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| X3, X5 & X6 (E53, E70, E71, E83) (2000 - current) BMW invented a new word when they introduced their SUVs to the world: Sport Activity Vehicle. Sportier and with more car like agility than the standard SUV, with all of the hauling perks for a more active lifestyle. Introduced in 1996, the X5 continues to be a hit. The younger sibling, the X3, was born in 2003. |
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12-27-2002, 11:20 AM
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Thinking abount a x5
I am thinking of buying an x5 3.0. I am 22 and graduating college. It will be my primary winter car and when working on the lex. Also thinking about a used h1 or lexus gx 470. Any imput would be great.
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12-31-2002, 02:13 AM
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If you want the best build quality with long lasting results and like a rear door that swings open like a barn door, pick the GX470. If you want a handling machine with a split rear door (hatch) with a few more visits to the repair shop, pick the X5. If you want a major headache, bone jarring ride and like spending your life at a gas pump, pick the h1. I just finished driving the LX470, GX470, X5 3.0 & X5 4.4,.....winner...........X5 4.4. Owned BMW & Lexus evenly, 97 528, 95 M3, 96 LS400 & 98 GS300, trading my LS in for the X5.
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Had: 95 M3, 96 Cobra, 97 528i, 66 GT Mustang FB (2), 66 GT HT
Current: 96 Lexus LS400 & 98 GS300 Want: 2001-2003 330i (replace LS400) Ordered: 2003 330i, Titanium Silver, black leather, Xenon, Moonroof, Performance Package
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01-04-2003, 10:40 PM
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Its really betwwen the gx and the x5. I just always wanted an H1 and had heard many bad stories of repairs. The H2 is a 3/4 ton GMC so that is out of the question as well. I know the gx will be easy and mostly problem free but the X5 drives so nice, maybe if I can talk to a BMW mechanic and get a set of factory manuals.
Decisions, Decisions
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Robb Solenday
1992 Lexus SC300 5 speed 18" Racing Hart C2s soon 2jz-gtte and getrag 6 speed
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:.....then again, it's a biased bored 
Chris
