« Reply #37 on: August 21, 2018, 03:05:05 pm »
well I just found them all on Autotrader for near $95k - and I would not call them "spartan" in terms of their equiptment, especially in the engine department where they destroy the BMW. Most had next to no kms on them.
G55 was for fun, because it is badass.
face it, this thing would be great in the segment if it was cheaper, sure. But it is knocking on uber SUV territory at $95k and that means it is a bad deal.
Yup, this thing is in no way better than an Acura MDX and should be priced as such. Idiot badge whores need not apply, again, not a Flying Spur, just a run of the mill, 6 cylinder, "oh we have two kids but our lifestyle would work in a minivan" soccer mom assault vehicle.
That X5 was optioned up (as BMW does with their press cars) with silly things (ceramic buttons and knobs anyone?). Admittedly, I've been known to be somewhat of a BMW slappie, but it still felt more luxurious in its finishes than, say, an MDX, which I found myself wondering why someone would choose it over any number of the "pedestrian brand" mid-size SUVs in top trim.
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