[Defib]

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My F90 M5 lease is over and I'm looking to get back into an SUV. I ordered an Audi RSQ8 back in June at MSRP, that was due to arrive in October. Unfortunately, there are huge delays and hasn't even started production. Late December delivery is the best case scenario. With all the supply issues going on, I'm thinking January/ Feb.

My BMW dealer has a perfectly optioned X5M Comp that I can get today, at a slight discount from MSRP. This would be my 10th BMW from this dealer so they are willing to budge on price.

I've already extended my M5 lease by two months so that's no longer an option. Should I look for some other temporary car and wait on the RSQ8 or jump on the X5M Comp now? This unpredictable market has me confused. What would you do??

[HZX540e]

Originally Posted by Defib

My F90 M5 lease is over and I'm looking to get back into an SUV. I ordered an Audi RSQ8 back in June at MSRP, that was due to arrive in October. Unfortunately, there are huge delays and hasn't even started production. Late December delivery is the best case scenario. With all the supply issues going on, I'm thinking January/ Feb.

My BMW dealer has a perfectly optioned X5M Comp that I can get today, at a slight discount from MSRP. This would be my 10th BMW from this dealer so they are willing to budge on price.

I've already extended my M5 lease by two months so that's no longer an option. Should I look for some other temporary car and wait on the RSQ8 or jump on the X5M Comp now? This unpredictable market has me confused. What would you do??

X5MC Without hesitation.

[Silververtu]

Sounds like you prefer RSQ8 over X5M. Otherwise you would have taken the X5M that's available to drive home right away with a small discount.

My 2 cents only.

[Chas8283]

Originally Posted by Defib

My F90 M5 lease is over and I'm looking to get back into an SUV. I ordered an Audi RSQ8 back in June at MSRP, that was due to arrive in October. Unfortunately, there are huge delays and hasn't even started production. Late December delivery is the best case scenario. With all the supply issues going on, I'm thinking January/ Feb.

My BMW dealer has a perfectly optioned X5M Comp that I can get today, at a slight discount from MSRP. This would be my 10th BMW from this dealer so they are willing to budge on price.

I've already extended my M5 lease by two months so that's no longer an option. Should I look for some other temporary car and wait on the RSQ8 or jump on the X5M Comp now? This unpredictable market has me confused. What would you do??

Would be helpful to know why you initially went down the route of RSQ8. What did you like about it over the X5M? Also are you leasing the next car or financing?

For me, I love the look of the Audi (although still think I prefer the BMW), but I really don't like Audi interiors lately. Two screens covered in fingerprints and next to no physical buttons. If I liked the interiors better (and assuming no supply chain issues) we would have almost certainly jumped to the RS6 Avant. But that's me.

[Defib]

Originally Posted by Chas8283

Would be helpful to know why you initially went down the route of RSQ8. What did you like about it over the X5M? Also are you leasing the next car or financing?

For me, I love the look of the Audi (although still think I prefer the BMW), but I really don't like Audi interiors lately. Two screens covered in fingerprints and next to no physical buttons. If I liked the interiors better (and assuming no supply chain issues) we would have almost certainly jumped to the RS6 Avant. But that's me.

I was just looking for something different this time. I've had 4 X5M's in the past and was willing to try the RSQ8. Love the looks and it's a slightly bigger more spacious vehicle. With that being said, I'm an M guy at heart so that was always my back up. I'm a big fan of both. I would be leasing the X5M. I would have to buy the Audi, the rates are insane.

[Chas8283]

Originally Posted by Defib

I was just looking for something different this time. I've had 4 X5M's in the past and was willing to try the RSQ8. Love the looks and it's a slightly bigger more spacious vehicle. With that being said, I'm an M guy at heart so that was always my back up. I'm a big fan of both.

Well, ultimately you'll know what's best for you. But if you're leasing I've found the 3 years go by in a flash so if you go with BMW but ultimately still want an Audi it will be here pretty fast.

Only other thing you may consider is the landscape 3 years from now. We don't need an M (who does?!) but have one on order in part because we'll likely be switching to electric at some point so might as well get the beast now. BMW seems most committed to ICE but that's today. I would not be at all surprised if a year from now they shift their messaging a bit. My belief (hope?) is those who want an ICE will continue to be able to get one but the big power ICEs will certainly become an even more premium option.

[Alan l.]

With the current shortages of cars you might be able to flip the X5M for little to no loss if you are already getting a significant discount on the car which nobody else is getting in the current environment.

Personally the X5M looks better than the RSQ8. The only thing I wish the X5M had was air suspension for better ride quality.

Alan

[HZX540e]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

With the current shortages of cars you might be able to flip the X5M for little to no loss if you are already getting a significant discount on the car which nobody else is getting in the current environment.

Personally the X5M looks better than the RSQ8. The only thing I wish the X5M had was air suspension for better ride quality.

Alan

True, I bought mine in Jan with over 10% discount. I'm getting offers today for a couple of thousands below MSRP. I won't sell because the 911 is way overpriced and that's the only thing I consider an upgrade from X5MC.

[VicJohn]

RSQ8 is too soft in my opinion

[-Vanguard-]

The RSQ8 interior blows and the all touch interface is very tedious.

Exterior is gorgeous tho.

[bobbis1]

Originally Posted by Defib

I was just looking for something different this time. I've had 4 X5M's in the past and was willing to try the RSQ8. Love the looks and it's a slightly bigger more spacious vehicle. With that being said, I'm an M guy at heart so that was always my back up. I'm a big fan of both. I would be leasing the X5M. I would have to buy the Audi, the rates are insane.

Is it more spacious I thot the x5 was bigger? Q8 more like x6?

[Defib]

Thanks guys,
Just locked in the X5MC! Appreciate the feedback.

[Audio Fan]

Originally Posted by Defib

Thanks guys,
Just locked in the X5MC! Appreciate the feedback.

I just picked up my X5M comp on Friday. I'm coming from a long line of M3/4s. I love everything about it.

[Silververtu]

Originally Posted by Defib

Thanks guys,
Just locked in the X5MC! Appreciate the feedback.

Congratulations!!!! Don't forget to post photos

[AJA5900]

Just did my first 800 mile round trip in my x5m and loved it. Just a one more trip and I can get my 1200 mile service out of the way

[DG-X5]

See if you can sell the RSQ8 allocation, or at least don't give it up just yet for free if there's a refundable deposit at play.

Dealers in SEPA are marking them up 15-20k as soon as they're taken off the truck, so a buy & flip play, even in December, may well be worth it.

But as someone who had the same debate and went F95, I'd make the same decision again every single day of the week. Nearly 3 months in, and I still keep finding excuses to go places. You're going to have a blast!

[ajob]

Originally Posted by Defib

Thanks guys,
Just locked in the X5MC! Appreciate the feedback.

Good choice...

Settle in and after a couple hundred miles you'll start discovering an eerily good vehicle dynamics, I'm still wondering how did they achieve it.

[F95inOC]

I looked into the RSQ8 before getting my 2021 X5MC. I've had the last 2 gen's and like you, just lease another and move on. Thought I wanted something different. I read a lot, watched a lot of reviews and then finally had the chance to drive them both...this was much earlier this year when they were a little more plentiful. I like the looks of the Audi and yes, they are crappy to lease...and being familiar with BMW, I drove the BMW first....felt familiar and refreshed from my 2016....then drove the Audi and knew I wanted the BMW.

I've watched a lot of videos and these comparisons are all over YouTube. I found this was the best. I like these guys and felt they were objective in the opinions and differences.