACURA is FOR YOU !!!

I am on my 25th or 26th vehicle so it is hard to keep track of them all. But you are correct in saying the Honda brand was my first car......Accord to be exact. Over time I've owned Mercedes, Audis, Infiniti's etc I've also owned two Acura's (Integra and 1st gen MDX)

jaaX3 · #5 02-12-2010, 12:58 PM

I didn't read through 5 pages here, but these all the things in your OP you should have noticed on a test drive.
My mother-in-law drives an RX400h and loves it. I'm sure the MDX is a great vehicle, good luck with it.

Lex2BMW · #6 02-12-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jaaX3

I didn't read through 5 pages here, but these all the things in your OP you should have noticed on a test drive.
My mother-in-law drives an RX400h and loves it. I'm sure the MDX is a great vehicle, good luck with it.

Thanks man! I was so stoked about buying my first Ultimate Driving Machine all logic, rationale, and research went out the window! So far I am loving the MDX and look forward to every opportunity to get in and drive!

FreddyG · #7 02-12-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lex2BMW

If I could do it all over I would...........

1. Get the bigger engine! Unlike others, I don't think the X5 with the 3.0 engine is slow however you have to hit the gas pedal just right to get a snap off the line. What's weird is if you press the gas pedal using the heel-to-toe method, the vehicle is sluggish off the line. However, if you raise your heel a bit and press the top half of the gas pedal the acceleration is very much improved! Why? I have no idea but I tested this for almost two months and it worked every time.

2. Get a fully loaded or nearly fully loaded. "To me" a responsive engine is a good thing to have but the bells and whistles are what makes mundane errands worth it!

3. Patron a different dealership!!!

Thanks for the well wishes!

You're Welcome!

Ours is a loaded up X5 4.8i, so that Definitely might make a difference in your opinion. I still have to agree with Penguin in that we are a little behind in the most up to date gadgetry, but like I said, it more than makes up for it when I drive it! It sounds like you like the "Creature Comforts", and things like that and if so, you made a good decision! Besides, if you're Happy, that's all that counts!

Some Guys on here get upset if you talk badly about the vehicle that we're Passionate about, but you're entitled to your opinion, even if we might not agree with it.

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Originally Posted by Lex2BMW

The 2010 MDX has top view as well but I am not sure when I would ever use it.

I definitely have to disagree with you because the Premium ELS sound system in the 2010 MDX's are freakin' INSANE! I was blown by the Mark Levison sound system in the Lexus and was certain nothing could top it. I was wrong because the 2010 MDX has definitely raised the bar in sound and features! One of my favorite features thus far is the ability to control everything on my iPod (i.e. song title, artist, genre, composer, etc) by voice. No more scrolling through a three thousand plus tracks.

If you were Blown by the Mark Levinson sound system, that's all the reason right there to buy a Lexus! I didn't see that option for our X5!

I'm just kidding, but you should probably change that to Blown Away!

Lex2BMW · #8 02-12-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FreddyG

..........If you were Blown by the Mark Levinson sound system, that's all the reason right there to buy a Lexus! I didn't see that option for our X5!

I'm just kidding, but you should probably change that to Blown Away!

FreddyG....good catch and of course I made the correction immediately!
Wheew "Blown Away"

Dannyell · #9 02-12-2010, 01:54 PM

...and there I was thinking it happened cuz you were the 1000 customer

heheh

Good catch

jclarkv · #10 02-13-2010, 09:22 AM

I've noticed all the things you mention about the X5, too. But I'm committed to the diesel so am staying put. For long family trips the X5 has far exceeded my expectation on MPG, ride, noise level, and comfort. I hope BMW monitors these forums and tries to incorporate some tweaks (especially the time needed for backup camera to come online--it's instant in my wife's Sienna).

I've recently had a disappointing snow/ice experience with the X5 and am trying to figure out if vehicle mass vs. DSC vs. AWD type vs. operator error contributed. The same situation would not have been a problem in my three prior Audi's.

The SH-AWD in the MDX sounds interesting. Please post any impressions you have about it.

-jclarkv

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