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[1flossedm3]

Is it gay I like this A LOT?

http://www.x5world.com/attachments/x5-e53-forum/1083d1117650205-alpine-white-4-8is-white1.jpg

I really want an X5... must be AW.

[AndrewBall]

Is it gay I like this A LOT?

http://www.x5world.com/attachments/x5-e53-forum/1083d1117650205-alpine-white-4-8is-white1.jpg

I really want an X5... must be AW.

i love them i want one.

I want a Imola Red 4.8is or a Black one. AW would do fine as well.

[1flossedm3]

A lot of guys on here have hate for dem.


i love them i want one.

I want a Imola Red 4.8is or a Black one. AW would do fine as well.

I saw an Imola one yesterday, was SICK looking.

[TheLom]

It's a beautiful machine nothing gay about it.

[timmytimm3]

X5's are sweet. I'm suprised no one around here has turbo'd a 6 version.

A guy at the office just got an x6 TT. Its badass

[Don Nguyen]

I am in between the X5 and Cayenne right now, for a next car.

It's kind of hard to say no to Turbo though :)

-Don

[GUINNESS]

Nothing wrong with the X5 at all and can't go wrong with AW. I had a topaz blue 4.4 with sport package and 19s... drove the piss out of it. Actually drove it like I was driving my M3 and it handled if that tells you anything about the X5.

Personally, I think the 4.8 is overkill when you can just buy the body parts to get that look. Love how an X5 looks in LeMan Blue though... and that was only with 4.8s. IMO, the X5M is also a tad overkill. Overall though, big fan of the X5.

[ken_vs_ryu]

x5 is an expensive compromise on a lot of things.

[DACi]

suvs blow

[AndrewBall]

Nothing wrong with the X5 at all and can't go wrong with AW. I had a topaz blue 4.4 with sport package and 19s... drove the piss out of it. Actually drove it like I was driving my M3 and it handled if that tells you anything about the X5.

Personally, I think the 4.8 is overkill when you can just buy the body parts to get that look. Love how an X5 looks in LeMan Blue though... and that was only with 4.8s. IMO, the X5M is also a tad overkill. Overall though, big fan of the X5.

ive never been in one i just love the look the 4.4 is a nice motor, proven platform. id look into it now.

i wish they made a X5 with the 335 motor.(dont know engine code)

[ponchiz318]

A friend of mine Auto-X his X5. Did quite well.

[///36M]

x5 is an expensive compromise on a lot of things.

this.

[GoBLue]

Wow, I've never seen a 4.8 in AW...that's f'ing hawt

[1flossedm3]

I am in between the X5 and Cayenne right now, for a next car.

It's kind of hard to say no to Turbo though :)

-Don

I LOVE the Cayenne S's, huge fan.

[GUINNESS]

ive never been in one i just love the look the 4.4 is a nice motor, proven platform. id look into it now.

i wish they made a X5 with the 335 motor.(dont know engine code)

N54, and I'm pretty sure they do now. Came with the rebadging changes I think... the whole X5, 3.5xdrive I believe is the model. It's been a while, but you can find a plethora of information on Xoutpost.com (formerly X5world.com until BMW USA threatened a lawsuit against them cause of the brand name thing).

My hopes are that our next vehicle will be either an X5 or 535/540 touring when LilBit blesses me with a lil bambino (and that we still keep her 335 and my M3 :shifty)

[1flossedm3]

The one I posted, is that a stock bodied 4.4 ?

[///36M]

It amazes me you own classic car like a Supra and love Cayenne's.

To each their own, as they say.

[1flossedm3]

It amazes me you own classic car like a Supra and love Cayenne's.

To each their own, as they say.

I dont understand whats wrong with this:

http://images.myride.com/images/vehicle/2008/Porsche/Cayenne/Staff/08_Porsche_Cayenne_OB_11_(544x408).jpg

I like diversity.

[MetaGear89]

close friend of mine has a 4.4 Nice piece of machine I must say.

