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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Diablo
So...let me get this straight.



3)Its clear that most of those on this thread criticising the X5 (and cars like it) have never driven one, let alone lived with one for any length of time and who's entire experience centers around having to sit behind one on the school run. Yes, they have more money than you - get over it

4)Believe it or not, for most people who buy them, big SUV's are, simply, more fun to drive and live with 90% of the time.

5)Rabid is a stereotypical tosser (judging by the car's he has had)
I drove the 4.8 for over 500 miles and a weekend and found it lackluster in the extreme. Amusing thrust for such a large car but really a one trick pony.

I find it hard to imagine how a big SUV is 'fun' but I enjoy driving so I can imagine that if you're an A>B non-motor enthusiast who knows **** all about cars then yes they could be fun.

A stereotypical tosser? Maybe.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by AudiLover
1. Most cars for similiar money to the X5 do.

2. What advantage did you say the X5 has? The 5er has MORE interior space, infact alot of cars do, height I will give you, but 4WD No one buys a BMW for its 4WD. It might aswell not have 4WD seeing as how **** it is. Buying into gimmicks there.

3. X's arent even that expensive so what has money got to do with, dont see threads of people saying that 911's are pointless or RS6's.

4. Theyre probably scared ****less driving day to day as theyre incompetent and need a big brash SUV to feel safe, and because it serves the purpose of a ***** extension. X5 drivers are *****.

5. Your a feckin tosser.

6. You dont give a toss? So why are you getting all huffed up because I called the X5 pointless, and carried on posting 3 pages later?

7. I dont give a **** if you want to buy a X5. I just love ripping into people who come up with a load of bullshgit as to why they brought them. If theyre honest and say, I got it for the image I can live with that, I know plenty of people that do, and why do you think young drug dealers and gangsters love the X5? Its not because of driver excitement you ****.

7 (again? you cant count can you, ****in dimwitt) Asslicking him because hes defending your manhood? (X5)
Oohh..someone's getting irritable

If there's a dimwitt posting in this thread I suspect it will be blindingly clear to most who that dimwitt is

So, your point is now that a 5 series has more space. Ah. So does a citroen picasso. Several people have put to you why they would chose an X5 over a "regular" saloon. Image hasn't featured once. What part of that does your chicken nugget for a brain not understand?

Just because you know plenty of people that have X5's for image doesn't mean everyone does you **** In fact, they're probably your mates aren't they? ...That says it all

In my recent history I've owned an Impreza Turbo, a 3dr Rav4, a Citroen C2 and now a 1 series. Image is the last thing on my mind, believe me...

And I'm most certainly not getting huffed up. What part of "It is, however, entertaining to watch them try and put together any sort of conclusive argument " was even remotely unclear
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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Stop lying to yourself man. Everyone here knows that most people buy a X5 for the image, as otherwise they would have went with VW's SUV you ****in ****.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by AudiLover
Stop lying to yourself man. Everyone here knows that most people buy a X5 for the image, as otherwise they would have went with VW's SUV you ****in ****.
God, its true, you really are that thick....

And, for the record (and I generally hate doing this) the word is "gone" as in "they would have gone with" not "went" as you posted.

I actually like the VW SUV's. Much better looking than the Cayenne and significantly cheaper too. Starting to look a bit dated though, and the one I test drove wasn't anywhere near as nice to drive as the X5. Also felt bigger on the road, dealers are all useless tossers and the residuals are not as good, however if the V10 wasn't obscenely expensive it would probably get my vote for the engine alone.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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I tell a lie, the ***** are getting the Disco as well, was waiting in standing traffic to turn right, indicating when one ploughed down the outside on the wrong side of the road just as a girl in a Yaris was coming out.

So the **** nearly caused an accident judy to get a 30 second advantage, sums up the kind of people that gravitate towards big Suv's, not all but a higher percentage of w4nkers.

2.7 tonnes of Disco vs Yaris, hmm, wonder what would of happened had she ulled out.

