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MY NEW(ish) X5: Just a Few Shots

S4cabriofoxone submitted on 12/18/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:36 PM
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MY NEW(ish) X5: Just a Few Shots

It was clear and light out, and the X5 was clean, so I thought I'd go out and get a few decent pics.

2008 BMW X5 4.8i
Deep Green Metallic
Beige Napa Leather - Bamboo Trim

I hope you guys like it. I know I do.

Note: go here to view the rest of the photos... unfortunately, I can't upload more than one, because I use a Mac.

http://www.carspace.com/esf/?50@@.5bbb01fd

Honestly, go there. It's worth it. The new photos (you'll be able to pick them out from the ones taken at the dealer) are pretty good.

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nybimmer - 12/19/2007 10:14:37 AM

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Sweet - did you get the 7 seater package too? I'm just about to order one (likely same color combo) and I am on the fence about getting the extra seats. How did it handle the recent snow - do you need to get Blizzak's for winter or just use the regular tires?

I think you trade off a spare tire and some cargo space for the extra seats (my 328i Cab got a run-flat 'flat' and I was screwed - had to have my car flat bedded to a dealer, very annoying). I think it would really suck to be in the boonies skiing and have a tire problem.

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I95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 12/20/2007 3:19:53 AM

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Congrats on your New SUV

Let us know how it holds up, Make sure you report back to us every warning light you get :)

4x4rules - 12/20/2007 12:23:29 PM

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ive got a myspace site for my x5.

Rupert - 12/19/2007 10:37:10 AMView My AgentSpace

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Somebody actually owns a car we talk about on this site...this is primary, exclusive to autospies news.

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nybimmer - 12/19/2007 10:44:08 AM

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Because he bought a new BMW. If he bought a Lexus this would not be news. (sorry couldn't resist)

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nybimmer - 12/19/2007 10:44:56 AM

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Maybe the real news is that he traded in his Lexus (an RX330 - see the link) to get this great BMW?

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stash84 - 12/19/2007 12:00:15 PM

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its more newsworthy that some of the other articles posted here..nice ride !!

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Agent009 - 12/20/2007 8:33:27 AMView My AgentSpace

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LexusKing600- Actually "even" if you bought a Lexus and took the time to post about it and give a review, then we would publish it. It is a great way to communicate to others on why you chose what you did over the competition.

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Rupert - 12/19/2007 10:38:36 AMView My AgentSpace

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I didn't know it actually snowed like that...I thought it was just films...now I understand why you do need a winter car!

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M35MT - 12/19/2007 11:52:24 AMView My AgentSpace

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We get piles of snow in the northeast.

pushrod27 - 12/19/2007 6:00:27 PM

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It doesn't snow in the U.K.?

Rupert - 12/19/2007 7:01:24 PMView My AgentSpace

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Not like this.
The deepest snow I have ever seen is about 1 foot. And that didn't hand around for long, so seeing snow like this in a real situation is quite exciting for me.
Of course, in the countryside and Scotland etc it snows more (not this early though), but I'm assuming S4 lives in a developed area, and snow like that is practically unheard of bar in Aberdeen or some really northern place, on a moor, on a mountain.
I'm so glad we have the gulf stream...without it the UK would have weather like Canada.
And it's -3 C at midnight right now. During the day it's like 5-7. I don't want it to be colder.

pushrod27 - 12/19/2007 7:34:56 PM

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Wow. Where i'm from, 1 foot of snow doesn't even get you out of going to school or work. It takes about 3 feet to really cause problems.

Rupert - 12/19/2007 7:58:17 PMView My AgentSpace

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I've never had a snow day in my life. Although in less developed areas in the country they get them, because the roads aren't gritted properly.
If I had been alive in 1987 I would have had a hurricane day though...

TheSailor - 12/20/2007 12:52:26 PMView My AgentSpace

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Rupert, that is because you live in GB! You got the gulf stream (no, not the air plane) to stop proper snow from falling! Try going to the other side of the North Sea... We get snow like that in Denmark, not that often, but it happens... And if you go to the northern parts of Scandinavia (i.e. like the area i'm in with this ship right now) it snows like that a lot of the time from late november to early march... It might be wonderful when you are celebrating christmas, but when you are trying to tow a drill rig into position and it messes up your radar it isn't any fun...

M53R - 12/19/2007 11:08:53 AMView My AgentSpace

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Nice!! The colour looks better than I thought.
Im also a proud E70 X5 owner :D

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M35MT - 12/19/2007 12:00:43 PMView My AgentSpace

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Looks good. I didnt like the new rear-end at first, but it is growing on me somewhat. Enjoy it out in the snow!

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theoptimisticpessimist - 12/19/2007 12:18:10 PM

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Congrats, beautiful SAV.