[///36M]

I dont understand whats wrong with this:

http://images.myride.com/images/vehicle/2008/Porsche/Cayenne/Staff/08_Porsche_Cayenne_OB_11_(544x408).jpg

I like diversity.

That vehicle is fuckin ugly.

INCREDIBLY UGLY.

[CDBE30]

They've grown on me alot. A local guy has an E70 4.8is in LeMans Blue, it's gorgeous.

[///Montizzle]

My wife and I are gonna pick up an AW 4.4 within the next year or so. They are really really nice vehicles. They sound :drool: with an exhaust

[AndrewBall]

N54, and I'm pretty sure they do now. Came with the rebadging changes I think... the whole X5, 3.5xdrive I believe is the model. It's been a while, but you can find a plethora of information on Xoutpost.com (formerly X5world.com until BMW USA threatened a lawsuit against them cause of the brand name thing).

My hopes are that our next vehicle will be either an X5 or 535/540 touring when LilBit blesses me with a lil bambino (and that we still keep her 335 and my M3 :shifty)

i really wish they made a 335 Touring. I think my next car will likely be a CPO 535iT, thats more then enough power for driving every day.

[EThirtySicks]

They've grown on me a lot, too. I think they're pretty sick

[1flossedm3]

That vehicle is fuckin ugly.

INCREDIBLY UGLY.

Your not allowed on my island.

http://www.cardata.com/images/2008_new_cars/Porsche/2008_Porsche_Cayenne_Turbo_side.jpg

[///36M]

Your not allowed on my island.

http://www.cardata.com/images/2008_new_cars/Porsche/2008_Porsche_Cayenne_Turbo_side.jpg

Why do you want a "suv" with no trunk space, minimal rear leg room and so expensive you don't want to put a ski rack on it? What are the smallest wheels you can put on that thing? I would like some sidewall on my winter tires.

Makes no sense to me. I suppose I am utilitarian.

[GUINNESS]

The one I posted, is that a stock bodied 4.4 ?

No. Stock bodied 4.8.

Difference is the underside of the front bumper add-on (color matched to body), underside of rear bumper add-on (color matched), black fender flares, running boards, 20" wheels.

The front and rear 4.8 add-ons can usually be had for about $1000 painted, unless prices have gone up. The flares are a different story. Running boards you can get as an option/accessory when buying or pick them up later.

[1flossedm3]

NY winters suck, its comfy, looks badass, rides good, and if I had the dough it be my daily.


No. Stock bodied 4.8.

Difference is the underside of the front bumper add-on (color matched to body), underside of rear bumper add-on (color matched), black fender flares, running boards, 20" wheels.

The front and rear 4.8 add-ons can usually be had for about $1000 painted, unless prices have gone up. The flares are a different story. Running boards you can get as an option/accessory when buying or pick them up later.

What engine is that from? Cant imagine they are cheap. Still probably $35K used or so.

[Don Nguyen]

Cayenne's just stand out a bit more to me than the X5s. Although, I would have to say I'd take the new current X5 over the Cayenne though, if I had the choice.

http://www.wannaberacer.com/cayenne1.JPG

http://www.wannaberacer.com/cayenne2.JPG

I wouldn't be able to own another black car again, so it'd be between this color or white.

http://www.wannaberacer.com/cayenne3.jpg

-Don


Why do you want a "suv" with no trunk space, minimal rear leg room and so expensive you don't want to put a ski rack on it? What are the smallest wheels you can put on that thing? I would like some sidewall on my winter tires.

Makes no sense to me. I suppose I am utilitarian.

Trunk space doesn't look that much different from the X5. The X5 may have just ever so slightly more room though. I've seen guys put 18" wheels on their Cayennes. The Cayennes also come with roof rack attachments for those who are interested :)

-Don

[///36M]

NY winters suck, its comfy, looks badass, rides good, and if I had the dough it be my daily.

I grew up in Syracuse, and lived in Albany for 6 years. I know what you are dealing with, first-hand. There is no way in hell that thing would be my dd winter vehicle.

Seriously thought, I am curious about the below. If you lived in the south and had to have an SUV, fine, but in upstate ny I don't get it.

