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I know, I know this vehicle is the antithesis of an enthusiast vehicle but at least I will have my 335i during the other three seasons.
Go for a VW Tiguan instead, at least you'll have a little fun.
Or, better yet, do what Tag and I did, and get an A3/GTI! Those cars are a blast and can get through any winter with ease.
'08 BMW X5 4.8i • '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet
Hmm, I see your mentality. It is nice to have, but since I don't have it on either of my Audis, I don't get used to having it on the X5.
I am 100% absolutely positive that the new C still requires the driver to insert the key fob into the dash.
Sounds like what's on the base X5. You have to insert the key fob into an annoying slot and then push the button. :sick: What's the point?
'08 BMW X5 4.8i • '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet
Me.
I had a great time with my '92 Vigor. It was a handsome sedan with a decent interior and above average performance.
However, when my lease was up I swapped it for a '96 TL. Not a smart move. It was utterly boring. It didn't do anything particularly well, and I felt like I had blown extra cash on an Accord with leather and 16" wheels.
The lease was mercifully over by 2000 and then came the Audi A6 2.7T... the rest is history
'08 BMW X5 4.8i • '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet
Correct. Believe it or not, the EX35 has less rear legroom than the G37 coupe.
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'08 BMW X5 4.8i • '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet
Look at those engine choices: 3.0TFSI 4 (WTF is that??? 3.0TFSI V6 is much more likely), with a 3.2L V6 range-topper??? Most SUVs in the MDX/RX/ML class have more than that in their standard engines, with one or more V8s available.
'08 BMW X5 4.8i • '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet
It's really the XK that's supposed to be the modern E-type. The F-type or whatever its production X(?) name would be should turn out to be a more focused sports car, aimed at the Boxster.
Saw a new x5 in monaco blue next to my house looks nice.and a S65 amg.
I have another ques why does every 1 over and over keep writing this.
'08 BMW X5 4.8i • '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet
And it's just so gorgeous. The Maserati is probably the only car able to challenge the DB9 for best looking car currently in production. On looks alone, the Maser beats any F430, 599, or 612 hands down.
The mid to late '90s was not a good period for Acura, or a lot of the Japanese motor industry in general. They killed off their strong brand names for unknown letter combinations. The Legend was actually a pretty nice car to drive. The '96 RL was not. The TL became decent..ish, for '99, but the rest of the lineup remained quite weak until the RSX and MDX came along.
Oh yes, that's true. But just as the BMW Z competes with the Boxster, it manages to have a longer hood with that front engine layout. What's to stop Jaguar from a little stretch of the hood and still compete with the Boxster?
If I had my way, the XK would definately have a longer hood, a few other little adjustments, and give the SL a real run for its money.
TM
Sorry, esf... I hear ya', but I still agree with egmCarTech on this. The Q5 would be slotted size-wise with the Toureg and Cayenne and MDX and ML.
The Q3 would be sized more like the Tiguan, RDX, GLK, and X3.
This is not about engines. This is about vehicle size.
And, when we do consider the engines, I truly expect to start seeing smaller displacement engine selections throughout many vehicles over the next years, as well as the alternative powertrains... all in an effort to achieve better fuel efficiency... and address the ongoing complaints that SUVs and Crossovers have previously gotten poor mileage.
TagMan
Me."
Ah, esf. But we've never met...
And I don't doubt your review. However, I'm sure for (again) any brand/model at some point in time in its history you would be able to find displeased owners, e.g. my Dad's friends who owned BMW Bavarias. Loved driving 'em, hated owning 'em... But BMW today, a different story no doubt.
And with Acura, maybe I/my acquaintances and family have just had good timing: ownership in the late 80s (e.g. my Integra. Still the tightest car I've yet owned) and early/mid '00s (e.g. '03-'05 TL, MDX, RL). Anyway, imo Acura makes very fine automobiles at reasonable price points given the levels of equipment, performance, quality, reliability (and generally) economy. Yes, they are FWD, but to this New England skier, not a liability...
