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[Vanya]

So... I am taking the step into BMW World.

I'm looking at the X6, 5 GT or maybe (if I can force myself) the X5.

The intention is to do this through personal lease/contract with BMW directly.

Any advice, comments, experiences with the above please?



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[Patrick Bateman]

The 2 ugliest vehicles BMW currently produce are the first two choices there.

I'd take the X5 over them.

[E38Ross]

Patrick Bateman said:

The 2 ugliest vehicles BMW currently produce are the first two choices there.

I'd take the X5 over them.

agree with the 1st sentence. however, the 5GT can offer stunning VFM in the used car market....they depreciate severely and in reality you're getting a 7 series for far, far cheaper. contrary to belief, they aren't an altered 5 series, but they are more 7 series.

have been in a 530d GT and it was sublime from the inside....if you can live with the looks then they represent a good buy. i'd rather spend more and get a 7 series if i wanted that sort of car, but if i couldn't stretch to one then i think i could live with the styling....the ride quality and refinement is every bit as good as the current shape S class i've also been in.

[Vanya]

Thanks for the comments chaps.

It's well known that looks are subjective, I don't find the 5 GT or X6 objectionable but I do find the X5 crushingly bland.

For either of the X's, the interior is in part unimpressive, perhaps giving the false impression the 5 GT is much better.

[5678]

I love the 5GT. Yes, it challenging from some angles, but the interior is very nice indeed. AUC cars start at 25k now!

[eastsider]

Vanya said:

I'm looking at the X6

Order in pearlescent white to ensure you are never let out at a junction again.

[E38Ross]

eastsider said:

Vanya said:

I'm looking at the X6

Order in pearlescent white to ensure you are never let out at a junction again.

what a useful comment. top advice.

[London GT3]

I had an X6 for three years and 54,000 miles and it was fantastic. It followed many 5 series. I have changed for a 7 - just to try something different.

You should definitely speak to several dealers about the different deals available. Oddly, I found that not all dealers were offering the same deals to retail (as opposed to company) customers. When I got my 7 in September, BMW were putting so much behind each car on contract hire that it didn't make sense to buy it.

At different times, they push different products so if you have an open mind then see what deals you can do on any of your favourites.

Good luck.

[martin mrt]

5678 said:

I love the 5GT. Yes, it challenging from some angles, but the interior is very nice indeed. AUC cars start at 25k now!

Wow!!! If the prices continue to free fall as they are I may replace my 335d with a 5GT as I think they are fabulous cars!!

[pilchardthecat]

eastsider said:

Order in pearlescent white to ensure you are never let out at a junction again.

Add the Hamann body kit for extra, er, something.



(I have seen one of these in the flesh and trust me, a two-dimensional image cannot convey the true awfulness of the thing)

[Vanya]

pilchardthecat said:

eastsider said:

Order in pearlescent white to ensure you are never let out at a junction again.

Add the Hamann body kit for extra, er, something.



(I have seen one of these in the flesh and trust me, a two-dimensional image cannot convey the true awfulness of the thing)

Ah ha... that certainly has a lot of... er... something.

For Eastsider - So the switch to Audi's not being let out at junctions is superseded if one takes the "pearlescent route"!

For London GT3 - Thanks for the advice and input. The dealer I seem to be getting most sense from isn't pushing on any particular model or package. I wonder are things picking up in the car markets.
I went to another BMW dealer (unnamed ), market research etc, the salesman I was pointed at clearly knew even less than I did about their products.