X5 2019 vs X3 2019 - Help please
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DiamondLights said:
Test drive booked for tomorrow in the X5
Good drive on the X5, its pretty massive. The highe seating actually allows for better coverage view over the bonnet), bit worried how the Mrs will find it so we're going next friday for her to test it out. Only thing we're pondering is waiting out a few months now all the keen buyers have come and gone, might be some better options in a month or two before Sept?
Did you drive X3 and X5 back to back ? Main differences for me apart from obvious things like size and spec, were:
- road noise: X5 is quieter, X3 is not good enough, especially the M40d I tried on its dustbin lid rims and rubber band tyres;
- interior quality: X5 materials and finish are fantastic, like the G30 5 series, just feels like a great place to be even before you set off. X3 is ok, but not quite in the same league.
I prefer the way the X3 drives but couldn't live with the lesser refinement. VW's Tiguan is quieter !
- road noise: X5 is quieter, X3 is not good enough, especially the M40d I tried on its dustbin lid rims and rubber band tyres;
- interior quality: X5 materials and finish are fantastic, like the G30 5 series, just feels like a great place to be even before you set off. X3 is ok, but not quite in the same league.
I prefer the way the X3 drives but couldn't live with the lesser refinement. VW's Tiguan is quieter !
DiamondLights said:
Decided not to drive the X3 as only had limited time and I know it's X5, go hard or go home. I'll end up regretting not going for the X5 at some point so just avoid always wondering what could have been.
I wish i spent more time on the iDrive system as there's just so much to learn
What did you get in the end?I wish i spent more time on the iDrive system as there's just so much to learn
b19rak said:
What did you get in the end?
So it's definitely the X5, with Tech pack. And there's plenty available on 30d's (less so on 40i's). Have spoken to a few dealers but i am battling on price, think the market for used cars is so oversaturated they're not budging on price. I would like one now, i NEED one in a couple of months, so happy to do a deal tomorrow if there's one for a good price, but right now it's not being entertained so will keep checking.
Saying that... i did see a beautiful Cayenne available for the same price...
Don't expect them to budge on the price when the factories have been shut for weeks (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-20/bmw-s-biggest-plant-in-the-world-is-wobbling-and-will-go-down). Demand is stronger than anticipated. Be happy with paying Europe's lowest prices on any X5 serie G05.
DiamondLights said:
b19rak said:
What did you get in the end?
So it's definitely the X5, with Tech pack. And there's plenty available on 30d's (less so on 40i's). Have spoken to a few dealers but i am battling on price, think the market for used cars is so oversaturated they're not budging on price. I would like one now, i NEED one in a couple of months, so happy to do a deal tomorrow if there's one for a good price, but right now it's not being entertained so will keep checking.
Saying that... i did see a beautiful Cayenne available for the same price...
ive been trying to buy a used well spec'd G05 X5 for months with no success as anything with any spec seems to sell within hours of being put up on BMW used. Dealers won't budge on price, with one i enquired about putting the price up from £43k-£46.5k after i got off the phone due to the enquires they'd had about the car.
I even upped my budget to target higher priced models circa £50k plus, but this made no difference whatsoever. I managed to have a chat with one friendly sales guy, he said the demand for used X5 is insane, saying they could sell their stock 10 times over. Really bizarre indeed. Good thing is once i do get into one prices should hold firm as supply is most certainly out stripping supply!
I even upped my budget to target higher priced models circa £50k plus, but this made no difference whatsoever. I managed to have a chat with one friendly sales guy, he said the demand for used X5 is insane, saying they could sell their stock 10 times over. Really bizarre indeed. Good thing is once i do get into one prices should hold firm as supply is most certainly out stripping supply!
TK-421 said:
ive been trying to buy a used well spec'd G05 X5 for months with no success as anything with any spec seems to sell within hours of being put up on BMW used. Dealers won't budge on price, with one i enquired about putting the price up from £43k-£46.5k after i got off the phone due to the enquires they'd had about the car.
