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      09-15-2018, 04:31 AM   #89
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I don't have anything complimentary to say about the new GLE LOL...
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I think all this interior light strip stuff is going to be a short-lived fad
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I think all this interior light strip stuff is going to be a short-lived fad
Not so sure. I think it's something that is here to stay.
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Not a fan of bmw suvs at all now after owning a few....Benz in the either version is money. Hell I'd do a Volvo XC 90 over another BMW suv From X4 and up
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Not a fan of bmw suvs at all now after owning a few....Benz in the either version is money. Hell I'd do a Volvo XC 90 over another BMW suv From X4 and up
Wow that's interesting. I feel the exact opposite having had a 2011 GL a 2014 ML and now a 2016 and 2017 X5 in my household. In experience outside the AMG versions Mercedes SUVs are simply boring handling wise. You hate numb steering, don't drive an ML. The comand system was awful to use and even the premium massaging seats were extremely uncomfortable. I'd take most anything over a non AMG midsize or large Mercedes SUV. I can't speak to the GLC though.
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Did the OP inadvertently post a picture of the X3 front end?
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X5. Easiest decision ever. Benz' look too feminine and the interior looks like a panic attack
I don't think the X5 is exactly a manly SUV...
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X5. Easiest decision ever. Benz' look too feminine and the interior looks like a panic attack
I don't think the X5 is exactly a manly SUV...
I didn't say it's manly.
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I didn't say it's manly.
I didn't say you said it.
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He didn't say it. You said it.
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Arrrgghh...that Mercedes design!
No competition IMO.
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X5. Easiest decision ever. Benz' look too feminine and the interior looks like a panic attack

damn right!
Mercedes interior be more like:
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I have an x5 on order but since its a december build i have time. I was checking out a Mercedes glc amg63. i know its smaller but it looks like fun. don't believe i would get the features. im struggling a bit since i don't have kids at home and only need enough room to haul the dog.
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I have an x5 on order but since its a december build i have time. I was checking out a Mercedes glc amg63. i know its smaller but it looks like fun. don't believe i would get the features. im struggling a bit since i don't have kids at home and only need enough room to haul the dog.
I was between the GLC 63, Macan Turbo and the new X5 but went with the X5 because I have 2 kids and we have an X5 35i now and love it. The GLC 63 is ridiculously fast and sounds amazing, but just a little too small for my wife's taste. I liked the Macan Turbo as well but also judged to be too small. As a compromise, I told my wife if we were getting another X5 we were stepping up to the 50i.
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I have an x5 on order but since its a december build i have time. I was checking out a Mercedes glc amg63. i know its smaller but it looks like fun. don't believe i would get the features. im struggling a bit since i don't have kids at home and only need enough room to haul the dog.
I was between the GLC 63, Macan Turbo and the new X5 but went with the X5 because I have 2 kids and we have an X5 35i now and love it. The GLC 63 is ridiculously fast and sounds amazing, but just a little too small for my wife's taste. I liked the Macan Turbo as well but also judged to be too small. As a compromise, I told my wife if we were getting another X5 we were stepping up to the 50i.
Lol I like how the step up to x50i is a compromise. Well played!
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My replacement for my F15 X5 in 18 months time is now without a doubt going to be a G05, purely by default of the other options being taken out of the running by their own makers.........

3rd row seating is a no-no for me, so that takes the Q7 out of the running, plus the fact that you have a choice between black or a grey that might as well be black for the interior

LR/RR/Jaguar - as much as I like them, I don't want to risk owning one

As for the Mercedes, well, like many on here have said, the interiors are simply horrible.....quite way MB choose to design such low-rent interiors in terms of styling and finish in such an expensive car is quite baffling.
That MB suspension tech though, is very cool, and this is the one area BMW are seriously lagging behind the opposition, having only finally upped to 2-axle air suspension on the G05, which means they are still behind the curve when compared to current MB/RR etc.

The Cayenne was going to be a serious option (despite the extra cost) and I almost bought one 18 month ago, instead of the F15, but the announcement this weekend from Porsche that they will not be restarting diesel production, and there will be no more diesel engine Macan, Cayenne or Panamera means that Porsche will no longer be an option for me either.....

So, without even trying too hard, BMW will be retaining my business, by the default of the opposition, by virtue of retaining excellent diesel engines, improving slightly the suspension and having almost the best interior design and comfort options. The only downside is the new world emissions testing criteria is limited the options to 'pack combinations' more, which means having to paying extra for stuff I don't want, as its the only way I can get some stuff I do want
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Mercedes in air suspension is a way bettter then BMW.. Anti-roll stabilization, like a superbike tilt, 48V actuators and many others.. Mercedes crush BMW in this point!
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Mercedes in air suspension is a way bettter then BMW.. Anti-roll stabilization, like a superbike tilt, 48V actuators and many others.. Mercedes crush BMW in this point!
Yes I am jealous. I want Benz suspension but bmw exterior interior and engine
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Yes I am jealous. I want Benz suspension but bmw exterior interior and engine


Same here.
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