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we've had one for about 18 months, and have done approx 25k miles, including several euro jaunts.
as an overall package, its been excellent. it has a higher ride than a five series touring, a larger load capacity, much more legroom and passenger space, a fantastic interior and good road presence. it tows very well and achieve 45mpg on a decent run.
we think it looks great (perhaps in the minority?!), but I'm sure it'll prove a 'grower'. given you can buy a decent 530d GT for the same as a base 520d SE touring, i think it wins hands down!!
as an overall package, its been excellent. it has a higher ride than a five series touring, a larger load capacity, much more legroom and passenger space, a fantastic interior and good road presence. it tows very well and achieve 45mpg on a decent run.
we think it looks great (perhaps in the minority?!), but I'm sure it'll prove a 'grower'. given you can buy a decent 530d GT for the same as a base 520d SE touring, i think it wins hands down!!
InfoRetrieval said:
It looks like it's had a rear end shunt? Why would you choose it over the touring (more practical) or the saloon (better looking)?
It's has the legroom of a seven series I believe and it's higher. I can only think it's the looks, maybe not everyone's cuppa but as someone else has stated they're a lot cheaper on the used market than their 5 series equivalent.Great interior, loads of space and a dash more like 7 series than 5, but the X5 has more appeal for those wanting the height and the 'look', and the 5 touring has more appeal for the hunting/shooting/fishing types as the 5GT is trying too hard to fit the executive mould.
The ride is also much better in a std 5 series.
I expect at some point to see a shooting brake version to compete with the CLS and forthcomming Panamera. With the rear end sorted and a more 'butch' target market, it will fly off the shelf.
The ride is also much better in a std 5 series.
I expect at some point to see a shooting brake version to compete with the CLS and forthcomming Panamera. With the rear end sorted and a more 'butch' target market, it will fly off the shelf.
Blue62 said:
InfoRetrieval said:
It looks like it's had a rear end shunt? Why would you choose it over the touring (more practical) or the saloon (better looking)?
It's has the legroom of a seven series I believe and it's higher. I can only think it's the looks, maybe not everyone's cuppa but as someone else has stated they're a lot cheaper on the used market than their 5 series equivalent.Everything I have read about the interior has been complimentary...it's the looks and questionable niche.
That said I can see the 3 series GT being a big hit.
Dblue said:
scarecrow said:
IMO it is the most ugly vehicle BMW has ever produced and best forgotten.
+1I appreciate we all have different tastes but it looks awful. Like something Ssangyong would have launched
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