This one made me laugh so hard. BMW X5 story
02-12-07 | 07:50 PM
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I think the 3.0L X5 can do a quarter mile in low 16's. That's far more than enough for the average consumer out there. Hell, that's about the same as a Honda accord 4cyl and a Toyota Camry 4cyl, and a Lexus GX470. Those guys aren't complaining about the speed for every day driving, so the X5 guys shouldn't either. It's underpowered to the enthusiasts, but perfect for the consumer. At least it's faster than an LX470. Now that thing is sloooww. Heh. 
I think that sometimes what 1/4 mile times are quoted are a far reality from what is the truth. To this day, I never buy the fact that Lexus quoted a 16.8 1/4 mile for the AWD RX300.
02-12-07 | 07:54 PM
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The 3.0 will get its butt put on a plate by my RX300. Some other vehicles that supposedly quote faster times than my RX300: Acura MDX, Honda Pilot, Cayenne V6 have also been staring at my tail lights on the track.
I think that sometimes what 1/4 mile times are quoted are a far reality from what is the truth. To this day, I never buy the fact that Lexus quoted a 16.8 1/4 mile for the AWD RX300.
I think that sometimes what 1/4 mile times are quoted are a far reality from what is the truth. To this day, I never buy the fact that Lexus quoted a 16.8 1/4 mile for the AWD RX300.
02-12-07 | 07:56 PM
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02-12-07 | 07:58 PM
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Oh I remember how slow my little RX used to be. The high altitude up here was all the motivation I needed. That new MDX definitely has some pickup, just tested one over the weekend.
02-12-07 | 08:37 PM
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Hmmm, well I certainly did not say that. It is faster than the RX and probably about the same as the X5. The new X5 is pretty sweet and to be honest, my wife preferred the RX to our 06 MDX (she LOVED that car). The new MDX however gives both vehicles a serious run for the money.
02-12-07 | 08:41 PM
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02-12-07 | 08:49 PM
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Hmmm, well I certainly did not say that. It is faster than the RX and probably about the same as the X5. The new X5 is pretty sweet and to be honest, my wife preferred the RX to our 06 MDX (she LOVED that car). The new MDX however gives both vehicles a serious run for the money.
02-12-07 | 08:56 PM
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You are entitled to your opinion, u just don't and may never like the RX. I didn't get the X5 until I drove it. Now I think its fantastic, though I may not agree 100% with the smallish utility side initially.
02-12-07 | 08:59 PM
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Our old RX was a 2000 - it was nicer on the inside than the MDX and looked better on the outside as well. Her opinion of course (mine too). She likes the MDX, just doesn't love it.
02-12-07 | 09:12 PM
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