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Anyone have thoughts on either of these? I'm starting to think about a new car and these seem interesting...
(http://faced.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/1-bmw-concept-x6.jpg)
(http://www.carpages.co.uk/land_rover/land_rover_images/land-rover-lrx-03-03-08.jpg)
(http://www.cargurus.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/_land-rover-lrx-concept-1-lg.jpg)
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I would not buy a LandRover! I have been in them several times and I find the styling and driver/passenger experience to be unacceptable. It is not luxurious at all. If you live in a 3rd world country and have a genuine need for a SUV that will be off-road more often than on-road then—and only then—is the LR a good choice.
The X6 is fun to drive, but for such a large vehicle it has a surprisingly cramped interior. If you are 5’7” and 150# this will be a non-issue for you, but guys my size need more room that the X6 offers. Similarly, the X6 is not very utilitarian; if you plan to tote lots of people and parcels the X5 is a better choice. The X6 has virtually no back seat. The space provided is fine for carrying a dog or cat but forget about putting real people back there. The X6 is effectively a two-seater SUV. If that is consistent with your lifestyle then go for it, otherwise consider other options.
Unfortunately, the mileage in both of these vehicles is terrible. >:(
And remember, you followed my previous recommendation to get a Mac and wound up very happy. ;)
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BMW X6. BMW has the best maintenance warrenty around. Nice balance of power and ride.
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Range Rover is owned by Tata group in India. enough said.
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X6, drove one, a blast to drive. Seats 4, the X6 M, would make you trade in your wife. Never dove that, but I drool over it. Not very good off road a true Sports Activity Vehicle, not a SUV. The Land Rover, well if want to pretend to be snooty, then get it, but maintenance is lairy. And possibly pretty good offroad as well.
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The land rover is awesome! Order one for me!
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Mon of steele said it best with the land rover.
I'm not a luxury car guy so I can't comment on the BMW or Land Rover's merits on that. What I can say from a guy that enjoys offroading I can tell you that the Land Rover is highly over rated as far as trails are concerned. You will have to put way to much shit on there to get it to perform as it should off-road. The Toyota Land Cruiser would be better suited if you are looking for an off-road SUV. Land Rovers aren't as tough as they used to be.
The BMW looks sweet though! I like that styling better, but that is purely a personal choice.
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My dad's friend bought a brand new Range Rover V8 a couple of years ago.. it was in repair all the time.. the Land Rover quality sucks. I would go for the BMW.
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BMW all the way. Moms got a new X5 4.8 with the sport package. Very nice SUV. Really glad she didn't get another escalade.
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My dad's friend bought a brand new Range Rover V8 a couple of years ago.. it was in repair all the time.. the Land Rover quality sucks. I would go for the BMW.
I agree LR has a poor reliability rating but I’m curious: why would you know the repair history of a car owned by a friend of your father’s? Do you spend a lot of time with your father’s friend? Do you frequently ride in his car?
I barely remember my own car’s repair history to say nothing of a vehicle owned by someone twice removed.
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For that kind of money go with a 550, M5 or M3. I like the Lexus IS-F too. The X6 has such a bizarre-o shape to it, it looks very disproportionate.
Avoid Land Rovers like the plague unless you want to become best friends with your local LR service department....for that matter avoid British sh*t in general as it has a longstanding poor reputation for reliability.
I do not understand the fascination with "performance" SUVs.....it is an oxymoron. I look forward to the day when cars once again rule the world and SUVs are a footnote in history. Unfortunately I don't think it will be anytime soon.
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I agree LR has a poor reliability rating but I’m curious: why would you know the repair history of a car owned by a friend of your father’s? Do you spend a lot of time with your father’s friend? Do you frequently ride in his car?
It is perhaps 5+ years ago. I was in high school and living at home at that time.
This friend often visited our house and I have always been interested in cars... and he very often complained about the Range Rover being in repair.. besides that I just generally have a good memory :)
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I would go for the BMW, though they both look badass, just seems that Land Rover has gone to shit lately, they have no business making $140,000 vehicles in my opinion.
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I've had a Discovery, Range Rover & Range Rover Sport. All three had regular glitches. Nothing major. But annoying nonetheless. Never owned a BMW. Just don't like the stigma that comes with it. But, that X6 looks sweet.
What about the porsche panamera?
(http://chinaluxculturebiz.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/panamera1.jpg)
(http://www.porsche.com/filestore.aspx/normal.jpg?pool=multimedia&type=galleryimage&id=970-g1-tu-gallery-interior-01&lang=none&filetype=normal)
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I've had a Discovery, Range Rover & Range Rover Sport. All three had regular glitches. Nothing major. But annoying nonetheless. Never owned a BMW. Just don't like the stigma that comes with it. But, that X6 looks sweet.
What about the porsche panamera?
(http://chinaluxculturebiz.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/panamera1.jpg)
(http://www.porsche.com/filestore.aspx/normal.jpg?pool=multimedia&type=galleryimage&id=970-g1-tu-gallery-interior-01&lang=none&filetype=normal)
Porsche wins, hands down. Some of the most fun cars I have ever driven.
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I've had a Discovery, Range Rover & Range Rover Sport. All three had regular glitches. Nothing major. But annoying nonetheless. Never owned a BMW. Just don't like the stigma that comes with it. But, that X6 looks sweet.
