I haven't done the test drive yet but i'm not surprised about your decision. What did it for you?

Apparently there are a lot of folks out there who have lost it so you're gonna be in good company. :thumbup:

It started two weeks ago, when I drove my brother's 760i back from Williamsburg, Va. It drove well, but was way too big, and way too wide. Steering was lethargic and I felt like I was driving a land yacht. When I looked at the E70, I was disappointed that it had grown bigger than the E53. It reminded me a lot of the 760i. I really wanted to love the E70, but as hard as I tried, I could not warm up to it.

I've driven BMW's for 35 years, my first was a 1970 2002, my favorite was my 1974 2002tii. Through the years, BMW's have gotten bigger, and more luxurious. (and a lot more expensive).

The Mini reminds me of my early BMW's...quick, small, precise, and most importantly, fun. It's also nice that it's made by BMW, so much of what I love about BMW's comes through in the Mini. When I took a test drive in the Cooper S, it was light a light bulb going off in my head..."This is how I remember driving used to be". I felt a connection with the car that I have not felt in any of my recent BMW's...Time will tell if I really love it, but I figured that it's worth a try.

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I was just about to post similar comment! hahah

Hey don't feel bad i just picked up an 06 R53 MCS (Cooper S) demo with 4300 miles. I test drove the 07 R56 MCS, but I personally prefer the last gen models to the revised 07 cars.

Ironically enough I feel the same way about the E70. After dusting off (and I mean thoroughly) a Cayenne S last weekend on the turnpike, and no real problems (TSB for the telematics unit) for bluetooth pairing issues, I am satisfied as ever.

That being said I will proudly stick with my E53 for now.:thumbup:

BMW's gone soft on their latest models. This seems to have spread to the Mini as well :thumbdown .

mate, there is no way in hell you could dust off a cayenne s in a x5 4.s. IMPOSSIBLE! what do u guys think??

Cayenne S: 385 hp / 0-60mph 5.4 sec.

You can think/believe what you want. My wife was in the car also - it was not once but several times. I even gave him a chance. He tried to pull off but I still walked him by a couple of cars.


Don't get it twisted 4.4's are no joke on the top end:thumbup:

Sorry mate no cigar to the Cayenne "S" driver on this occaision.

You are speaking of the recently revised model - previous version is rated at 340hp.

Production: 2003-Present
Engine Type: Water Cooled Naturally Aspirated V8
Displacement: n/a
Power: 340 hp
254 kW
Torque: 310 lb. ft.
421 Nm

I have driven both, the cayenne maybe a little quicker in straight line, but that is far as it goes, the cayenne does not corner as well as a X5 Sports and you can put larger tyres on a X5, also the X5 out sells the cayenne.

All roads are not straight, they do have corners.