£40k SUV - a Cayenne or X5 - and which varient?
Discussion
Hi all,
This forum has been helpful previously so I’m back for more advice.
I’m looking to get out of my 520d and into an SUV as the main family car. I’ve currently narrowed it down to a Porsche Cayenne or a BMW X5, but I’m open to sensible alternatives.
Before the 520d I had a 718 Cayman, which I absolutely loved, so the idea of a Cayenne definitely appeals. That said, there’s a lot more choice with the X5, they seem easier to spec well, and I assume you get more for your money — hence the dilemma.
Hard requirements are pretty simple:
CarPlay
5 doors / large hatch boot (non-negotiable from the wife)
I did briefly consider a fast estate, but I’m not sure what realistically fits the budget.
Budget started at £35k, but after some man maths and Autotrader browsing it’s creeping up towards £45k if the right car justifies it.
I test drove a 2019 X5 30d yesterday with all the packs. It was perfectly competent, especially in Sport, but I didn’t fall in love with it. Would a 40i or 40/50d feel noticeably more engaging, or is that just wishful thinking? Is there a clear PH favourite among the X5 engines?
I’ve seen a number of 2018/19 base Cayennes, but haven’t test driven one yet — I’d probably only travel to see one if I was serious about buying. Is the base 3.0 sufficient in the real world, or should I really be targeting a 2.9 S? And are there any genuine must-have options on the Cayenne?
Finally, if I’m missing something obvious from another brand in this space, feel free to tell me — but ideally with ownership experience rather than brochure specs.
Thanks in advance.
This forum has been helpful previously so I’m back for more advice.
I’m looking to get out of my 520d and into an SUV as the main family car. I’ve currently narrowed it down to a Porsche Cayenne or a BMW X5, but I’m open to sensible alternatives.
Before the 520d I had a 718 Cayman, which I absolutely loved, so the idea of a Cayenne definitely appeals. That said, there’s a lot more choice with the X5, they seem easier to spec well, and I assume you get more for your money — hence the dilemma.
Hard requirements are pretty simple:
CarPlay
5 doors / large hatch boot (non-negotiable from the wife)
I did briefly consider a fast estate, but I’m not sure what realistically fits the budget.
Budget started at £35k, but after some man maths and Autotrader browsing it’s creeping up towards £45k if the right car justifies it.
I test drove a 2019 X5 30d yesterday with all the packs. It was perfectly competent, especially in Sport, but I didn’t fall in love with it. Would a 40i or 40/50d feel noticeably more engaging, or is that just wishful thinking? Is there a clear PH favourite among the X5 engines?
I’ve seen a number of 2018/19 base Cayennes, but haven’t test driven one yet — I’d probably only travel to see one if I was serious about buying. Is the base 3.0 sufficient in the real world, or should I really be targeting a 2.9 S? And are there any genuine must-have options on the Cayenne?
Finally, if I’m missing something obvious from another brand in this space, feel free to tell me — but ideally with ownership experience rather than brochure specs.
Thanks in advance.
SgtSlay3r said:
I test drove a 2019 X5 30d yesterday with all the packs. It was perfectly competent, especially in Sport, but I didn t fall in love with it. Would a 40i or 40/50d feel noticeably more engaging, or is that just wishful thinking? Is there a clear PH favourite among the X5 engines?
I've got a 2024 X5 40d and I'm really happy with it. It isn't massively exciting to drive because of it's size and weight, but the engine is torquey and it drives really well though. I used to have a 2004 X5 4.8iS with the petrol 4.8 V8, so a lovely engine, but that wasn't exciting to drive either though.
I would like to try a X5M, to see if that nails the exciting/engagement brief to be honest.
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