What about the porsche panamera?
(http://chinaluxculturebiz.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/panamera1.jpg)
(http://www.porsche.com/filestore.aspx/normal.jpg?pool=multimedia&type=galleryimage&id=970-g1-tu-gallery-interior-01&lang=none&filetype=normal)
If only the Panamera looked like the first pic. But i looks like a giant jelly bean, a jelly bean that goes 0-60 in 3.4 secs.
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(http://www.porsche.com/filestore.aspx/normal.jpg?pool=multimedia&type=galleryimage&id=970-g1-tu-gallery-exterior-01&lang=none&filetype=normal)
(http://www.porsche.com/filestore.aspx/normal.jpg?pool=multimedia&type=galleryimage&id=970-g1-tu-gallery-exterior-07&lang=none&filetype=normal)
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I agree LR has a poor reliability rating but I’m curious: why would you know the repair history of a car owned by a friend of your father’s? Do you spend a lot of time with your father’s friend? Do you frequently ride in his car?
I barely remember my own car’s repair history to say nothing of a vehicle owned by someone twice removed.
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u suggesting ff took long trips with that dude ?
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Panamera got same probs as X6 - proportions that just do not look "right" to my eyes at least. Plus I thought it had a price tag somewhere north of $130K? That is a pretty outrageous price tag for a car that the Porsche faithful don't/won't like and is likely to suffer serious depreciation. It is not like you buy a car like a Porsche for resale but at least if you drop $130K on a 911 Turbo you will suffer less of a hit since the car is more desirable to the average Porsche fanatic shopping in the used market.
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(http://www.porsche.com/filestore.aspx/normal.jpg?pool=multimedia&type=galleryimage&id=970-g1-tu-gallery-exterior-01&lang=none&filetype=normal)
(http://www.porsche.com/filestore.aspx/normal.jpg?pool=multimedia&type=galleryimage&id=970-g1-tu-gallery-exterior-07&lang=none&filetype=normal)
(http://www.porsche.com/filestore.aspx/normal.jpg?pool=multimedia&type=galleryimage&id=970-g1-tu-gallery-exterior-12&lang=none&filetype=normal)
Yeah, the head of Porsche said that there should be enough headroom in the back seat so that he could sit back there. I think he's 6'5. So that car has a humpback look to it, not speak like the Aston Martin Rapide 4 door. The fucker took Porsche to being the most profitable car company in the world, then he got greedy and was trying to take over Volkswagen, now Porsche is owned by VW AG, and run by Audi. All because tiny Porsche had a Napoleon Complex.
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Jay Cutler just bought his wife a new BMW X6. :) The up keep on these cars can be $$. That is why I got the M5, they cover everything bumper to bumper, oil, ect, except tires. I got the extended warrenty for 7 years or 100K miles.
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How about the Audi S6??
(http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/N/U/ag_07s6_int.jpg)
(http://www.millteksport.com/media/images/news/80.original.jpg)
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BMW all the way. Moms got a new X5 4.8 with the sport package. Very nice SUV. Really glad she didn't get another escalade.
you must have a lovely view of it from the basement ::)
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Anyone have thoughts on either of these? I'm starting to think about a new car and these seem interesting...
(http://faced.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/1-bmw-concept-x6.jpg)
(http://www.carpages.co.uk/land_rover/land_rover_images/land-rover-lrx-03-03-08.jpg)
(http://www.cargurus.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/_land-rover-lrx-concept-1-lg.jpg)
I love Rovers, but they do have electrical problems. What do you think about the m5?
(http://allworldcars.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/2010_bmw_5-series_1.jpg)
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Jay Cutler just bought his wife a new BMW X6. :) The up keep on these cars can be $$. That is why I got the M5, they cover everything bumper to bumper, oil, ect, except tires. I got the extended warrenty for 7 years or 100K miles.
Did you just get it, because the new one comes out in about a yr. That means the value of the old one will drop like a rock. Or will you trade it in?
My favorite is still the E46 M3 and the E39 M5.
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Jay Cutler just bought his wife a new BMW X6. :) The up keep on these cars can be $$. That is why I got the M5, they cover everything bumper to bumper, oil, ect, except tires. I got the extended warrenty for 7 years or 100K miles.
???? All BMW's when bought new get the maint. program. I'm pretty sure of it unless they changed something.
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Did you just get it, because the new one comes out in about a yr. That means the value of the old one will drop like a rock. Or will you trade it in?
My favorite is still the E46 M3 and the E39 M5.
They drop like rocks either way, cars like an M5 and E63's don't hold values. I mean when new they are 90k, 1 year later 55K or so in the used market.
I've owned an E46 M3 comp package, one of the best cars ever, but wouldn't go back after the E92.
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???? All BMW's when bought new get the maint. program. I'm pretty sure of it unless they changed something.
Yes the standard is 4 years or 50K miles.
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Yes the standard is 4 years or 50K miles.
I see, I missread your post you got the extended warranty as well. You plan on keeping it for awhile? Next M5 comes out in 2011.
