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      05-31-2013, 09:33 AM   #45
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just cant get over how squished it looks between C and D pillar. the front is great but i don't know about the rear. i really wanted one before, but now i might take the cayenne route. i love the interior though.

i know bmw has always been shit at taking photos of their cars, so i'll wait till i see it at the dealer
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The rear of the X5 is absolute ass. If I wanted an X3 I'd buy an X3. It look so pansy-like. Current X5 is much beefier and more manly.
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      05-31-2013, 10:56 AM   #47
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The interior of the MB looks nicer to me, but I think the reality of trying to make sense of all those buttons on the center control console would be a mess, especially while driving.
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I was in Moscow a week ago where I saw a fair few new Range Rovers, I was a bit iffy about it in photos but when you see it in the metal it's an imposing and stunning beast, I saw one parked next to a RR Phantom, it didn't loose anything in comparison, if anything it looked more more imposing.

This can only bode well for the RR Sport, I prefer it's looks in photos so can't wait to see one in the metal, I'm sure it will be an absolute stunner, BMW has made a few bloopers of late and I think making the X5 look like a scaled up X3 is a mistake, as someone has already said if I want to buy an X3, I'll buy and X3.
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Exterior of RR-Sport wins, but interior of X5 wins. RR-Sport interior just seems dated already...
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Not a fair comparison.
The current X5 is much much better IMO.
i agreed 110%. like i said in the other thread about this....the designers for both of these updated version must have COLLABORATED with each other because they are both bloated ugly compared to previous models.
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power figures for the W166 ML550 are understated by the MB factory. proven on dynos against sedans with same motor.

I have an ML550 W166 and a F25 X3, would love to mix the two for the perfect car. will probable buy a new x5 second year out.
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In general, I liked current and new general of BMW designs better but I think the new BMW x5 is ugly compared with the new ML, which in turn looks worse than the RR......
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In general, I liked current and new general of BMW designs better but I think the new BMW x5 is ugly compared with the new ML, which in turn looks worse than the RR......
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Exterior of RR-Sport wins, but interior of X5 wins. RR-Sport interior just seems dated already...
I've been inside a new RR which is fairly similar to the Sport, the RR interior is far more special than any BWM product and can easily be compared to a Phantom or Mulsanne, you really have to sit in it to believe it.
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I've been inside a new RR which is fairly similar to the Sport, the RR interior is far more special than any BWM product and can easily be compared to a Phantom or Mulsanne, you really have to sit in it to believe it.
I'll have to check it out then. None of us, however, have been in the F15 x5, but it looks like it will be very nice!
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They just don't have that SUV or "SAV" look or feel to them anymore..

They both look like oversized land yachts with no talent and hugely expensive repair bills.
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I Don't like my new Mercedes ML350 What do I do?

New member/ poster here. I want to share my story in the hopes somebody can give me advice on my problem. (BMW therapy anyone?)

I traded in my BELOVED 06 4.4 X5 for a new, pretty 2014 ML350. I cried when we drove off and left my Beemer (who does that? Most women would be so happy that their hubby got them a Benz) but I am secretly so sad. I MISS my X5 horribly.

The ML, while pretty and pearly Diamond-White with a pretty beige interior and all the bells and whistles is not even close to my X5. It's underpowered (but I knew that when we chose a V6) and it handles badly compared to the X5. Maybe it handles good but it's just different from my BMW. It rides soft and luxurious and is quiet but I think I hate it! and, I have FOUR years to go on it's lease!

Do any of you Beemer fans know if I can get out of the lease? My black beauty 06 has now been sold (soooo sad) but I want another X5.

I feel guilty, like I'm some kind of an ungrateful harpy wife for not liking it knowing that many women would die to have such a lovely car.

It's nice, but not even close to my X5. I can't drive like a pirate-wench any longer, when I come up fast on some idiot in the fast lane they don't move out of my way any longer.....when I aggressively pass and/or change lanes it handles poorly at best even with all the lane sensor alarms etc. The standard stereo (I didn't opt for the Harmon Kardon one) SUCKS and even though it's not a diesel, it makes a "tickah-tickah-tickah" noise like it's a diesel when it idols. I do love it's power liftgate with auto open/close but I'm still sad and lonely for my X5.

What do I do? just wait it out and go back to the X5 after the lease is up?

Figured somebody here may have advice. Ugh.....I miss my beemer so much hit makes me sad. I've even felt like crying but that would be lame. It seems like everywhere I go, there are beautiful black X5's whizzing by.....and my gorgeous Benz can't keep up.... Has anyone else had this problem?

Any advice would be great.
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I 2 did not like the rear end, but like stated before most BMWs don't come out well in Ad pics.... When I saw this pic I was in love....it really gives it that aggressive look that I always loved about the X5s.....

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New member/ poster here. I want to share my story in the hopes somebody can give me advice on my problem. (BMW therapy anyone?)

I traded in my BELOVED 06 4.4 X5 for a new, pretty 2014 ML350. I cried when we drove off and left my Beemer (who does that? Most women would be so happy that their hubby got them a Benz) but I am secretly so sad. I MISS my X5 horribly.

