12-09-2020, 10:55 AM | #67 |
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I shopped around alot. Look at the Q7, Q8, RR Sport, MB GLE and in the end the X6 was just better to drive.
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12-09-2020, 11:21 AM | #70 |
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At least now the OP knows more information on what to expect from the GV80. If he wants to spend $5k-$10k over MSRP (GV80) or $~10k below MSRP (X5) is a personal financial decision.
This is starting to sound like the Kia Telluride situation. |
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Understand that the preference is SUV but OP also mentioned the 5 series...
Have you considered a sport wagon? Both the RS6 Avant and E63 Wagon are stealthy road rippers that can haul the equivalent amount passengers and cargo. A6 Avant or E450 if you don't want the performance. Less commanding view of the road, but much better driving dynamics and MPG. |
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12-09-2020, 01:13 PM | #73 |
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I almost bought a Telluride SX. Thankfully it was 5k over so I quickly passed. Drove the GV80 back to back with the X5. Great looking and solid fit and finish. No comparison in driving dynamics and handling though. Half the instrument cluster was digital and half was a regular tach. Also the rear doors didn’t have opening/locking sensors which I thought was unusual. Came down to pricing for me. Even if I could get the GV at MSRP, I ended up getting over 10k off the X5.
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12-09-2020, 10:37 PM | #75 |
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Personally I would be looking at:
Audi Q8 Jaguar F-Pace (2021 refresh) - smaller but not by a ton BMW X5 Acura MDX (2022 redesign due in early Feb) Lexus RX (not my fave but solid and reliable) Mercedes Benz GLE I drive a Lincoln Navigator currently ... like it a lot but not driving dynamics like the X5. Worth looking at the redesigned Escalade as well I suppose. Again, doesn't seem to be the type of vehicle you're looking for overall. Maybe an Audi A6 Allroad is worth a look? MB All-Terrain? |
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12-10-2020, 07:49 AM | #77 |
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Drove the Audi Q8 yesterday and was not impressed with the fit and feel. The car felt like it sat lower to the ground more like a car versus an SUV. Additionally did not like the way that the steering wheel did not till further down. It's a nice vehicle but it's definitely not a X5.
My rental car has been in 2020 Nissan armada. So I decided to drive the equivalent in the infinity. I don't think that's for me too big and bulky and the electronics have not really been updated. The X5 electronics definitely are better than anything I've seen. I'm not a Mercedes fan so I will not even test drive their vehicle. I like the cockpit style of the X5 Dash. Does any other manufacture have anything similar to that? |
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12-10-2020, 07:53 AM | #78 |
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The previous Audi Q7 was very intuitive like the X5's with plenty of knobs buttons and shortcut keys, but they replaced it with the Q8's all touch interior, and new GLE interior is great but looks like its off your list.
Try out a Genesis GV80 or maybe even if you don't mind a FWD based vehicle, the Mazda CX-9 is a great alternative and you can save some cash too and still have a great interior. Honestly sounds like you should just get another X5, good luck with the search.
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I looked up the gv80 online..thank god it isn't available in the UK.... No contest with the vastly superior looking x5 imo.
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12-10-2020, 09:16 AM | #83 |
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I went for the Cayenne over the G05. Be prepared to spend a lot on options and wait for 4-6 months for your order (also, base Cayenne not worth it). I didn't notice anyone recommending the Lincoln Aviator, looks good and same price range as the X5, I have not driven one but may be worth a test drive. Otherwise, go back with what you were happy in, and hope another yinzer doesn't hit it.
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I wound up in the X5 coming from a Cayenne s and really miss the Porsche. The BMW has it beat with technology but the cayenne is much more of a driver's car. I want hesitate to go back in the future. Take this with a grain of salt because if you're considering the American makes then performance and driver feel is probably not high on your list of qualifications. I've driven a lot of the Lexus brand SUVs throughout the years and really dislike them, my wife however really likes them. The LX is the only one I could see myself in but it's a boat/ luxury vehicle.
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I agree, in the 911 the stripped down base is very desirable. But everything else in the Porsche brand you really need to start with the s and work your way up if you want more. In my opinion it's kind of opposite of BMW because I wouldn't want a v motor made by them.
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