GX470 vs. X5 4.6is
01-03-02, 01:37 PM
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Have we somehow confused "sports" as in sports "car" with "sports" as in "Sports Utility Vehicle"?
One is for the racing venue and the other is for the hunting and fishing venue. At least that's how it used to be!
One is for the racing venue and the other is for the hunting and fishing venue. At least that's how it used to be!
01-03-02, 02:15 PM
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I've driven a X5 4.4 with sports package (19" rims, etc.) and it's no sports car. Impressive, definitely. Nice interior. But there's no getting away from the fact that it's tall and not confidence-inspiring when taking a corner aggressively, even if the 'car' can handle it.
The X5 is a jack of all trades and master of none.
As for TX thinking it's 'sexy' - do you have centerfolds of one?
The X5 is a jack of all trades and master of none.
As for TX thinking it's 'sexy' - do you have centerfolds of one?
01-03-02, 03:33 PM
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no, No, NO!
"Jack of all trades and master of none".
IMHO the X5 3.0 is an absolutely MASTER of its SUV(SAV?) class, "trade". The price is a bit high but no one does it better.
But if you buy it expecting the "sports" part to supplant the need for a true sports car you're out of luck, like bit says.
IMHO the X5 3.0 is an absolutely MASTER of its SUV(SAV?) class, "trade". The price is a bit high but no one does it better.
But if you buy it expecting the "sports" part to supplant the need for a true sports car you're out of luck, like bit says.
01-03-02, 05:34 PM
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
I've driven a X5 4.4 with sports package (19" rims, etc.) and it's no sports car. Impressive, definitely. Nice interior. But there's no getting away from the fact that it's tall and not confidence-inspiring when taking a corner aggressively, even if the 'car' can handle it.
The X5 is a jack of all trades and master of none.
As for TX thinking it's 'sexy' - do you have centerfolds of one?
I've driven a X5 4.4 with sports package (19" rims, etc.) and it's no sports car. Impressive, definitely. Nice interior. But there's no getting away from the fact that it's tall and not confidence-inspiring when taking a corner aggressively, even if the 'car' can handle it.
The X5 is a jack of all trades and master of none.
As for TX thinking it's 'sexy' - do you have centerfolds of one?
01-03-02, 06:18 PM
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
I've driven a X5 4.4 with sports package (19" rims, etc.) and it's no sports car. Impressive, definitely. Nice interior. But there's no getting away from the fact that it's tall and not confidence-inspiring when taking a corner aggressively, even if the 'car' can handle it.
The X5 is a jack of all trades and master of none.
As for TX thinking it's 'sexy' - do you have centerfolds of one?
I've driven a X5 4.4 with sports package (19" rims, etc.) and it's no sports car. Impressive, definitely. Nice interior. But there's no getting away from the fact that it's tall and not confidence-inspiring when taking a corner aggressively, even if the 'car' can handle it.
The X5 is a jack of all trades and master of none.
As for TX thinking it's 'sexy' - do you have centerfolds of one?
01-03-02, 06:21 PM
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Although, it is riding on high $$$ a** 22' Antera's, and has been lowered 2 inches with all kinds of electronic upgrades. :eek:
01-03-02, 07:45 PM
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How's is goin man?
In search of an SUV huh? Well if your goin for looks I would wait for the unveiling of the GX, ****, I can take pictures for you of it in Detroit if their not released all over the place by then. I really don't think the X5 looks all that good. To me is seems like a BMW wagon with a lift kit . And looks just like every other bland BMW.
Performanse wise. Yes I would love if my fat LX could pull a 6 sec 0-60 but that's not what it's made for. I highly doubt the X5 is very well performing SUV in the aspect of what a SUV was made to do. The GX on the other hand is off the Prado, the Prado is the 90 Series Landcruiser, I don't think I need to explain the prowess of the Landcruiser.
In search of an SUV huh? Well if your goin for looks I would wait for the unveiling of the GX, ****, I can take pictures for you of it in Detroit if their not released all over the place by then. I really don't think the X5 looks all that good. To me is seems like a BMW wagon with a lift kit
. And looks just like every other bland BMW. Performanse wise. Yes I would love if my fat LX could pull a 6 sec 0-60 but that's not what it's made for. I highly doubt the X5 is very well performing SUV in the aspect of what a SUV was made to do. The GX on the other hand is off the Prado, the Prado is the 90 Series Landcruiser, I don't think I need to explain the prowess of the Landcruiser.
01-04-02, 07:36 AM
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Hey TXSTYLE, there is a dealer in my hometown that can't give the X5 away because of its price. PM if you want their name and address. I know they have at least 4 X5 that have been on their lot for several months. If you don't plan on taking it offroad, the X5 is probably the better choice.
01-04-02, 08:13 AM
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Hey TXSTYLE, why not a wagon instead? They have more cargo space than the X5 and better handling. And for snow and such, the Allroad has height adjustable suspension and 4wd. Or a 540i, which as better performance than the X5 and more utility.
Or go the way we went, a RX. It'll get burnt by the X5, but u get a more luxurious SUV, more cargo space, and lexus quality. If you need 3 rows of seats, get the GX.
just what i think....
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Or go the way we went, a RX. It'll get burnt by the X5, but u get a more luxurious SUV, more cargo space, and lexus quality. If you need 3 rows of seats, get the GX.
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The Lexus GX470 is supposed to be at the 2002 NAIAS. So, you can check it out there to help you compare it against the BMW X5. If anyone goes and sees the GX, pictures please!!
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01-04-02, 10:16 AM
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Originally posted by TXSTYLE
Bit, Bit, Bit. I notice you take alot of thimgs (at least here) too seriously or maybe you just like to "stir the pot". Yes cars and other inatimate objects can be referred to as "sexy". But o.k., I'll use "damn good looking"! Is that better?
Bit, Bit, Bit. I notice you take alot of thimgs (at least here) too seriously or maybe you just like to "stir the pot". Yes cars and other inatimate objects can be referred to as "sexy". But o.k., I'll use "damn good looking"! Is that better?
But I like questioning literal interpretations... is a car 'sexy'? Do I want it to have my children? Or just make out with it?
I don't think much of people calling their cars 'she' or 'her' either. Do gay men call their cars 'he'?
01-04-02, 03:30 PM
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
TX, TX, TX. Yeah dats it... stirring the pot. It's not that I'm too serious (those who have met me in person would hopefully agree), it's that I'm a contrarian if you hadn't noticed
But I like questioning literal interpretations... is a car 'sexy'? Do I want it to have my children? Or just make out with it? I don't think much of people calling their cars 'she' or 'her' either. Do gay men call their cars 'he'?
TX, TX, TX. Yeah dats it... stirring the pot. It's not that I'm too serious (those who have met me in person would hopefully agree), it's that I'm a contrarian if you hadn't noticed
But I like questioning literal interpretations... is a car 'sexy'? Do I want it to have my children? Or just make out with it?
I don't think much of people calling their cars 'she' or 'her' either. Do gay men call their cars 'he'?
