X3 or X5

[SchnellerVert]

Maybe a V70 XC seems they are everywhere in Vermont.

[uofom3]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know if that x5 LM was a one-off or was that something that you could actually purchase?

[mikeedler]

the suspensions arent even remotely the same. the X3 suspension is almost entirely E46 IX stuff.--and usable space? you obviously havent been in too many X5s then.

[uofom3]

this should solve everything.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC33J-zMR78

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3R6IfdhG2Q

those vids alone makes me want one.

Hell yes.

[cwsqbm]

Dollar for dollar, get the X3. The previous generation X5 doesn't have any more useful interior space, and if you're comparing drivetrains, they're the same. Of course, neither one is good for hauling a couch or 4'x8' plywood - I use my e30 with a folding trailer for that. :)

[jw 325ic]

this should solve everything.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC33J-zMR78

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3R6IfdhG2Q

those vids alone makes me want one.

[jw 325ic]

x5 4.8 5spd if possible.

/thread

[VAPORBLADE]

Thanks for the guys that chimed in on the topic! :) Sorry for the can of worms...

[SS Ball3r]

you know what they say about arguing ont he internet....

its like being in the special olympics. Even if you win you are still retarded......

[bolognablake]

Oh pleeaase. just because someone needs to move a couch or tow a boat once in a blue moon, doesn't mean they NEED it. If it's put to good use often it makes sense, but why on earth would anyone have a desire to haul around 6k lb of steel to an office job? I'll tell you why. It's because people think too highly of themselves. They think they deserve everything. It's the American dream.

Do you mean to tell me that the Nina in accounting needs a Jeep Gd Cherokee? She has it because that bitch in receivable has one, and she can't drive a status symbol any smaller than that. She also got a boob job for the same reason.

Men, on the other hand, have a natural desire to dominate. Pee all over everything. "I OWN THIS"..

Here's a question for people that "need" a large vehicle with a 10,000 lb towing capacity: move a 10,000 lb couch lately?

It costs $100-200 to rent a uhaul if you need to move something on occasion.
$50/day to rent a minivan if you want to go out of town with your 6 guests from out-of-town.

Hey, if you work in construction, you indeed need the proper vehicle, and this rant isn't directed towards people in this category.

Wow, I'm so glad you came from the internet to change my opinions! I don't know what I would have done without you!



I will continue to drive my SUVs.

[VROOMCP]

pass. get something more fuel efficient. I have an X5 but will be trading for a 335 or 535 within 6months....

[mikeedler]

def. get the X5. I feel like the X3 is very cheaply made in comparison to the X5. I drive plenty of both every week. If you do get the X3 make sure you get the leather and not the fake whatever material it is- I have redone atleast 10 drivers seats-that have ripped apart.
the X5 is alot more TRUCK feeling whereas the X3 feels like (and is) my wifes E46 touring with a little lift kit.- except the steering feels way to light.

we get alot more X3s in for repairs, but we also have alot more X3 customers.



oh and for you mr. I hate trucks and 20" wheels-------EAD my daily is a 1500 chevy with 20s--and you can kiss lick my nutz

[Jand3rson]

Fuck all that shit, MACH 5 bitches!

[uofom3]

Ted you are a monster.

Lets drive over him!

You're god damn right.

Here are a few pictures of the gas hog/un-rational/"MAN" vehicle at night that I took recently given the e30 is down and not up for a photo shoot:




You just can't beat it for a parts getter/DD/date car... only way to make it better is to make it a 4.6is or the x5 LM (in my dreams).

EDIT:
And it got 24.4 MPG on reg. gas over to Boise from Eugene last summer. I went there, and drove around for a day before I had to gas up.
a pic on the way there infront of what I call the "shoe tree"

[uofom3]

Oh pleeaase. just because someone needs to move a couch or tow a boat once in a blue moon, doesn't mean they NEED it. If it's put to good use often it makes sense, but why on earth would anyone have a desire to haul around 6k lb of steel to an office job? I'll tell you why. It's because people think too highly of themselves. They think they deserve everything. It's the American dream.

Do you mean to tell me that the Nina in accounting needs a Jeep Gd Cherokee? She has it because that bitch in receivable has one, and she can't drive a status symbol any smaller than that. She also got a boob job for the same reason.

Men, on the other hand, have a natural desire to dominate. Pee all over everything. "I OWN THIS"..

Here's a question for people that "need" a large vehicle with a 10,000 lb towing capacity: move a 10,000 lb couch lately?

It costs $100-200 to rent a uhaul if you need to move something on occasion.
$50/day to rent a minivan if you want to go out of town with your 6 guests from out-of-town.

Hey, if you work in construction, you indeed need the proper vehicle, and this rant isn't directed towards people in this category.

Alright my eco-friendly friend... EAD.

I can afford to drive my x5 4.4 that gets 16.6 MPG in town and I like it. I don't give a flying fuck if you think I'm bothering roadways, using excess fuel, or generally disturbing the peace. I'm 6'4", 230 lbs and I like the fact that I fit nicely in it. Plus, it hauls all my shit for practice, school, and meetings. On top of that, everything works and it has a myriad of luxuries that most other SUV's or other DD's don't have. AND, it's a BMW. End of the day, I can't think of a better car to have for a DD. Plus, this thing would smoke the shit out of 90% of the e30's on this board in straight line, breaking, and cornering.

Grow a pair, and join the "MEN" that you refer to. I'm sick of this whiny bull shit.