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ThierryHenry14 - 12/19/2007 12:19:44 PM

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Congrats. Looks great. Enjoy the X5.

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bambamsd - 12/19/2007 12:22:11 PMView My AgentSpace

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I really don't see how this is news! Just because he has an X5 doesn't make it newsworthy. I have a '06 Honda Civic modded do you want to see this? Probably not, because it seems everyone is so blinded by horsepower and bling that anything else is shit. Just because I don't have 300hp and a pedigree doesn't mean it's not a nice car. Please, if you want to start posting pictures of your vehicle go to an appropriate forum and post all the pictures you want.

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ATrip - 12/19/2007 1:33:38 PM

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I am with you man. Go to another site if you are looking to posts pics of your car. I really hope thats not what this site is turning into. If that's the case they will certainly loose at least 1 reader.

pushrod27 - 12/19/2007 6:08:13 PM

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The new X5 is one of the vehicles that is very talked about on this site. This article is newsworthy if for no other reason than we get to see proof that someone here actually owns one of the cars that we debate and pontificate about on this site.

Perhaps it is you who should go elsewhere. Don't be mad at the other guy because you drive a 4-cylinder econo-box chick car Civic. You own a car that no one is interested in (except for the budget-minded.)

This has been done before. There was a thread where people posted pictures of their personal vehicles. I agree that the site shouldn't be all about that, but automotive debate amongst enthusiasts is as much a part of autospies (now) as automotive news is.

S4cabriofoxone - 12/19/2007 7:00:38 PMView My AgentSpace

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Wow, sorry, didn't mean to offend anyone.

Articles like these are not posted very often at all. I just felt like it would be nice to put a few up, because I can't actually make a "Photo Gallery" on my Agent Page.

EL34 - 12/19/2007 12:32:30 PM

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BMW X5 is the best in class.

Congrats S4 ;)

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DaHarder - 12/19/2007 12:58:28 PM

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No Offense, but...

I don't think that forum members posting pics of their vehicles AS NEWS ITEMS is really a direction this forum should be going.

If pictures are to be posted of individual POV units, it should be limited to the Profile Section.

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DaHarder - 12/19/2007 4:37:33 PM

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Why do you behave as you do i.e. Rude, Repugnant, Narcissistic, Judgmental and the like?

It well negates the times when you actually post something relevant/positive, and leads one to conclude that you're little more than some Cyber-Arse who lives to be a Big Man on the internet because you're such an Insignificant One in Real Life.

Do Me a Favor...

DON'T READ/REPLY To Any More Of My Post, and I'll Follow Suit.

Agent009 - 12/20/2007 8:31:34 AMView My AgentSpace

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DaHarder- We do this all the time, it promotes a sense of community and generally other than what you said never really gets anything negative. Most owner will tell you why they chose their new vehicle over the competition. It is welcomed anytime.

TheSailor - 12/20/2007 12:56:46 PMView My AgentSpace

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I have to agree with fastone here... The title pretty much tells you what you are in for, so if you don't want to read it, just don't hit the link...

DaHarder - 12/20/2007 1:28:17 PM

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Agent009,

If that's the direction (pseudo CarDomain) that you moderators want to take Autospies, then so be it, I just find that a site/forum entitled AutoSpies would be more inclined to provide a look into 'up-and-coming' vehicles/concepts, not ones that have long been available.

It is simply my opinion that this is a bad precedent to set, because I firmly belief that if another forum member submitted a thread showing little more than pics of his 2008 Suzuki SX4 sedan (or some other mundane transport), it would be promptly rejected, and that might well give the impression of bias.

There's enough chaos and animosity in these treads already why 'potentially' cause more?

DaHarder - 12/20/2007 1:40:41 PM

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Additionally,

Agent009, Why are you directing this solely at me?

LexusKing600, BamBamSD, ATrip, JUGNU etc all expressed the same sentiments.

Objectivity is paramount to being a good moderator, is it not?

DaHarder - 12/20/2007 4:18:36 PM

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Hmmm?

A rather liberal use of the word, 'cry' by both you and your other login - Oops! Forum Buddy...

(Note: I could also point out numerous other similarities between you two... Careful, some may see through your scam of using each other as some kind of 'Cyber-Support Team').

BTW: Schizophrenia Is Treatable, If Not Curable...

JUGNU - 12/19/2007 1:30:06 PMView My AgentSpace

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agree with u, for that there are other forums.

anyway congrats S4. Seriously nice SUV

JUGNU

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DaHarder - 12/19/2007 3:35:22 PM

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That's why there's the option of adding pics to individual profiles...

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S4cabriofoxone - 12/19/2007 7:01:30 PMView My AgentSpace

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And I CAN'T. That's why I posted it HERE. Go cry a river, DaHarder.

