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thoughts on the e70 / 2nd gen. x5?
http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101301
looks lower. that could be a plus. seats seven. dunno about that part. sounds HEAVIER.
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11-23-2004, 09:03 PM | #2 |
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It could quite possibly be my next daily driver...
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The X5 has no appeal for me--never has. The 4.6is (which is the only X5 I've ever really driven in anger) is fast, but it's big, top-heavy, and handles like shit compared to a well-engineered, similarly heavy and spacious car. I honestly cannot see the point. |
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i still hate the x3 but the x5 is something i've gotten used to seeing around.
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<img src=http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34469> I think it's ridiculous to see them driven as single-person commutermobiles, but this one is a very competent and comfortable tow vehicle. For what it's doing, pretty good in fuel efficiency, too; mid to high teens, towing.
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didn't read the snippet too closely.
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