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you must have a lovely view of it from the basement ::)
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My mom has this… my father has that… my father’s friend bought… LOL Lots of kids in this thread. I doubt MindSpin is looking for car buying advice from getbig tweens. ::)
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They drop like rocks either way, cars like an M5 and E63's don't hold values. I mean when new they are 90k, 1 year later 55K or so in the used market.
I've owned an E46 M3 comp package, one of the best cars ever, but wouldn't go back after the E92.
Yeah, but it seems like Beemas and Mercs drop hard. I've seen dudes pushing the old Bangle butt 745s like they are ballers, when they picked the car up for 30k, way down from the 90k that they were.
I liked the comp package with the BBS rims, I had looked at one right after I bought my car. I saw a guy with one who blew his engine, trying to be cool and do donuts in a McDonald's parking lot. The car is a classic, and soon it will hard to find a descent one that hasn't been molested or run into the ground, like the Supra. Why won't you go back? They are coming out with a 1 series M, who knows what it will be called, but it might be up your alley.
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My mom has this… my father has that… my father’s friend bought… LOL Lots of kids in this thread. I doubt MindSpin is looking for car buying advice from getbig tweens. ::)
lol.
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Yeah, but it seems like Beemas and Mercs drop hard. I've seen dudes pushing the old Bangle butt 745s like they are ballers, when they picked the car up for 30k, way down from the 90k that they were.
I liked the comp package with the BBS rims, I had looked at one right after I bought my car. I saw a guy with one who blew his engine, trying to be cool and do donuts in a McDonald's parking lot. The car is a classic, and soon it will hard to find a descent one that hasn't been molested or run into the ground, like the Supra. Why won't you go back? They are coming out with a 1 series M, who knows what it will be called, but it might be up your alley.
I meant after having the E92 I couldn't bring myself back to the E46, still love it no doubt, but I'm spoiled with how smooth the ride is yet handles like it is on rails. Plus for some reason I like the steering feel of the E92 M better. Some find it to not be as tight and heavy as the 335's or the e46 M, but I think it's the perfect balance of being very civil but once the engine is revved up you get another totally different car.
As for the M1 as I think they will call it, looks impressive, might test drive one when it comes out, but when it comes to M cars I prefer naturally aspirited as opposed to turbo. Unfortunately all new M's look to be turbo one way or another. Besides where else can you find a high rev V8 that goes up to 8300 RPM that don't cost 6 figures??? I think it's a bargain.
Funny you mention the 745's. I see LOTS of them driving around and see a "purple," one quite freq. Also saw an orange one at the dealer getting serviced. I guess those 02, 03, cars are running in the 20k's, but I can't imagine the maint. and service. Some people just have NO idea what they are getting themselves into, lol!
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I meant after having the E92 I couldn't bring myself back to the E46, still love it no doubt, but I'm spoiled with how smooth the ride is yet handles like it is on rails. Plus for some reason I like the steering feel of the E92 M better. Some find it to not be as tight and heavy as the 335's or the e46 M, but I think it's the perfect balance of being very civil but once the engine is revved up you get another totally different car.
As for the M1 as I think they will call it, looks impressive, might test drive one when it comes out, but when it comes to M cars I prefer naturally aspirited as opposed to turbo. Unfortunately all new M's look to be turbo one way or another. Besides where else can you find a high rev V8 that goes up to 8300 RPM that don't cost 6 figures??? I think it's a bargain.
Funny you mention the 745's. I see LOTS of them driving around and see a "purple," one quite freq. Also
saw an orange one at the dealer getting serviced. I guess those 02, 03, cars are running in the 20k's, but I can't imagine the maint. and service. Some people just have NO idea what they are getting themselves into, lol!
So, you have the E92 coupe, M3 or 335i? Carbonfiber roof or sunroof, 18" or the 19s? And how do you like it?
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lol.
Am I right?
Call me crazy, but something is amiss when a tween who has never owned a BMW or LandRover (or any vehicle in that class) steps up to give you car buying advice. ::)
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Where are the door handles on that LRX? Looks cool ..... but I always liked the X6.
And Yem, I really like that Panamera ..... and having kids that 4 door sedan makes sense. Price tag? Probably much more than the LRX or X6?
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I know a couple of people that bought the new BMW....both said they loved it.
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audi is the redheaded stepchild to bmw,x6 is a very good crossover ,rear view is a little tight from back window,,turbo issues and pump.the higher end engine has 2 pumps have seen both go and then parts warranty on same work order so thats 3 pumps in 1 shop repair..otherwise no problems,brakes are noisy and have been issue for most new bmws with 20,000 or less mileage most brakes have rotor specs and 8 to 10mm left of pad and still noise ,,the brake sensors seem to touch rotor and wear ,if ur under the maint,general 50,000 ur off the hook.
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That S6 is bad ass - the Audi is a bit more low profile than some of the BMW and Merc competition but they are really beautiful cars. The interiors are the standard in understated class. I think the mid to high range Audis are underrated by the general non-car geek public. They are seriously nice rides.
How about the Audi S6??
(http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/N/U/ag_07s6_int.jpg)
(http://www.millteksport.com/media/images/news/80.original.jpg)
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you must have a lovely view of it from the basement ::)
lol
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(http://www.product-reviews.net/wp-content/userimages/2007/08/new-audi-a1-concept.jpg)
Mindspin is considering 70-90k cars and you post that thing? Do you honestly think he's going to load his family up into an a1 pos?
