I have driven mostly Asian vehicles my entire life so driving this German vehicle was a delightful suprise. What it doesn't have in nimbleness it makes up for in response, smoothness and tightness. When driving this car 80 on the hwy it feels like you are driving like 10 miles/hour. Very smooth and yet responsive.
If you don;t mind spending quite a bit of money on an SUV and really enjoy driving, this is the car for you. First off, opt for the V8 if you can afford it. Huge difference in the driving experience... much more power, more stable road feel, etc. This SUV is one fo the fastest on the market and has the signature BMW handling. The styling is great, especially if you have find one with the big 20 inch factory wheels... makes for a very aggressive stance. Very plush inside with plenty of room and fold down seats. ALl wheel drive makes it very capable and can take you anywhere. The mileage is much better than that of a Tahoe, etc, as long as you don't have a heavy foot. Very cool because it drives like a big sports car.
I absolutely love my X5. It has both the size but the luxury aspect as well. What surprised me the most was the steering which was phenominal. Car is filled with plenty of gadgets for the driver as well as the passengers to ensure comfort. It also offers an incredibly smooth ride compared with other SUV's. And the styling is in a class of its own. It isn't shaped like an egg as is the case with other SUV's, and isn't looked at as being the "Mommy Mobile." If you want size, elegance, without sacrificing luxury this is the vehicle for you. The only con is having to get premium gas especially with gas prices constantly going up.
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