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To me, get the car you enjoy the most, does't stress you when writing a check, and provides the utility you need - very subjective, but it's your $$ and you are driving it !
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The opinion I am going to express is clearly in the minority in this thread. I buy (and have owned four X5's, current 45e) this type of vehicle to be first and foremost a practical car. One, that given its SUV status, handles reasonably well and has sufficient power for what it is: a utility (albeit high class) vehicle.
I have never understood the desire to try to make a 5,000 lb, sit high vehicle, into a sports car. For that, I have sports cars and/or sports sedans. So personally I wouldn’t, and haven’t, had any interest in extra cost/on going maintenance hassles of V8 X5s. But like I said, I’m in the minority here… Last edited by LarsOtium; 06-26-2022 at 09:06 AM.. |
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Also, getting a SUV with 22" rims? Last edited by RJC; 06-26-2022 at 10:30 AM.. |
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m50 seems like an amazing compromise of utility and smiles-per-mile. If I lived in a warm climate without snow, the x5m would have on the radar.
The 40 and 45e are amazing, but if you are asking the question and are open to the V8, I'd get the m50
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Thanks everyone for the input and great food for thought. Will keep the boards posted with what I ultimately choose.
I'm sure I'd be happy with the 6 or the 8 - ultimately there are pros and cons on both sides as well all know, and as I don't keep cars for very long and don't mind switching out --- I'm less afraid of making the 'wrong choice'. |
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UK, Not the dealer, part of warranty with BMW UK. They drove it 70 miles to deliver it to me and got the train back. It was the X5M Competition and was 3 weeks old.
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The ride in the 40i with 22's is brilliant, try it before running it down.
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M50i will be more powerful but a lot heavier. Would not option it without DHP. The V8 growl is nice though. |
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I just went thru this whole ordeal after giving up on the 45e due to charging impracticality, not wanting to wait for build etc. I test drove a 50i and yes it's faster but I don't think your going to get out of a corner or go on a backroad any faster than you would in a 40i. It's a suv and it's heavy, it's just hard to say the 50 is worth it over the 40i for 98% of the use of the car. I felt I would be giddy about it for about 4 weeks, until I had to deal with additional gas and maintenance costs of the v8. Also, the v8 is not a car I would want to own out of warranty, so you might want to consider additional warranty. I have not had a bmw outside of this x5 since my '10 v12 760li so I have seen horrid repair bills from owning a large engine bmw. If the situation affords it, you are better off taking that money and buying another car for giggles. I have 2 door v8 car for giggles and keeping the suv as mostly a practical vehicle.
Also for anyone going m50i, imo just up the extra and the x5m unique body, m seats, proper chassis stiffening etc. |
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40i/45e (mid 70s) => 50i (mid 90s) => X5M (mid 120s)
The swing from 40/45 to M is big, 70% more money. I still think people set out to get X5M won't bother with 40i/45e, or wise versa. Even from 50i to X5M, swing is another 30%. This is definitely a money topics. If affordability comfort level is the same between X5M is the same as 40i, everyone will buy X5M. But the fact is $50K isn't small, very few people can say that.
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For me personally, and I stress me personally, the characteristics of the X5M has zero appeal irrespective of $s. But then I own multiple cars to scratch different itches. Last edited by LarsOtium; 06-30-2022 at 07:37 AM.. |
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Haven't driven a X5M but own a M50i and had a 40i as a loaner for 2 weeks. There is honestly not much comparison engine wise between the 40i and 50i. 50i had much more torque and pull from the 40. I honestly thought the 40i was a bit of a smoother ride than my 50i on 22" wheels though. Interior of the 50i with merino leather was far better than the 40i IMO. For a car where you want comfort only go for a 40i. Want to play? 50i. Need to have a lot of caffeine? get a x5m.
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If you want the thrills then sure get the 50i, but I'd recommend getting the 40i and also getting a proper non-SUV sports/M car instead.
I had a loaner M50i and whilst the power was great, overall it didn't really do it for me and I was still happy with my 40i. |
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