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Mindspin is considering 70-90k cars and you post that thing? Do you honestly think he's going to load his family up into an a1 pos?
Touché! :D
But he’s not loading a family into an X6 that is for sure. The X6 is for a single man or a childless couple—it is definitely not for a family.
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Touché! :D
But he’s not loading a family into an X6 that is for sure. The X6 is for a single man or a childless couple—it is definitely not for a family.
We never agree, until now. BMW all the way. Can't go wrong, imo.
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The Beef currently drives a 2009 RR ( traded in THE BEEF's 2005 ) and a while ago sold his 2005 Boxter ( 2 cars were at the time 2 much for THE BEEF, but THE BEEF is coming back.)
THE BEEF bought 2009 RR Super Sport and will but a 2010 or 2011 boxter. If one is of the means, THE BEEF recommends the Range Rover.
THE BEEF
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you must have a lovely view of it from the basement ::)
I drive a 2008 porsche cayman S and I just purchased my first home in december. I turned 27 yesterday. Nice try loser.
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How about the Audi S6??
Don't know about the S6, however I bought my wife an AudiQ7 about 12 months ago. IT is awesome, IMO it smokes the BM and LandRover (which I test drove) I found the BMW underpowered and the Landrover top heavy, sluggish and over rated.
Q7 is a true 7 seater, turbo diesel, comfortable and fast for a big car. If you are going through test drives, def check out the Audi!
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Don't know about the Audi S6, however I bought my wife a white Audi Q7 about 12 months ago.
It is awesome, IMO it smokes the BM and LandRover (which I test drove) I found the BMW underpowered and the Landrover top heavy, sluggish and over rated.
Q7 is a true 7 seater, turbo diesel, comfortable and fast for a big car. If you are going through test drives, definitely check out the Audi!
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The Q7 is too big for my needs, but the Q5 will be my next ride. I’m waiting for a boost in fuel economy which will likely mean a hybrid (due later this year) or TDI. The Q7 and Q5 are nice cars! The Q5 handles great for its size with excellent fit and finish; Car and Driver ranked it #1 among the cars in its class. :P
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/09q3/2009_audi_q5_vs._2009_bmw_x3_2010_m-b_glk350_2010_volvo_xc60_2010_lexus_rx350-comparison_tests
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Don't know about the S6, however I bought my wife an AudiQ7 about 12 months ago. IT is awesome, IMO it smokes the BM and LandRover (which I test drove) I found the BMW underpowered and the Landrover top heavy, sluggish and over rated.
Q7 is a true 7 seater, turbo diesel, comfortable and fast for a big car. If you are going through test drives, def check out the Audi!
Which X6 did you drive, there are 4. Hybrid, the 35, the 5, and then the X6 M, which no Q7 will smoke. And which Q7 did you drive as well.
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I just traded in my 07 RR Sport S/C it was a very nice car. Turned heads and had alot of power. But it does require attention. Random alerts and lights will come up from time to time. It will have to go back to the dealer at least every 90 days to 6 months. Front brakes cost about a G to replace. I didnt really care. I have also owned various BMW's 7 series M series. Ect ect. I wouldnt get a BMW suv no way.
Bottom Line:
2010 Range Rover or Sport Super Charged or Porsche Cayenne Turbo
There are no other 2 Suv's with the performance and power. Once you drive either of these its impossible to consider anything less. If you cant afford it then thats a different story. As for cars I still have a CLS55 AMG and have no reason to get rid of it. Maybe trade it in for a low mile S65 or CL63.
When it comes to good luxury cars then go with the best. Get a warranty and dont waste time thinking about it.
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There are no other 2 Suv's with the performance and power. Once you drive either of these its impossible to consider anything less. If you cant afford it then thats a different story. As for cars I still have a CLS55 AMG and have no reason to get rid of it. Maybe trade it in for a low mile S65 or CL63.
sexiest car on the road. the 55 may be a little out of touch dollar wise in comparison to the X6, but if i had a choice between the X6 and a CLS 550 i'd have to take the CLS.
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sexiest car on the road. the 55 may be a little out of touch dollar wise in comparison to the X6, but if i had a choice between the X6 and a CLS 550 i'd have to take the CLS.
Thats why I still hold onto it for now. The new body is comming some time next year. So I'll either pass it to a family member or trade it in. I love the CLS its just smaller than shit. Protein farts stink it up in miliseconds.
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The Q7 is too big for my needs, but the Q5 will be my next ride. I’m waiting for a boost in fuel economy which will likely mean a hybrid (due later this year) or TDI. The Q7 and Q5 are nice cars! The Q5 handles great for its size with excellent fit and finish; Car and Driver ranked it #1 among the cars in its class. :P
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/09q3/2009_audi_q5_vs._2009_bmw_x3_2010_m-b_glk350_2010_volvo_xc60_2010_lexus_rx350-comparison_tests
Audi sucks next. Sorry man but someones gotta throw some truth down. Ok the new LED headlights look cool but Mercedes already has them for 2010. The only thing related to Audi that is cool is the R8.
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I'll just stick to my Bentley Azure.