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minimalist - 12/19/2007 2:50:18 PM

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s4cabrio finally getting a new car is as big of news on autospies as "will" getting a new car which is pretty big news.

nice ride, s4. congrats & enjoy.

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Whelan - 12/19/2007 2:54:57 PM

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Congrats on the new ride, although I'd still take a throat rumbling SRT-8 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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S4cabriofoxone - 12/19/2007 7:02:00 PMView My AgentSpace

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LOL, this is my wife's car, not mine.

no1listensanyway - 12/19/2007 3:03:45 PMView My AgentSpace

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S4, you finally got that new car you were talking about for years now. Interesting color scheme, but nonetheless a very nice pick!

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Lemantech - 12/20/2007 4:43:41 PM

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excuse me, but i would like to know why it pleasures you to insult/downgrade other peoples cars.

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M53R - 12/19/2007 3:29:38 PMView My AgentSpace

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Well guys I dont see anything wrong with posting pictures of a new car you own. At least it proves he owns the car, and not one of the " I have a BMW 745 2000 " guys...

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Agent001 - 12/19/2007 4:08:30 PMView My AgentSpace

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Wow, your house must be worth like a hundred grand! ;)

Enjoy the X5...suspension on it is the best of any car/suv we've ever driven..even better than he 7-Series.

We just got a long term review 4.8 from BMW so you will all be seeing photos/impressions soon.

001

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ThierryHenry14 - 12/19/2007 4:17:01 PM

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hundred grand? where do you live? A house like that in my area would be closer to 2 million.

M35MT - 12/19/2007 4:27:09 PMView My AgentSpace

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He was being sarcastic, hence the " ;) "

4x4rules - 12/20/2007 12:22:20 PM

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id say about $120,000

lexusis350 - 12/19/2007 4:46:03 PM

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I really love it S4. When I get one, I'm going to get Space Gray Metallic with Black Nappa Leather.

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S4cabriofoxone - 12/19/2007 7:03:25 PMView My AgentSpace

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Nice choice! I got to an X5 forum (X5world.com, if you're interested) where there are new E70s there all the time, and quite a few are Space Gray... it's an awesome color on the X5.

S4cabriofoxone - 12/19/2007 7:19:04 PMView My AgentSpace

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BTW... I love it too. It drives like a dream, the interior is gorgeous and IMO it's the second best-looking SUV on the road, to the Range Rover.

One thing to avoid: park sensors, if you can. Unless you absolutely need a backup camera (which SUCKS on the X5) and voice activation (which is quite good), just get the stand-alone navigation system instead. The park sensors are extremely annoying when pulling into the garage, and they can never be fully turned off--only until the next time you shift into reverse.

TheSailor - 12/20/2007 2:19:41 PMView My AgentSpace

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Bib...... bib..... bib.... bib... bib.. bib bib bib biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiib... SHUT UP!!!

I get what you are saying S4... But since it is a wife car, it might not be such a bad investment ;)

SteveL - 12/19/2007 6:27:24 PM

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This is a real person out there driving it in the real world. I would rather look at his pics and his reviews than CR's. Plus its a newer SUV. Nice ride!

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S4cabriofoxone - 12/19/2007 7:20:47 PMView My AgentSpace

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Thanks for the positive feedback, guys.

For anyone who is "offended" by this: why is it necessary for you to come and bash my posting? I only put it here because I can't put pictures on my profile, and YES, people are interested in this car!

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no1listensanyway - 12/19/2007 11:51:02 PMView My AgentSpace

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Offended? No way. I have been expecting this post for months now. Don't listen to DA Harder, he is just upset because he doesn't have the spotlight today.

DaHarder - 12/20/2007 1:18:33 AM

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Huh?

This is a forum for everyone, and I care not one iota about this 'sub-moronic spotlight' of which you speak.

If I have something CONSTRUCTIVE/RELEVANT to add to the topic, I do...

Otherwise, I just read what others have to share...

I suggest you do the same, and don't worry about what I do.

Sound Good?

huu76 - 12/19/2007 8:12:01 PM

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I agree with Rupert, yes, atleast Foxy does own or has driven what he talks about.

Personally though, I still like the old X5 better.

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Carboy - 12/19/2007 8:13:36 PMView My AgentSpace

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This makes me wish for an X5 this Christmas!!!

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huntr - 12/19/2007 8:24:18 PM

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S4, Congrats on the new X5. This vehicle is truly a beautiful ride!! Hope you have many fun miles with it!!

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senorgato - 12/19/2007 10:02:39 PM

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No pics in brighter sunlight? I love the Bimmer's green metallics. They're extremely rich.

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S4cabriofoxone - 12/20/2007 10:16:12 PMView My AgentSpace

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Sorry, it's winter, and here we don't get much sun in the winter.

