New 2007 BMW X5 (56K death)
08-08-06, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DrDrilZ
wow a bmw that actually looks a lot nicer than its predecessor
More like "activity". 
By the way there's a third row in that thing how'd they fit it? 
08-08-06, 01:30 PM
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I love it. The current X5 is a beauty and they did not mess it up. The materials inside look top-notch. I love it. The shifter looked like crap in the spy pics, but looks alright here.
08-08-06, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by knihc2008
For a "Company of Ideas," I was expecting something more original than a smoothened-up last-gen X5 with X3 cues. That said, I'd still drive it simply cuz it DOES look like an old school BMW.
08-08-06, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I'd rock it.
But now not only would I be frustrated with the iDrive, but the shifter will further induce Carpal Tunnel Syndrome...
But now not only would I be frustrated with the iDrive, but the shifter will further induce Carpal Tunnel Syndrome...
I agree that it looks like a bigger x3 due to the way how the sides of the front bumper sort of bulges out. I didn't read the whole schpeal but how are they going to cram a third row in there??????
08-09-06, 05:44 AM
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I just hate the black bumper in the front. They remove it from the X3 and give it to the X5. That makes no sense. I think BMW did that on purpose so they can change it to the color of the car during the mid-cycle refresh.
08-09-06, 11:11 AM
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Here are the pics of the 3rd row and of the cargo space with 2nd and 3rd row seats folded, in case anyone is wondering:
RSES:
Tan interior, much better looking than the ivory one IMHO:
More pics:
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...iled-in-detail
Overall I give it a BIG.
Lexus's got some serious competition here IMO.
RSES:
Tan interior, much better looking than the ivory one IMHO:
More pics:
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...iled-in-detail
Overall I give it a BIG
.Lexus's got some serious competition here IMO.
08-09-06, 11:54 AM
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08-09-06, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by genearch
I think it's another Home Run from BMW... I'll likely upgrade, but have learned to give it a year or so while they shake out the new tech. Typically options are revised for year 2 as well.
I've learned that pioneers get shot (new model buyers) regardless of the manufacturer.. Lexus, BMW, MB all have first year model "issues" that they need to work through.
I've learned that pioneers get shot (new model buyers) regardless of the manufacturer.. Lexus, BMW, MB all have first year model "issues" that they need to work through.
Add in the high configurability of their cars and BMW's relative reliability compared to MB and other German makes and BMW really starts to shine.
M.