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Which X6 did you drive, there are 4. Hybrid, the 35, the 5, and then the X6 M, which no Q7 will smoke. And which Q7 did you drive as well.
No I drove the land rover not the BMW, I have driven several X5s but not X6s. They look good on the road but I am not a fan of BMW in general.
Not a fan of Porsches in general but love their Cayenne turbo which I have driven, Wow!
The Q7 we bought is a 2009 4.2 turbo diesel with all the bits, sunroof, keyless entry, sports pack and electrics, bluetooth, gps etc, etc.
No regrets, I only get to drive it on sunday's but my wife loves it and it is so safe and comfortable for the kids. The rst of the time I drive a shitbox ford transit van from gym to gym.
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i still have my '86 Range Rover and a '99 BMW....they're both fine vehicles.
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Audi sucks next. Sorry man but someones gotta throw some truth down. Ok the new LED headlights look cool but Mercedes already has them for 2010. The only thing related to Audi that is cool is the R8.
Not a real fan of Merc suv but love their top end fat sports cars.
When I bought the Audi Q7 the dealer promised he would give me a R8 for a few days and some months later he came through. It was the most exhilirating 3 days of my driving life. The first night I went to bed with a headache from the g forces, next night went to bed ready to throw up form the cornering. The 3rd night I took my wife out for a romantic dinner and slept like a baby.
Before you say pics or it didn't happen, here's some pics.
The worst thing was giving it back. ???
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So, you have the E92 coupe, M3 or 335i? Carbonfiber roof or sunroof, 18" or the 19s? And how do you like it?
M3, but I love the 335i, I would recommend other than the fuel pump failures. New one coming out has DCT and more horsepower, I think it's the M sport plus 335 IS.
As for the M3 it is a 09, Melbourne Red, black, DCT, 18's, Nav, etc.. 100% stock, but thinking coil overs, and maybe some BBS LM-R wheels or HRE.
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My mom has this… my father has that… my father’s friend bought… LOL Lots of kids in this thread. I doubt MindSpin is looking for car buying advice from getbig tweens. ::)
haha ok buddy. I drive a porsche, mom drives an x5, brothers got a 335 and dads got a ml63. I've got some experience in higher end cars. What do you dirve your sore ass around in?
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Audi sucks next. Sorry man but someones gotta throw some truth down. Ok the new LED headlights look cool but Mercedes already has them for 2010. The only thing related to Audi that is cool is the R8.
If you are happy in your car... more power to you. (or are you another getbig tween giving car buying advice about vehicles he could never afford) ::)
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I just traded in my 07 RR Sport S/C it was a very nice car. Turned heads and had alot of power. But it does require attention. Random alerts and lights will come up from time to time. It will have to go back to the dealer at least every 90 days to 6 months. Front brakes cost about a G to replace. I didnt really care. I have also owned various BMW's 7 series M series. Ect ect. I wouldnt get a BMW suv no way.
Bottom Line:
2010 Range Rover or Sport Super Charged or Porsche Cayenne Turbo
There are no other 2 Suv's with the performance and power. Once you drive either of these its impossible to consider anything less. If you cant afford it then thats a different story. As for cars I still have a CLS55 AMG
and have no reason to get rid of it. Maybe trade it in for a low mile S65 or CL63.
When it comes to good luxury cars then go with the best. Get a warranty and dont waste time thinking
about it.
RR has far worse qaulity than any BMW. The Jeep SRT8 has the RR S/C number on the road, way better numbers. And the X5 M and X6 M have the Cayenne's number, in fact they are faster around the 'Ring than a E46 M3. When all this snow melts I want to test drive one.
Cayenne looks like a bloated bullfrog. The only one to get is the Turbo S.
You stated SUVs then cars...
CLS is sexy, but both the CLS63 and CL63 have air suspension and can't handle. I saw one (CLS63 AMG) a year ago fish tailing in and out of traffic, it is nowhere near as a stable as a M5, which was bred for the track, and has proper suspension. Also with air suspension there is the problem of it going out in time. It's good for a smooth ride and a straight line. That's it.
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Roger the Car Salesman: My name's Roger, Sir. May I be of some help?
Memphis: That's funny, my name's Roger... Two Rogers don't make a right.
Memphis: Roger, I have a problem...
Roger the Car Salesman: Yes?
Memphis: I've been in L.A. for three months now. I have money, I have taste. But I'm not on anybody's "A" list, and Saturday night is the loneliest night for the week for me.
Roger the Car Salesman: Well, a LR,RR,BMW, MERC would certainly change that.
Memphis: Perhaps, Mmmm. But, you know, this is the one. Yes, yes yes... I saw all of these parked outside the local Starbucks this morning, which tells me only one thing. There's too many self-Indulgent wieners in this city with too much bloody money! Now, if I was driving a 1967 Chevy SS V-8
Roger the Car Salesman: You would not be a self-indulgent wiener, sir... You'd be a connoisseur.
Memphis: Precisely. Champagne would fall from the heavens. Doors would open. Velvet ropes would part.
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If you are happy in your car... more power to you. (or are you another getbig tween giving car buying advice about vehicles he could never afford) ::)
Probably a smart move to avoid my question. Save yourself the embarrassment.
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M3, but I love the 335i, I would recommend other than the fuel pump failures. New one coming out has DCT and more horsepower, I think it's the M sport plus 335 IS.
