530xi....not until fall?
02-08-2005, 08:07 PM
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hold your fire ladies/gentlemen, the 530xi is a few blocks away, it will be here very soon. (a little bird told me) 
anyone got a key to bmw warehouse for a 'peep'?....
the 4 wheel (x drive) system on the e60 5 series serves a different purpose then on its sibling x5.
the former is there to improve handling/performance in a street/normal road situation (cornering / take off on wet-slippery roads etc) whereas the latter is designed for rugged terrian / heavy snow/ mud and towing ability.
the is due to the center of gravity/ balance and torque characteristics of either machines.
i personally prefer the e60 than the x5 truck, but all to each's own.
anyone got a key to bmw warehouse for a 'peep'?....
the 4 wheel (x drive) system on the e60 5 series serves a different purpose then on its sibling x5.
the former is there to improve handling/performance in a street/normal road situation (cornering / take off on wet-slippery roads etc) whereas the latter is designed for rugged terrian / heavy snow/ mud and towing ability.
the is due to the center of gravity/ balance and torque characteristics of either machines.
i personally prefer the e60 than the x5 truck, but all to each's own.
02-08-2005, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by rollee' date='Feb 8 2005, 09:07 PM
i personally prefer the e60 than the x5 truck, but all to each's own.
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Why do I keep hearing people refer to SUVs as trucks? Last time I checked trucks had a open bed. Tundra is a truck F150 is a truck. Tocoma is a pick up truck. (tiny truck) X5 is a SAV or SUV...
What am I missing? is it based on a truck platform? is it not "SUV-able" like the Mercedes G-class or H1? is that why?
02-09-2005, 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by rollee' date='Feb 9 2005, 02:15 AM
x5 is a truck.
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I think I'll call it an SAV...
02-09-2005, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rollee' date='Feb 9 2005, 12:15 AM
x5 is a truck.
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Why? please explain!
02-09-2005, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by paasan' date='Feb 9 2005, 08:35 AM
Well.. Who said the X5 isn't a truck??? 
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And ^^^ definition doesnt count!
02-11-2005, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Argelius' date='Feb 8 2005, 08:22 PM
So...just to reset things a bit, I am curious what the latest scoop is on the availability of the 530xi...? I am dying here...
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530xi is coming soon!
This dealership has recently posted new ads.
http://www.westgermanbmw.com/coming.html