Was the X5 your first BMW

mcurcio1989 · #1 09-16-2014, 12:08 PM

Just curious. I have started to pick up that for most of us the X5 was not our first BMW. It seems like most people where drawn to BMW for there cars but then out of practicality and and then not wanting to give up the ride and comfort that BMW provides we hop on the X5 train. Is that the case with you?

I don't think I would have bought my X5 if I had been driving other cars and decided I wanted an SUV. Probably would have ended up with a Jeep.

Bouchedag84 · #2 09-16-2014, 02:09 PM

first one for me

J.Belknap · #3 09-16-2014, 03:46 PM

First and only so far.

motordavid · #4 09-16-2014, 03:57 PM

Our '01 X5 is our first and currently only BMW...
Bought it in 9-2001, as the CEO's Jeep GC had ~90k miles.

Was tired of Jeeps, wanted a 'change' in another AWD suv like car.

Not sure any Xs or BMWs of any model, are on my short list, for future cars, but our '01 has been rock solid, dependable and fun to drive.
GL, mD

Joshdub · #5 09-17-2014, 12:07 AM

Not my first BMW, but I liked the look, needed something bigger that was also AWD and came in a stick. Very few cars meet my requirements and the X5 checked almost all the boxes.

JCL · #6 09-17-2014, 06:53 AM

Third BMW car, there was an R50/5 in there too. 1994 318, 2003 325xi for my wife, and I wanted a 2003 5 series touring, but couldn't get one without the sunroof, which left insufficient headroom. Didn't need awd. Drove the X5 for four years and enjoyed it, but went back to a sedan.

bestvaluestore · #7 10-28-2014, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshdub

Not my first BMW, but I liked the look, needed something bigger that was also AWD and came in a stick. Very few cars meet my requirements and the X5 checked almost all the boxes.

Yes,manual is awesome

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AVB-AMG · #8 03-24-2015, 08:10 AM

Yes, my 2001 BMW X5 4.4i was my first BMW....
I own and enjoy both Mercedes-Benz and BMW automobiles, whereas my wife is now exclusively a BMW driver.

In 2016, when the lease on my BMW M6 Coupe ends, for my next vehicle I will most likely decide to get either a 2016 BMW X5M or a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG, (which will debut at the 2015 New York Automobile Show this April).

(See my listing of our current/previous vehicles below)

AVB-AMG

rayxi · #9 09-17-2014, 02:14 PM

The E53 was the second BMW for me. It was replaced this year by a F15 which has been surprisingly good so far. First was a 2001 330xi which I still own. I'll probably keep it as a winter driver and add something sporty to the stable next year.

UCrewX5 · #10 09-17-2014, 02:31 PM

The X5 was my 5th BMW. BMW has been the only brand I have driven for the past 30 years, and I have no plans to change course anytime soon.