As for the M3 it is a 09, Melbourne Red, black, DCT, 18's, Nav, etc.. 100% stock, but thinking coil overs, and maybe some BBS LM-R wheels or HRE.
Love the 18"s, the 19" to me look best on the E90 4 door, for some reason. Good on you. Enjoy it. Before you think about getting those BBS, BMW had a special package that had exclusive 19 black rims, I forgot the name of the package, but it was part of BMW Individual. You could get the door mirrors blacked out as well. These 19"s were sweet, if I can I'll PM the car to you. Also they have a Competition Package coming out as well, these come with 19" BBS rims, kinda like the E46 Competition rims. If you wait, you possibly could pick them up at a BMW dealership or on eBay for cheaper.
I was about to do that with some 18" Lexus G spyder rims, until I found out how much they weigh (25 pounds), the dealer gave me one quote, and the parts dept wasn't sure if they would fit, yet they have the same 5x114 fitment. I found someone who could get them for me for $125 a wheel.
For the dude that says that Audi sucks, time now to stop being a Fanboi. If it wasn't for the RS4, BMW would have stuck with a inline 6 for the M3, but the Audi outgunned it. Merc has been putting V8s in their AMG models for yrs since the 90s, but they weren't track monsters.
Audi does have poor front/ rear weight balance, they are nose heavy. Take a look at one up close at the dealership and you'll see that the engine is way, way up front. And then their is heir Torsen derived Quattro system, that cost weigh as well. And now Audi runs Lambo and Porsche, due to Porsche being greedy.
Audi by far has the best interiors and are the class standard. The RS6, S5, S8 are great and the upcoming RS4 and RS5 might steal the M3s thunder again.
If you have ever driven the old RS4 you'll know that it is a heavy car, and the engine (same engine in the base ( R8) doesn't come alive until you get high in the revs. I like it, plus the quattro AWD gives you confidence.
Audi, has it's strengths, just like BMW and Mercedes, each one has their own character, what is good is that due to them competing against one another, they help make the others cars better.
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Personally, I'd still go for one of these...most bang for your buck in that class even though it has lost some of its lustre over the years
(http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200809/2009-lincoln-navigator-8_1600x0w.jpg)
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Anyone have thoughts on either of these? I'm starting to think about a new car and these seem interesting...
(http://faced.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/1-bmw-concept-x6.jpg)
(http://www.carpages.co.uk/land_rover/land_rover_images/land-rover-lrx-03-03-08.jpg)
(http://www.cargurus.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/_land-rover-lrx-concept-1-lg.jpg)
You used to be against buying such cars. Why the change?
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My mom has this… my father has that… my father’s friend bought… LOL Lots of kids in this thread. I doubt MindSpin is looking for car buying advice from getbig tweens. ::)
sorry Bay, do parents have to stop owning cars when their kids leave their adolescence behind? Or are you playing your seniority for all it's worth? ;)
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sorry Bay, do parents have to stop owning cars when their kids leave their adolescence behind? Or are you playing your seniority for all it's worth? ;)
Any one of us here can post a message about the ownership experience of our father’s brother’s uncle’s sister from 10 years ago when we were in high school, but is that really the point?
I won’t presume to speak for him, but I suspect MindSpin wanted to hear from people who actually owned a BMW or a LandRover or was otherwise very familiar with either make. It’s perfectly understandable why a tween wouldn’t meet this qualification… but offering car advice based on five year old information about a car you didn’t even own… is a bit of a stretch.
I know we are all into bodybuilding here, but adult and kids can’t always play in the same sandbox. ;)
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You used to be against buying such cars. Why the change?
I'm not sure I've ever said I'm against buying luxury cars. What I have said, is that it is foolish to buy or lease a car that you cannot afford. I have to laugh at guys who live in some crummy condo but drive around in a leased BMW.
My house is paid off, I have no debt, my kids won't have to worry about paying for college and my retirement nest egg is very healthy. Whatever car I buy will be paid for in cash, and it won't be to impress anyone or reach some sort of "status". I like my cars like my women: a pleasure to look at and drive :D
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I'm not sure I've ever said I'm against buying luxury cars. What I have said, is that it is foolish to buy or lease a car that you cannot afford. I have to laugh at guys who live in some crummy condo but drive around in a leased BMW.
My house is paid off, I have no debt, my kids won't have to worry about paying for college and my retirement nest egg is very healthy. Whatever car I buy will be paid for in cash, and it won't be to impress anyone or reach some sort of "status". I like my cars like my women: a pleasure to look at and drive :D
:)
THE BEEF
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Any one of us here can post a message about the ownership experience of our father’s brother’s uncle’s sister from 10 years ago when we were in high school, but is that really the point?
I won’t presume to speak for him, but I suspect MindSpin wanted to hear from people who actually owned a BMW or a LandRover or was otherwise very familiar with either make. It’s perfectly understandable why a tween wouldn’t meet this qualification… but offering car advice based on five year old information about a car you didn’t even own… is a bit of a stretch.
I know we are all into bodybuilding here, but adult and kids can’t always play in the same sandbox. ;)
You drive a 328. Why are you posting in this thread? It's about high end SUVs. Not starter BMWs.
