View Poll Results: Knowing what you know now: Would you buy XI(AWD) or I(RWD)
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Poll: If you were buying now: Buy XI(AWD) or I(RWD) 5 Series?
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Silicon Valley Area
My Ride: 2008 M5 -- Exterior: Silverstone, Interior: Black. Fully Loaded. That just about sums it up! :-)
Living in Northern California I don't see the need for AWD. Just an additional mechanical complication for me. That being said, I can certainly understand the value of AWD in parts of the world with snow, rough climate, etc.
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Sweden, EU
My Ride: 07' 530d - M-Sport - Titanium Silver / Black Dakota leather
08' 120i - M-Sport - Alpine White III / Black Sensatec
If you are in a cold climate, get the X. The RWD 5er handels IMO pretty bad in snow. I have new good winter tires and I'm used to snow driving since I'm from Sweden. My previous car was a VW Touareg, so that one doesn't count. But I also own a new Saab 9-3 Convertible and a BMW E46. They are much better in snow.
But still, I chose the RWD because I think the X spoils much of the driving pleasure.
But still, I chose the RWD because I think the X spoils much of the driving pleasure.
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Hong Kong
My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
No use for xi here where I live and is not even available here too.
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Minneapolis, MN
My Ride: 545i - ordered in January delivered April 21st! Black Sapphire Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple.
Live in MN and snow tires are fine. Traffic moves so slow AWD doesn't mean anything and RWD is much better in the dry IMO.
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Arizona
How does the S8 compare against the others?
Performance, comfort, running costs... anything what comes to your mind.
I would appreciate your thoughts since Audi S8 is in my shopping list with 530xd, 535d and (do I want to say) A6 3.0 TDI
I know that S8 is a bit different and the biggest difference is that it runs on gasoline and is older.
But on the other hand initial cost is way cheaper and with that price difference you can buy gasoline for years.
FYI
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=19342
Best regards (and apologise for slightly off topic )
Fkuti
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I have driven my father's 2002 S8 and it handles very well for a big car. I would consider one over a 530x if handling is important to you given depreciation is pretty bad (good for you though). Also, I heard from an Audi SA that the S8's are pretty bulletproof.
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