07-27-2020, 02:06 PM | #11 |
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Have you looked at the Volvo V60? Seems like probably the most interesting "affordable" wagon you can buy today.
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07-27-2020, 03:03 PM | #12 |
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07-27-2020, 03:34 PM | #13 |
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compared to a new BMW????
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07-27-2020, 03:48 PM | #14 |
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07-27-2020, 03:50 PM | #15 |
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Our 2016 X5 is out of warranty and I'm absolutely terrified stuff is going to start breaking before I have a chance to trade it in.
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07-27-2020, 04:07 PM | #16 |
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07-27-2020, 04:14 PM | #17 |
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Our extended warranty for the 2009 X5 paid for itself (about $4,500). But just barely. We kept it for 7 years. And it was only the 6 cylinder...
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+1 The 40i in the X5 at ~335hp tune is sufficient but a bit lazy. The 50i makes it much better, and the M50i takes that up another notch. It sounds great and it moves effortlessly.
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07-27-2020, 05:41 PM | #19 |
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One minor annoyance about having to wait and order a 2021 is that BMW is cutting a bunch of equipment, at least temporarily, presumably due to COVID-related supply issues.
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07-27-2020, 06:39 PM | #20 |
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