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Roger the Car Salesman: My name's Roger, Sir. May I be of some help?
Memphis: That's funny, my name's Roger... Two Rogers don't make a right.
Memphis: Roger, I have a problem...
Roger the Car Salesman: Yes?
Memphis: I've been in L.A. for three months now. I have money, I have taste. But I'm not on anybody's "A" list, and Saturday night is the loneliest night for the week for me.
Roger the Car Salesman: Well, a LR,RR,BMW, MERC would certainly change that.
Memphis: Perhaps, Mmmm. But, you know, this is the one. Yes, yes yes... I saw all of these parked outside the local Starbucks this morning, which tells me only one thing. There's too many self-Indulgent wieners in this city with too much bloody money! Now, if I was driving a 1967 Chevy SS V-8
Roger the Car Salesman: You would not be a self-indulgent wiener, sir... You'd be a connoisseur.
Memphis: Precisely. Champagne would fall from the heavens. Doors would open. Velvet ropes would part.
QFT
Just finished my weekend toy last year. 69 GTX 440 w/Sixpack option. Daily driver is 03 Cobra that i will never get rid of, but need to park before i put to many miles on it. Not into "high end" cars, if the ground dont vibrate and the car sway at idle then i dont want it.
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Anyone have thoughts on either of these? I'm starting to think about a new car and these seem interesting...
(http://faced.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/1-bmw-concept-x6.jpg)
(http://www.carpages.co.uk/land_rover/land_rover_images/land-rover-lrx-03-03-08.jpg)
(http://www.cargurus.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/_land-rover-lrx-concept-1-lg.jpg)
. My brothers friend leased LandRover and had nothing but problems with , it went backto the dealer so many times he got out of the lease! He did get another Land Rover and so far so good. So maybe it was just a bad apple
Bmw's are usually rock solid
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If you are happy in your car... more power to you. (or are you another getbig tween giving car buying advice about vehicles he could never afford) ::)
I think that shoe fits on you. Sorry but it must be sad being a middle class gay when queers are notorious for liking the finer things in life. Not everyone here has to lie. There are some people out there that do well enough financially to have these things. Sorry I still dont like Audi.
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Love the 18"s, the 19" to me look best on the E90 4 door, for some reason. Good on you. Enjoy it. Before you think about getting those BBS, BMW had a special package that had exclusive 19 black rims, I forgot the name of the package, but it was part of BMW Individual. You could get the door mirrors blacked out as well. These 19"s were sweet, if I can I'll PM the car to you. Also they have a Competition Package coming out as well, these come with 19" BBS rims, kinda like the E46 Competition rims. If you wait, you possibly could pick them up at a BMW dealership or on eBay for cheaper.
I was about to do that with some 18" Lexus G spyder rims, until I found out how much they weigh (25 pounds), the dealer gave me one quote, and the parts dept wasn't sure if they would fit, yet they have the same 5x114 fitment. I found someone who could get them for me for $125 a wheel.
For the dude that says that Audi sucks, time now to stop being a Fanboi. If it wasn't for the RS4, BMW would have stuck with a inline 6 for the M3, but the Audi outgunned it. Merc has been putting V8s in their AMG models for yrs since the 90s, but they weren't track monsters.
Audi does have poor front/ rear weight balance, they are nose heavy. Take a look at one up close at the dealership and you'll see that the engine is way, way up front. And then their is heir Torsen derived Quattro system, that cost weigh as well. And now Audi runs Lambo and Porsche, due to Porsche being greedy.
Audi by far has the best interiors and are the class standard. The RS6, S5, S8 are great and the upcoming RS4 and RS5 might steal the M3s thunder again.
If you have ever driven the old RS4 you'll know that it is a heavy car, and the engine (same engine in the base ( R8) doesn't come alive until you get high in the revs. I like it, plus the quattro AWD gives you confidence.
Audi, has it's strengths, just like BMW and Mercedes, each one has their own character, what is good is that due to them competing against one another, they help make the others cars better.
I have owned Audi, BMW, Land Rover and Mercedes. I will stick with Mercedes for cars hands down. I give Audi credit for Bentley and the R8 but im not a fan of the late cars they are offering. Maybe its just me. The one Audi I did own gave me nothing but problems as did my Land Rover for that matter. But I will be honest I personally dont consider Audi up there with Mercedes. Thats my opinion from a owner. I have owned a few mercs and bmw's and will stick to my guns. I dont think its worth it to sit here and fight over weight or Horse power because we dont live on the track. We drive our cars for the daily commute.
As for Suv's I still stand behind Land Rover and Porsche as being the top SUV's on the road. Someone here mentioned a jeep? Thats cool but a jeep is not on the same standard as either other than from a specs standpoint. There are some people here who only will buy certain cars. I am one of those people.
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QFT
Just finished my weekend toy last year. 69 GTX 440 w/Sixpack option. Daily driver is 03 Cobra that i will never get rid of, but need to park before i put to many miles on it. Not into "high end" cars, if the ground dont vibrate and the car sway at idle then i dont want it.
Amen bro!
You got a sweet range it sounds like.
My DD is a 01 L is tuned to 485/560 & my toy is a 92 Formula 383 pushin mid 10's down the go road. I've got a roots in the work.
