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392 messages, Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 2:36 PM
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Replying to: pris1 (Jul 10, 2009 2:24 pm) |
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jul 11, 2009 9:02 am)
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Replying to: mscar54 (Jul 12, 2009 7:19 pm) I was initially excited and then, shortly after that, a bit concerned. But now, after giving it some time, I really like it. I think it's a car that really takes getting used to and comfortable with. Remember, not everyone is used to a crossover and this is an oddly shaped crossover at that. First, give the MPG a chance. The first month or so of the car I saw 16-18 MPG, but now, after driving the car for 6 months, my average is 21 MPG and holding completely steady. And I live in the city and do lots of city driving. The visibility was a big concern for me, as was the overall driving position and feel of being in and driving the car. It does feel bubbly and it is really hard to grasp where the car begins and ends physically. Even though the EX is smaller, I found it harder to parallel park the car (which I do often living in the city) than I did with my old sedan. But, after having the car for 6 months, I've gotten used to it and the cons have faded away considerably. It really took a while for me to get used to the car, but I did. I now make accommodations for the visibility issues and do those little things without even thinking. I use the big mirrors, I use the rear view camera, I twist my head, and sometimes I have to up and peak over or around those darn big mirrors or start my turn prep early. Overall, I love so much about the car, but do wish they had designed it a bit better. No car is perfect though. There's a long line of people who would never buy the FX for its "quirks" and design, as with many other brands and models. This car is so so comfortable (I just got back from a long trip), has a great engine, is fun to drive and sporty, has lots of comfort conveniences/luxuries, is good looking and elegant, is not everywhere, should have super reliability, and I really love the flexibility and utility of the fold down seats and hatchback. Those things make me glad I bought the car. Oh, how could I forget, the PRICE!!!! Yep, though, visibility (and related issues) is my biggest complaint.
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Replying to: lfo (Jul 16, 2009 3:14 pm) |
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For us in Dallas, this is one our best selling vehicles. The EX has been outselling the G Convertible, the FX50, the M45 and matches our sales of the FX35, M35, and QX56 month in and month out - we love this car! 
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Anyone seen any trade/resales on these? Any idea what people might expect?
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Replying to: mscar54 (Aug 19, 2009 1:28 pm) 
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Well, considering I paid 9K more and have only had it for six months, that's kinda sad. Not that I'm looking to sell it, but was just wondering. Do you mean that figure as retail or trade?
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Replying to: mscar54 (Aug 21, 2009 1:48 pm) |
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Sticker was about $43.5K for 2008 AWD Journey with Premium, 18" wheels/articulating head lights, Lux Style, mud guards, cargo cover. White w/black leather. Discounted to about $36.5K, and traded a 2002 325i with over 100,000 miles for $5,900. 42 month lease is $420/mo (15K miles/year) including 10% PA monthly lease tax. They offered me a buy on the car for just over $33K, but I didn't want to be in the $600 monthly payment range. Didn't qualify for cash-for-clunkers since my BMW got 21 mpg. I think this was good deal, as I got nearly six grand off the sticker on a lease, and they gave me a better price than everyone else offered for my trade. I like the car. It has a small back seat and the cargo area is smallish, but I knew that going in, and it's the trade-off for it being a relatively small crossover with decent gas mileage, great power, and exceptional handling. I look at it this way: with the 18" wheels and relatively agressive stock tires, there is nothing on the road that will out handle this car that has a hatch, is bigger, and has all-weather capability. I've driven many X3's as loaners when I had my 3-series, and they do not handle any better on the stock tires than my EX. The X5, CX-9, and MDX are all roomier, but they feel heavier, take up way more room in my garage, and can't out hustle the EX through turns. Also, the CX-9 is not in this class for luxury/refinement, and the X5/MDX cost $5-10K more out the door for the same equipment. Oh, and BMW stereos and tech interfaces are awful compared to the ones in my EX. So,...for all that, I'll squish my smallish kids in the back seat for their 10 minute drives to ball games, and pile stuff on top of my golf clubs in the cargo area when I go shopping. It is hard to give up a BMW once you have one, but this car is overall better than an X3, and it costs way, way, less comparably equipped than either an X3 or a 3-series wagon (which usually has to be custom ordered). And, it looks better than an X3 too. |
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