He had his business advertised on the back, 'Neutrax music', if I drove like that I wouldnt advertise.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by AudiLover
It has seven seats, a standard BMW interior and the exterior is very similar to the old car except some details. Biggest engine is offcourse 4.8 ltr with 367 hp, 0-100 in 6.5 secs.
Fecking hell! With that performance it's worth being branded a to$$er ****** etc while driving a trumped up 4x4
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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Well I enjoy the X5 and Mrs Doo is happy to do the school run/coffee/lunch/gym/hair/nails etc etc in it and next year I will probably get her a new one as ours will be 3 years old and I'm out of birthday ideas
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Scooby-Doo
Well I enjoy the X5 and Mrs Doo is happy to do the school run/coffee/lunch/gym/hair/nails etc etc in it and next year I will probably get her a new one as ours will be 3 years old and I'm out of birthday ideas
I'll take a cup of coffee to go with that slice of banality.

Do you live on a new build estate by any chance? I'm sure it's a very nice one.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Rabid
I'll take a cup of coffee to go with that slice of banality.

Do you live on a new build estate by any chance? I'm sure it's a very nice one.
Afraid not. Built in 1911 and not a mock tudor beam in sight
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Scooby-Doo
Afraid not. Built in 1911 and not a mock tudor beam in sight
That's nice, it's good to have one thing in your life that isn't a cliche.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Rabid
That's nice, it's good to have one thing in your life that isn't a cliche.
Maybe he should ask you what car he should buy next ? As your choice would be based on what exactly?
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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being better than a X5^^
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by AudiLover
being better than a X5^^
Which is what exactly? A Audi A4 Soft top? A VW Passat?

A Fiesta 1.4 is a better car for certain people, while it's no good to someone else.
Remind me again why a 5 series is better than a X5. Handling ? Speed ? Space?

If you need space, buy a Volvo estate.
If you need speed, buy a Audi RS Avant.
If you need Handling, buy anything other than a 5 series.

If you want a X5, go buy one. It's your choice.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by stilover
Remind me again why a 5 series is better than a X5. Handling ? Speed ? Space?


If you need Handling, buy anything other than a 5 series.

If you want a X5, go buy one. It's your choice.
Many users never require the 4 wheel drive of the X5 therefore a vehicle made by the same company based on the same platform which costs less, offers the same space, steers better, accelerates better, brakes better, provides better fuel economy/range is IMO a better buy.

The 5 offers exceptionally good handling in it's sector, the best in fact and far better than some sports cars I've driven (I don't own one either).

As you say if you want an X5 go buy one, it's your choice. The fact you'll be labelled as a wannabe lower class **** is just something you'll have to live with. Personally if I wanted an X5 I wouldn't give a toss what people thought. I have the idea though that many of them are bought as 'status symbols' by people who have no idea that the only status it confers is as a d1ckhead.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Rabid
The fact you'll be labelled as a wannabe lower class ****
Only by a lower class **** who can't afford one.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by stilover
Only by a lower class **** who can't afford one.
I don't think so. I mean I can easily afford any car in the X5 range and I have to admit I tend to think 'estatehouse/harvester/leisure suit wife/******* when I see the typical X5 driver.

Usually I'm correct.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by AudiLover
being better than a X5^^
"being better than an X5"
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Rabid
I don't think so. I mean I can easily afford any car in the X5 range and I have to admit I tend to think 'estatehouse/harvester/leisure suit wife/******* when I see the typical X5 driver.

Usually I'm correct.

you think to much
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by The Snug Rhino
you think to much
I can't remember thinking of 'to much'.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by stilover
Only by a lower class **** who can't afford one.
yeah thats why theres 18yr olds with them
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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that car looks the same as the old one.

when merc unveiled the new ML it looked awesome compared to the old one
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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Would still much rather have a Touareg V10 TDi.



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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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When is release date ? and How much is the 3.0d sport. I am quite interested (hangs head in shame)
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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Here's an interesting statistic.

The X5 is over 20 cm shorter than a 5 series touring.

That answers the parking space/road space issue
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 330uk
(hangs head in shame)

are you kidding?

go look in the members gallery.....i'm sure the people there with whole threads dedicated to their stickered mud flaps could teach you how to be proud of what you like despite what others think.
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