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Believe it or not, but the X5 does outperform some sedans. I wouldn't buy one if I needed to seat 7 people most of the time.Originally Posted by NorthYorker
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Apr 9th, 2007 03:15 PM #106Deal Fanatic
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I would hope so...most single people or even married couples won't buy an SUV...what for...they will have no need for one (I'm sure some would get one anyways). Originally Posted by poedua
...The again, even if I had no kids, it would still be the case - that last thing I would get is an SUV.
BTW, did you ever drive a BMW? Some say once you're 'hooked' that's it
No point in debating this again and again... Everybody likes different things & no need to put people down because they drive a certain make/model...
I can just see this topic getting locked like the 'other' thread
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Apr 9th, 2007 03:17 PM #107Member
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Apr 9th, 2007 03:20 PM #108Deal Fanatic
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The secret is out... Originally Posted by crikey
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Apr 9th, 2007 03:20 PM #109Member
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Exactly...different strokes for different folks. Originally Posted by patrob
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Apr 9th, 2007 03:22 PM #110Deal Fanatic
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Originally Posted by crikey
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Apr 9th, 2007 05:33 PM #111http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU4paH8qcQ8 Originally Posted by Spidey
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Apr 9th, 2007 05:43 PM #112Deal Guru
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Ill view it at home, youtube is blocked at work Originally Posted by and or
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Apr 9th, 2007 06:03 PM #113Deal Addict
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that was the funniest thing i've seen in weeks, lol!!! Originally Posted by and or
seeing four minivans racing around a track was bizarre, kinda like a perverse mating ritual between whales, but watching the mazda 5 drifting around corners was hilarious.
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Apr 9th, 2007 10:15 PM #114Moderator
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That video reminds me of the spectator races at Ransomville Speedway! LOL! Last year some macho guy crashed his BMW into the guardrail which was hysterical. I would have loved to hear his conversation with his wife later that night.
They even had a schoolbus racing around the track at one point...
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Apr 10th, 2007 07:13 AM #115Crown Vics and Buicks? I wouldn't be surprised. Some sporty ride? BMW 3-series? LOL! Originally Posted by crikey
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Apr 10th, 2007 08:58 AM #116Member
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No, a Subaru Legacy GT, for example. According to that C&D review, Roadholding was measured at 0.81 g, which is pretty good for a sedan. However, the BMW X5 was measured at 0.83g. The X5 may not outhandle its own BMW sedans, but it can sure outhandle a LOT of sedans out there. Originally Posted by NorthYorker
I'm not firmly entrenched in the SUV or minivan camp. I do understand that people buy these vehicles for different reasons. If a family has more than 3 kids, I believe a minivan is, ideally, the vehicle for such a family. However, a smaller size family, an SUV/crossover can work as well. Minivans have grown bigger and bigger causing them to consume as much fuel as SUVs in addition to decreased driving dynamics. If one has the requirement to transport 7 people most of the time, the minivan is still the most efficient vehicle for such a task. But, if the vehicle is not being utilized as such, why buy too much of a vehicle if one didn't really want one in the first place?
Now, if one buys a vehicle mainly for its image, then that's a whole different level of issues. Reply With Quote
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Apr 13th, 2007 10:10 PM #117
We made the move up from a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (absolute base model) to a 2003 fully-loaded Dodge Grand Caravan for only $5500 after trade.
I hate the price of filling the tank, but the mileage isn't too much worse... there's now TONS of room, which is good since the 2nd baby's carseat wouldn't fit in the Sunfire in the backwards-position. Now we have room to keep on procreating!!
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Well I did it. I went from a '01 Infiniti G20t to a '07 Hyundai Entourage GLS. I do like the space for my family but I'm still getting used to the increase in gas consumption. Overall I am satisfied with a minivan.
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