need some suv advice

bossman · 02-12-2009, 12:48 AM

so my dad is a pretty cool guy and he's looking into buying a luxury suv sometime in 2009. he's young guy at heart and he's all about the sex appeal and "fun" factor. his favorite (and possibly mine too) is the bmw x5.. we'd probably get the 3.0si as it is more than fast enough get gets 17/23 mpg and that's pretty much golden in this day and age for an suv of this caliber. (the escalade gets 9 and the range rover gets 11) so anyway we test drove it and it was honestly better handling than most cars.. not to mention all the looks you get.. i was just asking on behalf of him what you guys think of it. we thought this would be a good place to find some info as you're all enthusiasts

it would be great if you could drop a few lines.. pros/cons on the x5 or maybe list another suv in this segment that you would rather get and why

thanks

bossman · 02-17-2009, 12:06 AM

nothing eh??

Namir · 02-17-2009, 12:53 AM

Just my personal opinion but I don't see why anyone would want an SUV right now in the first place. Does he live in a snowy area or need to haul a lot of stuff?

I think the SUV craze is dying and they are slowly becoming 'uncool' (just my opinion).

If you guys are set on getting one then the X5 is pretty solid. Drives well, but its very common around here so it definitely doesn't turn many heads. An X6 would be a little more expensive but definitely has an amazing engine and will give you more of that 'cool' 'sexy' thing you mentioned. Also check out a base Cayenne, a little less common.
If you don't care about being unique then check out the Acura MDX, its always been a fantastic SUV.

Hope that helped.

Minicobra1 · 02-17-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bossman

so my dad is a pretty cool guy and he's looking into buying a luxury suv sometime in 2009. he's young guy at heart and he's all about the sex appeal and "fun" factor. his favorite (and possibly mine too) is the bmw x5..
thanks

Well, if he's young at heart and wants the sex appeal and fun factor don't go with the X5. That is a very dated looking design, mostly I see old ladies and Orange County trophy wives driving these cars. I doubt that this body style will be around too much longer, so I wouldn't invest the money. On the other hand it is a proven and reliable vehicle, I just think it's dated and pretty commonplace in my area. If you want hip and sporty, go with the X6.
Escalades and Rovers drive too much like trucks, the X6 is hott and handles like a sports car. Just my opinion

JeepGuy · 02-17-2009, 01:56 AM

The newer revision of the X5 is pretty sharp, especially along the headlight lines. The X6 is visually interesting, but nearly every motoring journalist has decried it as an answer to a question that nobody has asked.

The x5 has the handling and power to really be amazing, Fifth Gear had a number of gushing reviews on it awhile back, they are worth the download. As well, the Porsche Cayman may be an option. The older ones look a bit odd imho, but the newer GTS is really sharp, and is pretty good as a soft-roader as well. The VW Tourag offers the same chassis for less green as well.

The Range Rover or Range Rover Sport both have the same 'posh' factor going for them, and more than enough utility for most folks. I'd say it is more of a connoisseur's choice in a poseur's market.

The new Mercedes GLK is probably worth a look, it is very attractive and hardly anyone has one yet, I think it's a very cool ride for a middle aged guy that wants to show some taste without being flashy.

Lastly, I've got to say, I love my 4 door Wrangler Rubicon. It may not be the most luxurious, but with biggest convertible experience you can find, I think it's a blast.

The great news is, if you're willing to buy used, you can get some amazing deals right now too.

bossman · 02-17-2009, 02:26 AM

hmm this is helping

CrownR426 · 02-18-2009, 10:32 AM

I think x5 is an awesome choice!
My mom had that but got a cayenne s and its awesome!!!!!!!
Most folks around here drive x5, cayenne, rangerover, landrover.
Tell your dad to look into range rover's that was gonna be my mom's 2nd choice.
And it's a great car!
GL!

bossman · 02-18-2009, 07:11 PM

thanks crown i think so too, the range is the **** but we don't really wanna get it as the fuel econo is sooo low like 11 i think

CrownR426 · 02-19-2009, 06:42 PM

bmw ftw

THMotorsports · 02-19-2009, 08:42 PM

Other than Cayenne, the X5 is the most satisfying SUV for city driving. It's really a pleasure to drive.

bossman · 02-19-2009, 10:27 PM

and how do you feel about its looks?

CrownR426 · 02-19-2009, 10:31 PM

My man, the X5 is a classy car.
Your dad should have no problem rocking this car!
Get your dad some nice rims on it and your good!

bossman · 02-19-2009, 10:48 PM

alright boss, ill pass on the plan

Crash · 02-19-2009, 10:50 PM

SUV ftl.

They're a waste of gas, space and money, IMO. Transporting family? Get a wagon or a Van. SUVs should be used for special purposes only. Not as daily drivers.

