Really tempted to get an X5

[Argo]

I've always loved the look of this car and my C class isn't cutting it in the winter here in NE. Especially now that the winter is almost over I can probably negotiate a pretty good price. Argh, gotta resist though - need to buy a house next year.

 

[tweakmm]

Buy a house before you buy a new Bimmer.

 

[PowerMac4Ever]

Why an X5? They're nice and all, but the cargo room is lacking.

 

[Argo]

Originally posted by: tweakmm
Buy a house before you buy a new Bimmer.

I'd probably get 2004 model right around the time 2005 models come out - it's cheaper that way. Btw, house prices here are outrageous - $250,000+ for a decent condo.

Originally posted by: PowerMac4Ever
Why an X5? They're nice and all, but the cargo room is lacking.

I don't have a family so cargo isn't really a big concern. However, price is. A more reasonable choice would be RX300, which can be had for around $35,000.

 

[Actaeon]

... you guys make too much money!

I want some!

X5's are nice. Ever consider the Chayane(sp?)?

 

[SCSIfreek]

Originally posted by: Argo

Originally posted by: tweakmm
Buy a house before you buy a new Bimmer.

I'd probably get 2004 model right around the time 2005 models come out - it's cheaper that way. Btw, house prices here are outrageous - $250,000+ for a decent condo.

250K is nothing..... Wish houses around here were that cheap. I'll be able to get a X5 4.6 if my condo was 250K lol. Its more like $500,000 for a one bedroom apartment here in San Francisco. ..


--SCsi

 

[PowerMac4Ever]

Originally posted by: Argo

Originally posted by: PowerMac4Ever
Why an X5? They're nice and all, but the cargo room is lacking.

I don't have a family so cargo isn't really a big concern. However, price is. A more reasonable choice would be RX300, which can be had for around $35,000.

Perhaps you should consider an STi or LanEvo since they are also in your price range and are awd.

 

[z0mb13]

u wont consider the x3??

 

[vi edit]

I'd buy an FX45 any day over an X5.

 

[Argo]

I'd the risk of being hated at this forums I'm gonna say HELL NO to STI or LanEvo. Both are such ricer cars. Don't like the looks of X3, either. I personally like german cars, however, I do like the looks of FX45.

A coworker has been suggesting a 2 year old A6 AWD. That actually sounds pretty interesting.

 

[z0mb13]

I'd get the RX over the x5, simply coz it has more features and bang for buck...

then again I own a 330ci..

soooooooo get the x5!! cant beat the feel of driving a bmw!

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: Argo
I'd the risk of being hated at this forums I'm gonna say HELL NO to STI or LanEvo. Both are such ricer cars. Don't like the looks of X3, either. I personally like german cars, however, I do like the looks of FX45.

A coworker has been suggesting a 2 year old A6 AWD. That actually sounds pretty interesting.

http://www.euroltd.com/cars.html

Third one down - the '01 A6 2.7T. I would LOVE to buy that car.

 

[KingNothing]

I'm sorry, you're calling home prices in NEBRASKA outrageous? Have you ever lived anywhere else?

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: PrimativeScrewhead

Originally posted by: Argo
I'd the risk of being hated at this forums I'm gonna say HELL NO to STI or LanEvo. Both are such ricer cars. Don't like the looks of X3, either. I personally like german cars, however, I do like the looks of FX45.

A coworker has been suggesting a 2 year old A6 AWD. That actually sounds pretty interesting.

http://www.euroltd.com/cars.html

Third one down - the '01 A6 2.7T. I would LOVE to buy that car.

That is a nice deal.

 

[Windogg]

Love my 4.6is. Come by Taxachusetts sometime and we can go for a test drive.

 

[freebee]

X5 is a good choice. I recall a member here owns both an x5 and m5 (that guy that posted above), both very capable vehicles. However, just keep in mind, despite a minor facelift, the x5 is getting to be a bit old...new model should be out shortly.

rx330 is not bad....not very sporty, similar are the pilot/mdx by honda, or alittle more upscale in the toureg/cayenne by vw. Fx45 is interesting, somehwat oddly shaped, but mechanically very well endowed also. Out of those, I like the toureg.

 

[bolido2000]

Originally posted by: KingNothing
I'm sorry, you're calling home prices in NEBRASKA outrageous? Have you ever lived anywhere else?

lol so true. Prices here in LA have soured like 150% in the past 2 years!!

 

[Argo]

Originally posted by: KingNothing
I'm sorry, you're calling home prices in NEBRASKA outrageous? Have you ever lived anywhere else?

NE = New England. $250,000 is a bit too much for a decent, entry level (read: nothing over the top) condo. I used to live in NYC and you can get a condo in Brooklyn for a similar price.