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I could be wrong but... what I was saying is that $93K sticker value was probably a 50i. No way a 40i would hit that much. I just tried to build a 40i with all the goodies and I hit $77K. Considering dealers don't like to add too many options on their lot cars to drive up the price and deter buyers.
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Yes, the one I posted was indeed a 50i. Regardless, that’s X5M territory and won’t have that gaudy iced out shifter. That alone is worth the upgrade to the ///M.
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I'm not fond of the front or the rear. The side profile looks alright but that hasn't changed much from the F15. Interior ( minus the gear shifter is totally an upgrade though ). I can safely say that I will skip this generation X5, since I have the performance boost of MPPK on my F15 that would equal the 40i power plant and the sound upgrade with MPE. I think the F15 will age very well.
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Haha, the crystal thing is called "SAV jewelry" and female customers may like it! And for the male ones, BMW has the big wheels, side skirt, front/rear lips.... I'm sure someone in this forum will go overboard with the mods and make their X5 will look like a Christmas tree on wheels !!!
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I don't like the black divider trim on the bumper, black piece tacked on the side vents, and super large chrome exhaust tips (too exaggerated + angular, just like what Range Rover is doing to their new models).
Interior and most of the rest of the exterior is looking nice, however.
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I saw the new G05 at my local dealer and wasn't impressed. The interior was a huge improvement but the F15 looks more classic BMW while the new G05 looks very Japaneseish to me. I'll be holding onto the F15 for at least another 6 years.
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Completely agree. So dumb to put these cheap plastic inserts into the bumper and then terminate these bogus tiny round pipes just before it. Just sad and cheap.
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so happy I'm keeping my F15...go on...
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11-12-2018, 03:26 PM | #34 |
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The F15 is aging unbelievably well. Proportions are heavenly and has so much road presence without being overbearing.
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I saw an E70 X5 yesterday and even those have aged well. The rear and side profile of it look great. The grilles are a bit too small for such a large vehicle and the headlights are underwhelming, but overall a nice vehicle.
The F15, however, is perfect. The grilles are the perfect size, the shape is perfect, crisp body lines, real exhaust...drives like a race car. BMW set themselves up for failure, post F15. There was just no way to improve on it, other than tech and interior. The exterior is just perfect. I don’t see myself owning a G05. It’s not different enough to be desirable if you have an F15. The only changes, IMO, were regressions. |
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Well, I don’t think it’s aesthetics or performance reasons, at least I hope not. It must be a cost issue, even though it’s still pushing $100K.
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IMO I think it's the automotive trend.. started from the 7 series/ Lexus LS and trickled down to the 5 series and X5.
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I saw one parked in the neighborhood here the other day and I must admit I like the front grilles more in person. I was very skeptical at first but I think they look better than in pictures. They are still oversized but I think they will grow on me.
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