Help on deciding the next car
05-22-2008, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='585463' date='May 21 2008, 04:07 PM
+1, don't forget the maintenance costs. BMW vs. Range Rover (I mean ford 
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)I say RR only if you care what the neighbors think...
05-22-2008, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='585463' date='May 21 2008, 04:07 PM
Range Rover (I mean ford )
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05-22-2008, 07:11 AM
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My Ride: 535d (4/05) M Sport, Carbon black, Black dakota leather, Sport seats, Xenon, Navi prof, Hi-fi pack, AS, BT, PDC, Sunroof
My dad has the RRS S/C I have the 4.8. They are very different, you should go and drive both. The range has a crappy interior and its smaller inside than the X5. But I think it looks better than the X and it also rides better (I have 20" on the X). Figures suggest that the 4.8 is faster but in real world they feel closer cause the supercharger gives the RRS more torque down low. The x5 handles better ( I have active steering and adaptive drive) and is more chuckable but the RRS is no slouch either, it also stays pretty flat around the corners. The RRS drinks a bit more but since it uses 95 octane as opposed to the BM's 98 its pretty much the same. They sound different I cant say which one I prefer, the X might be a bit louder at full boost. If the E70 4.8 sounded as good as the old 4.8is there would be no contest. They both have gremlins like little squeaks here and there. The feeling I get when I steam down the road in my dad's range cant quite be matched by the X5, it somehow doesn't go down the road with the same authority. Maybe because it is lower and feels more carlike.
05-22-2008, 07:30 AM
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My Ride: I have a 2007 Black Sapphire BMW 530i with SMG. It has the auburn interior, has PDC, Sports Package, Premium Package, rear automatic sunshades with manual side sunshades, 35% black tint, Upgraded angeleyes from Angelibrights, and Logic 7 Sound System
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The range has a shitty interior and mine is always in the shop for minor problems that I don't think should happen with this price range vehicle.
05-22-2008, 07:51 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by widjajachandra' post='583634' date='May 19 2008, 06:53 PM
Which one you prefer:
BMW X5 4.8 or Range Rover Sport Super Charged?
Please help.
BMW X5 4.8 or Range Rover Sport Super Charged?
Please help.
X6 50i
05-22-2008, 08:45 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='585463' date='May 21 2008, 01:07 PM
+1, don't forget the maintenance costs. BMW vs. Range Rover (I mean ford )
)
05-22-2008, 08:47 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Originally Posted by houbmw' post='586102' date='May 22 2008, 08:30 AM
The range has a shitty interior and mine is always in the shop for minor problems that I don't think should happen with this price range vehicle.
05-22-2008, 03:39 PM
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Strange to see some of you think the Range Rover Sport interior is no good.
I think its the opposite, BMW interiors are some the worst interiors in the luxury market, a lot of plastic.
I think its the opposite, BMW interiors are some the worst interiors in the luxury market, a lot of plastic.
05-22-2008, 04:39 PM
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My Ride: BMW 550i 2007 M-Kit installed- 367 BHP Sapphire black, comfort seats, comfort access, HUD, Professional Nav, Logic 7.
Originally Posted by widjajachandra' post='583634' date='May 19 2008, 07:53 PM
Which one you prefer:
BMW X5 4.8 or Range Rover Sport Super Charged?
Please help.
BMW X5 4.8 or Range Rover Sport Super Charged?
Please help.
05-22-2008, 04:51 PM
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My Ride: 05 530 Titanium Silver/Sexy black
Ive had the 4.8 since Jan and im already tired of it. A great SAV, much more refined than the RR Sport. Im just not an SAV guy I guess, I dont know. I guess you could ask me stuff about it if you wanted to know some more..