If he's looking for sex appeal, he should go for something along the lines of a BWM 5 series. Sexy car, it's big, attracts the girls, can be OK on gas, and generally doesn't use that much space in a parking lot. (I Hate SUV drivers that park in the compact spots because they're closer to where they need to go... I have a compact car that belongs in that compact spot and the SUVs take two compact spots!)

bossman · 02-20-2009, 01:20 AM

suv's are for bosses. and besides.. the x5 3.0 gets 17/23, that's not that bad. not even that far off the z's mileage

02-12-2009, 12:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	need some suv advice so my dad is a pretty cool guy and he's looking into buying a luxury suv sometime in 2009. he's young guy at heart and he's all about the sex appeal and "fun" factor. his favorite (and possibly mine too) is the bmw x5.. we'd probably get the 3.0si as it is more than fast enough get gets 17/23 mpg and that's pretty much golden in this day and age for an suv of this caliber. (the escalade gets 9 and the range rover gets 11) so anyway we test drove it and it was honestly better handling than most cars.. not to mention all the looks you get.. i was just asking on behalf of him what you guys think of it. we thought this would be a good place to find some info as you're all enthusiasts it would be great if you could drop a few lines.. pros/cons on the x5 or maybe list another suv in this segment that you would rather get and why thanks Last edited by bossman; 02-12-2009 at 07:32 PM.

02-17-2009, 12:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 255	Just my personal opinion but I don't see why anyone would want an SUV right now in the first place. Does he live in a snowy area or need to haul a lot of stuff? I think the SUV craze is dying and they are slowly becoming 'uncool' (just my opinion). If you guys are set on getting one then the X5 is pretty solid. Drives well, but its very common around here so it definitely doesn't turn many heads. An X6 would be a little more expensive but definitely has an amazing engine and will give you more of that 'cool' 'sexy' thing you mentioned. Also check out a base Cayenne, a little less common. If you don't care about being unique then check out the Acura MDX, its always been a fantastic SUV. Hope that helped. __________________ Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. G37S\|6MT\|PREM\|NAV\|Eibach\|Ichibia\|Injen

02-18-2009, 10:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	I think x5 is an awesome choice! My mom had that but got a cayenne s and its awesome!!!!!!! Most folks around here drive x5, cayenne, rangerover, landrover. Tell your dad to look into range rover's that was gonna be my mom's 2nd choice. And it's a great car! GL! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

02-19-2009, 06:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	bmw ftw __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

02-19-2009, 10:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	My man, the X5 is a classy car. Your dad should have no problem rocking this car! Get your dad some nice rims on it and your good! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

02-17-2009, 12:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	nothing eh??

02-17-2009, 01:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
JeepGuy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 14 Drives: Wrangler Rubicon Unl Rep Power: 16	The newer revision of the X5 is pretty sharp, especially along the headlight lines. The X6 is visually interesting, but nearly every motoring journalist has decried it as an answer to a question that nobody has asked. The x5 has the handling and power to really be amazing, Fifth Gear had a number of gushing reviews on it awhile back, they are worth the download. As well, the Porsche Cayman may be an option. The older ones look a bit odd imho, but the newer GTS is really sharp, and is pretty good as a soft-roader as well. The VW Tourag offers the same chassis for less green as well. The Range Rover or Range Rover Sport both have the same 'posh' factor going for them, and more than enough utility for most folks. I'd say it is more of a connoisseur's choice in a poseur's market. The new Mercedes GLK is probably worth a look, it is very attractive and hardly anyone has one yet, I think it's a very cool ride for a middle aged guy that wants to show some taste without being flashy. Lastly, I've got to say, I love my 4 door Wrangler Rubicon. It may not be the most luxurious, but with biggest convertible experience you can find, I think it's a blast. The great news is, if you're willing to buy used, you can get some amazing deals right now too.

02-17-2009, 02:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	hmm this is helping

02-18-2009, 07:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	thanks crown i think so too, the range is the **** but we don't really wanna get it as the fuel econo is sooo low like 11 i think

02-19-2009, 08:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
THMotorsports The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 20,294 Drives: G37s Coupe Rep Power: 56	Other than Cayenne, the X5 is the most satisfying SUV for city driving. It's really a pleasure to drive.

02-19-2009, 10:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	and how do you feel about its looks?

02-19-2009, 10:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	alright boss, ill pass on the plan

02-19-2009, 10:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	SUV ftl. They're a waste of gas, space and money, IMO. Transporting family? Get a wagon or a Van. SUVs should be used for special purposes only. Not as daily drivers. If he's looking for sex appeal, he should go for something along the lines of a BWM 5 series. Sexy car, it's big, attracts the girls, can be OK on gas, and generally doesn't use that much space in a parking lot. (I Hate SUV drivers that park in the compact spots because they're closer to where they need to go... I have a compact car that belongs in that compact spot and the SUVs take two compact spots!) __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

02-20-2009, 01:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	suv's are for bosses. and besides.. the x5 3.0 gets 17/23, that's not that bad. not even that far off the z's mileage

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