As always, YMMV
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Caution: These URLs may lead to heart stoppage!
XKE
or
XK150
If you wanna buy 'em, I'll drive 'em to you...
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
No kidding. That 150 in particular is stunning. Still one of my absolute favorite cars ever made.
Good find on those pics. That 150 is mint. Looks like a car for LG! ($134,800.00! :surprise: )
At those prices, the XKE must be red.
BTW, are my eyes deceiving me, or did I see a 1963 split-window 'Vette behind the glass?
TM
It drives like a dream, it's very comfortable, and the tires are fine, although the ride would be better if it had non-run-flat tires.
Ours is Deep Green Metallic. I've seen Monaco Blue, and I would take either one.
I always write that because it's my signature. I realize it's obnoxious, but I got into the habit years ago and I can't just stop now!
'08 BMW X5 4.8i • '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet
I think it will be in between. It won't be big enough to compete with the MDX (that's a big SUV, you know!), but it won't be small enough to go head-on with the X3. I'm guessing it will hit that sweet spot known as the Lexus RX.
Pretty much like the Q7. It's not big enough to compete with the LX, but not small enough to compete with the X5... so it's more of a GX/GL competitor.
'08 BMW X5 4.8i • '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet
TM
My wife actually had an orig. Integra, and she loved it. Now is the perfect time for them to bring it back... we're in the land of 1 Series, A3s, GTIs and Mini Coopers!
Yes, they are FWD, but to this New England skier, not a liability...
Ah, don't take me for a BMW fanboy (dewey
'08 BMW X5 4.8i • '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet
esf... I don't think so. The LX is not bigger than the GL.
The GL is 200.6" long The LX comes in at 196.5".
TM
Anyway, nice to hear about another happy X owner.
'08 BMW X5 4.8i • '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet
Yes... women and cars.
The primary reason for the VW Beetle and the Mitsubishi Eclipse, amongst other noteworthy achievements.
TM
what comes with the sport package?
whats comes with the M aero kit? bumpers match M steering and?
Anyway, nice to hear about another happy X owner
who is the other x owner here?
thanks.
There seems to be something wrong with this top 14 SUV review link title
Not someone here... Just someone I spoke to yesterday with an X5 similar to esf's... in black/black... said he loved the vehicle.
Your link won't work. So... I've re-posted it for you...
Luxury-Midsize-SUVs
TagMan
The car: A rented, battled
The journey: 1,600 miles on highways and mountain roads, from see-shore up to 6,666 foot-high and back. Three one-day stages to go (the first one to Cauterets at Central Pyrenees, the other two to Aime-La-Plaigne 2000 close to the Mont-Blanc at The Alps). Only one stage back from there (700 miles; 14 hours encompassing the Foster's Milleau Viaduct :surprise: and stops every 2/3 hours).
The load: Two adult persons with all necessary skiing stuff and assorted wear, it including some party clothing, for two weeks.
The ride (on the front seats): Comfortable for people up to 6 feet-tall. Rear seats were folded; I cannot say anything about sitting on the latter for a long while.
The drivers: My wife and I, in even turns.
The speed (highways): Cruising at about 81-85 miles•hour, with ocassional peaks up to 99 miles•hour. A couple of nasty traffic jams take off an hour and a half from the joy of driving. A couple of dozens of tolling gates did it too.
The driving: That little diesel BMW is really a BMW. It is not a street car. She can be truly considered as a small-size roadster. Steering and cornering was accurate and balanced. Stability was assured under any circumstance (e.g., hard breaking). Enough acceleration for cruising and climbing even at the final mountain-road laces. To my surprise, the stop/start function worked nicely; it was intuitive and not intrusive with the stop-and-go driving at the traffic jams and lights. Comfort was not bad given the size of the car. All in all, the car behaved pretty pretty well. My wife liked this car even more than ours 530d and Mini Cooper. I agreed with her she is a great car for having fun, but I'd rather keep going with Series 3-5 because of the passenger/cargo space.
