The Australian X5 Thread

[anzer]

kids can just walk to soccer ....

[anzer]

when I loaded up a 3TDI Q5 it was over $100k

and the first time I took it around a roundabout it almost fell over

The new pepper should be a good seller if they get pricing right ..but not here for another 6 months I think ... they still can't beat the X5 diesel proposition though ... it just the best (when it all works!)

[aus x5]

Originally Posted by Fraser

And then there's the mighty (not!) 127kW diesel engine in the Prado. What a joke. How can they sell a 3.0-litre diesel with 127kW when BMW gets 210kW from a 35d. The Prado's engine even makes less power than a 2.0-litre four-cylinder BMW diesel. The only reason to buy the Prado would be if you want a capable off-road vehicle, or outback tourer. And then you'd be better off with a base or mid-spec so you could kit it out with aftermarket stuff without going over the GVM.

yeah thats what i thought when i looked at it. would kick the x's but off road but on road it wouldnt come close. the top of range is very well equipped but the finnish was gross. i actually preffered the middle range finnishes. one thing i was impressed with was all 3 rows have electronic adjustable seats. but that was as impressed as i got.

will be interested to see what the new vw/porsche SUV is like. would probably be the only other brand i would look at, unless you like the size of the q7.

[Fraser]

Originally Posted by aus x5

yeah thats what i thought when i looked at it. would kick the x's but off road but on road it wouldnt come close

As well as the big power difference, the Prado wallows and wobbles around like a drunken sailor on the road. I drove one of the new 150s the other day - it felt like all the tyres were flat compared to my E53 ... and I have 17s with all-terrain tyres and non-sport suspension!

[EdwardL]

Thanks anzer that's made me feel better about my purchase. And yes I am enjoying the x - headturner and great drive. lookswise the x was my choice over q7 and gl350, and after test driving the x I was sold. I wanted a white one like yours but the wife wanted carbon black. Great tint - wat brand / model is it? Is that darkest legal?

[theplanner]

Originally Posted by aus x5

Congrats, looks Nice.

Regarding prices, I went to look at the new Prado the other day and was quoted over 92k for top of range . Now I know its a very different vehicle, but if you can get the 35d for 112k driveaway with those options I know what i'd prefer!

The thing with Toyota though, is you never buy one without at least 10% discount off its RRP.

[theplanner]

Originally Posted by Fraser

As well as the big power difference, the Prado wallows and wobbles around like a drunken sailor on the road. I drove one of the new 150s the other day - it felt like all the tyres were flat compared to my E53 ... and I have 17s with all-terrain tyres and non-sport suspension!

Not to mention the rather bland exterior. I reckon they have taken a backward step with the new prados.

[theplanner]

Originally Posted by EdwardL

Thanks anzer that's made me feel better about my purchase. And yes I am enjoying the x - headturner and great drive. lookswise the x was my choice over q7 and gl350, and after test driving the x I was sold. I wanted a white one like yours but the wife wanted carbon black. Great tint - wat brand / model is it? Is that darkest legal?

I agree with Azer, it would be hard pressed to get a 35d at that price with all those options. I know because I got one, and I believe I got a pretty large discount but i'm still no where near $120k

[.dee]

whats the general consensus on finance rates? anyone been quoted by BMW recently?

[weirluo]

Originally Posted by theplanner

I agree with Azer, it would be hard pressed to get a 35d at that price with all those options. I know because I got one, and I believe I got a pretty large discount but i'm still no where near $120k

this does make me feel better, thanks!

can't wait to see the MY11