Why do you want a "suv" with no trunk space, minimal rear leg room and so expensive you don't want to put a ski rack on it? What are the smallest wheels you can put on that thing? I would like some sidewall on my winter tires.... I would never want to take that thing skiing every weekend.

Makes no sense to me. I suppose I am utilitarian.



Trunk space doesn't look that much different from the X5. The X5 may have just ever so slightly more room though. I've seen guys put 18" wheels on their Cayennes. The Cayennes also come with roof rack attachments for those who are interested :)

-Don
You wouldn't catch me owning a X5 in this climate as a winter DD either.

I just think this thing defeats the purpose of an SUV. I would buy a sedan everyday of the week, or get a real deal SUV.

[1flossedm3]

I grew up in Syracuse, and lived in Albany for 6 years. I know what you are dealing with, first-hand. There is no way in hell that thing would be my dd winter vehicle.

Seriously thought, I am curious about the below. If you lived in the south and had to have an SUV, fine, but in upstate ny I don't get it.



You wouldn't catch me owning a X5 in this climate as a winter DD either.

I just think this thing defeats the purpose of an SUV. I would buy a sedan everyday of the week, or get a real deal SUV.

This is the sickest SUV EVER.

http://www.wannaberacer.com/cayenne1.JPG

[AndrewBall]

Your not allowed on my island.

http://www.cardata.com/images/2008_new_cars/Porsche/2008_Porsche_Cayenne_Turbo_side.jpg

so nice, sick cars but if i got a cayenne id want the GTS

[GUINNESS]

NY winters suck, its comfy, looks badass, rides good, and if I had the dough it be my daily.



What engine is that from? Cant imagine they are cheap. Still probably $35K used or so.

You posted a face-lifted E53, MY2004-07. They came with the 3.0 I6 (same as 330, 530), 4.4 V8 (same as 540i), and 4.8 V8.

Pre face-lift MY2000 - 2004 was the same except the 4.8 was a 4.6.

New model is the E70, MY2007 - present,
E70 facelift comes in 2011. It will have the 3.0TT I6 (35xdrive), 3.0TT diesel, 4.4TT V8 (50xdrive), X5M, PLUS a limited edition 10 year anniversary X5.

[Don Nguyen]

You wouldn't catch me owning a X5 in this climate as a winter DD either.

I just think this thing defeats the purpose of an SUV. I would buy a sedan everyday of the week, or get a real deal SUV.

That's true. Perfect for me over here in socal and all of the uses I am going to need it for though :)

-Don

[///36M]

This is the sickest SUV EVER.

So by SUV you mean a vehicle that could never make it through your winter as a DD.

I don't understand it at all, but it's your money.

On a side note, that Cayenne is ugly as fuck.

[gjVah]

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2008/ghij/2008-Hamann-BMW-X5-Flash-Front-Angle-2-1024x768.jpg

http://www.renestaud.com/shop/images/GEMPOR227_SV.jpg

BOTH CARS ROCK!!!

[SKooT1027]

I like the cayenne more than the X5, but they're expensive as hell. I was in an x5 recently and it's actually a lot nicer and roomier than I expected. I dont know why, but they always looked tiny from the outside. The x3 I still cant help but hate.

[Don Nguyen]

Price wise, for a used X5, you can probably get a used Cayenne S for the same price. For ~$5k more, you can get a Cayenne Turbo :)

I've read about more X5 owners having problems with their cars than Cayenne owners have. The Cayennes have a few major common problems. However, at this point in their life, most of them have probably had it fixed or repaired already. If you're buying a new one (08+), then you probably won't have much to worry about.

-Don

[1flossedm3]

You posted a face-lifted E53, MY2004-07. They came with the 3.0 I6 (same as 330, 530), 4.4 V8 (same as 540i), and 4.8 V8.

Pre face-lift MY2000 - 2004 was the same except the 4.8 was a 4.6.

New model is the E70, MY2007 - present,
E70 facelift comes in 2011. It will have the 3.0TT I6 (35xdrive), 3.0TT diesel, 4.4TT V8 (50xdrive), X5M, PLUS a limited edition 10 year anniversary X5.

