Got a loaner X5 today

wdc330i · 06-06-2008, 08:23 PM

All I can say is, "Nevermind."

I had entertained the notion of this as a next family vehicle, and perhaps if this iteration had the sport suspension, the turbo diesel, and the third row seat, I might weaken a little. But really, other than the third row seat, I cannot see one benefit over our 5 wagon. In fact, the dogs have a much harder time leaping into this skyscraper tail gate than they do the short hop into the wagon.

If anything, I'd like to see us downsize to the e91. I just don't like driving big cars.

On another side note, I saw a 128 convertible in the showroom with the top down. I want it.

lemming · 06-06-2008, 09:53 PM

yup.

even owning a similar vehicle, i just don't get it at all.

esp. given the price of them ---or is that the point?

rumatt · 06-07-2008, 04:02 AM

I'm with you 100%. I got an X5 as a loaner once and I didn't get it. At all. No love whatsoever.

BobFV1 · 06-08-2008, 01:06 PM

One of my business partners has an X-5 and he loves it.

Of course, his second car is a 335.

Sharp11 · 06-08-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wdc330i

On another side note, I saw a 128 convertible in the showroom with the top down. I want it.

Ed

wdc330i · 06-09-2008, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BobFV1

One of my business partners has an X-5 and he loves it.

Of course, his second car is a 335.

It actually drives really nicely for a truck...For a truck.

BobFV1 · 06-09-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wdc330i

It actually drives really nicely for a truck...For a truck.

I agree - so did my V8 Touareg - for a truck!

hfh330i · 06-09-2008, 03:16 PM

We love ours. For what it is it's pretty damn good. I tried to talk my wife into looking at a wagon, but she wasn't digging it. My only bitch is the electronic transmission. Every now and then it doesn't know what to do.

I've loaded that badboy with 25+ bags of mulch, its certainly serves its purpose. It's also great on the highway. Very comfortable. My Dad lives about 100 miles from Houston and we often drive up for the weekend. The dog is comfortable, and there is plenty of room for any and all my wife's BS.

wdc330i · 06-09-2008, 08:14 PM

I have to admit my 80-year-old father hopped into the thing like a youngster. The elevated height really helps him out. He just doesn't really bend anymore.

Gas mileage for the 3 litre engine is around 11.5 city. Woof! Even worse than the wagon's 14 or so average. Currently, my 2002 330i gets about 20 with a lead foot.

wdc330i · 06-09-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hfh330i

We love ours. For what it is it's pretty damn good. I tried to talk my wife into looking at a wagon, but she wasn't digging it. My only bitch is the electronic transmission. Every now and then it doesn't know what to do.

I've loaded that badboy with 25+ bags of mulch, its certainly serves its purpose. It's also great on the highway. Very comfortable. My Dad lives about 100 miles from Houston and we often drive up for the weekend. The dog is comfortable, and there is plenty of room for any and all my wife's BS.

Yes. The transmission is a little jerky. So, too, our '06 5 wagon.

06-06-2008, 08:23 PM	#1
wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,299	Got a loaner X5 today All I can say is, "Nevermind." I had entertained the notion of this as a next family vehicle, and perhaps if this iteration had the sport suspension, the turbo diesel, and the third row seat, I might weaken a little. But really, other than the third row seat, I cannot see one benefit over our 5 wagon. In fact, the dogs have a much harder time leaping into this skyscraper tail gate than they do the short hop into the wagon. If anything, I'd like to see us downsize to the e91. I just don't like driving big cars. On another side note, I saw a 128 convertible in the showroom with the top down. I want it.

06-06-2008, 09:53 PM	#2
lemming Western Anomaly Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: White Orca Posts: 16,612	yup. even owning a similar vehicle, i just don't get it at all. esp. given the price of them ---or is that the point? __________________

06-09-2008, 03:16 PM	#8
hfh330i Jaded Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 308	We love ours. For what it is it's pretty damn good. I tried to talk my wife into looking at a wagon, but she wasn't digging it. My only bitch is the electronic transmission. Every now and then it doesn't know what to do. I've loaded that badboy with 25+ bags of mulch, its certainly serves its purpose. It's also great on the highway. Very comfortable. My Dad lives about 100 miles from Houston and we often drive up for the weekend. The dog is comfortable, and there is plenty of room for any and all my wife's BS. __________________ 2013 M3

06-07-2008, 04:02 AM	#3
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	I'm with you 100%. I got an X5 as a loaner once and I didn't get it. At all. No love whatsoever.

06-08-2008, 01:06 PM	#4
BobFV1 Lazy Lightning Join Date: Mar 2008 Carmudgeonly Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Location: DC Area Posts: 16	One of my business partners has an X-5 and he loves it. Of course, his second car is a 335.

06-09-2008, 08:14 PM	#9
wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,299	I have to admit my 80-year-old father hopped into the thing like a youngster. The elevated height really helps him out. He just doesn't really bend anymore. Gas mileage for the 3 litre engine is around 11.5 city. Woof! Even worse than the wagon's 14 or so average. Currently, my 2002 330i gets about 20 with a lead foot.