[MystroX5]

Originally Posted by aspiring335

Tesla Model S 100D

Miss the awesomeness of pre-heating the car / seats / steering wheel, instant torque, and never having to go to a gas station. Don't miss the cheap and dated interior, road and wind noise, frozen door seals and mirrors, or lack of critical perspective from Tesla fanboys!

Tesla owners are like a blind cult. I think because they are not auto enthusiast / motorheads but tech nerds. Its bizarre how much koolaid these owners drink.

[aspiring335]

Originally Posted by MystroX5

Tesla owners are like a blind cult. I think because they are not auto enthusiast / motorheads but tech nerds. Its bizarre how much koolaid these owners drink.

In some respects I see their point. Before the Model S there was just no viable every day electric vehicle that could 100% replace an ICE car, then suddenly there was. That in and of itself was a huge achievement.

But on the other side the company continually shoots itself in the foot by refusing to use any of the 100+ years of accumulated knowledge about how to build a car properly. I still want an electric car, but I don't want a Tesla any more (I have a reservation for a Taycan, and I would imagine a lot of Model S owners will gravitate to the Porsche).

[Nightfly1]

2014 Dodge Durango Citadel Hemi

The Durango was a great truck (actually has a couple features that the x5 doesn't) , but I don't need the 3rd row/added size anymore and I wanted a nicer ride

[Denk]

I didn't click with the X3 M40i, moving up to an X5 for now...the one below with the bicolour 744's.

[bichoo]

Traded in my 2016 X3...big upgrade!

[GSG]

Enjoying the last few days with my 2014 MB E350 before taking delivery of my Black Sapphire 40i with Tartufo, M Package, and 742M wheels

[goenkar]

2008 335i vert --> 2013 528xi --> 2019 X5

Missed the inline 6 of the 335

[rebekahb]

2016 Ford Explorer Sport. It was a great vehicle considering what it was loaded with for the money. I had a 2013 Explorer Sport prior to that and was one the first to order and the 2013 engine wise outperformed the 2016.

I just turned my lease in Monday evening and now driving a 2003 Ford Explorer my husband bought for one of his employees. It's been interesting to go from all technology to almost none. I told my husband don't be surprised if I back into something or the damn thing gets stolen because I leave the keys in the ignition or on the car seat because I've been so used to auto start and keyless everything.

[H0fmeister]

2014 Acura MDX

[AndroidRobot]

Originally Posted by magbarn

That's a beautiful Volvo... What made you go to the X5?

Maybe it was the lawn mower engine or horrible software issues?

[EJELITE]

Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

Maybe it was the lawn mower engine or horrible software issues?

The engine is definitely less refined than my G05, but the tech is also 4 years older. I don't find the XC90 engine any less refined than an RX350 of which the price is certainly more in line with.

I didn't have any software (other than slow on start up) or mechanical issues with this XC90, and mine was a very early build - Aug 2015 delivery.

In comparison, my G05 has 2,000kms on it and has been parked for the last week due to the steering issues in cold weather. Add that to the cornering lights which don't work and questionable auto braking assit, I'd say the G05 is adding up to be a much more problematic vehicle... and don't even get me started on BMW's flat out neglect with spare tire and auto start features/options which are altogether missing on the Canadian G05's

[EJELITE]

Originally Posted by magbarn

That's a beautiful Volvo... What made you go to the X5?

Thanks! We still have it, just not my own daily driver anymore. I switch it up every 3 years so I don't go stir crazy looking at the same dashboard and steering wheel everyday

[AndroidRobot]

Originally Posted by EJELITE

The engine is definitely less refined than my G05, but the tech is also 4 years older. I don't find the XC90 engine any less refined than an RX350 of which the price is certainly more in line with.

I didn't have any software (other than slow on start up) or mechanical issues with this XC90, and mine was a very early build - Aug 2015 delivery.

In comparison, my G05 has 2,000kms on it and has been parked for the last week due to the steering issues in cold weather. Add that to the cornering lights which don't work and questionable auto braking assit, I'd say the G05 is adding up to be a much more problematic vehicle... and don't even get me started on BMW's flat out neglect with spare tire and auto start features/options which are altogether missing on the Canadian G05's

They still use the same 2.0 Twin charged engine, also BMW's N63 has been around for a decade, the B58 close to 4 years... 'old' doesn't matter

[EJELITE]

Originally Posted by Nick M.

Great thread!

I got rid of a vehicle that I swore I never would (how many times have we said that ). I had in my opinion the perfect Land Rover. 2016 LR4 with heavy duty package and black package.

The problem was that the interior design and technology was the exact same as when the LR4 rolled out in 2009. It wasn't so bad when I bought it in 2015 but when you compare it to just about any SUV made in 2019 it left a lot to be desired.

I'm doing less off-road for a little while so the LR4's utility was no longer addressing my primary need...enter the G05.

Anyway, here's to an incredibly sexy and capable vehicle:

Oh how you brought back some memories! I have the utmost appreciation for the LR4 - Fully capable, comfortable, spacious, and good looking utility vehicle.

I used to spend a lot of time in the mountains and back country in a 2010 LR4 and that thing never disappointed. It was a true luxury off-road vehicle at a price in which you weren't afraid to actually put it through the ringer every once in a while.

[EJELITE]

Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

They still use the same 2.0 Twin charged engine, also BMW's N63 has been around for a decade, the B58 close to 4 years... 'old' doesn't matter

Unless you've owned one, you can't really speak from much experience... So in order to avoid a senseless debate, kindly move along.

[aspiring335]

I got very unlucky with my XC90 (2017 T8). Tons of issues, including multiple failures of the air suspension, and it died completely in the middle of a busy street at one point. But when it was working, it was a great vehicle, with far better interior packaging compared to the X5. The engine is definitely not as refined, and there was a bit more road and wind noise than I would have liked, but Volvo really nailed the overall design and packaging of the vehicle.

Originally Posted by EJELITE

The engine is definitely less refined than my G05, but the tech is also 4 years older. I don't find the XC90 engine any less refined than an RX350 of which the price is certainly more in line with.

I didn't have any software (other than slow on start up) or mechanical issues with this XC90, and mine was a very early build - Aug 2015 delivery.

In comparison, my G05 has 2,000kms on it and has been parked for the last week due to the steering issues in cold weather. Add that to the cornering lights which don't work and questionable auto braking assit, I'd say the G05 is adding up to be a much more problematic vehicle... and don't even get me started on BMW's flat out neglect with spare tire and auto start features/options which are altogether missing on the Canadian G05's

[X54TH]

Trading in our 2016 Alpine White M Sport for a 2019 Sapphire Black M Sport.

[gtank]

Mercedes G500...

...but I decided to keep it and use the X as my daily.

[wrickem]

Goodbye '16 435-xdrive. Hopefully somebody will love you the way I couldn't, you deserve better than me.

[SeñorFeathers]

2015 Acura MDX

[heinzena]

2016 340xi M sport. Never was able to love that car. Fantastic motor but poor transmission gearing, incredible amount of understear, a technological fossil, and it just felt cheap. Previously I had two different E70s, and it feels so good to be back in a luxury SUV again.

[videoman535i]

2010 535iGT. Big and comfortable, good ride, first class legroom in the back seat. Surprisingly small trunk area for a hatch back style. Some think it's an ugly duck, but I think it looks great. Bought it off the lot in 2011 so got an okay deal, but low on options.

Not this time.