DiamondJim - 12/19/2007 10:07:02 PM

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congratulations on the X5!

one thing though that bothers me alot, WHY NO PRIVACY GLASS?!!!

for heavens sake's everytime i see an X5 without privacy glass, which has been at least 6-8 times, i cringe...

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bmwpowerf1 - 12/20/2007 9:39:18 AM

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you should of got the 19inch wheels. still nice car. my brother has one. very smooth ride

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S4cabriofoxone - 12/20/2007 10:20:41 PMView My AgentSpace

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We considered it... but she would rather have the super-smooth ride with "only" 18in rims than the 19s or 20s and a harsher ride.

Also, I've read on numerous occasions that the Sport rims make the X5 go through the winter like a toboggan.

phantom330 - 12/20/2007 10:00:35 AM

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And just when I thought I would give this site another chance...... There must not be anything new going on if we have to see this crap, and those pictures are miserable. I'm going over to leftlane to read some real auto news, catch you guys on the flip side.

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S4cabriofoxone - 12/20/2007 10:24:17 PMView My AgentSpace

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Thanks! Wow, that was really necessary!

All I can say is, I'm sorry you were disappointed, and I'm sorry I don't have a Nikon 40D.

2ndbimmer - 12/20/2007 11:19:31 AM

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mmmmmmmmmm... I love nappa!

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TheSailor - 12/20/2007 1:01:27 PMView My AgentSpace

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Very nice car S4, congrats... Though I'm not into the "SUV-thing", this is by far the most attractive of the SUVs in this segment!
The thing I am really interested in, is how you like that engine? That is exactly the same engine as the one in the 550i I'm considering... I think it is a fantastic engine, but I have only tried it on short test drives... Had any problems with it?

Anyways, once again: Beautiful car!

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S4cabriofoxone - 12/20/2007 10:22:17 PMView My AgentSpace

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It's an excellent mill. It doesn't return the worst mileage imaginable (in this huge SUV, at least), and it's super-smooth in its nature as well as in its power delivery... like most luxury car V8s. It also has an enchanting voice when you push it, which makes me want to push it more. :-P

Porschinator - 12/20/2007 4:04:29 PM

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Thanks for pics. So what are your impressions on the X5? Likes/Dislikes?

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autopro - 12/20/2007 5:35:02 PMView My AgentSpace

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BMW building a suv is just a joke.They need to stick to sport sedans,this thing is a POS.

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flychronic - 12/20/2007 7:19:53 PM

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S4,
Why 2 Audis and X5? Why not a Porsche in between? Since you speak so highly of them, I know u have the means. And why not one a 6-speed? Diversify your portfolio.

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S4cabriofoxone - 12/20/2007 10:23:00 PMView My AgentSpace

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?

I don't understand the point of this comment. I love Porsches, but there just isn't one that would fit into my life at the moment. Maybe in a year or two.

yrralis1 - 12/20/2007 8:39:55 PM

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The new X5 is real nice . You know from my posts that I may not do a cartwheel over the i drive but the balance, performance, quality, space, ride , and value get this vehicle my thumbs up .

The snow makes for a great photo background too . I live in the warm climate ( 80's and 70's these days) and I did see the news clips of the snowfall in the Northeast but somehow capturing it alongside your car makes for a great post .

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KZ258 - 12/21/2007 8:39:25 AM

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S4 what does your wife do for a living? those bimmers dont come cheap and when the heck are you gonna upgrade? lol definitely a beautiful car

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rashidi - 12/21/2007 9:52:20 AM

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hmmm... my vote is that this article does not offer anything news worthy information. If the car is a new purchase, then offer some comparison or insight. Autospies now has a vehicle review section, which I compared the XC90 and X5... objectively, some items are better on the XC90, some on the X5. Don't get me wrong, nothing drives like a BMW ;)

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bmwpowerf1 - 12/21/2007 10:33:46 AM

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S4. do u have steptronic, when you tap the accelerator the revs go up

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Lyall - 12/21/2007 12:33:21 PM

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Posting pics of your wife's new car is a better way of promoting a sense of community, friendship on this site, than ranting and raving like some people here have started already.
Well done S4 and I think your house must be worth at least $1,000,000. My sister stays at Lake Forest, 20 miles north of Chicago, and strangely enough, she's thinking of getting an X5 too.
I would too, if it weren't for its 5200Lb curb weight and lack of a 6-speed stick.
That said, it's a handsome vehicle- so well done again.

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everest - 12/21/2007 9:35:40 PM

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Car looks great! Good buy!

They have some new wheels offered for the X5 that look fantastic - the style 215 wheels in black would look vicious on your car. Of course, OEM BMW wheels cost an arm and a leg....

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