I even upped my budget to target higher priced models circa £50k plus, but this made no difference whatsoever. I managed to have a chat with one friendly sales guy, he said the demand for used X5 is insane, saying they could sell their stock 10 times over. Really bizarre indeed. Good thing is once i do get into one prices should hold firm as supply is most certainly out stripping supply!
Me and you must be in competition! Same thing with me. I even upped my budget to target higher priced models circa £50k plus, but this made no difference whatsoever. I managed to have a chat with one friendly sales guy, he said the demand for used X5 is insane, saying they could sell their stock 10 times over. Really bizarre indeed. Good thing is once i do get into one prices should hold firm as supply is most certainly out stripping supply!
I'm looking in the same price bracket, with 7 seat options only however. And agree, i've seen little movement. However, i have had some luck on price shifts on the 30D, two different dealers. However that's still at the mid-40s range and i said I would only take a Diesel on the lower £40s.
For 40i, no movement whatsoever. I might have to bite the bullet and just pay the asking price but my pride is stopping me from doing so. I want a car now, i NEED a car in a few months. Will they still be demanding these prices end of August as demand dwindles, furlogh winds up? We'll have to see...
So... i've bottled it.
I've got an X5 deposit down, and now i'm thinking of cancelling... It is the car I want, no doubt.
But, after putting down the deposit, has been a sense of unease if i am stretching us a bit too far on cost.
£49k on the X5. Reason for bringing this thread back is i decided to take a quick peak back on the X3. I know it's not as jazzy or high flying, but i can get the exact same packages for around £12k cheaper.
yes, it's a drop on engine from the 40i to the 20i, and obviously losing 7 seat optionality, but we're talking practically the same car and technology for £12k difference.
Factoring in the insurance on X5 is DOUBLE the X3... i'm thinking we're overpaying on the X5
Welcome people's thoughts, but we're talking big differences, perhaps £15k over 5 years. That's a big number.
I've got an X5 deposit down, and now i'm thinking of cancelling... It is the car I want, no doubt.
But, after putting down the deposit, has been a sense of unease if i am stretching us a bit too far on cost.
£49k on the X5. Reason for bringing this thread back is i decided to take a quick peak back on the X3. I know it's not as jazzy or high flying, but i can get the exact same packages for around £12k cheaper.
yes, it's a drop on engine from the 40i to the 20i, and obviously losing 7 seat optionality, but we're talking practically the same car and technology for £12k difference.
Factoring in the insurance on X5 is DOUBLE the X3... i'm thinking we're overpaying on the X5
Welcome people's thoughts, but we're talking big differences, perhaps £15k over 5 years. That's a big number.
DiamondLights said:
So... i've bottled it.
I've got an X5 deposit down, and now i'm thinking of cancelling... It is the car I want, no doubt.
But, after putting down the deposit, has been a sense of unease if i am stretching us a bit too far on cost.
£49k on the X5. Reason for bringing this thread back is i decided to take a quick peak back on the X3. I know it's not as jazzy or high flying, but i can get the exact same packages for around £12k cheaper.
yes, it's a drop on engine from the 40i to the 20i, and obviously losing 7 seat optionality, but we're talking practically the same car and technology for £12k difference.
Factoring in the insurance on X5 is DOUBLE the X3... i'm thinking we're overpaying on the X5
Welcome people's thoughts, but we're talking big differences, perhaps £15k over 5 years. That's a big number.
Current climate saving money is saving miney unless of course your Powerfully built director etc. I've got an X5 deposit down, and now i'm thinking of cancelling... It is the car I want, no doubt.
But, after putting down the deposit, has been a sense of unease if i am stretching us a bit too far on cost.
£49k on the X5. Reason for bringing this thread back is i decided to take a quick peak back on the X3. I know it's not as jazzy or high flying, but i can get the exact same packages for around £12k cheaper.
yes, it's a drop on engine from the 40i to the 20i, and obviously losing 7 seat optionality, but we're talking practically the same car and technology for £12k difference.
Factoring in the insurance on X5 is DOUBLE the X3... i'm thinking we're overpaying on the X5
Welcome people's thoughts, but we're talking big differences, perhaps £15k over 5 years. That's a big number.
