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#22 of 33 Re: MDX ftw [x5killer] by anon3 Aug 01, 2009 (5:48 pm)
Replying to: x5killer (May 18, 2009 3:01 pm) "I see tons of soccer moms in BMW X5's and Porsche Cayennes. yes they are country club soccer moms but honestly the soccer mom arguement is bs at this point because both of those suv are more feminine and driven by women."   Really? More X5s are driven by women? Would you care to substantiate that claim? What are BMW's sales demographics for the X5? (Count this as a rhetorical question since I'm sure you don't know the answers.)   I live in the wealthiest county in the country, according to the U.S. Census, and 2 more of the top five wealthiest counties are right next door. Drive by a public or private school at the end of the day and you'll see a long boring look-alike line of Lexus RX and MDX waiting for the kids. They are mini-van grocery-getter vehicles around here. I would no sooner own an MDX than I would buy a Chrysler mini-van.   It's funny how right next to this posting window are the customer satisfaction surveys that rate the X5 significantly higher than the MDX. Replies to this message: gurm (Aug 25, 2009 5:05 pm)
#23 of 33 Cayenne - Winner No Contest by dixsea Aug 10, 2009 (1:00 pm)
As a female driver, who has owned both an Acura MDX and a Cayenne - I can say that with out a doubt the Cayenne is a finer machine. Traded the MDX for a 2006 Cayenne, which I loved... Spouse has a new MDX, which does not compare in comfort, style or driving to my now "totaled" Cayenne - I was rear ended by large truck running almost 60mph, pushed almost 200 ft into another vehichle.... so I also consider the Cayenne to be superior in safety! I'm looking for a new Cayenne, even after driving many SUV's that would be considered comparable... I can say with out a doubt - Nothing I have driven is in the same class as the Cayenne. Replies to this message: bmlexus (Aug 12, 2009 8:42 pm) dixsea (Aug 13, 2009 2:01 pm) dixsea (Sep 02, 2009 10:16 am) bmlexus (Sep 08, 2009 9:01 am)
#24 of 33 Re: Cayenne - Winner No Contest [dixsea] by bmlexus Aug 12, 2009 (8:42 pm)
Replying to: dixsea (Aug 10, 2009 1:00 pm) May I suggest you taking a look at the X6, I know there are lots of people who hate the x6 but if you're looking at safety and a solid ride, I think its 1 up on the cayenne. Replies to this message: dixsea (Aug 13, 2009 2:01 pm) dixsea (Sep 02, 2009 10:16 am) bmlexus (Sep 08, 2009 9:01 am)
#25 of 33 Re: Cayenne - Winner No Contest [bmlexus] by dixsea Aug 13, 2009 (2:01 pm)
Replying to: bmlexus (Aug 12, 2009 8:42 pm) Thank you, will check it out...
#26 of 33 Re: MDX ftw [anon3] by gurm Aug 25, 2009 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: anon3 (Aug 01, 2009 5:48 pm) Alright anon3.....what kind of country's rich counties you live in...malibu beach or what,,,,,huh?? I live in Kirkland, WA in King county & its most expensive part of Seatte area to live in. I saw your posting few weeks back. Now get ready for some numbers. I drive about 14 miles each way to work...I have so far seen about 23 BMW X5s & about 19 of them were being driven by women, saw a couple at local Safeway for groceries, one at a local paint store by a lady again. Saw about 32 MDXs, 17 by women, rest by males, didn't bother to worry about Cayenne or Lexus. Now that doesn't mean these numbers mean anything or stand a justification, but just an example for you. Your point is BMW'a more of a man's car, that's just an illiterate statement. Do you think women don't drive X5? or do you think only women drive MDX? Or do you think all the guys who buy MDX or X5 don't have wives & so they can't drive their family SUV to school, or groceries??? Truth is these SUVs are mostly owned by families & anybody in the family can drive, is that right or you wouldn't let your wife drive your X5 (if you even have one)?? Have you ever heard that a single lady bought an MDX or X5 or even a single mom living on her own bought an MDX or X5?? These are two good family SUVs. Regarding comparisons with other SUVs, see us news ranking which has MDX on number one & X5 on 10 plus for last couple of years including 2010. And I drive an Audi S4, a V8 340 hp, 2008 MDX sports, sold an X5 last year for an MDX & yes I know sporty rides & SUVs, MDX is much better than X5. BMW's sale demographis, where do you get that from?? Now I won't say unlike other people that I have owned 15 X5s, 12 MDXs etc etc. People should think smart before making statements & yes please consider Chrysler mini-van.
#27 of 33 Re: Cayenne - Winner No Contest [bmlexus] by dixsea Sep 02, 2009 (10:16 am)
Replying to: bmlexus (Aug 12, 2009 8:42 pm) Took your advice & drove the BMW. Also drove the Lexus, Mercedes M class and the Volvo... none of them gave me the thrill of driving that my Crushed Cayenne did. I have purchased an Audi Q5 (sight unseen, no test drive). It was delivered Monday and I must say that I am thrilled! It may not be a Cayenne, but its an awesome drive, fun, sporty and feels like a good solid ride. I would bet that the Q7 would be a wonderful drive too!   If you haven't driven the Audi Q5 do yourself a favor and take one for a spin! Replies to this message: bmlexus (Sep 08, 2009 9:01 am)
#28 of 33 Re: Cayenne - Winner No Contest [dixsea] by bmlexus Sep 08, 2009 (9:01 am)
Replying to: dixsea (Sep 02, 2009 10:16 am) Hello, congratulations on your new Q5.   I think it was a surprise that u went for an Audi, if u liked the cayenne so much why didn't u get another cayenne?   Somehow I feel the Q5 to be not as safe as the cayenne, I could be wrong, btw,which bmw did u test? The x5 or the x6?   Hows the Q5 experience so far?
#29 of 33 Re: Cayenne X5 MDX RRS [jcchevy] by oreo3 Sep 26, 2009 (12:33 am)
Replying to: jcchevy (Jul 09, 2009 10:45 am) Hi. What did you end up buying and what did you pay. Thanks   Hi. Just wondering what you ended up buying. I'm looking into almost all of the same cars.
#31 of 33 Late post by sjaieve Dec 06, 2009 (5:46 pm)
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/07q2/bmw_x5_vs._acura_mdx_cadill- ac_srx_m-b_ml350_lexus_gx470_volvo_xc90_vw_touareg_land_rover_lr3-comparison_tes- ts   The above post is just to show the MDX drives well, thats why it came first. Reliability and fit & finish I would refer to consumer report where it does well.   I am in the mkt for a 7/8 seater myself and the MDX is at the top of my list. X5, cant do, BMW ranks below Hyundai these days in reliability ratings.   Cayenne, cant afford optioned the way I like.   The problem with this comparison is if you take a fully loaded MDX, 50k you barely get much for the X5 or the Cayenne. Thats an unfair comparison if you are speaking in global terms but is fair if you are speaking from your perspective. So one with and income of $X will conclude the 50k MDX is the best, which is true at that level. But one with an income of 10*$X is looking to spend up to say $100k, the MDX is not available at that level (for a reason) and is likely going to look like crap compared to the $100k Cayenne. Thats what I see in this comparison although I liked the discussion of the gvt paying 33% for a Cayenne:) Thanks for education. I will look into it.   My ranking is MDX and absolutely no comment on the other 2 other than BMW seriously needs to look into reliability issues, you cant be a luxury make with reliability ratings at the bottom of the totem pole. Replies to this message: tastycakes55 (Dec 07, 2009 5:55 am) sjaieve (Dec 07, 2009 7:36 am)

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