Trading the X5 and M5 for an X5M...
09-09-2009, 07:09 AM
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09-09-2009, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='1002745' date='Sep 9 2009, 07:41 AM
My issue with the X5M and X6M is that they're not really SUV's insofar as they're simply incapable of anything other than on-road driving. This month's Car and Driver did a review of the X6M, and while it aced the road tests and turned in some very impressive results on pavement, they tried in on what looked like fairly light off road activity and it got stuck and had to be rescued. Some other high performance SUV's check all the boxes, they are good both on-road and off-road, and my sense is that it's much easier to produce vehicles like this when you ignore things that other manufacturers do build in to their high performance SUVs. What's more impressive, a 5000lb SUV that's stellar on road but can't handle even reasonably light off-road duties, or a 5000lb SUV that's also stellar on-road but remains capable when the going gets tough?
+1, I have to agree here, because after all the point of an SUV is on-road comfort AND off-road capabilities. That said, I don't think C will be doing much off-roading anyway so if you need the space the X5M offers - go for it.
09-09-2009, 09:15 AM
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C, Gene, Mrfva the forums has been quiet and a bit boring w/o you guys hehe
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='1002340' date='Sep 9 2009, 07:23 AM
That's a poser. Dr Jimmi needs to go see a shrink.
The M goes on the right side and both X5M and X6M have quad exhausts.
Anyway, C, keep the M5 and trade the X5 for an X5M. The Ultimate BMW garage (although adding an M6 convertible would be even better ).
The M goes on the right side and both X5M and X6M have quad exhausts.
Anyway, C, keep the M5 and trade the X5 for an X5M. The Ultimate BMW garage (although adding an M6 convertible would be even better
).I hope you weren't seriously expecting us to help you save money on cars? So I'm with ECF on this one
I took a friends X5 4.4i V8 out recently and although the V8 was good fun, the drive did nothing for me. I was soooo happy getting back into my E61. I haven't test driven the X5M, so cannot really give an objective opinion on how rewarding that drive would be. But you're effectively talking about trading your tuned M5 in for an SUV, and from a driving passion perspective, that just seems like a big
to me. If you're just after another project, well then that's understandable, kind of!
09-09-2009, 03:41 PM
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How many people really do any type of "Off-Roading" anyway? I'm sure if I put some 18" wheels with big, stubby tires and lowered the tire pressure to work on a terrain such as sand or mud, the car would do great. However, do I really want to put the X5M through that? When's the last time you saw a Cayenne Turbo on the plains of Africa? Hahahahaha! I'd have to send the car to FMINUS for a 6 month paint perfection. Hahahahaha! Plus, I already have another truck that I can do that with, if I need it to.
I'm going to test drive it. I was supposed to test drive that and the X6M and the new M3 DCT a couple of months ago, when BMW did their M Tour for M owners. Unfortunately, my daughter decided it would be a great idea to make her way into this world the night before the event. LOL!
I'm just starting to see that the M5 might not be ideal for me anymore. I love the car to death, but it definitely attracts WAY too much attention, puts me in situations that I have a very tough time getting out of (LOL! Everyone wants to race me all the frickin' time), drives my wife nuts (no, not like that) and has me worried where I park it, every time I go out.
We shall see...
PS - Tony - I'm not as rich as you.
I'm going to test drive it. I was supposed to test drive that and the X6M and the new M3 DCT a couple of months ago, when BMW did their M Tour for M owners. Unfortunately, my daughter decided it would be a great idea to make her way into this world the night before the event. LOL!
I'm just starting to see that the M5 might not be ideal for me anymore. I love the car to death, but it definitely attracts WAY too much attention, puts me in situations that I have a very tough time getting out of (LOL! Everyone wants to race me all the frickin' time), drives my wife nuts (no, not like that
) and has me worried where I park it, every time I go out. We shall see...
PS - Tony - I'm not as rich as you.
09-09-2009, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='1003227' date='Sep 9 2009, 07:41 PM
I'm just starting to see that the M5 might not be ideal for me anymore. I love the car to death, but it definitely attracts WAY too much attention, puts me in situations that I have a very tough time getting out of (LOL! Everyone wants to race me all the frickin' time), drives my wife nuts (no, not like that ) and has me worried where I park it, every time I go out.
We shall see...
) and has me worried where I park it, every time I go out. We shall see...
09-09-2009, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='1003227' date='Sep 9 2009, 04:41 PM
How many people really do any type of "Off-Roading" anyway? I'm sure if I put some 18" wheels with big, stubby tires and lowered the tire pressure to work on a terrain such as sand or mud, the car would do great. However, do I really want to put the X5M through that? When's the last time you saw a Cayenne Turbo on the plains of Africa? Hahahahaha! I'd have to send the car to FMINUS for a 6 month paint perfection. Hahahahaha! Plus, I already have another truck that I can do that with, if I need it to.
Nice problem to have, my friend! Either way - if it were me, I'd keep the M5 (and particularly yours!)