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SUVs BMW X3 & X5 2007 BMW X5 V6 vs 2008 V6 Cayenne
63 messages, Last post on Jan 20, 2009 at 11:08 PM
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Replying to: kpeters (Jul 20, 2007 8:44 am)
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Replying to: oniac (Jul 20, 2007 9:42 am) I test drove the X5 4.8 and 3.0 one week apart and I didn't quite like the 3.0 after the 4.8. Went to Porsche dealership to test drive the Cayenne S and I like it a lot, better handling than the X5 in my option. Almost got the Cayenne S but decided to test drive the base model Cayenne as well. Found that the handling is almost the same as the Cayenne S apart from acceleration. I found the Cayenne V6 acceleration is good enough for my need, I'm way past the stage in my life for out right acceleration! I cannot justify spending $10K more just for the acceleration so I ended up getting the V6. Picked the car up 1 week ago and I've more fun driving it than my 06 Audi A4. Engine noise is little bit louder than X5 when it acceleration but it is a nice Porsche sound! Yes, the Cayenne has less tech stuff than X5. I'm a high tech guy working in the silicon valley and in general I'm looking for latest high tech stuff but in this case I look for performance rather than tech stuff. What I care most is iPod and bluetooth and both of them you can find an after market part. As for price, I got a good discount roughly 10% off MSRP for the Cayenne but I cannot got a good deal for X5. The best offer I got was $1500 off MSRP and most BMW dealer has heavily loaded car in stock, to get just what we need, we have to build it and it takes a long time to build. By the way, I don't have kids so 7 seats and cargo room is not a big concern.
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Replying to: tmhw1 (Jul 21, 2007 2:38 am) I too am concerned about no bluetooth and iPOD how did you work around this? You dont think the Cayenne looks femanine? I love the looks of it! Much nicer than the x5 in term of looks! thanks K |
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Replying to: kpeters (Jul 21, 2007 7:51 am) Yes, the look is a little bit femanine but my wife loves it and I'm think it is refreshing and does look like the other SUVs. For iPod and bluetooth, I did a lot of research and there are a few solution, one is the Dension Gateway 500, right now there are still a few bugs and I'm going to wait a bit till they get a new firmware to decide whether to get it or not. I'm also looking into a small company mobridge inc, they have some success with Porsche dealership in Australia and they are coming to America, they will have it here in 4-6 weeks time. It looks it has better functions than dension. |
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Replying to: tmhw1 (Jul 21, 2007 9:00 am) Yeah I agree they look different, but it will be for me, so I am not sure due to its feminine looks.. do you thin kthe x5 is more masculine?? However, it is a porsche afterall, mostly a guys car..
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I am facing the same dilemma as well. I like the styling of the X5 3.0si over the Porsche Cayenne V6 but I find the Porsche to be quicker. Now the perfect solution will be BMW putting the twin turbo in the X5 as 08 model, but I have my doubts.
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Replying to: kpeters (Jul 21, 2007 9:44 am) I just came back from a weekend escape to the country side with four adults. There are times I wish I had the Cayenne S, but once I put it in S mode the thought disappear. |
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Replying to: achonko (Jul 22, 2007 12:49 pm) |
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My dad just bought me my first car and its the 2007 BMW X5 i find it unnecesary to have such a big car but i really like the porshe canyane turbo so i traded it in but i find the porche looks outdated and preffer the bmw x5 what do i do?
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Replying to: arig (Jul 23, 2007 12:42 am) I kinda like the x5 interior better, but I think it still looks pretty cool. |
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