The ML, while pretty and pearly Diamond-White with a pretty beige interior and all the bells and whistles is not even close to my X5. It's underpowered (but I knew that when we chose a V6) and it handles badly compared to the X5. Maybe it handles good but it's just different from my BMW. It rides soft and luxurious and is quiet but I think I hate it! and, I have FOUR years to go on it's lease!

Do any of you Beemer fans know if I can get out of the lease? My black beauty 06 has now been sold (soooo sad) but I want another X5.

I feel guilty, like I'm some kind of an ungrateful harpy wife for not liking it knowing that many women would die to have such a lovely car.

It's nice, but not even close to my X5. I can't drive like a pirate-wench any longer, when I come up fast on some idiot in the fast lane they don't move out of my way any longer.....when I aggressively pass and/or change lanes it handles poorly at best even with all the lane sensor alarms etc. The standard stereo (I didn't opt for the Harmon Kardon one) SUCKS and even though it's not a diesel, it makes a "tickah-tickah-tickah" noise like it's a diesel when it idols. I do love it's power liftgate with auto open/close but I'm still sad and lonely for my X5.

What do I do? just wait it out and go back to the X5 after the lease is up?

Figured somebody here may have advice. Ugh.....I miss my beemer so much hit makes me sad. I've even felt like crying but that would be lame. It seems like everywhere I go, there are beautiful black X5's whizzing by.....and my gorgeous Benz can't keep up.... Has anyone else had this problem?

Any advice would be great.
You don't have to suffer any longer.... Place an Ad on Swapalease.com and you'll get rid of it in no time...

They will help you transfer your MBFS lease, the transfer fee is $595 | once the transfer is completed you will no longer be physically or financially responsible and can get back into an X5.

Good Luck !
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Thank you Dencoop. I'll check it out. I'm feeling a bit better now. It's been two weeks and the new car is trying so hard to make me like it Maybe I'll see how I feel in a month or so. If I like it and learn to appreciate it as being different from my X5 perhaps I can stick with it and go back to an X5 in four years. I'm already driving differently. Very timid and careful as it's so underpowered compared to my old V8. Sigh......better gas mileage I guess.. It's just a pretty girl car that is safe, reliable and elegant and different than my performance pirate car.
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Haha. My wife just did this exact same thing. The 2011 x5 is gone and we are awaiting a 2014 ML350 in a couple of weeks. Look, we very well knew what were giving up (and conversely what we were gaining by switching brands). Unfortunately, my wife was not going to order an f15 without test driving first and there was a little time crunch involved.

The bottom line is the e70 was absolutely terrible on bad roads, potholes, etc. I felt like it was going to snap the 2 kiddo's necks in the 2nd row car seats and it had to be replaced for a vehicle with a smoother ride. The ML does that no problem, not to mention the ML is a significant better value. If you want to be blasting by people, you should probably pony up for the ML 550. I agree performance wise, there is no comparison between MB's 3.5V6 and BMW's N55. Even on a 5000 lb SUV, the X5 never felt underpowered. Wait it out a few months, see what you think - that swaplease website works ok.

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Thank you Dencoop. I'll check it out. I'm feeling a bit better now. It's been two weeks and the new car is trying so hard to make me like it Maybe I'll see how I feel in a month or so. If I like it and learn to appreciate it as being different from my X5 perhaps I can stick with it and go back to an X5 in four years. I'm already driving differently. Very timid and careful as it's so underpowered compared to my old V8. Sigh......better gas mileage I guess.. It's just a pretty girl car that is safe, reliable and elegant and different than my performance pirate car.
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New member/ poster here. I want to share my story in the hopes somebody can give me advice on my problem. (BMW therapy anyone?)

I traded in my BELOVED 06 4.4 X5 for a new, pretty 2014 ML350. I cried when we drove off and left my Beemer (who does that? Most women would be so happy that their hubby got them a Benz) but I am secretly so sad. I MISS my X5 horribly.

The ML, while pretty and pearly Diamond-White with a pretty beige interior and all the bells and whistles is not even close to my X5. It's underpowered (but I knew that when we chose a V6) and it handles badly compared to the X5. Maybe it handles good but it's just different from my BMW. It rides soft and luxurious and is quiet but I think I hate it! and, I have FOUR years to go on it's lease!

Do any of you Beemer fans know if I can get out of the lease? My black beauty 06 has now been sold (soooo sad) but I want another X5.

I feel guilty, like I'm some kind of an ungrateful harpy wife for not liking it knowing that many women would die to have such a lovely car.

It's nice, but not even close to my X5. I can't drive like a pirate-wench any longer, when I come up fast on some idiot in the fast lane they don't move out of my way any longer.....when I aggressively pass and/or change lanes it handles poorly at best even with all the lane sensor alarms etc. The standard stereo (I didn't opt for the Harmon Kardon one) SUCKS and even though it's not a diesel, it makes a "tickah-tickah-tickah" noise like it's a diesel when it idols. I do love it's power liftgate with auto open/close but I'm still sad and lonely for my X5.

What do I do? just wait it out and go back to the X5 after the lease is up?

Figured somebody here may have advice. Ugh.....I miss my beemer so much hit makes me sad. I've even felt like crying but that would be lame. It seems like everywhere I go, there are beautiful black X5's whizzing by.....and my gorgeous Benz can't keep up.... Has anyone else had this problem?

Any advice would be great.
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