However im not sure i could stomach a 20i engine, it would have to at least have have some poke.
Im currently in an X4 and it ll either be replaced with the same again or an X3.
DiamondLights said:
So... i've bottled it.
I've got an X5 deposit down, and now i'm thinking of cancelling... It is the car I want, no doubt.
But, after putting down the deposit, has been a sense of unease if i am stretching us a bit too far on cost.
£49k on the X5. Reason for bringing this thread back is i decided to take a quick peak back on the X3. I know it's not as jazzy or high flying, but i can get the exact same packages for around £12k cheaper.
yes, it's a drop on engine from the 40i to the 20i, and obviously losing 7 seat optionality, but we're talking practically the same car and technology for £12k difference.
Factoring in the insurance on X5 is DOUBLE the X3... i'm thinking we're overpaying on the X5
Welcome people's thoughts, but we're talking big differences, perhaps £15k over 5 years. That's a big number.
Get an X3 M40i. You won’t regret it.I've got an X5 deposit down, and now i'm thinking of cancelling... It is the car I want, no doubt.
But, after putting down the deposit, has been a sense of unease if i am stretching us a bit too far on cost.
£49k on the X5. Reason for bringing this thread back is i decided to take a quick peak back on the X3. I know it's not as jazzy or high flying, but i can get the exact same packages for around £12k cheaper.
yes, it's a drop on engine from the 40i to the 20i, and obviously losing 7 seat optionality, but we're talking practically the same car and technology for £12k difference.
Factoring in the insurance on X5 is DOUBLE the X3... i'm thinking we're overpaying on the X5
Welcome people's thoughts, but we're talking big differences, perhaps £15k over 5 years. That's a big number.
To the OP:
I come from a G31, which is the same (perceived) quality level as an G15 X5. I bought a G01 X3 M as I prefer the size, an X5 barely fits my garage, let alone most parking spaces, and quality wise the X3 is really not far off a 5 series/X5. There is some cheaper plastic at the lower door panel, but apart from that it is a very car like driving experience.
I would advise to go for an X3 with adaptive dampers and the acoustic glazing (front side windows).
As to cost, if you are already having buyers remorse, don’t go for the X5 - these cars are best enjoyed when cost is not a priority.
I come from a G31, which is the same (perceived) quality level as an G15 X5. I bought a G01 X3 M as I prefer the size, an X5 barely fits my garage, let alone most parking spaces, and quality wise the X3 is really not far off a 5 series/X5. There is some cheaper plastic at the lower door panel, but apart from that it is a very car like driving experience.
I would advise to go for an X3 with adaptive dampers and the acoustic glazing (front side windows).
As to cost, if you are already having buyers remorse, don’t go for the X5 - these cars are best enjoyed when cost is not a priority.
rassi said:
To the OP:
I come from a G31, which is the same (perceived) quality level as an G15 X5. I bought a G01 X3 M as I prefer the size, an X5 barely fits my garage, let alone most parking spaces, and quality wise the X3 is really not far off a 5 series/X5. There is some cheaper plastic at the lower door panel, but apart from that it is a very car like driving experience.
I would advise to go for an X3 with adaptive dampers and the acoustic glazing (front side windows).
As to cost, if you are already having buyers remorse, don’t go for the X5 - these cars are best enjoyed when cost is not a priority.
So, X3 pick up Weds morning and i cannot wait! I come from a G31, which is the same (perceived) quality level as an G15 X5. I bought a G01 X3 M as I prefer the size, an X5 barely fits my garage, let alone most parking spaces, and quality wise the X3 is really not far off a 5 series/X5. There is some cheaper plastic at the lower door panel, but apart from that it is a very car like driving experience.
I would advise to go for an X3 with adaptive dampers and the acoustic glazing (front side windows).
As to cost, if you are already having buyers remorse, don’t go for the X5 - these cars are best enjoyed when cost is not a priority.
that M40i engine is something else, hearing that cold start up, beautiful.
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