+1 for you, nice explanation. I'm a huge fan of 540i's too.


So by SUV you mean a vehicle that could never make it through your winter as a DD.

I don't understand it at all, but it's your money.

On a side note, that Cayenne is ugly as fuck.

Why would it not making through NY winter?

[GUINNESS]

+1 for you, nice explanation. I'm a huge fan of 540i's too.



Why would it not making through NY winter?

You're welcome, and it would make it just fine. That's what a set of 17 or 18 winter wheels/tires are for, and don't go all crazy slamming it like some tuners and enthusiasts do. Would some of the pics posted about make it in a NY winter, nope. Would a relatively stock with winter tread make it... absolutely.

[///36M]

Why would it not making through NY winter?

"sickest suv ever" pick won't make it through 3 inches of snow.

I'm not taking that skiing. Give me a break.

[Don Nguyen]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVl9wUEhkjs

[1flossedm3]

"sickest suv ever" pick won't make it through 3 inches of snow.

I'm not taking that skiing. Give me a break.

I dont like how your bringing my thread down man. Cmon' live a little. Think outside the box. ;)

[///36M]

I dont like how your bringing my thread down man. Cmon' live a little. Think outside the box. ;)

:rofl2

My bad. Real life is a bitch.

I'll quit postin in here for you tho :stickoutt

[1flossedm3]

I'm kidding!! Its all good.

Pcar > x5

[custom32]

Nothing wrong with the X5 at all and can't go wrong with AW. I had a topaz blue 4.4 with sport package and 19s... drove the piss out of it. Actually drove it like I was driving my M3 and it handled if that tells you anything about the X5.



I drive my 4.4 Sport the same as I drive my s2k. The scary part is that the X5 Sport (with the air ride and 19's) feels MORE secure in gradual turns. I still don't get it.

[ddsski]

funny the X5 3.oSi probably gets a lot better mileage than that Supra (BTW sick car!!) and 36M Mr Green Boy I hope you drive a Prius with that attitude. Try putting 4 dogs, ski gear, or 500+ lbs of 24 in diameter Maple in the back of your M36. Not gonna happen, just as you'll never make it up the side of Sugarloaf even with studded pointed spikes in RR drive in the winter on our ice polished, snow covered roads. I use'm for what they're built to do.

[///36M]

funny the X5 3.oSi probably gets a lot better mileage than that Supra (BTW sick car!!) and 36M Mr Green Boy I hope you drive a Prius with that attitude. Try putting 4 dogs, ski gear, or 500+ lbs of 24 in diameter Maple in the back of your M36. Not gonna happen, just as you'll never make it up the side of Sugarloaf even with studded pointed spikes in RR drive in the winter on our ice polished, snow covered roads. I use'm for what they're built to do.

I rock real suv's, sugar ;)

[e39dream]

alpine white X5. excellent taste.

[Cheyne]

i really wish they made a 335 Touring.

You mean like these?

http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bmw_335i_touring_004.jpg

Do love the X5s though, well only the V8 versions. The 3.0 versions look very bland, well unless you do this to them:

http://www.privatefleet.com.au/images/upload/Image/BMW%20X5.jpg

[Don Nguyen]

I think body kits on SUVs are horrendous.

-Don

[jibaholic101]

I think body kits on SUVs are horrendous.

-Don

yes, they are a total atrocity. the best way to make an SUV look good is tint and some nice wheels, not a bunch of cosmetic stuff trying to make it look like a race car

and Cayenne FTW! although the X5 is still an awesome car....

[streetsoffire]

X5's are so blah...........













Hey, wait a minute.......

[KevRC4130]

Lots of hot SUVs ITT.

[E53BimmerJunkie]

I love mine, I'm going to hang onto it for awhile. It gives me a smile anytime I push it. It's larger inside than what a lot of people think.

[ih8fizzix]

This.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/Abnafees/2009_4runner_se_3.jpg

[bmwmmn]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/3410002970_68d628a849_o.jpg
Would something like this work?