And the full trip averaged mileage was 40.55 miles•gallon (USA Units). How good, how well: less is more! :shades:
Regards,
Jose
Foster's Milleau Viaduct at http://www.fosterandpartners.com/Projects/1158/Default.aspx
More car specifications (taken from link title) :
Model: BMW 118d 3-door
Price: from £18,225
Engine: 1,995cc, four cylinders, 16 valves, turbodiesel, 143bhp at 4,000rpm, 258lb ft at 2,000rpm (British Units)
Transmission: six-speed gearbox, rear-wheel drive
Performance: 130mph, 0-62 in 8.9sec, 60.1mpg official average (British Units); CO2: 123g/km
Also: http://www.topgear.com/blogs/drives/070-bmw-118d/
The RX is currently 186". If the Q5 comes in at or below that mark, we'll definitely consider it. We decided not to get another RX this time really because she wanted to try something else, not because it was just too big like the MDX. The EX is actually one of the longest of the compact utes at 182", and yet it has legroom in back like a 2+2 coupe. Boo Infiniti!
206.90" - Infiniti QX
200.60" - Mercedes GL
200.23" - Audi Q7
196.50" - Lexus LX
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191.10" - BMW X5
190.70" - Acura MDX
189.10" - Infiniti FX
188.90" - Porsche Cayenne
188.50" - Mercedes ML
188.20" - Lexus GX
187.20" - VW Toureg
186.20" - Lexus RX
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182.30" - Infiniti EX
180.70" - Acura RDX
179.90" - BMW X3
TagMan
If that's your criteria, then I don't think you'll get one. If you look at the chart I posted, the RX is already pretty small, and the Q5 is not likely to be a compact SUV... that category will be reserved for the Q3.
TagMan
The only single thing that I've second-guessed myself on at this point is whether or not I should have waited for the convertible.
Based upon your post, it sounds like the chassis really holds the road under almost any condition.
Thanks so much for the report. I have to assume you and your wife had a wonderful trip... it sure sounds incredible.
TagMan
That 40 mpg sounds great. We really need some cars like that in the U.S.
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
Yes, yes indeed, but don't hold your breath. It appears that BMW is bringing over only the big diesels, not the small ones Jose is describing (& the ones that I want).
I guess it's fallout from the notion that you can't have a lux sports vehicle unless it gets to 60 in under 6 (or better yet, 5) seconds.
Oh boy.
Your link won't work. So... I've re-posted it for you...
thanks.
funny I never ask any1 how there car was , except a old supra but that was because my friend encouraged me to ask.
No denying an Audi Avant Quattro is a fine car in the snow. Problem is my wife's BMW xi touring and a Audi Avant are a bit too similar for me. I am not willing to spend big luxury bucks for two somewhat similar German cars that are within the same segment of the market.
The more I think of it a RAV4 really bores me. I dont need such a snow machine since I drive mainly in the city. All I want is a FWD with snow tires that can get me from point A to point b. Currently my BMW 335i is not accomplishing that.
A FWD next generation Prius may be the answer I am seeking. While I was building my muscles shoveling my BMW 335i out of a parking lot I noticed a parked Prius right beside me drive away with minimal friction. Unlike my car this Prius did not need a shovel in its trunk.
I am sure a Tiguan is more fun than a RAV4. BUT I hate to say this because I may end up sounding like our Japanese car fan contestants here: I dont know what the reliability will be for the Tiguan but based on the stats of the VW Touareg I have no intention upon finding out.
Or, better yet, do what Tag and I did, and get an A3/GTI!
Good choices too. But I also want a car that is not only solely performance orientated but solely fuel efficient and that in my mind is a Toyota Prius.
I love the performance of my BMW335i and currently I have no desire to buy another performance car that is within my budget . Ofcourse without a budget I would buy a Audi R8
Everything I read so far confirms that BMW will introduce their diesels in both the 3 series and X5 model.
I may be mistaken and BMW may have changed their minds but I doubt that.
