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Originally Posted by robg
Is that carbon black? That’s my favorite color for the x5. As for the msport front bumper looking better on the LCI I’m skeptical - the x3 msport has this weird “smile” shape now…and I think the base one looks better.
And yeah the base cayenne just isn’t special enough for the price. If i wanted to spend 100k on an suv it would have to be the new Range Rover sport. As for the macan I probably need to drive a higher power version to “get it” since every single car reviewer gushes over it. I will say that Porsches hold their values better so the higher purchase price is somewhat mitigated. I’ve been kind of fantasizing about doing a porsche european delivery - hmm.
The x5 does seem like the best overall value in the premium SUV segment - but I’d want to keep it closer to 70k for a 40i version.
I think it’s worth seeing if you can get a nice discount on the current version - idrive 8 is kind of a step back in usability and I’m pretty sure the LCI msport is going to look worse. A little added power is nice but between likely price increases and less chance of discounts I think the price delta could be around 10k.
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Yes, that is carbon black. The only color I can force myself to live with on a pre-LCI.
My current X5 has under 10k miles and the BMW platinum extended warranty does not expire until May 2024. I am not doing anything until 3-4 months before then. I absolutely refuse to own any new BMW out of warranty. I do not care for the G05 pre-LCI so it is not an option, regardless of a nice discount and furthermore a discount would be unattainable on a priority 1 build. I will not buy off the lot.
The new Macan is coming. The current one is a little long in the tooth. Plus the new one will be EV only. My friend that is a Porsche tech was just recently informed it has been delayed for a year.
I would consider a X3 M40i, but the G45 replacement is coming for model year 2025 and given that I keep my new vehicles for seven years I would regret purchasing a G01.