Why... why then, did you bother ? Let's hear it.Originally posted by: ndee
Originally posted by: rh71
The X5 4.6is is a SEXY mofo. If you had a 3.0 or 4.4, I'd definitely say get rid of the X5, but now it's a tougher choice. Since I appreciate the look of a good SUV more, I'd get rid of the M5, but even that's a tough choice.
If gas mileage is killing you, 16mpg is better than my 3.2L that gets 12/15mpg. I will never get rid of it until its on its last leg... or when I can afford a 4.6is.
Like someone said, it doesn't matter if it's a daily driver, you shouldn't be worrying about gas mileage and what it's costing you. You'll never be driving that M5 to its fullest potential on the Boston roads... am I right ?
haha, no comment
Originally posted by: Windogg
The M5 is a 2003 and the X5 is a 2002 4.6is. Both cars are almost identical. The M5 is a great performer but driving stick in Boston traffic really sucks. Plus I can't really drive it in the snow so its garaged for most of the year. The 4.6is is nice but it really chugs down the gas (16MPG). So as a daily commuter it's not 100% practical.
Perhaps something like the new Toyota Prius as a daily driver?
Windogg
Originally posted by: GermyBoy
Both. You don't need 2 cars. Especially if they look the same.
Originally posted by: CraigRT
Get rid of the X5, and get a Japanese car.. something fun. how about a G35 coupe
That makes no sense. Are you saying that if you have money, you should have no regard for other people's opinions?Originally posted by: Dacalo
if you are asking this question, how did you manage to buy those cars?
Originally posted by: Ranger X
I go with the majority when I say get rid of the X5. Buy yourself a fuel efficient car to commute to work and drive the M5 on your work time.
Originally posted by: Type-R
lol i've driven both and they are very far from being the same car. assuming that you are telling the truth and not just attention-whoring (if you're telling the truth, it'd be odd considering the way your posts are phrased, but to each his own)
the prius is too small and would be a stupid choice based on someone who has the income to support a new M5 and X5. your suggestion of the car as a daily driver (from both safety and comfort standpoints) is ridiculous. its gas mileage is decent but a civic hybrid is a nicer car for a few dollars more and gets almost the same milage. however, the civic has the same problems as the prius, small and no anemities and unsafe. you can always get a used car like an e34 m5 or 540 6spd and sell your M5, or smaller truck (if you still want the speed get a lightning, if you want the AWD get an audi or something along those lines.)
your dismissal of the fx45 b/c it's a little brother to the x5 (assuming you are dismissing it b/c the fx45 is not nice enough?) is odd b/c a prius is a PoS. if you're concerned about the quality of your car you wouldnt be considering the prius, so don't dismiss the fx45.
if you don't want a another bmw then say so or get bad advice. i'd sell the x5 since it chews gas and performs "poorly" and get a daily driver. there are a ton of cars available but you need to decide what price range you want, what performance you want, the safety required, and what kind of car you want among other things (truck / suv / sedan).
if you want a quick fix, sell the x5 and get a 325ix or 330ix.
Originally posted by: Type-R
lol i've driven both and they are very far from being the same car. assuming that you are telling the truth and not just attention-whoring (if you're telling the truth, it'd be odd considering the way your posts are phrased, but to each his own)
the prius is too small and would be a stupid choice based on someone who has the income to support a new M5 and X5. your suggestion of the car as a daily driver (from both safety and comfort standpoints) is ridiculous. its gas mileage is decent but a civic hybrid is a nicer car for a few dollars more and gets almost the same milage. however, the civic has the same problems as the prius, small and no anemities and unsafe. you can always get a used car like an e34 m5 or 540 6spd and sell your M5, or smaller truck (if you still want the speed get a lightning, if you want the AWD get an audi or something along those lines.)
your dismissal of the fx45 b/c it's a little brother to the x5 (assuming you are dismissing it b/c the fx45 is not nice enough?) is odd b/c a prius is a PoS. if you're concerned about the quality of your car you wouldnt be considering the prius, so don't dismiss the fx45.
if you don't want a another bmw then say so or get bad advice. i'd sell the x5 since it chews gas and performs "poorly" and get a daily driver. there are a ton of cars available but you need to decide what price range you want, what performance you want, the safety required, and what kind of car you want among other things (truck / suv / sedan).
if you want a quick fix, sell the x5 and get a 325ix or 330ix.