F15 Biggest Complaint!!

FamilyMan · 10-30-2015, 06:08 PM

Okay, so I've had my X5 for about a month now and the ODO has ~ 2k miles.

Before I go into it, let me preface by stating I've owned a Z3 and a 330xi.

BUT... I've never experienced this with my other BMWs.

After driving my X5 I can't drive my GTI or my Camry. Those cars feel a bit off. I keep thinking the steering is off or the suspension is broken.

I'm thinking about trading in my VW GTI for an X1 or a 235i.

Anyone else feel this way??

Recdog11 · 10-30-2015, 06:49 PM

The camry I can see.. It's a mushy. Mess.. Lol

But the GTI... That's usually pretty crisp n razor sharp handling n suspension.. Lol guess the x5 is just ur perfect fit...!

r33_RGSport · 10-30-2015, 06:54 PM

@FamilyMan , the X5 spoils me.
I can't go anywhere but higher now.
When I looked at 2/3/4 series, X1/X3, I don't feel the excitment anymore.
The size and quality spoils me.

Recdog11 · 10-30-2015, 06:59 PM

Agree Ben...
I'm loving this machine so much my next ride in 2 years will be the X5M...its a must

r33_RGSport · 10-30-2015, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Recdog11

Agree Ben...
I'm living this machine so much my next ride in 2 years will be the X5M...its a must

I gave up the X5 to my wife only because I got a chance to upgrade the 650GC.
I would love the X5M, but that beats me for having 2 X5,

FamilyMan · 10-30-2015, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Recdog11

The camry I can see.. It's a mushy. Mess.. Lol

But the GTI... That's usually pretty crisp n razor sharp handling n suspension.. Lol guess the x5 is just ur perfect fit...!

I love my GTI, but I haven't driven it in several weeks and somehow it just didn't feel right. I can't really explain it. It felt less refined or something.

Anyways, it'll be fun to start thinking about what to get next!!

FamilyMan · 10-30-2015, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

@FamilyMan , the X5 spoils me.
I can't go anywhere but higher now.
When I looked at 2/3/4 series, X1/X3, I don't feel the excitment anymore.
The size and quality spoils me.

Good to know! Maybe I'll check out a sixer!

r33_RGSport · 10-30-2015, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FamilyMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

@FamilyMan , the X5 spoils me.
I can't go anywhere but higher now.
When I looked at 2/3/4 series, X1/X3, I don't feel the excitment anymore.
The size and quality spoils me.

Good to know! Maybe I'll check out a sixer!

Yea, 6-er is sporty yet luxurious, while 7-er is luxurious but not a driver car. 7-er is more of rear passenger car.

5-er also nice, but in order to get to the luxurious point, you will have to add a few options. While in 6-er, those are standard.

kanvas · 10-31-2015, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Recdog11

Agree Ben...
I'm loving this machine so much my next ride in 2 years will be the X5M...its a must

I'm right there withcha! Some people say I'm crazy for wanting two vehicles that are pretty much the same. Nope, they're not. Each unique in its own way. If the X5M sounded just a bit burlier but then again, I haven't heard one in real life.

hamh · 10-31-2015, 12:24 AM

Oh my god, I'm in the same boat. I used to think my GTI has perfect handling, has enough power and fun to drive. Now I feel the steering of it is weird and just something is not right...

FamilyMan · 10-31-2015, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by hamh

Oh my god, I'm in the same boat. I used to think my GTI has perfect handling, has enough power and fun to drive. Now I feel the steering of it is weird and just something is not right...

I know!! I seriously thought something was wrong with my GTI.

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Recdog11 Private First Class 59 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 M sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	The camry I can see.. It's a mushy. Mess.. Lol But the GTI... That's usually pretty crisp n razor sharp handling n suspension.. Lol guess the x5 is just ur perfect fit...!
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Recdog11 Private First Class 59 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 M sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Agree Ben... I'm loving this machine so much my next ride in 2 years will be the X5M...its a must
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hamh Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 299 Posts Drives: X5 MSport + VW GTI Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somewhere cold iTrader: (0)	Oh my god, I'm in the same boat. I used to think my GTI has perfect handling, has enough power and fun to drive. Now I feel the steering of it is weird and just something is not right... __________________
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