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Originally Posted by Habs11
What are some of the little things about your X5 that you were either pleasantly surprised with or mildly upset with.
Con's:
I find the navigation cumbersome to use and it often does not find what I want it to.
Must be the aerodynamics but the rear end is always filthy.
Rear door does not open high enough IMO.
A few times I have reengaged my cruise control accidentally because of where the buttons are.
Sunglasses do not fit in the holder.
Velcro holding floor mat doesn't work very well.
Pro's:
TPMS with each tire actual readout.
Drive - I knew it would be nice but I still smile when I get in this thing after 3 months, she drives like a dream.
Auto windshield wipers - never thought I'd use them as I'm fussy but they work exactly as if they were programmed for me.
Heated seats get hot fast - that's per my wife
I did't think the interior lighting was a big deal but I now think it's looks very nice at night - same with the lights in the door handles
Again, what were some of the smaller things you guys have found to like or dislike?
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TPMS shows Temperature for each wheel as well (when coded). And that damn carpet velcro thing is torn on my driver mat - I need to fix it somehow
Cons:
1. most expensive car I owned so far ($83k when it was new) and cars depreciate fast - but we live only once eh?
2. Most of capable cars on the road won't race me - because they think it's a slow SUV
3. NAV sucks - not NAV itself, but how you have to input address and controls and such - I feel like a touch screen could have solved this issue easily
4. Fuel consumption - I have currently 14MPG in city, but I'm in Sport+ mode all the time and heavy foot
Pros:
1. It's comfy and still drives good (for a 5000lbs 7 seater)
2. It has it's own charisma, especially when you mod exterior a bit
3. The moment when Camaro SS or Mustang GT finally decides to teach you a lesson and then in 5 sec they realize what a mistake they made - it's priceless (I love those heartbroken faces)
IMHO every enthusiast should own a V8 damn fast car at least once in lifetime and this is my turn. I know that my next car will be either a boring hybrid or full electric pathetic POS. Era of monster V8 bi-turbo Bavarian engines are fading away slowly. We are basically living the last years left of it. Well at least I'll have something for the grand-kids to tell in 30 years
