Anyone driven or have seen the new X5 live?
01-22-2007, 02:28 PM
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Just Saw it at the BMW display at NAIAS in Detroit
Got inside it. Seems just like the old one from the inside (4.4I)I would say it is definitely longer to accomodate the third row but it is a very tight fit. I'm 5'10 and I didn't even dare get into the third row. Even the second row was a tighter fit. If the third row is up the rear storage is at a max 1/2 of what is left in a Q7 when the third row is up. The Q7 definitely is more roomy. The third row is also an option at $1,500 Cdn vs $750 for the Q7 on a 3.6 model.
I was also at the Audi display - very impressive. The new Q7 V12 and 3.0 CDIs were on display. The 3.0 was trimmed in Lava gray with special rims and a two tone interior with white stiching - even on the dash. Probably not production. Also sat in the new TT roadster and coupes and the new RS4. Wow - almost makes me feel like dumping the M3.
I was also at the Audi display - very impressive. The new Q7 V12 and 3.0 CDIs were on display. The 3.0 was trimmed in Lava gray with special rims and a two tone interior with white stiching - even on the dash. Probably not production. Also sat in the new TT roadster and coupes and the new RS4. Wow - almost makes me feel like dumping the M3.
01-22-2007, 03:11 PM
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Drove 3.0 in Denver
X5 is not very spacious. 3rd row seats are pretty bad and almost twice the price of Q7. Its 2nd row seat is like coach class compared to the first class seat in Q7. I like X5's solid roof shade and higher cargo load better though.
Steering is stiffer as one expected from BMW. I really like the way Q7 steering wheel behaves at various speeds. Around parking lot, it is really light, but not too much. Cruising about 70MPH on E470 yesterday after storm, steering gave an excellent heavy weight and pinpointed to the road.
We drove both X5 and Q7 back to back. We came out of the Q and could not stop smiling.
Steering is stiffer as one expected from BMW. I really like the way Q7 steering wheel behaves at various speeds. Around parking lot, it is really light, but not too much. Cruising about 70MPH on E470 yesterday after storm, steering gave an excellent heavy weight and pinpointed to the road.
We drove both X5 and Q7 back to back. We came out of the Q and could not stop smiling.
01-23-2007, 12:08 AM
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Can't decide among new X5 4.8, ML 63 AMG or another Q7
I am in the market for another SUV (already have a 4.2 Q7) and can't decide what to get...
I used to have an X5 a couple of years ago and was happy with it. The new one looks good and def has a lot of the latest and greatest gadgets.
The ML is tempting as it is an AMG version (eq. not available in the Q or X5 and the Cayenne Turbo is too $$$) but I don't love the looks and find it dated (e.g., small sunroof, nav still old version, not MMI eq. etc.)
I love the Q7 and I am considering getting another one but then again...
Any help much appreciated!
I used to have an X5 a couple of years ago and was happy with it. The new one looks good and def has a lot of the latest and greatest gadgets.
The ML is tempting as it is an AMG version (eq. not available in the Q or X5 and the Cayenne Turbo is too $$$) but I don't love the looks and find it dated (e.g., small sunroof, nav still old version, not MMI eq. etc.)
I love the Q7 and I am considering getting another one but then again...
Any help much appreciated!
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01-23-2007, 09:22 AM
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what are you using the second SUV for?
if i were to get a second SUV, it would be a pickup (i kinda like it - i dunno, maybe it's the redneck in me), jeep, or something like the FJ Cruiser... but those would primarily be for work/fun reasons...