Forget the Prius I will buy a BMW 118d instead. Although we are very unlikely to see this car here. The 3 series may be the smallest diesel we will have for a long time.
Black/black sport sedans or two seaters are fine but for SUVs ? No thanks!
Initial impressions:
Best in show - Jaguar XF. I think I fell in love with this car today. It's stunningly beautiful. Pictures just don't do it justice. After staring at the XF for a long while, we went over to look at other midsizers, and they just don't do anything for me any more. The only sedan that comes close is the Merc CLS, and with its minimal interior space, the CLS is hardly a sedan. The XF is not only gorgeous, but quite spacious--same rear seat space as an A6, and slightly more than a 5er; the trunk being huge is an added bonus.
Worst in show - No surprises here... Acura RL. It was shown in a ghastly maroon color, which made it look even worse. I hope this downward spiral ends soon. If not, Acura is dead meat.
Most surprising - Infiniti EX. No, it had nothing to do with the looks; I knew I'd like the car's styling. However, just as I found out the other day, the rear seat is useless. I'm shocked. I could hardly get myself in the rear of the car, let alone sit in it for an extended period. It has less space than my S4 Cabriolet, and makes the A3 look downright roomy. The trunk is also small, though not much smaller than the A3's. On the brighter side, it looked great and the interior was very nice.
Least surprising - BMW X6. This is actually surprising (LOL), because I expected to be surprised, but wasn't. It looks pretty much identical to how it does in photos. This could be due to several things: A) it was on a car show stand,
Biggest crowd - Nissan GT-R. What an incredible car! It was everything I thought it would be. No, I wouldn't own one (a bit too immature for me), but that car sure draws people in, and for good reason. Stunning. Not beautiful, but just striking.
Most photogenic - Audi S5. I couldn't stop taking shots of this thing. My best shot is with my camera somewhat low to the ground, the silver S5's LEDs aglow, with people around it, not close enough to mess up the shot but not far enough to make one think that the car doesn't draw a crowd. It does, most definitely, but it was the R8 getting all the attention.
Overall, it was a very exciting show this year. Tons of new models. If there are any requests as to my impressions of a specific model, don't hesitate to ask--I'll be happy to respond.
'08 BMW X5 4.8i • '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet
Correct. The X5 xDrive 35d (that's a mouthful) and the 335d.
TM
There was no X6 at the show I attended. Was it that same red color that is being shown in all the media?
I also was very impressed the the XF, but the front end headlight configuration is its only weakness, IMO. The rear design is one of the best ever... period.
Of course, I must ask if you saw a 135i? If so, what color? What was your impression of the car?
How about the Fiskar Karma electric car? Any chance you were lucky enough to see that car?
Thanks for the report, and glad you had a blast at the show... like a kid in a candy store, huh? ... only better!
TagMan
It wasn't too bad, but I totally agree! I wouldn't have one either. It was no black 911 turbo, that's for sure!... LOL.
TM
The trip was really wonderful. Driving, sightseeing, eating, drinking (moderately) and skiing. All of them in good company.
Regards,
Jose
You are very welcome, Dan. You may also fancy to have a look at Foster's Bilbao Subway at http://www.fosterandpartners.com/Projects/0445/Default.aspx . Eighteen years and millions of passengers after its opening, our Metro looks in vivo as cool and clean as it does in the pictures.
Regards,
Jose
I fully agree with that. In a car I admire the power & speed at their ends as any other person can do. Yet less hp are enough for me to still enjoy driving.
Regards,
Jose
Dewey, you would enjoy the BMW 118d 3-doors: it is not only a town&road performer but a cool hatched design as well.
Regards,
Jose
TagMan
Actually that comes as a bit of a surprise. The FX definitely doesn't seem as big as the MDX.
If you want something a bit more fun than a Prius but still FWD, what about a Mazda3? They are pretty cheap, you can get one with a stick, and mpg wise they aren't too bad, 30mpg is definitely possible.