This one made me laugh so hard. BMW X5 story
02-13-07, 12:14 PM
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In terms of handling, it doesnt even come close. IMHO, GX handles worse than a my 4runner with Xres suspsion. But, I prefer truckish ride (4runner, GX or LX) over these Sport Ute ride (MDX, X5, RX).
In terms of value, GX wins. The X5 is failry well equipped is pushing 70K, and that's Range Rover price range.
But then again, they are 2 different car all together.
02-13-07, 01:41 PM
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ROFL 
You got that right.
The X5 is a nice vehicle. I owned a 2004 model. As a BMW owner, I can tell you we tolerate too much much poor quality considering the price we pay. Never again for me. At least not for a car I have to RELY on.
Pretty amazing that a Chevy is more reliable than a BMW.
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Best & worst models
These 2007 models earned the highest and lowest predicted-reliability ratings, based on CR's 2006 reliability survey. Models marked with (2006) have been redesigned for 2007. Models with * use data based on one model year only.
Most reliable
Vehicles listed in scoring order, starting with the best score.
MIDSIZED SUVS: Toyota Highlander Hybrid*, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Lexus RX400h (hybrid)*, Acura MDX (2006).
LARGE SUVS: Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus LX, Lexus GX, Toyota Sequoia, Chevrolet Tahoe*, GMC Yukon*.
PICKUP TRUCKS: Subaru Baja, Toyota Tundra, Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier (V6).
Least reliable
Vehicles listed in scoring order, starting with the worst score.
MIDSIZED SUVS: Mercedes-Benz M-Class*, Land Rover LR3 (V8), Cadillac SRX (V8), Mercedes-Benz R-Class*, Volkswagen Touareg, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Hummer H3*, BMW X5 (V8, 2006), Volvo XC90 (6 & V8), Ford Explorer (V8), Mercury Mountaineer (V8).
You got that right.The X5 is a nice vehicle. I owned a 2004 model. As a BMW owner, I can tell you we tolerate too much much poor quality considering the price we pay. Never again for me. At least not for a car I have to RELY on.
Pretty amazing that a Chevy is more reliable than a BMW.
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Best & worst models
These 2007 models earned the highest and lowest predicted-reliability ratings, based on CR's 2006 reliability survey. Models marked with (2006) have been redesigned for 2007. Models with * use data based on one model year only.
Most reliable
Vehicles listed in scoring order, starting with the best score.
MIDSIZED SUVS: Toyota Highlander Hybrid*, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Lexus RX400h (hybrid)*, Acura MDX (2006).
LARGE SUVS: Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus LX, Lexus GX, Toyota Sequoia, Chevrolet Tahoe*, GMC Yukon*.
PICKUP TRUCKS: Subaru Baja, Toyota Tundra, Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier (V6).
Least reliable
Vehicles listed in scoring order, starting with the worst score.
MIDSIZED SUVS: Mercedes-Benz M-Class*, Land Rover LR3 (V8), Cadillac SRX (V8), Mercedes-Benz R-Class*, Volkswagen Touareg, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Hummer H3*, BMW X5 (V8, 2006), Volvo XC90 (6 & V8), Ford Explorer (V8), Mercury Mountaineer (V8).
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02-13-07, 04:34 PM
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ROFL You got that right.
The X5 is a nice vehicle. I owned a 2004 model. As a BMW owner, I can tell you we tolerate too much much poor quality considering the price we pay. Never again for me. At least not for a car I have to RELY on.
Pretty amazing that a Chevy is more reliable than a BMW.
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Best & worst models
These 2007 models earned the highest and lowest predicted-reliability ratings, based on CR's 2006 reliability survey. Models marked with (2006) have been redesigned for 2007. Models with * use data based on one model year only.
Most reliable
Vehicles listed in scoring order, starting with the best score.
MIDSIZED SUVS: Toyota Highlander Hybrid*, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Lexus RX400h (hybrid)*, Acura MDX (2006).
LARGE SUVS: Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus LX, Lexus GX, Toyota Sequoia, Chevrolet Tahoe*, GMC Yukon*.
PICKUP TRUCKS: Subaru Baja, Toyota Tundra, Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier (V6).
Least reliable
Vehicles listed in scoring order, starting with the worst score.
MIDSIZED SUVS: Mercedes-Benz M-Class*, Land Rover LR3 (V8), Cadillac SRX (V8), Mercedes-Benz R-Class*, Volkswagen Touareg, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Hummer H3*, BMW X5 (V8, 2006), Volvo XC90 (6 & V8), Ford Explorer (V8), Mercury Mountaineer (V8).
You got that right.The X5 is a nice vehicle. I owned a 2004 model. As a BMW owner, I can tell you we tolerate too much much poor quality considering the price we pay. Never again for me. At least not for a car I have to RELY on.
Pretty amazing that a Chevy is more reliable than a BMW.
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Best & worst models
These 2007 models earned the highest and lowest predicted-reliability ratings, based on CR's 2006 reliability survey. Models marked with (2006) have been redesigned for 2007. Models with * use data based on one model year only.
Most reliable
Vehicles listed in scoring order, starting with the best score.
MIDSIZED SUVS: Toyota Highlander Hybrid*, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Lexus RX400h (hybrid)*, Acura MDX (2006).
LARGE SUVS: Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus LX, Lexus GX, Toyota Sequoia, Chevrolet Tahoe*, GMC Yukon*.
PICKUP TRUCKS: Subaru Baja, Toyota Tundra, Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier (V6).
Least reliable
Vehicles listed in scoring order, starting with the worst score.
MIDSIZED SUVS: Mercedes-Benz M-Class*, Land Rover LR3 (V8), Cadillac SRX (V8), Mercedes-Benz R-Class*, Volkswagen Touareg, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Hummer H3*, BMW X5 (V8, 2006), Volvo XC90 (6 & V8), Ford Explorer (V8), Mercury Mountaineer (V8).
02-13-07, 05:32 PM
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keyword "predicted"
My real world experience....
2006 BMW X5, 11K miles zero issues
2006 BMW 650i, 10K miles zero issues
Maybe I'm lucky? Who knows.. I can only go by what I personally experience and my BMW experience has been stellar. I rarely keep any car past 36 months though.. maybe that is when things go bad?
My real world experience....
2006 BMW X5, 11K miles zero issues
2006 BMW 650i, 10K miles zero issues
Maybe I'm lucky? Who knows.. I can only go by what I personally experience and my BMW experience has been stellar. I rarely keep any car past 36 months though.. maybe that is when things go bad?
02-14-07, 08:40 AM
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