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      04-16-2019, 06:34 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by MystroX5 View Post
The 40i is sporty. The 50i is a beast. The 40i is dynamic and feels as a BMW should and that shows even in it's most basic engine form, it's still a performance oriented SUV. The 50i is the middle finger wrapped in a velvet glove to other motorist around it. The different exhaust note between the two show how different the intentions are between the 40i vs 50i. Think of it in the Porsche world as a Carrera vs Turbo. Both are outstanding. What concerns me is the priorities of CR is vastly different than what I look for yet we both came to the same conclusion with the X5.
Well stated! This should be a pinned comment on the forum

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Originally Posted by jch1511 View Post
The 50i's have been putting smiles on my face for years back to the e32 days. Effortless and smooth acceleration. Most people don't understand the real difference between 50i and 35i, 40i until they actually drive one for a while. There is no comparison.
Exactly, both are great, the 50i is another level of vehicle
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