Topic: Test Drive: 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i

[ChaosphereIX]

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.

[Fobroader]

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.

[Gurgie]

The tester was optioned up quite a bit, that's for sure!! Still a good looking vehicle & I'm sure it would drive great! It's not for me, but to each their own 

[Fobroader]

The tester was optioned up quite a bit, that's for sure!! Still a good looking vehicle & I'm sure it would drive great! It's not for me, but to each their own 

No, you bought one that gets better gas mileage, is less expensive and looks better, good choice on the GC 

[lebowski]

Here’s a pic of it from our golf weekend at the cottage last year. It’s wearing 315 rear rubber....my 1LE wears 305s!!

What do you guys expect a large luxury SUV that does 0-60 under 5 and handles very well to cost?

Nice costs money.

That's crazy!! meanwhile my mighty Legacy GT is on 215's  I generally don't notice tires on cars, but whenever a sport package X5 drives by, it's impossible not to notice how crazy-wide those tires are and IMHO it definitely adds to the badass look...that said, I'd rather not know how much a 315-series run-flat costs to replace 

X5 definitely long in the tooth, but if the rave reviews of the new X3 m40i are any indication, its big brother's replacement should be mighty impressive.

[greengs]

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.

You can say the same thing about the Pilot and the MDX.

Most of these threads are about price complaints these days.  Everything costs more every year in Canada.  We just hit the highest inflation since 2011 this year.  100k doesn't buy nearly the same as it did 10 years ago. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-inflation-rate-1.4788818

[lebowski]

The tester was optioned up quite a bit, that's for sure!! Still a good looking vehicle & I'm sure it would drive great! It's not for me, but to each their own 

Gurgie, even for you, this comment was way too charitable and measured. Please amend or I will be forced to report you to the moderators.

 

[Ex-airbalancer]

Here’s a pic of it from our golf weekend at the cottage last year. It’s wearing 315 rear rubber....my 1LE wears 305s!!

What do you guys expect a large luxury SUV that does 0-60 under 5 and handles very well to cost?

Nice costs money.

That's crazy!! meanwhile my mighty Legacy GT is on 215's  I generally don't notice tires on cars, but whenever a sport package X5 drives by, it's impossible not to notice how crazy-wide those tires are and IMHO it definitely adds to the badass look...that said, I'd rather not know how much a 315-series run-flat costs to replace 

X5 definitely long in the tooth, but if the rave reviews of the new X3 m40i are any indication, its big brother's replacement should be mighty impressive.

Really , 
how could it be "God like "  walking across water in skinny ass tires

[lebowski]

Here’s a pic of it from our golf weekend at the cottage last year. It’s wearing 315 rear rubber....my 1LE wears 305s!!

What do you guys expect a large luxury SUV that does 0-60 under 5 and handles very well to cost?

Nice costs money.

That's crazy!! meanwhile my mighty Legacy GT is on 215's  I generally don't notice tires on cars, but whenever a sport package X5 drives by, it's impossible not to notice how crazy-wide those tires are and IMHO it definitely adds to the badass look...that said, I'd rather not know how much a 315-series run-flat costs to replace 

X5 definitely long in the tooth, but if the rave reviews of the new X3 m40i are any indication, its big brother's replacement should be mighty impressive.

Really , 
how could it be "God like "  walking across water in skinny ass tires

Dude. I was obviously being sarcastic and self-deprecating with the "mighty". I love my car but it obviously pales in ability and specs to a blown-V8 uber-SUV. Try decaf.

[Gurgie]

The tester was optioned up quite a bit, that's for sure!! Still a good looking vehicle & I'm sure it would drive great! It's not for me, but to each their own 

No, you bought one that gets better gas mileage, is less expensive and looks better, good choice on the GC 

    

[Gurgie]

The tester was optioned up quite a bit, that's for sure!! Still a good looking vehicle & I'm sure it would drive great! It's not for me, but to each their own 

Gurgie, even for you, this comment was way too charitable and measured. Please amend or I will be forced to report you to the moderators.

 

       

It's a big "MEH" for me... is that better? 

[lebowski]

The tester was optioned up quite a bit, that's for sure!! Still a good looking vehicle & I'm sure it would drive great! It's not for me, but to each their own 

Gurgie, even for you, this comment was way too charitable and measured. Please amend or I will be forced to report you to the moderators.

 

       

It's a big "MEH" for me... is that better? 

Yup that'll do 

[OliverD]

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.

Just like the Q7. And the GLE400 can be priced to $90k and the GLS450 to well over $100k. Those are the X5's main competitors so it's hardly an outlier.

But you do know that you don't have to go crazy with the options on any of these, right?

[ChaosphereIX]

yep, like I said, if cheaper it would be standard for the segment and a runner

[Ex-airbalancer]

I think I rather get this 4Runner ( 7,000 km ) and a ragtop
http://www.vandermeertoyota.com/Used/2018/Toyota/4Runner/W4488

[Fobroader]

I think I rather get this 4Runner ( 7,000 km ) and a ragtop
http://www.vandermeertoyota.com/Used/2018/Toyota/4Runner/W4488

Half the cost, twice the capability, good choice.

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[quadzilla]

Good to know the sun still rises in the east and people still about expensive SUVs.

Next, why does a Miata cost $45,000+ if it only has two seats, can only hold a small duffel bag, and has less than 200hp.

Carry on.

[DriverJeff]

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. 

[lebowski]

Good to know the sun still rises in the east and people still about expensive SUVs.

Next, why does a Miata cost $45,000+ if it only has two seats, can only hold a small duffel bag, and has less than 200hp.

Carry on.

 

[Fobroader]

Good to know the sun still rises in the east and people still about expensive SUVs.

Next, why does a Miata cost $45,000+ if it only has two seats, can only hold a small duffel bag, and has less than 200hp.

Carry on.

Because its a fun, sporty car with a manual transmission with very few competitors....shapeless CUV blobs exist by the truckload!!