I just picked this up a few months ago also & shes a blast to drive. 08 G8-GT (Wifes)
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I have owned Audi, BMW, Land Rover and Mercedes. I will stick with Mercedes for cars hands down. I give Audi credit for Bentley and the R8 but im not a fan of the late cars they are offering. Maybe its just me. The one Audi I did own gave me nothing but problems as did my Land Rover for that matter. But I will be honest I personally dont consider Audi up there with Mercedes. Thats my opinion from a owner. I have owned a few mercs and bmw's and will stick to my guns. I dont think its worth it to sit here and fight over weight or Horse power because we dont live on the track. We drive our cars for the daily commute.
As for Suv's I still stand behind Land Rover and Porsche as being the top SUV's on the road. Someone here mentioned a jeep? Thats cool but a jeep is not on the same standard as either other than from a specs standpoint. There are some people here who only will buy certain cars. I am one of those people.
fair enough.
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Had a D5 back in 1993 that I kept in LA so I didn't need to rent a car all the time. My kids loved it.
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(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/Dacia_1300.JPG)
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Wow! Look at this thing...
Mercedes Benz SCL600
(http://www.truthorfiction.com/images/banz1.jpg)
(http://www.truthorfiction.com/images/banz2.jpg)
(http://www.truthorfiction.com/images/benz4.jpg)
(http://www.truthorfiction.com/images/benz5.jpg)
(http://www.truthorfiction.com/images/benz6.jpg)
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Mindspit : is it true you barebacked your way into bussiness when you were young ?
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Wow! Look at this thing...
Mercedes Benz SCL600
(http://www.truthorfiction.com/images/banz1.jpg)
(http://www.truthorfiction.com/images/banz2.jpg)
(http://www.truthorfiction.com/images/benz4.jpg)
(http://www.truthorfiction.com/images/benz5.jpg)
(http://www.truthorfiction.com/images/benz6.jpg)
MS, you should know better than to post a concept car from the early 2000's.
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MS, you should know better than to post a concept car from the early 2000's.
Duh! :-\
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I haven't read the whole thread so I'm not sure if this has been posted but you may want to check out this site Mindspring:
http://www.jdpower.com/autos/car-ratings
Land Rover has terrible Reliability Ratings and BMW is just a bit better.
Both are pretty though.
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I haven't read the whole thread so I'm not sure if this has been posted but you may want to check out this site Mindspring:
http://www.jdpower.com/autos/car-ratings
Land Rover has terrible Reliability Ratings and BMW is just a bit better.
Both are pretty though.
Very helpful...thanks :-*
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Did you just get it, because the new one comes out in about a yr. That means the value of the old one will drop like a rock. Or will you trade it in?
My favorite is still the E46 M3 and the E39 M5.
that is THE M5... just love it, I spend more time on the m5board than here hahaha
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I haven't read the whole thread so I'm not sure if this has been posted but you may want to check out this site Mindspring:
http://www.jdpower.com/autos/car-ratings
Land Rover has terrible Reliability Ratings and BMW is just a bit better.
Both are pretty though.
I've spent enough time in Land Rover lounges to understand that 75% percent of the people who own land rovers could care less about the cost to own: repairs,oil changes,check engine lights, 1k brake jobs.
The 25% that complain about the reliability should consider if they truly have the money to deal with one. My 07 RR S/C had its share of problems but I would buy a new one without thinking twice. If you have money to burn then get one. The odds of owning a land rover that doesnt have problems is very slim.
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just fyi ever since viewing this thread a couple of days ago the LRX has been giving me wet dreams
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just saw the 2011 SLS AMG at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week....WOW
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just fyi ever since viewing this thread a couple of days ago the LRX has been giving me wet dreams
have you seen the videos on their site? pretty sweet!
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I've spent enough time in Land Rover lounges to understand that 75% percent of the people who own land rovers could care less about the cost to own: repairs,oil changes,check engine lights, 1k brake jobs.
The 25% that complain about the reliability should consider if they truly have the money to deal with one. My 07 RR S/C had its share of problems but I would buy a new one without thinking twice. If you have money to burn then get one. The odds of owning a land rover that doesnt have problems is very slim.
Even though I really like the look of the LR I think the inconvenience of the need for frequent repair would be enough to steer me away not to mention the constant wondering if some check engine light is going to come on when in the middle of a road trip.
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Even though I really like the look of the LR I think the inconvenience of the need for frequent repair would be enough to steer me away not to mention the constant wondering if some check engine light is going to come on when in the middle of a road trip.
X2 damn a check engine light.
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The Range rover shits all over the BMW X6, check out the top gear episode where jeremy clarkson rips the x6 to shreds. The X6 gets stuck on a hill and he brings a Range rover to pull it out.
If however your not interested in off road performance, and just want a posers "4x4" then the X6 is the best choice. Nothing more than performance road car with a stupid bodyshell.
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The Range rover shits all over the BMW X6, check out the top gear episode where jeremy clarkson rips the x6 to shreds. The X6 gets stuck on a hill and he brings a Range rover to pull it out.
If however your not interested in off road performance, and just want a posers "4x4" then the X6 is the best choice. Nothing more than performance road car with a stupid bodyshell.
Ha ha ha! Great call!