X3 or X5
02-21-2006, 08:42 PM
#12
Members
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have two X5's, a 4.8 and a 3.0.....
Depends on your taste of driving. The X3 is my wifes choice as it reminds her of her old 320 sports as it is nippy and more responsive to the throttle. She hasn't got one because she likes the creature comforts of the X5 3.0.
If you are going the X3, buy the 3.0, if an X5, again the 3.0. The 3.0 X5 is great around town
X5 4.4 and 4.8 have similar issues to all you guys with bizarre transmission shift points. Other than that, the X5's are a well sorted universally (and rightly) praised vehicle that handles like a car yet has all the practicality of a light off roader.
The main source (and where most X3/5 owners go for info) is www.x5world.com here you will find a similar resource of opinions, mods, fixes and facts.
Cheers
Depends on your taste of driving. The X3 is my wifes choice as it reminds her of her old 320 sports as it is nippy and more responsive to the throttle. She hasn't got one because she likes the creature comforts of the X5 3.0.
If you are going the X3, buy the 3.0, if an X5, again the 3.0. The 3.0 X5 is great around town
X5 4.4 and 4.8 have similar issues to all you guys with bizarre transmission shift points. Other than that, the X5's are a well sorted universally (and rightly) praised vehicle that handles like a car yet has all the practicality of a light off roader.
The main source (and where most X3/5 owners go for info) is www.x5world.com here you will find a similar resource of opinions, mods, fixes and facts.
Cheers
02-21-2006, 08:49 PM
#13
Members
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Have the X5 4.4 Sports here, 2005 Sept built, let me tell you... ITS FLAWLESS.. Since the 5 series broke down once, i just dont feel very reliable in that car anymore... i feel like it will keep breaking down now.. although its only broken down ONCE in the 2 years of ownership... X5 is pretty much flawless as its the last year of the current design production... You might want to wait for the 07 X5 which will be brand new design with IDRIVE. The annoying thing in X5 is the lack of IDRIVE, and the fact that you cant see song names on the screen. The Sound System Logic 7 Harmon Kardon is horrible compared to the 5 series Logic 7 Harmon Kardon... But ride Quality/Handling.... ITS A BEAST! So fun to drive... I actually now cant wait till Snow Storm to hit just so i can take advantage of this beast, as i have the snow tyres on it.... Its a beast and handles SOOO WELL!! The Xdrive system is really amazing. You never feel like the X5 will flip over when Doing any turn whatsoever like you do in other SUVS... This X5 handles/drives like a car, you can actually take turns without feeling like it will flip over ( Not like Jeep Cherokee that we had in past<--- What a horrible SUV). The 3.0 is not that great, i would really recommend 4.4 or 4.8, just test drive one and youll know... AND i test drove 4.4 non-sport and 4.4 Sport, TRUST ME, GO SPORTS!
02-21-2006, 08:57 PM
#14
Contributors
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 3,585
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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
Yeah there's one noticeable problem, too much ground clearance 
02-21-2006, 09:14 PM
#15
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: So Cal, USA
Posts: 14,776
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
02-21-2006, 10:11 PM
#16
Members
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='244037' date='Feb 22 2006, 01:14 AM
02-22-2006, 03:45 AM
#17
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY (USA)
Posts: 3,094
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think we already discussed that the X3 is not 100% bimmer? I was thinking in giving my sister an X3 for mother's day but after i heard that, i backed off. (c'om guys ...i was thinking..i did not say i was going to actually pull the trigger)
02-22-2006, 05:51 AM
#18
Members
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have an '04 X5 3.0 sport and have had very good luck with it. It's been rock solid and performs OK around town. My biggest complaint is the horrible gas mileage.
You didn't mention why you were looking for this type of vehicle (capacity, towing, etc), but you may want to consider the E61 wagon. IIRC the E39 wagon had nearly the same (if not more) interior room than the X5... I'm assuming that the E61 wagon would be about the same.
You didn't mention why you were looking for this type of vehicle (capacity, towing, etc), but you may want to consider the E61 wagon. IIRC the E39 wagon had nearly the same (if not more) interior room than the X5... I'm assuming that the E61 wagon would be about the same.
02-22-2006, 12:11 PM
#19
Contributors
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Posts: 7,790
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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 new-kid' post='243844' date='Feb 22 2006, 12:37 AM
All the UK road tests slated the X3 - not up to BMW standards for design and handling
A facelift (and tech update) will come up this fall to the X3.
The X5 is a old model that will be radically updated
also this fall.
Go for a E60 xDrive if you really need an 4WD.
Or wait for the new X5 and X6!
02-22-2006, 12:16 PM
#20
Members
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Crown Point, Indiana
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by amigo525' post='244112' date='Feb 22 2006, 06:45 AM
I think we already discussed that the X3 is not 100% bimmer? I was thinking in giving my sister an X3 for mother's day but after i heard that, i backed off. (c'om guys ...i was thinking..i did not say i was going to actually pull the trigger)